Want to feel more confident in the classroom this year? Hit a goal of 20 or more hours of PD? Become an NGPF Distinguished Educator? We've outlined all of our no-cost offerings, from Virtual PD to FinCamps to ASU graduate credits and more so you can make a plan for how you'll hit your goals in the new year.  

1. Complete a self-paced On-Demand module
NGPF offers 40+ asynchronous, online modules that can be completed at any time.  Each module takes approximately one hour to complete with options for beginners, current events, as well as unit-specific modules.

2. Enjoy a Virtual PD with a live instructor or attend a Speaker Series
The NGPF virtual PD calendar includes interactive one-hour sessions as well as a weekly Speaker Series. Brush up on your finance knowledge, get support for implementing activities in the classroom, and collaborate with other teachers.

3. Participate in a ten-hour Certification Course 
Certification Courses are NGPF’s most in-depth professional development format covering topics such as Investing, Banking & Budgeting, Insurance, and more. Each course combines nine hours of live virtual sessions focused on a core personal finance content area with a one-hour final exam. These courses are 100% free and most states that track professional development accept them for state CEUs.

4. Prepare for the next ASU/NGPF graduate course opportunity
Arizona State University (ASU) offers two graduate courses for personal finance educators.  Both courses are offered at no cost through a scholarship application process. Eligibility for ASU’s Summer 2024 cohort requires the completion of both prerequisite NGPF Certification courses by mid-April 2024. See schedule below:

5. Watch for the next NGPF Saturday Virtual Conference 
NGPF Virtual Conferences are open to all and feature seven hours of programming at no cost. It’s an opportunity to collaborate with other educators, be inspired by the keynote speaker, and leave with ideas you can start implementing right away. The next NGPF Virtual Conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024. Watch your email inbox in a couple of months for registration information.

6. Save the date for an in-person summer FinCamp
We're hosting free one-day FinCamps in 15 cities across the U.S. to offer personal finance educators a chance to meet some of the NGPF team, learn how to implement NGPF curriculum in your classroom, and be inspired by fellow personal finance educators.

About the Author

Chris Salm

Chris (ella/she/her) joined NGPF full-time as a project manager and Spanish translator after 13 years as an educator in NY. She is a graduate of St. Louis University in Madrid, Spain with a degree in International Business. She has a Masters in Teaching from Pace University in New York and a certification in translation from NYU. She brings organizational skills to the team at NGPF, helping to ensure every high school student graduates financially literate. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and going back home to Spain with her husband and two children. She also enjoys running with her dog and exploring nature.