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.

New Webinar Available:

Betting It All: Talking About Youth Problem Gambling

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Zoom (a link will be sent to you at the end of the registration)

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. 

1.5 Clock Hours will be available. 

Past Webinars Available on the FEPPP FEPPP YouTube Channel

Did you miss some of our recent sessions? This recording is now available.

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.

Scams, Schemes, and Screens: How They Really Work and How to Stay Ahead

Scams, Schemes and Screens goes beyond identifying common scams to exploring why they work and how they continue to evolve. This session will examine the psychology behind fraud, the rise of AI-driven scams, and the everyday “micro-scams” that often go unnoticed but can have real financial impact. Participants will also learn practical strategies to respond quickly and effectively if targeted, and you will hear directly from two co-presenters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), who will share insights and resources to help you stay informed and protected.

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.”