Financial Education Professional Development and Training

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.

More webinars coming soon!
 

Webinars Available on the FEPPP FEPPP YouTube Channel

Did you miss some of our recent sessions? These recordings are now available. More videos coming soon!

Retirement 101: Planning for Life After the Classroom

Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, understanding your benefits now can make a big difference later. Join FEPPP and Bright Harbor Wealth Management as we break down Washington State educator retirement benefits, Social Security, and supplemental savings options in a way that’s easy to understand. We’ll tackle common retirement myths, explore how the different pieces of your retirement plan work together, and share practical steps you can take now to feel more prepared for your financial future.

Betting It All: Talking About Youth Problem Gambling

The landscape of legal gambling has changed drastically in the last decade, leading to an increase in problem gambling around the United States. This professional development aims to help educators feel up to speed and prepared to identify and talk about problem gambling behavior with teens and adolescents. Topics will include games versus gambling, sports betting, prediction markets, and characteristics of problem gambling behavior. Participants will receive a list of free, reviewed lessons and activities around gambling. 

FEPPP Financial Education Library and Book Tasting Experience

Engage students in reading and literacy routines with book about money! The FEPPP Financial Education Library, refreshed with a new look, showcases 40 titles to introduce saving, spending, earning income, and other important financial concepts. Each book has a companion FEPPP Resource Guide, created to support teachers with low-effort, high-impact lessons and resources. Explore the FEPPP Library through a Book Tasting Experience, an interactive 'sampling' of different books complete with Tasting Notes and Book Menus.

Looking for more videos?  Check out other financial education topics 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.”