Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Teaching Students Economics and Personal Finance
A One-Day Workshop for Secondary Educators
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, Texas
June 18, 2010

Sponsored by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Texas Council on Economic Education, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, School of Business

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.

Session Topics

• Understanding Financial Markets and Their Impact
• Economic Thought in Individual Decisionmaking
• Decisionmaking at the Institutional Level: Overview of the Federal Reserve
• Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economic Decisionmaking
• Financially Literate Consumers Make Better Decisionmakers
• Taking Conference Content Back to the Classroom

Special Address

• The Local Economy
  Bill Gilmer, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

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

• Friday, June 18
  8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Location

• University of Texas of the Permian Basin
  School of Business
  4901 E. University, Odessa, Texas 79762
  Campus map

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

• Holiday Inn
  5275 E. 42nd St.
  (state Highway 191)
  Odessa, TX 79762
  432-366-5900
• Please request the Federal Reserve rate of $85 per night.

More Information

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