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WHO SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF ILLINOIS JUMP$TART?
Everyone who is an advocate of financial education!

  • Financial education teachers
  • Non-profit organizations who a share passion for financial education
  • For-profit companies who share a passion for financial education
  • Key contacts at government agencies
  • Legislators who serve on committees related to financial education

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE AN ILLINOIS JUMP$TART MEMBER?

  • Name
  • Contact Information

Become a member today. Just go to the Downloads page under the About Us section of this web site to download the Illinois Jump$tart Membership Form.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

  • List financial education events sponsored by your organization on the Illinois Jump$tart website
  • Networking opportunities that provide access to financial literacy resources and expertise
  • Notification of Illinois Jump$tart meetings, programs and events
  • Early registration for Illinois Jump$tart programs and events
  • E-news regarding upcoming financial education meetings, programs and events throughout Illinois

ILLINOIS JUMP$TART GOALS

  • Raise public awareness of the importance of financial literacy
  • Enhance professional development of Illinois educators
  • Promote communication, cooperation and collaboration among Illinois Jump$tart members
  • Develop a list of individuals and organizations who can support Illinois Jump$tart
  • Support legislation that enhances personal finance education in Illinois schools

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY?
Organizations and individuals can have a great impact at the local level. Here are just a few ways that you can make a difference:

  • Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations or teacher support.
  • Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, go to Clearinghouse and search according to your grade level and subject matter.
  • Policy Makers: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school's curriculum and teacher professional development programs. Remember, too, that you need not reinvent the wheel. The National Jump$tart Coalition can help you identify successful models. For more information, e-mail Turn on JavaScript! or call 1-888-45EDUCATE.
  • Parents: Begin teaching your child about personal finance at a young age and continue to reinforce these skills. See the Links section or visit the Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance matters.