Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Teaching Students Economics and Personal Finance
A One-Day Workshop for Secondary Educators
University of Texas–Pan American
Edinburg, Texas
July 13, 2010

Sponsored by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Texas Council on Economic Education, University of Texas–Pan American, College of Business Administration

Perhaps nothing has done more to emphasize the need for financial literacy and an understanding of economics than the turmoil in the U.S. economy the past couple of years. Students need a solid understanding of basic economic concepts as well as insights into the current economic environment. They are often ill-prepared to make sound decisions regarding their financial well-being. "Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Teaching Students Economics and Personal Finance" will focus on the importance of making sound financial decisions at both the individual and institutional levels. How to help students become better decisionmakers will be an integral part of the program. 

Classroom Materials Provided

• Building Wealth
• Building Wealth in the Classroom
• In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
• TCEE materials

Fast Facts

Date and Time

• Tuesday, July 13
  8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Location

• University of Texas–Pan American
  Education Complex,Office of the Dean, Suite 3.102, Dean's Conference Room
  1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539
• Campus map
• Attendees may park in lots R and T-1, with the exception of spaces marked “Reserved” or that have a sign indicating spaces are reserved for departments or other purposes.
  

Who Should Attend

• This event is open to secondary educators.

Fee and Registration

• $15; includes continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials
• Register online

Credit

• Participants will receive a certificate for professional development credit hours.

Hotel Information

• Comfort Inn
  4001 S. U.S. Highway 281
  (S. Closner Blvd.)
  Edinburg, TX 78539
  956-318-1117
• Please request the Federal Reserve rate of $65.99 per night.

More Information

• Elizabeth Waddle
  Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
  Phone: 800-333-4460, ext. 25276, or e-mail

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