Explore winning strategies from seasoned Minnesota educators as they share innovative ideas for integrating the new economics standards with the new standards in ethnic studies, history, geography, and civics. Propel your professional development forward as you dive into MCEE's curated resources aligned with the new standards. End the day by teaming up with MCEE to identify the training and resources you need to cross the finish line for the 2026-2027 standards implementation. 

Special feature lunch presentation by Patricia Bauer and David Geister, MN author and illustrator of Making Minnesota. They will share ideas on how to use their book in the classroom through an economic lens.

In-person and Zoom participants who attend the entire session will be awarded 7-CEU credits, $125 stipend (K-8 MN licensed teachers), and reimbursement of the $50 registration fee (K-8 MN licensed teachers and MN pre-service teachers).  

NOTE: By request to mcee@umn.edu prior to June 18th, in-person K-8 MN licensed participants and MN pre-service participants traveling outside of the 13-county metro area are eligible for up to $125 reimbursement for a one-night hotel stay. 

Embark on a transformative learning experience with our MCEE Educator Certification: High School Personal Finance course at the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. This immersive program is specially crafted for high school educators new (or newish) to teaching personal finance or unfamiliar with its content. This unique professional development blends engaging content, hands-on experiences, and exclusive networking opportunities to ensure that teachers leave ready and equipped to teach high school personal finance. 

Key Features:

• • In-Person Engagement: Join us on-site for a dynamic four days of personal finance education exploration with educators from across the state.

  • Experiences Beyond Content: Enjoy simulations, guest speakers, and networking dinners with experienced educators and industry professionals. Gain year-long support from experienced high school teachers and monthly mentoring sessions.

  • Accommodations and Parking Scholarship: By request to mcee@umn.edu prior to June 21, participants traveling outside of the 13-county metro area are eligible for up to $125/night reimbursement hotel stay. Daily parking validation will be provided.

  • Nourishment: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. 

  • Stipend: $500 stipend to support your commitment for the full four days.

Stipend available to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, FACS, Math, or Social Studies who successfully complete all pre-work and in-person course requirements.

• • Prep & Progress: Dive into pre-work online modules, a pre-test, and a post-test to focus your learning and track your progress.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain the tools, resources, and confidence to teach an engaging and impactful high school personal finance course aligned with national CEE/Jump$tart personal finance standards.

  • Recognition: In addition to 43 CEUs, successful participants will receive MCEE certification (officially recognized on MCEE’s website) and national W!se Certification. 

Enroll Now! Secure your spot for an experience that transcends traditional professional development, preparing you to inspire financial literacy fitness in high school students. Visit mcee.umn.edu to register for this empowering journey!

Support for MCEE financial literacy teacher professional development comes from the following: Alliance Life Foundation, Department of Commerce, Next Gen Personal Finance, SPAAR, VISA and the Council for Economic Education.

Join us for a transformative professional development experience! MCEE Educator Certification: High School Economics is a week-long workshop designed for Minnesota certified teachers who are new (or new-ish) to teaching high school economics. This unique professional development blends engaging content, hands-on experiences, and exclusive networking opportunities to ensure that teachers leave ready and equipped to teach high school economics. 

Key features:

• In-person engagement: Join us at the UMN St Paul campus for a dynamic five-day workshop with peers from across the state.

• Content alignment: Take a deep dive into newly revised MN state standards in economics guided by experienced educators

• Award Winning Lessons: Experience 20+ classroom-ready lessons that engage students in active learning.

• Networking & Support: Connect with a state-wide community of experienced high school teachers and college faculty for ongoing mentoring. 

• Accommodations & Parking Scholarship: By request to mcee@umn.edu prior to July 19, participants traveling outside of the 13-county metro area are eligible for up to $125/night reimbursement hotel stay. Daily parking validation will be provided.

• Nourishment: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. 

• Stipend: $500 stipend to support your commitment for the full five days.

Stipend available to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, or Social Studies who successfully complete all pre-work and in-person course requirements.

• Recognition: In addition to 43 CEUs, successful workshop participants will receive MCEE certification (officially recognized on MCEE’s website). Participants may also opt for three graduate credits at a reduced rate through SCSU.  

Enroll Now! Secure your spot for an experience that transcends traditional professional development, preparing you to inspire economic literacy in high school students. Visit mcee.umn.edu to register for this empowering journey!

Support for MCEE economics teacher professional development comes from the following: Connexus Energy Foundation, MN State Legislature - Commerce Grant, MN State Legislature - Education Grant, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, and Wells Fargo.