Iowa teachers have an opportunity to improve their personal finance knowledge, skills and confidence, and prepare themselves professionally to address financial literacy in schools by participating in “Small Change: Building Financial Security.”
“Small Change” is an online course designed for Iowa educators. Course content is embedded in the financial literacy standards of the Iowa Core 21st Century Skills and Social Studies, and connects participants with curricula, resources, and school-based programs for elementary, middle, and high school levels. Educators can earn one Iowa License renewal credit.
The course requirements include:
Participate in a live, virtual 2-hour introductory workshop on July 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Complete at least 4 of 12 gamified online lessons covering financial topics.
Complete assignments to promote financial literacy and connect with resources.
Explore lessons that are timely and relevant to your life stage. Topics include:
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 fee is $25 to ISEA members and non-members. Those who do not need license renewal credit may register and audit the course for a $10 fee. Register online by searching Small Change Online at https://isea.org/course/. Space is limited.
For more information, contact Phyllis Zalenski, zalenski@iastate.edu, 319-465-3224 or Rhonda Plimmer, rhonda.plimmer@isea.org or 515-471-8052.
“Small Change” is offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach with seed funding support from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.