Financial Education Professional Development and Training

FEPPP YouTube Channel

Check out the FEPPP YouTube Channel! Find recordings of FEPPP webinars, including the summer 2024 webinar series, Trauma-Informed Financial Education for Every Classroom. 

The Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) is committed to connecting public and private stakeholders to improve and advocate for financial education in Washington schools and communities. FEPPP strives to develop and deliver professional development that provides educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to meet the diverse needs of today’s students.

Upcoming FEPPP Professional Development & Training

FEPPP provides virtual and in-person professional development and training opportunities in Financial Education, as well as other content areas when applicable.

  • Winter Financial Literacy Webinar Series: Unwrapping the Secrets of Financial Success
    Organized by Migrant Education Program and Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP)
    Gain insights on budgeting, banking, credit, and scams and fraud; learn about accessible, free resources in English and Spanish; and empower education professionals working with highly mobile youth transitioning into adulthood to feel confident discussing financial education.  

    • December 9: Banking for Financial Success 

    • January 27: Understanding Credit for Financial Success (Rescheduled from January 13)

    • February 3: Don't Get Scammed! Protecting Your Resources for Financial Success

         Did you miss the first webinar, Budgeting Skills for High-Mobility Youth? You can view the recording.  

  • Fitting in Financial Education Webinar Series
    • December 5: Building a Classroom Economy Participants will explore how to build a classroom economy that integrates personal finance, social studies, and math with effective classroom management and community building. Participants will receive tools and resources to help them start or expand a classroom economy, equipping them with everything they need to take their classroom economy to the next level in 2025!
    • December 12: From Rent to Roommates - Empowering Students with Housing Knowledge This session will focus on housing, a major component of the average budget and critical topic in light of the ongoing housing crisis across the country. Educators will explore data on the current housing shortage in Washington, gain confidence in leading discussions about housing, and learn how to prepare students for independent living. Lesson topics will include choosing apartments, understanding lease agreements, and effective communication with roommates. Participants will leave with valuable tools and resources to help students navigate these challenges and feel empowered about their financial futures.
  • Did you miss our previous webinars in this series? Recordings of Previous Webinars are now available on our YouTube Channel.  

       

Professional Development from FEPPP Partners

EconEdLink Professional Development

All EconEdLink professional development is free. Registration is required.

“The Council for Economic Education offers free professional development training wherever you are. Watch a webinar for a minimum of 45 minutes and you will receive a certificate of completion within 24 hours.”

Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) Academy

Approved state clock hour provider. All NGPF professional development is free. Registration is required.

“NGPF Academy offers free comprehensive professional development options to help you gain confidence, earn credits, and build community.”

  • Virtual PDs: Get lesson and activity ideas and collaborate with other educators at these free, live, interactive one-hour sessions.
  • On-Demand Modules: Self-paced, one-hour modules built on the Nearpod platform (no subscription required). Learn more about hot topics, current events, and tricky finance concepts.
  • Certification Courses: Nine hours of live or self-paced virtual instruction spanning multiple weeks, culminating in a certification exam. Deepen content knowledge across 11 topics, including Cryptocurrency Basics and Paying for College.

Take Charge Today Professional Development

All Take Charge Today professional development is free. Registration is required.

“Resources are available to educators who would like to learn more about Take Charge Today classroom materials, implementation methods, and content. These resources provide educators with flexibility and the confidence to incorporate financial education into their classrooms.”