We are pleased to announce that the Arizona Council on Economic Education is a recipient of a generous grant from the Western Union Foundation and Council for Economic Education in the amount of up to $1,200.00 per teacher to attend the 52nd Annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference, October 3-5, 2013, in Baltimore, Maryland.  You will receive the best in class Economics and Personal Finance Education Professional Development, integrated with the Common Core Standards and STEM. 

This conference features a diverse selection of presentations, workshops and events to enable educators to raise the levels of economic and financial literacy among K-12 students.  It also features the latest in curriculum development, instructional materials, teaching strategies, new programs and best practices; professional development workshops and sessions for K-12 teachers; outstanding speakers on current economic and financial topics; hands-on technology education sessions; and teacher roundtables to discuss shared issues, accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities.  For conference schedule and details visit http://www.councilforeconed.org/events/cee-national-conference/

• Must be a current K-12 classroom teacher who teaches Hispanic/Mexican students or is hispanic/Mexican origin. (Western Union who has many customers with Hispanic/Mexican origin, wants to make a difference in their community.)
• Must be a first time Council for Economic Education conference attendee
• Commit to attending the CEE Annual Conference from the opening session Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. to the final session ending at noon on Saturday, October 5, 2013, including several specific engagements during the conference. 

Teachers selected to receive a scholarship to attend the CEE Annual Conference will be entitled to reimbursement of all expenses for attendance up to $1,200.00.  Eligible reimbursable expenses include:

• Conference Registration ($125.00)
• Hotel accommodations (Special group rate of $175.00/night (Wed-Sat) at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
• Travel - including airfare (lowest airfare possible) and personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement at $.55/mile) and parking expenses
• Meals (up to $30.00/day)
• Substitute teachers employed to allow recipient to attend Conference

 To register for the conference, click HERE.

NOTE: Applying for a teacher scholarship does NOT register you for the conference. You must register for the conference separately.