June Virtual Teacher License Renewal Course “Small Change” set for June 5
Iowa educators wanting to do a deep dive into finance topics but needing flexibility have until May 29 to register for “Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators.” This Iowa State University Extension and Outreach blended course starts Thursday, June 5, with an introductory session from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a four-week, self-paced, facilitator-led online learning experience that ends July 3. The certification course provides both teacher license renewal credit and audit options so educators can participate at their own pace.
The course content is embedded in the financial literacy standards connecting participants with curricula, resources and school-based programs for elementary, middle and high school levels, according to course instructor Carol Ehlers, a health and human sciences educator with ISU Extension and Outreach. Educators can earn one Iowa License renewal credit. Registration is required by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Iowa State Education Association website, https://cvent.me/94yENV.
The course topics are:
• Finance Fundamentals - getting organized, smart borrowing, estate planning
• Insurance - life, health, disability, long-term care, auto, home, liability
• Investing - risk tolerance, investment choices, funding long-term goals
• Retirement - building a nest egg, Social Security, IPERS.
The course format requires participants to:
• Participate in a live, virtual two-hour introductory workshop Thursday, June 5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Complete at least four of 12 gamified online lessons covering financial topics over the next four weeks.
• Complete assignments to promote financial literacy and connect with resources.
Space is limited to 25 participants. For more information, contact Ehlers at 712-732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu or visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/small-change.
