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Financial Literacy – Working With Urban and Special-Needs Students A Free Financial Education Workshop for NJ Teachers Grades K-12 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Middlesex County College New Brunswick Center 140 New Street – Room 112 New Brunswick, NJ 9:00 -1:00 PM (registration at 8:30) Register at http://education.state.nj.us/events Teaching financial literacy is new to many NJ schools. Attend this 4-hour workshop and learn what financial literacy is all about, how to find helpful resources to teach the core content areas, and how to adapt materials to meet your students’ needs. This interactive workshop will provide opportunities for sharing successful strategies and approaches that work and obtain helpful turn-key teaching materials and resources. Special emphasis will be on working with urban, special-needs, and alternative learning style students. Teachers from urban, suburban, home-school, youth groups, and rural areas are welcome to attend. This program is sponsored by the NJ Coalition for Financial Education, Middlesex County College New Brunswick Center, and the NJ Department of Education with funding from Citi Bank. Register at http://education.state.nj.us/events There is no cost to educators. Anticipate parking costs of approximately $1.50 per hour. Space is limited to 50 so register early. 4 professional development credits are available. If you have questions about the content of the workshop, contact Carole Glade, program coordinator, at 973-377-7577. Additional financial literacy training events are available and posted on the NJ Department of Education website and with the NJ Coalition for Financial Education NJCFE 6/09 |