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Virtual teacher license renewal course dives into finance
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AMES — Iowa educators who want to do a deep dive into finance topics but need flexibility have until March 17 to register for “Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators.”
This Iowa State University Extension and Outreach blended course starts Monday, March 24, with an introductory session from 4:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a four-week, self-paced, facilitator-led online learning experience that ends April 21.
The self-paced certification course provides teacher license renewal credit and audit options so educators can participate at their own pace.
The course content is embedded in the financial literacy standards connecting participants with curricula, resources and school-based programs for elementary, middle and high school levels, said course instructor Carol Ehlers, a health and human sciences educator with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Educators can earn one Iowa License renewal credit. Registration is required by Monday, March 17 at the Iowa State Education Association website. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Once the participant cap is filled, registration will no longer be available.
The “Small Change: Building Financial Security” course features vetted curriculum and resources. It has been accepted as an Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Endorsement Class for Financial Literacy and Business Teachers.
Participants explore gamified lessons that are timely and relevant to themselves personally and to their classroom. The course is designed to help K-12 educators make more informed decisions about financial management and build greater confidence.
The course topics are as follows:
- Finance Fundamentals — getting organized, smart borrowing, estate planning
- Insurance — life, health, disability, long-term care, auto, home, liability coverage
- Investing — risk tolerance, investment choices, funding long-term goals
- Retirement — preparing for retirement, building a nest egg, Social Security, IPERS
The course format requires participants to take part in a live, virtual, two-hour introductory workshop March 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; complete at least four of 12 gamified online lessons covering financial topics over the next four weeks; and complete assignments to promote financial literacy and connect with resources
The course fee is $30 to Iowa State Education Association members and non-members. Those who do not need license renewal credit may register and audit the course for a $15 fee.
For more information, contact Ehlers at 712-732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu or visit extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/small-change.
