June Virtual Teacher License Renewal Course |
May 08, 2025
June Virtual Teacher License Renewal Course
Contact:
Karrie King, Woodbury County Director
(712) 276-2157 X15 ; karriek@iastate.edu
Karrie King, Woodbury County Director
(712) 276-2157 X15 ; karriek@iastate.edu
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Carol Ehlers, Health and Human Sciences Educator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 712-732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu
June Virtual Teacher License Renewal Course Dives into Iowa Core 21st Century Skills Finance Topics
Register by May 29 for ‘Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators’
AMES, Iowa – Iowa educators wanting to do a deep dive into finance topics but needing flexibility have until May 29 to register for “Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators.” This Iowa State University Extension and Outreach blended course starts Thursday, June 5, with an introductory session from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a four-week, self-paced, facilitator-led online learning experience that ends July 3. The self-paced certification course provides both teacher license renewal credit and audit options so educators can participate at their own pace.
The course content is embedded in the financial literacy standards connecting participants with curricula, resources and school-based programs for elementary, middle and high school levels, said course instructor Carol Ehlers, a health and human sciences educator with ISU Extension and Outreach. Educators can earn one Iowa License renewal credit. Registration is required by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Iowa State Education Association website, https://cvent.me/94yENV. Once the participant cap is filled, registration will no longer be available.
The “Small Change: Building Financial Security” course features vetted curriculum and resources. It has been accepted as an Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Endorsement Class for Financial Literacy and Business Teachers. Participants explore gamified lessons that are timely and relevant to themselves personally and to their classroom. The course is designed to help K-12 educators make more informed decisions about financial management and build greater confidence. The course topics are:
The course format requires participants to:
The course fee is $30 to Iowa State Education Association members and non-members. Those who do not need license renewal credit may register and audit the course for a $15 fee.
Register online by May 29 at https://cvent.me/94yENV. Space is limited to 25 participants.
For more information, contact Ehlers at 712-732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu or visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/small-change.
Contacts: Carol Ehlers, Health and Human Sciences Educator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 712-732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu
June Virtual Teacher License Renewal Course Dives into Iowa Core 21st Century Skills Finance Topics
Register by May 29 for ‘Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators’
AMES, Iowa – Iowa educators wanting to do a deep dive into finance topics but needing flexibility have until May 29 to register for “Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators.” This Iowa State University Extension and Outreach blended course starts Thursday, June 5, with an introductory session from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a four-week, self-paced, facilitator-led online learning experience that ends July 3. The self-paced certification course provides both teacher license renewal credit and audit options so educators can participate at their own pace.
The course content is embedded in the financial literacy standards connecting participants with curricula, resources and school-based programs for elementary, middle and high school levels, said course instructor Carol Ehlers, a health and human sciences educator with ISU Extension and Outreach. Educators can earn one Iowa License renewal credit. Registration is required by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Iowa State Education Association website, https://cvent.me/94yENV. Once the participant cap is filled, registration will no longer be available.
The “Small Change: Building Financial Security” course features vetted curriculum and resources. It has been accepted as an Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Endorsement Class for Financial Literacy and Business Teachers. Participants explore gamified lessons that are timely and relevant to themselves personally and to their classroom. The course is designed to help K-12 educators make more informed decisions about financial management and build greater confidence. The course topics are:
- Finance Fundamentals — getting organized, smart borrowing, estate planning
- Insurance — life, health, disability, long-term care, auto, home, liability coverage
- Investing — risk tolerance, investment choices, funding long-term goals
- Retirement — preparing for retirement, building a nest egg, Social Security, IPERS
The course format requires participants to:
- Participate in a live, virtual two-hour introductory workshop on Thursday, June 5, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Complete at least four of 12 gamified online lessons covering financial topics over the next four weeks.
- Complete assignments to promote financial literacy and connect with resources.
The course fee is $30 to Iowa State Education Association members and non-members. Those who do not need license renewal credit may register and audit the course for a $15 fee.
Register online by May 29 at https://cvent.me/94yENV. Space is limited to 25 participants.
For more information, contact Ehlers at 712-732-5056 or xehlers@iastate.edu or visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/small-change.
