Understanding Fiscal Responsibility
Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Birmingham Branch and the Alabama Council on Economic Education
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Birmingham 
524 Liberty Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242 
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018 from 9am to 2:30pm

Teach students how to think critically about public policy using the Understanding Fiscal Responsibility lessons focusing on government institutions and programs.  These lessons, covering aspects of U.S. History, Civics/Government, and Economics are designed to enable high school students to understand the trade-offs of public policy and develop the ability to articulate their own positions.  The workshop will help educators to teach students about the complexities of the federal budget, national debt and budget deficit, within the framework of economics and personal finance. Lessons begin with an essential dilemma, outline student objectives, and provide a set of key concepts. The process guides teachers through lesson implementation and provides context and strategies for engaging students.  A conclusion section provides closure, wrapping up each lesson with an activity that has students apply what they have learned.

Participants will receive classroom hands-on, active-learning lessons and resources.  Lunch will be provided. This program is free, but registration is required.
Registration deadline: October 17, 2018

Registration

This workshop and the accompanying materials are made available to teachers through the generous support of
the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and the Council on Economic Education.

For more information, contact Wanda McAbee through email or 205-726-4073.