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The Kansas Council on Economic Education

invites Kansas Teachers to work out with the pros

and get pumped up to teach Kansas kids personal financial literacy skills.

2009 Schedule 

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It's finally here!  FFI  III - Financing Your Future!

For the past 8 years, the KCEE’s blockbuster Financial Fitness Institutes have received hundreds of thumbs-up from teachers across the state. In response to our fans’ demand for more, the KCEE is adding FFI III - Financing Your Future!

All three workshops are set in a two-day schedule from 8:30 - 4:30.  Teachers will become entwined in a tale of intrigue as the talented cast engages them in educational resources from the National Council on Economic Education and others.  See details below for a link to the curricula description.  Great opportunity for economics, math, business, FACS & gifted teachers.

You are invited!
There is no pre-requisite for any FFI so attend them in any order you like.   Register now to reserve your seat and get ready to fight the paparazzi on the red carpet as they try to catch a glimpse of our celebrity teachers.

Cost: All costs associated with the conference - including meals (breakfast & lunch),  curriculum materials are provided FREE of charge.  Housing and transportation will not be provided however we will try to negotiate reasonable rates with an area hotel. 

Deposit: $25 refundable deposit required. Applications will not be considered unless a deposit is received.  Deposits are not cashed and are returned uncashed at the end of the program or in the event you are not selected.  If you are submitting your application by electronically, please remember to mail your deposit payable to the KCEE.  

Graduate Credit Option:  In addition to receiving this fantastic training, you have the option of choosing to earn professional development points or 1 graduate credit hour with a scholarship.  See tuition assistance below for details.

Tuition Assistance:   A scholarship in the amount of approximately 1/2 the cost of tuition will be provided to attendees.  To receive this tuition assistance teachers must be CERTIFIED KANSAS TEACHERS currently under contract with a Kansas public or private school.  Scholarship amount varies from $80 - $175 depending on University.  See below for specifics. 

Application:    Apply online now or download application.    Applications are being accepted now.  You will be notified of your acceptance.  You are welcome to apply online but you will need to mail in your $25 deposit if you are accepted.  Deposits are returned uncashed at the end of the event.

2009 FFI Schedule:  

FFI I:  The Original - Financial Fitness for Life
Open to Kansas teachers in grades K-5 only this year.  Grades 6-12 should attend the statewide Virtual Conference July 1-2 at each University:  Building 21st Century Career Readiness.

View companion website about the FREE CURRICULUM     
 
cancelled Hays   McCartney Hall, FHSU Campus (Grades K-5 only)
The FFI I resource for grades 6-12 will be provided at the statewide virtual conference July 1-2 at each University:  Building 21st Century Career Readiness.  Please register to
attend that event to receive this resource & training.
FFI II:  Learning, Earning & Investing
No Pre-requisite
Open to Kansas 4th-12th grade teachers    

View companion website about the FREE CURRICULUM     
              

The FFI II resource will be provided at the statewide virtual conference July 1-2
at each University:  Building 21st Century Career Readiness.  Please register to
attend that event to receive this resource & training.

FFI III:  Financing Your Future
($130 value resource for free)
No Pre-requisite

Open to Kansas High School Teachers Only

View companion website about the FREE CURRICULUM     
              

June 25-26, 2009 Manhattan  
Thursday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided

KSU Campus, Calvin Hall Room 309
Dorm room housing available for approx. $33/night. 
 
July 9-10, 2009 Wichita
Thursday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided
WSU Campus, Clinton Hall 213
Parking is available South of Student Union
Please call if you need a housing.
 

*Teachers must be certified Kansas teachers currently under contract with a public or private school.  Scholarship is automatic for math, business, FACS, gifted & social studies teachers.

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