Economic Education & Financial Literacy Resources

EPF Course Guide

NCCEE conducted 40-hour professional development sessions this summer to prepare educators across the state of North Carolina to teach the new Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course. As a requirement of the 2020 EPF Summer Institute PD, teachers were tasked with creating lesson plans based on their assigned standard and objective. This resource table including a suggested pacing guide is the product of their efforts.

The document features over 300 lesson plans designed by educators and combines numerous resources. Each lesson was curated to ensure that the following components are included: a bell ringer, video, article, podcast, independent work, assessment, exit tickets, and instructions on how to deliver the content both in person and virtually. Click on the EPF Course Guide to access a pacing guide, lesson plans and more.

EconEdLink

EconEdLink is the highly-rated go-to-place for K-12 economics and personal finance resources, providing high-quality lesson plans, videos, assessments, activities, professional development webinars, and more for educators. EconEdLink is brought to you by the Council for Economic Education. The Internet-based lessons are targeted for K-12 teachers and their students. Many of the lessons include a teacher’s version as well as a student’s version. Each of the lessons are designed to be delivered in a variety of formats and classroom settings.

Federal Reserve Education

Federal Reserve Education (FRE) is a collaborative group of experienced educators from across the Federal Reserve System. Together, we are committed to making economic and financial concepts accessible, relevant, and empowering for learners of all ages. They provide classroom resources and professional development designed to support educators and engage students in meaningful learning about:

• Economics: Developing a solid foundation of economic principles and their practical applications.
• The Federal Reserve: Exploring how the Fed promotes economic stability and growth.
• Personal Finance: Building financial literacy skills for informed decision-making.

Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a nonprofit organization providing free curriculum and professional development resources that help teachers bring engaging, real-world money lessons to their classrooms.

NGPF’s modern, teacher-friendly curriculum connects personal finance concepts to students’ lives through interactive lessons, games, and projects. With our ready-to-teach personal finance courses aligned to state standards and customizable materials, educators can confidently deliver meaningful instruction right away. Through comprehensive professional development, teachers have completed more than 570,000 hours of training, building confidence and community alongside 130,000+ fellow educators nationwide.

Explore NGPF.org for free curriculum and resources, or visit NGPF PD to discover upcoming professional development opportunities.

Financial Fitness for Life

Financial Fitness for Life® (FFFL) provides high-quality instructional materials for use with students from kindergarten to grade 12. These materials are presented in separate publications for four grade levels (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12); within the grade levels, lessons are clustered in themes. The overarching goal of the materials is to help students make thoughtful, well-informed decisions about important aspects of personal finance, including earning income, spending, saving, borrowing, investing, and managing money.