Calendar of Events

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May 18, 2009	Wichita	Virtual Economics for Wichita Area High School
Audience:	High School Social Studies Teachers in the Wichita Vicinity (25 miles radius of Wichita)
Credit Hours:	Take this free workshop for professional development or select to receive one Graduate Credit with an addition meeting - Wichita State University
Tuition Assistance for certified Kansas teachers:	$100/credit hour scholarship will be paid for by the KCEE- Teachers must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify.
Dates/times:	Monday, May 18, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 (dinner provided)
Location:	WSU, 210 Clinton Hall
Description:	Presented by the WSU Center for Economic Education Instructor: Jan Wolcutt This opportunity was provided by Cargill Cares of Wichita. High Schools within a 25 mile radius of Wichita are invited to attend this Virtual Economics workshop will they will receive an amazing resource for their school for FREE. Click here to find out more about the Virtual Economics resource that each school represented will receive
Registration Information:	Pre-egister on-line now, email KCEE@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5183.

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July 8-9, 2009	Wichita	FFI III: Financing Your Future
Audience:	High School Teachers
Credit Hours:	1 Graduate Credit - Wichita State University
Tuition Assistance for certified Kansas teachers:	$100/credit hour scholarship will be paid for by the KCEE- Teachers must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify.
Dates/times:	July 8-9, 2009
Location:	WSU, Clinton Hall
Description:	Presented by KCEE and the WSU Center for Economic Education Instructor: Jan Wolcutt Your students can make sound choices today that will build their financial futures. This comprehensive program includes a DVD with video clips and lessons on making smart decisions, getting banked, credit and debt. Notes Free DVD and curriculum. Offered for graduate credit or as a free professional development workshop.
Registration Information:	Pre-register on-line now

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June 5-6, 2009	Wichita	Fun Ways to Teach Personal Finance Standards
Audience:
Credit Hours:	1 Graduate Credit - Wichita State University
Tuition Assistance for certified Kansas teachers:	$100/credit hour scholarship will be paid for by the KCEE- Teachers must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify.
Dates/times:	Fri-Sat, June 5-6, 2009 8:30 am - 4:45 pm
Location:	WSU, Clinton Hall
Description:	Presented by the WSU Center for Economic Education Instructor: Jan Wolcutt
Registration Information:	Pre-register on-line now or contact the WSU Center for Economic Education website for more information.

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NorthEast Kansas

2009	Statewide	Financial Foundations for Kids Training
Audience:	K-8 Teachers, public or private Kansas schools
Cost:	No Cost, FREE Courseware Provided
Date/Time:	Please check the following website for dates, time & location http://ff4kids.com or call Leah at 316-978-5183 to schedule a workshop for your district.
Description:	The Kansas Council on Economic Education and its partners are proud to introduce Financial Foundations for Kansas Kids! FF4Kids is a comprehensive set of standards-based, interactive computer courseware lessons that integrate personal financial literacy and its underlying economic principles into the social studies, language arts and math curriculums. The courseware contains a total of 28 hours of interactive learning for students in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Each of the 75 lessons provides approximately 20 - 50 minutes of instruction delivered by engaging age-appropriate characters, and over 350 interactive activities including 157 math exercises. All elementary schools and middle schools in Kansas will receive the courseware and teacher training free-of-charge! Sign up to get your FREE Copy and training today! View website http://ff4kids.com to find out more information about the courseware and the sponsors.
Registration Information:	Click on the following link for registration: Financial Foundations for Kids Training

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June 13 to June 26, 2007	Overland Park	Advanced Summer Institute in Economic Education: Kansas in the World
Audience:	K-12 Teachers
Credit Hours:	4 Graduate Credits, University of Kansas
Tuition & Scholarship Information:	Total tuition for 4 credit hours: $1,503.20 Teacher tuition discount available: $1,103.20 ($700 from the Kansas Council on Economic Education* & $403.20 from the Cloud L. Cray Foundation) Reduced tuition after discount applied: $400.00 (doe not include graduate admission fees or out of-state rate charges if applicable) *Must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify for the KCEE scholarship.
Date:	Wednesday, June 17 through Tuesday, June 30, WEEKDAYS
Time:	8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location:	KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park, KS
Description:	Presented by the KU Center for Economic Education: Instructor: Barbara Phipps The 2009 Summer Institute: Kansas in the World examines Kansas industries as players in the world economy. The course utilizes guest speakers and field trips to acquaint Kansas teachers with economic concepts in the areas of international trade and finance. Current economic issues affecting our state are explored within this global context and tied to the newly revised Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography. Kansas is playing an increasing role in the world economy. Students in our state are growing up in a world in which their jobs, income, standard of living, financial assets and natural environment are profoundly affected by global economic conditions. Take this course to learn how to integrate international economic concepts affecting our state into the curriculum. Summer Institute participants will: * Use the Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography and the National Voluntary Standards in Economics in developing an understanding of Kansas in the World. * Acquire a comprehensive foundation in economic concepts covering such topics as supply & demand, economic systems and international trade. * Learn about teaching activities that enhance the Kansas Studies unit. * Use the tools of economic analysis to investigate current global trade issues affecting the Kansas economy. Notes Free curriculum materials Expense-paid field trips to businesses and areas of interest in Kansas Guest speakers from Kansas businesses impacting the world economy Link here for more information: http://kueconed.info
Registration Information:	Pre-register on-line now or contact the KU Center for Economic Education for more information.

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September 19-22, 2009	Overland Park	FTE Environment & the Economy Institute
Audience:	Middle & High School Teachers
Cost:	The only cost is roundtrip transportation to and from meeting site. The Foundation for Teaching Economics will cover the costs for lodging, registration, materials, field trip and most meals. A $100 expense honoraria will be paid if lodging is not needed. A $100 refundable deposit is required and will be returned uncashed at the end of the program if all sessions are attended.
Credit Hours:	Optional 2 Graduate Credits from Florida Gulf Coast University for $200 including 1 copy of the transcript.
Dates/times:	Saturday September 19 through Tuesday September 22, 2009 See application below for a complete schedule.
Location:	Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center - Overland Park
Description:	Presented by the Foundation for Teaching Economics in partnership with the KCEE. Spaces are still available so submit your application ASAP! DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Format) During this four-day, residential programs, teachers learn how to use economic principles to analyze environmental issues. Participants learn how a rational, economic approach to the environment helps students understand the complexity of these issues. Lesson plans are demonstrated and discussed in order to build confidence in their effectiveness. Outstanding instructors lead intellectually stimulating sessions, and each program includes a field trip to an environmentally challenging site. Come find out how economic analysis can help clean up the environment. This workshops is definitely one of a kind and you will not be disappointed!
Registration Information:	DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (Adobe Format) now contact Angela Howie at 316-978-5335 or KCEE@wichita.edu for more information.

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SouthEast Kansas

2009	Statewide	Financial Foundations for Kids Training
Audience:	K-8 Teachers, public or private Kansas schools
Cost:	No Cost, FREE Courseware Provided
Date/Time:	Please check the following website for dates, time & location http://ff4kids.com or call Leah at 316-978-5183 to schedule a workshop for your district.
Description:	The Kansas Council on Economic Education and its partners are proud to introduce Financial Foundations for Kansas Kids! FF4Kids is a comprehensive set of standards-based, interactive computer courseware lessons that integrate personal financial literacy and its underlying economic principles into the social studies, language arts and math curriculums. The courseware contains a total of 28 hours of interactive learning for students in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Each of the 75 lessons provides approximately 20 - 50 minutes of instruction delivered by engaging age-appropriate characters, and over 350 interactive activities including 157 math exercises. All elementary schools and middle schools in Kansas will receive the courseware and teacher training free-of-charge! Sign up to get your FREE Copy and training today! View website http://ff4kids.com to find out more information about the courseware and the sponsors.
Registration Information:	Click on the following link for registration: Financial Foundations for Kids Training

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June 9-10, 2009	Pittsburg	Chocolate Economics
Audience:	Teachers in Grades K-5
Credit Hours:	1 Graduate Credit, Pittsburg State University
Tuition Assistance for certified Kansas teachers:	$95/credit hour scholarship paid for by the KCEE - Must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify.
Date:	Tue-Wed, June 9-10, 2009
Time:	8:30 - 4:30 pm
Location:	214 Hughes Hall, Pittsburg State University
Description:	Presented by the PSU Center for Economic Education Whet your appetite on a tasty curriculum unit for grades K-8 designed to sweeten your economics lessons. Creative activities are designed to stimulate young students while offering them opportunities for hands-on learning. Topics include resources, scarcity, opportunity cost, trade/exchange, producers, consumers, etc., and children’s literature is incorporated.
Registration Information:	Pre-register on-line now or contact the PSU Center for Economic Education for more information.

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June 16-17, 2009	Pittsburg	K thru 2 Can Do: Math & Econ
Audience:	Teachers in Grades K-2
Credit Hours:	1 Graduate Credit, Pittsburg State University
Tuition Assistance for certified Kansas teachers:	$95/credit hour scholarship paid for by the KCEE - Must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify.
Date:	Tue-Wed, June 16-17, 2009
Time:	8:30 - 4:30 pm
Location:	214 Hughes Hall, Pittsburg State University
Description:	Presented by the PSU Center for Economic Education Although “Math” comes before “Economics” in the title, the focus of each lesson is to provide a student-centered introduction of a basic economic concept that is reinforced through math activities. Lessons are not intended to teach math but to provide teachers an additional tool for reviewing and reinforcing math learning.
Registration Information:	Pre-register on-line now or contact the PSU Center for Economic Education for more information.

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June 23-24, 2009	Pittsburg	Great Economic Mysteries: Grades 4-8
Audience:	Teachers in Grades 4-8
Credit Hours:	1 Graduate Credit, Pittsburg State University
Tuition Assistance for certified Kansas teachers:	$95/credit hour scholarship paid for by the KCEE - Must be certified and under contract with a KS School to qualify.
Date:	Tue-Wed, June 23-24, 2009
Time:	8:30 - 4:30 pm
Location:	214 Hughes Hall, Pittsburg State University
Description:	Presented by the PSU Center for Economic Education The Great Economics Mysteries Book introduces students to an economic way of thinking through exploring the mysteries of everyday life. Students solve each mystery by responding to hints provided by simple true/false questions and by reference to a logical system of reasoning that applies basic economic principles.
Registration Information:	Pre-register on-line now or contact the PSU Center for Economic Education for more information.

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The KCEE provides an automatic scholarship to certified Kansas Teachers currently under contract with a Kansas school - public or private. Scholarships range from $80-$175 depending on University credit is awarded through.

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