Professional Development

Welcome to the 2024 Winter Institute Program, a week-long extravaganza designed for educators, economic enthusiasts, personal finance wizards, and student advocates. This digital event promises a diverse and engaging experience, starting with Monday Micro, where participants will dive into the world of Microeconomics, exploring consumer choices, supply and demand, and market structures. Tuesday Macro shifts focus to Macroeconomics, examining economic cycles, fiscal policies, and global trade. The midweek highlight, Wednesday Finance, is all about Financial Literacy, offering insights into budgeting, investing, and understanding credit scores. The grand finale on Thursday showcases the Council for Economic Education’s resources, including new publications and teaching tools and diving into the National Personal Finance Challenge and National Economics Challenge, two of our amazing student competitions. Participants will benefit from over 18 hours of CEUs, sessions led by Master Teachers, interactive formats ranging from lectures to hands-on activities, and a chance to win exciting prizes like gift cards, books, and Nearpod memberships. This institute is not just a professional development opportunity but a fun, engaging journey into the world of economic and financial education, offering a chance to revitalize teaching methods, network with passionate educators, and gain exclusive access to the latest resources. Register now for an unforgettable experience that promises to be a milestone in your educational career.