Economics for Empowerment Summer Seminar
in partnership with the California Council on Economic Education
July 23-28, 2023 at Santa Clara University
Seminar Graduates can apply for certification as a California Exceptional Economics Teacher
Discover engaging ways to energize your classroom, connect with other California educators, and empower your students to use economic reasoning to achieve their goals.
Early-Bird Registration: $100 off if you register by April 15, 2023
$500 program fee* includes:
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6-day professional development (Santa Clara University)
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Engaging activities, lesson plans, and materials
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Housing for the week
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Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
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Sunday Dinner, Monday evening social, Thursday dinner celebration
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3 units master's level credit available
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2 salary points available for LA Unified teachers
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Six days of fellowship and fun with dedicated colleagues
*Fee may be covered by school or district
Empower Your Students Through Engaging Lessons and Activities
Browse some of the lessons, activities, and ready-to-use presentations that you'll be prepared to bring back to your economics classroom after attending the summer seminar.
Cleaning
The Lake
Electrifying activity that helps students learn and employ marginal analysis.
Human Capital Budget Activity
Students track the use of their human capital and apply budgeting techniques to align their human capital decisions with their goals.
Moving Markets
Lessons and simulation that illustrate changes in supply and demand to help students cement their intuitive understanding of price determination and price changes.
Dr. Macro
A unique and engaging macroeconomic project that demonstrates the workings of the macroeconomy.
The Economics of Financial Decision-Making
A presentation that makes the connection between Economics and Personal Finance.
Benefit-Cost Analysis
Made Easy
Use the pockets of the decision-making apron to teach Benefit Cost analysis which students can apply throughout the course. Put it on the apron!
Do you have more questions about the Economics for Empowerment Seminar or the Exceptional Economics Teacher Certification Program?
Send us an email and we'll get back to you right away!
