Welcome : Virginia Council on Economic Education

Center Name	Christopher Newport University
Topic	Foundations in Economics, Globalization
Workshop Title	Economics Institute
Grade	High School
Course Date	Jun 20, 2012 to Jun 27, 2012
Course Time	08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location	Christopher Newport University One University Place - BTC 418 Newport News, VA 23606-2988
Description	Teaching or planning to teach the new Economics and Personal Finance course? Then this 6 day institute in Newport News is for you! Blending economic content and classroom methodology, this program focuses directly on the new economics SOLs. Participants will experience first-hand how the “economic way of thinking” turns basic economics concepts into “life skills” that enable them to make more meaningful and productive day to day decisions. A detailed analysis of how market economies work and the personal and societal implications of economic indicators – inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, etc. – will also contribute to more informed decision-making as consumers, producers, savers, investors, employees, and citizens. A broader analysis of economies as a whole will conclude the program, allowing participants to make better sense of world situations. Participants receive classroom curricula valued over $100. Click on Workshop Description for registration deadline and other details.
Targeted Teachers	Virginia and U.S. Government, Economics, Business, Marketing, Family and Consumer Science
Fee	No Charge Refundable Fee Required
Instructor	Gemma Kotula and Ruth Cookson
Potential Recertification Credits	42
Additional Information	Classes not having an enrollment of at least 20 teachers by May 1 may be cancelled. If not cancelled, registrations will be accepted after that date to the extent space is available Class meets for six sessions—June 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 27, 2012. To help ensure that one of the limited seats is not taken and then not used, registration is not complete until a check payable to VCEE for a $75 refundable deposit is received by the CNU Center for Economic Education. The deposit will be returned uncashed after the participant completes the institute. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Contact Person	Gemma Kotula, Director Center for Economic Education Christopher Newport University One University Place - BTC 418 Newport News, VA 23606-2988 (757) 594-7404 econedu@cnu.edu
Workshop Sponsors	This program made possible with support from Bank of America Charitable Foundation , BB&T Charitable Foundation , Capital One , CNU's Center for American Studies , Genworth Foundation , SunTrust Foundation , Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation , Wells Fargo