Back to School Season

August 2021 - Newsletter

Back To School

As the calendar turns from July to August, many of you will soon be heading back to the classroom. Michigan Jump$tart Coalition is here to help you plan for the upcoming school year by sharing resources and professional development opportunities.

You will find a full calendar of professional development options along with helpful ideas that can save on "back to school" supplies for your classrooms and children.

Big News - FREE Conference Opportunity

Return, Reset, and Recommit to Financial Education.

The Jump$tart National Educator Conference will be held November 6-8, 2021 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This is an all-scholarship event for teachers and the deadline to apply is August 20, 2021. You can learn more here.

Michigan Jump$tart has the ability to send TWO TEACHERS from the State to the conference. Please email us if you would be interested in attending the national conference. Send us a message at info.mijumpstart@gmail.com with why you would benefit from attending the conference.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are building a calendar of professional development opportunities and other events. Please let us know if you have information to add.

AUGUST SPOTLIGHT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

"Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) has a "Back to School Conference" happening on Saturday, August 21st from 10AM - 4:30PM EST. Learn some first day best practices that can be either virtual or in your classrooms and how to navigate the resources NGPF have to offer. Some concepts the conference will cover on a new module on financial algebra curriculum, behavioral economics, and how to navigate the new school year. You can register for the virtual conference here."

Below you will find several virtual opportunities throughout the month of August and into the fall by the following organizations:

NGPF

Jump$tart Financial Foundations for Educators

MI DIFS

MSU Extension

MI MCEE

MI Financial Wellness

Back To School Resources

We know that the start of the new school year can be an exciting time by getting to teach a new group of students. However, we know that challenges can arise by getting your classrooms ready as well as your lesson plans ready to go that are timely.

Below you will find a list of resources and activities to help you transition to the new school year that can help you stick to your plan and save time and money in your budget:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): The FTC has put a checklist for going back to school to guide you in saving money and getting your kids involved in the process.

Detroit Public Television (DTV): DTV has a short video walking through some money saving tips that will help you plan for the back to school season as well as the upcoming school year.

FoolProof Foundation. The new school year means stocking your classroom with the needed supplies for you and your students. The article has some tips that won't break the bank when it comes to budgeting your classroom supplies.

Million Bazillion podcast. Talking with your children about the cost of things can be tricky. This episode of the podcasts shares the subject of talking about the differences in prices for boys and girls.

Michigan College Access Network (MCAN): If you are looking for assistance with filling out your FAFSA form, MCAN offers one-on-one assistance that can be scheduled by emailing adviser@micollegeaccess.org or by calling/texting the college advising hotline at 810-737-5385. If you want to attend a FAFSA assistance session, they are held weekly on Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m (EDT) through August 25th. Advance scheduling is not necessary; participants can join any sessions via Google Meet or by dialing 1-346-800-2445 (PIN: 202 581 229#)

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