CDE

Teaching the Personal Financial Literacy expectations embedded within the Colorado Academic Standards is supported through a wide array of free instructional resources. This webpage lists classroom resources for K-12, educator professional development, scholarship opportunities for students, and instructional tools for teaching personal finance. If you are an educator in Colorado and have suggestions for a great free resource please email Tory Tripp. For additional opportunities please check Professional Development.

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JA Personal Finance

JA Personal Finance introduces students to the fundamental elements of personal finances: earnings, savings and investing, budgeting, credit, risk management, and giving. Five sessions are led by a volunteer, three are led by the teacher. Requires use of classroom technology.