Professional Development

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of the ample reserves model and gain confidence in teaching it to your AP Macroeconomics students? This weekly four-part webinar is designed specifically by teachers for teachers with the option to attend one or all independent presentations.  Each session begins at 3:30 CT.

Session 1—Oct. 16: Understanding Monetary Policy

Session 2—Oct. 23: A Detailed Look at Interest on Reserve Balances

Session 3—Oct. 30: The Ample Reserves Model

Session 4—Nov. 6: Teaching Strategies and Practice

What happens when a penny disappears? This webinar will explore broader themes in currency, economics, personal finance, and classroom instruction.

Discover innovative ways to seamlessly integrate economic and personal finance concepts into your elementary curriculum through storytelling. This engaging webinar designed for teachers will explore Federal Reserve Education's rich collection of K-5 resources. Our lessons capture student attention with compelling narratives and enhance school readiness, literacy and math skills.

Earn one hour of professional development credit. 

Questions? Contact Andrea Caceres-Santamaria at andrea.caceres-santamaria@stls.frb.org. 

Evening with the Fed provides a forum for educators and school administrators to explore current economic and financial topics that assist them in helping students translate theory into real-world applications. Shari Bower, vice president and regional executive at the Atlanta Fed Miami Branch, will be the guest speaker.  This in-person event will be held at The Miami Dade College Padrón Campus.