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Welcome to Jump$tart Utah!
Register Now for the 2010 Teachers Summit!
Come learn about the new required K-12 Financial Literacy and Economic Education Passport program and how to integrate it into core subjects like Social Studies, Math and Language Arts. There will also be breakout sessions focused on personal finance topics such as the new credit card regulations, debt and student loans to help you feel more confident teaching personal finance to your students. Click below to register:
Elementary & Junior High Educators - http://utahjumpstart.eventbrite.com/
GFL/High School Educators - http://utahjumpstartgfl.eventbrite.com/
Finance in the Classroom - the "GO-TO" website for Utah Teachers
Participate in the upcoming webinars! Click Here for More Information
NATIONAL MONEY TALK NIGHT-SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Take time out to talk to your kids about money. Check out http://moneynighttalk.com, which offers three age-appropriate toolkits and videos to help parents talk to their junior high, high school and college-aged students about personal finance.
Utah Teachers Eligible for FLITE Scholarships
Financial Literacy Instructional Techniques for Educators is a program of the Institute for Financial Literacy and provides K-12 teachers with the background knowledge and curriculum ideas they need to give students a foundation for making smart financial decisions throughout their lives. FLITE enrolls teachers in the Certified Educator in Personal Finance® (CEPF®) program, a professional certification and training program developed to improve the knowledge and expertise of financial literacy educators. Teachers who complete the FLITE program receive a CEPF designation, administered by the Institute for Financial Literacy's Center for Financial Certifications.
Scholarships are now available (May 15, 2010 deadline) through grant funding & private donations for teachers working in Maine, New York City & Utah. Any teacher in these areas may apply for a Teachers Take FLITE scholarship. The program was developed to encourage the teachers to incorporate financial literacy education into the classroom at all grade levels.
Click Here to access the scholarship application form. For more information please click here
Featured Sponsor: Mountain America Credit Union
Formed in 1934, Mountain America Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution providing: * Savings * Checking * Consumer financing * Insurance * Retirement planning * Business services * SBA loans * And more! Visit them online at www.macu.com
Teach Students How to Budget with Our Prom-O-Rama Presentation!
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition has created a powerpoint presentation to help students understand basic budgeting. This presentation uses prom as an example of how students can have fun without spending too much money. Download the presentation.
Our Mission
To improve the personal financial literacy of Kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards, and educational resources. We strive to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.
Our Unique Proposition
Utah Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations, which share a commitment to the financial education of youth. Working collaboratively, more resources and expertise are available to accomplish this task.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Raising awareness of the need for personal finance fundamentals;
- Enhancing the effectiveness of personal financial education;
- Promoting responsible fiscal attitudes and behaviors; and
- Encouraging networking and cooperative efforts among business, community, government and education.
Speakers Bureau
Invite an experienced financial professional to speak in your classroom! Utah Jump$tart Speakers Bureau
Utah High School General Financial Literacy Course
Thanks to the changes implemented by S.B. 154, Utah's children will be better prepared for the financial choices that lie ahead for them.
The Utah High School General Financial Literacy Course for grades 11-12 includes:
- Income
- Money Management
- Spending and Credit
- Saving and Investing
- Consumer Protection
- Risk Management
By investing in financial literacy education for Utah high school students, we can strengthen our state and national economy now and in the future.
Utah State Office of Education General Financial Literacy Web site
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition® for Personal Financial Literacy (UJ$C)was organized in September 2000 and became an official National Jump$tart coalition affiliate in February of 2001. UJ$C is a statewide, 501(c)(3)non-profit organization. Consisting of individuals and organizations, the coalition brings together leaders from business, government, and educators. UJ$C is governed by volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Committee members. This Website has been approved by the Utah State Office of Education as a recommended resource for students and teachers.
Take the National Financial Capability Challenge!
The National Financial Capability Challenge is an initiative designed to increase the knowledge and capability of high school students so they can take control of their financial futures. Students and teachers can earn personalized award certificates. CLICK HERE for More Information
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