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Disney Youth Education Series
Griffith Insurance Education Foundation
i-SAFE
Junior Tours
March of Dimes Grants
Microsoft Store
People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs
School Store Manual
Service Learning Curriculum
Stock Market Game
Visa Inc. - Practical Money Skills
America Saves is a program of the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) centered around America Saves Week February 19–26, 2012, and is a national effort aimed at teaching and motivating students to save money through financial action - making a commitment that:
• They will spend less than they make and save the difference.
• They will save the difference by making a plan as to where they will save (bank, credit union, U.S. Savings Bonds), how they will do it (direct deposit, walking into the bank, sending in money to their account), when they will do it (the beginning of every month, the 15th of the month), and have in mind what they will save for (car, house, events, emergency fund, college, dates).
• They will make it automatic - get it out of their hand or pocket by direct deposits into their account or by having their parents make the deposits.
This online enrollment program has already proved successful with over 5,000 youth who are saving between $16.00–$19.00 a month and is a perfect compliment or testimony to the effectiveness of financial education.
CFA provides training to advisers and students, materials and resources, and most importantly online enrollment to automate the process. This can be organized as a chapter project or broadened to the entire school population including teachers, staff, and parents. To take advantage of this exciting and simple initiative contact George Barany, Consumer Federation of America Director of Financial Education at gbarany@consumerfed.org or 216-375-3255.
Disney Youth Education Series is a collection of in-park, field studies designed to reinforce lessons taught in the classroom. These realworld, hands-on activities and experiments use the Disney attractions to engage students of all ages and increase understanding of core concepts. And in true Disney-style, an element of fun is infused to make this learning moment even more impactful.
Programs in Physical Science, Natural Science, Arts and Humanities, and Leadership and Careers are taught daily by Disney facilitators at the Walt Disney World Resort® in Florida and the Disneyland® Resort in California.
Qualifying groups enjoy value-priced admission tickets and group rates on Walt Disney World hotel accommodations. For details on these educational adventures and to read about how each program aligns with National Standards, visit DisneyYES.com or call 1-866-672-2363.
The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation promotes the study of risk management and insurance at all levels of academic pursuit. The Foundation builds on the strength of the teacher-student relationship to educate young people about insurance and its critical role in their personal lives. Assisting educators with the task of teaching teenagers about insurance is the Foundation's primary focus. The Institute conducts workshops for teachers at various universities to help them learn about insurance and provides teaching materials, free of charge, that are age appropriate for their students. For more information on the Foundation, contact Jason Terrell at 1-614-880-9870 or jterrell@griffithfoundation.org.
i-SAFE, a nonprofit foundation and worldwide leader in Internet safety education whose mission is to educate and empower students to be safe and responsible on the Internet, has partnered with FBLA-PBL in order for all members to learn how to be safe and responsible online. FBLA-PBL members are introduced and instructed on ways to extend their e-safety knowledge beyond the classroom by becoming Certified i-MENTORS. To become certified today go to xblock.isafe.org.
FBLA-PBL members can get involved with i-SAFE through various service learning opportunities. These can range from conducting student assemblies to speaking to parent groups. In fact, you and your FBLAPBL chapter can bridge that gap between students and community by reaching out and teaching the i-SAFE materials right in the classroom of younger students. To learn more about this great opportunity, sign up today and become an i-MENTOR by going to xblock.isafe.org. There you will find online training videos and information to help you get started. If you have questions, e-mail i-SAFE's Director of Professional Development and Community Outreach, Jonathan King at jking@isafe.org.
Imagine the excitement of showing your students first hand the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade or CNN Studios. Junior Tours has over 40 years experience planning all inclusive tour packages to New York City, Chicago, Atlanta and others. Each affordable trip is customized on the dates you choose to travel and complete in every detail. Chaperones travel free. Please call us at 1-800-631-2241 or visit us online at www.juniortours.com. Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity for both you and your students.
The Mission of the March of Dimes is to help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies. For more than 30 years, FBLA-PBL and the March of Dimes have partnered to raise money in support of the March of Dimes' mission and to date has raised over $15 million. In doing so, hundreds of thousands of young people have been exposed to their health and mission messages.
As an incentive to chapters, the March of Dimes provides national awards to the FBLA-PBL chapters and states that raise the most money. In addition the March of Dimes provides grants to reward members and chapters for their support of the March of Dimes partnership; and to identify and support innovative ideas and projects that enhance the growth, recognition, and support of FBLA and the March of Dimes partnership.
Local and state chapters that participate are eligible to submit grant requests. Grants may not be used for equipment purchases, but are designed to support programming or activities. Grant proposals submitted for consideration must be designed to be accomplished within a period of no more than 18 months. Grant recipients will be expected to report the outcome of their project in the form of a workshop, article, or project that can be reproduced and shared with other chapters, states, and the March of Dimes. Local chapters may receive grants up to $1,000. State chapters may apply for grants up to $2,500. Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges and announced at the National Leadership Conference. Grants must be postmarked by January 15. For more information and to get resources please visit http://www.marchofdimes.com. REFERENCE: MARCH OF DIMES GRANT APPLICATION FORM VI-18.
Microsoft Store is your source for technology products and service. Our friendly experts can answer questions, make recommendations, fix problems and provide training in a relaxed setting where you set the pace. From improving the speed and performance of your PC to coaching you on how to get the most out of your equipment, we've got you covered. Our team scours the globe to find and present an edited assortment of best-in-class products for you and your students. Enjoy peace of mind knowing everything you buy is fully guaranteed by the company who pioneered the industry. Shopping for technology has never been easier. The Microsoft Store invites local organizations to take part in complimentary Microsoft Store events. Our store is an interactive, hands-on technology classroom where you can explore all of our technology.
People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs hosts promising students in grades 5–12 from over 90 countries. Students may join the World Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., or choose from a number of Leadership Summits at prestigious American university locations. Participating students will hone their leadership skills, explore careers and prepare for college. Change the life of a student today - nominate promising young leaders to People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs. Learn more at www.peopletopeople.com/leadership.
Do you run a school store or would you like to start one? Through a partnership with the Raymond Geddes Company, FBLA-PBL has developed a school store manual complete with tips, do's and don'ts, and the necessary forms to make your business venture a success. To access this manual go to the Document Library under FBLA on our Web site at www.fbla-pbl.org.
The March of Dimes and FBLA-PBL has teamed up to become involved in the service learning movement that is sweeping the nation. This movement integrates classroom learning with community service, a process that career and technical education has traditionally developed and supported though its local and nationwide community service programs. Student achievement is assessed on related projects as an integral part of the curriculum. If you would like a printed binder of the materials, it is available for free by contactingmembership@fbla.org. New curriculum materials are also available on the March of Dimes Web site at www.marchofdimes.com/youth.
Students in The Stock Market Game work in teams to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in stocks and funds to build a virtual investment portfolio. They track and manage their investments over the course of 15 weeks. Students participating in The Stock Market Game are provided with valuable opportunities to practice core skills in math, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Business, Economics, and other subjects in a real world scenario. For details on the game go to the Adviser Section on the national Web site at www.fbla-pbl.org and click on the Stock Market Game. Game dates are September 6 to December 16,2011 (registration deadline September 21) and January 9 to April 20,2012 (registration deadline January 24). Participants will be ranked and winners will be publicized through FBLA-PBL.
Practical Money Skills for Life is a free, award-winning, teachertested and educator-approved financial education program available in English and Spanish. The Practical Money Skills Web site features complete money management resources and lesson plans designed for use at home, in the classroom or in the workplace. Consumer resources include downloadable Practical Money Guides covering everything from credit cards and budget basics to the ins and outs of credit history.
The program features a free monthly e-newsletter offering the latest financial education news and personal finance tips and trends. Practical Money Skills helps people prepare for life- changing financial events, from planning for a baby to saving for college and retirement. The Web site features numerous interactive tools, including a suite of financial calculators, a FIFA World Cup™-branded Financial Soccer game and an NFL-themed Financial Football game (also available as a free iPhone and iPad app), as well as new elementary games Peter Pig's Money Counter and Money Metropolis. Follow Practical Money Skills for Life via its social media channels on Facebook (facebook.com/practicalmoneyskills), Twitter (twitter.com/practicalmoney) and YouTube (youtube.com/pmsfl). To learn more about Visa's innovative financial literacy programs, visitwww.practicalmoneyskills.com.