Thursday, July 9, 2009 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration Great Hall 8:30 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast Great Hall 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome from Debbie Scholz, President Iowa Jump$tart Coalition and John W. Byrd, President Simpson College Great Hall 9:30 - 10:45 General Session Presenter: Thomas H. Root, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance Drake University, College of Business and Public Administration Title: Navigating Our Current Economy with a Positive Attitude Description: Few times in our nation’s history have we encountered economic challenges like we face today. What we all seek is information that will help prepare, enlighten and guide us as we look forward to the coming years. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Thomas Root, will provide you with valuable insights on our economic challenges and answer questions such as, “What’s the outlook for the economy? How long and deep will the economic slowdown be? How can you best respond in these challenging times and remain positive?” You won’t want to miss it! Great Hall 10:45 - 11:00 Break - Attendees move from the Great Hall to McNeil for Breakouts   11:00 - 12:15 BREAKOUT SESSIONS   Session 1 Presenter: Sue Kerr Title: "Identity Theft... Don't Let It Happen To You!" Description: During this session, Sue Kerr from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office will offer practical advice along with precautionary steps that you can take to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Included in this session will be a brief introduction about Social Security numbers, credit reports and privacy notices, a discussion on junk mail, telemarketing, and how these things relate to identity theft and the differences in using a credit card versus a debit card when making purchases. McNeil Room 107 Session 2 Presenter: Teresa Perez Title: Money Smart - an Adult and Young Adult Financial Education Curriculum Description: In 2001 the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) launched Money Smart, a comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help individuals outside the financial mainstream develop financial skills and positive banking relationships. This presentation will provide an overview of curriculums available through Money Smart. McNeil Room 106 Session 3 Presenter: Susie Irvine Title: MoneySKILL® -- Linking High School Students with Personal Finance Description: MoneySKILL, a free online course, teaches personal finance concepts on income, expenses, saving, credit and insurance. The workshop will cover the course changes to include class registration and student information, selecting specific modules, retaking a module, importing class roster and the electronic grade book. McNeil Room 108 11:30 = 12:00 Exhibitor Set Up Great Hall 12:15 - 12:30 Break - Attendees move from McNeil to the Great Hall for lunch   12:30 - 1:45 LUNCH Presentation by Joanne Kuster, MoneySmart Week MoneySmart Week Scholarship recipient – TBD Great Hall 1:45 - 2:15 Break and exhibit area open   2:15 - 3:30 Innovative & Engaging Ways to Get Students Excited About Money Management Best Practices Roundtable Discussion Description: Take advantage of this interactive roundtable discussion to ask questions and share ideas with your colleagues on teaching financial education in the classroom. Hear from a variety of Iowa teachers who have implemented innovative concepts in their schools to help teach students about money in a fun and engaging way. You’ll also get ideas on unique lesson plans, developing entrepreneurial skills, and Roth IRAs. Great Hall 3:30 - 3:45 Break - beverages and snacks available Great Hall 3:45 - 5:00 General Session Presenter: Dianna Briggs, University of Northern Iowa Title: Iowa Core Curriculum- 21st Century Skills Description: Hear from Dianna Briggs from the University of Northern Iowa who will help provide an overview of the 21st Century Skills and help attendees strategize on implementing these skills into their own class rooms. Dianna Briggs, who played a large role in the development of the 21st Century Skills now mandated through Iowa law, will facilitate a brainstorming discussion that will help attendees develop plans and ideas that can be taken back into the classroom during the 2009-2010 school. Great Hall
Friday, July 10, 2009 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Great Hall 8:15 - 9:15 General Session - Scott Sheperd Helping the Helper: Rediscovering Your Commitment to Education Great Hall 9:15 - 9:30 Break - Attendees move from the Great Hall to McNeil for Breakouts   9:30 - 10:30 BREAKOUT SESSIONS   Session 1 Presenters: Iowa Credit Unions Title: Major Credit Card Changes on the Horizon Description: President Obama recently signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure or Credit CARD Act of 2009 into law. In this session you will learn how the legislation will both positively and negatively impact consumers. Learn how you can teach your students the ropes to wise credit card use. You also will learn about some alternatives to turning a high school or college student loose with a credit card. McNeil Room 108 Session 2 Title: Exploration of Online Financial Literacy Materials Description: Don’t know where to find materials that would fit the requirements of the 21st Century Skills? This interactive, online tour will help you find a vast array of free financial literacy information available that is geared toward your students. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with real examples to assist in curriculum development and will be able to easily navigate the Jump$tart Coalition’s financial education clearinghouse. Computers will be provided. Carver Room 233 10:30 - 10:45 Break   10:45 - 12:00 BREAKOUT SESSIONS   Session 1 Presenters: Mary Beth Kaufman and Melanie Hoffner Title: Navigate Your $tarship – NEFE Session Description: As the captain of the $tarship, learn how you can easily navigate the challenges of financial literacy education with the free High School Financial Planning Program. Train your student crew to master 21st Century Financial Management Skills so they can successfully captain their personal financial $tarship. McNeil Room 106 Session 2 Title: Iowa Public Television – An Educational Resource Description: Iowa Public Television (IPTV) has many resources available to assist students with financial literacy. IPTV has many on-air, online, and live interactive resources available at no charge. Participants learn about these tools and walk away with items that can be used immediately. McNeil Room 107 12:00 - 12:15 Break - Attendees move from McNeil to the Great Hall for lunch   12:15 - 1:30 Lunch Presentation by 2008 Financial Educator of the Year Awarding of 2009 Financial Educator of the Year – Presented by the Iowa Credit Union Foundation Great Hall 1:30 Closing Comments, Door Prizes, Evaluations Great Hall 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Staff Development / Graduate Credit Workshop * Attendees who have registered for staff development or graduate credit must be in attendance. Great Hall