Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) is offering professional development opportunities this summer for educators through a Federal Trade Commission webinar series. All registrants will receive access to the webinar recordings via email.
Important Note for Mississippi Teachers Seeking $25 Gift card and CEU Credit: To be eligible for the $25 gift card and 0.5 CEU credits through our organization, you must attend all five webinars live. Viewing the recordings does not count toward CEU eligibility.
For: K-12 Teachers
Webinar Dates
- FTC Webinar 1: Money making opportunities and job scams – 6/6/25 – 3-4 pm cst
- FTC Webinar 2: Impersonator scams – 6/10/25- 3-4 pm cst
- FTC Webinar 3: Identity Theft – 6/17/25- 3-4 pm cst
- FTC Webinar 4: Social media influencers and online reviews – 6/24/25- 3-4 pm cst
- FTC Webinar 5: Youville: free tools to teach kids online safety – 7/8/25- 3-4 pm cst
Danny Dollar Academy
Date/Time/Location: June 17, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Kiln, MS Coast Electric Power Association
For: 3rd-7th Grade Teachers in Pearl River, Hancock and Harrison Counties
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Join us to learn more about the Danny Dollar Academy! Exclusively for teachers in Pearl River, Hancock, and Harrison counties, this program brings financial literacy to life through the inspiring adventures of Danny Dollar, the “King of Cha-Ching.” Whether students are just beginning to explore money concepts with The Lemonade Escapade (ideal for 3rd-5th grade) or diving deeper into entrepreneurship and money management with Make Your Own Money (perfect for 6th-7th grade), Danny’s storylines provide practical and fun lessons that empower young minds to earn, save, and dream big. The workshop includes interactive financial literacy lessons aligned with grade levels, engaging storytelling that introduces concepts like banking, budgeting, investing, and entrepreneurship, as well as hands-on activities that encourage students to create their own business plans and understand the power of smart money decisions. Teachers attending the workshop will receive a classroom set of The Lemonade Escapade or Make Your Own Money – a $250 value!
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: June 13, 2025
Bringing Asia into the Classroom: Trade, Culture, and Global Connections
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 9:00am-2:30pm | West Point, MS; Yokohama Tire Manufacturing
For: 6th-12th grade teachers
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.5 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Join us for a professional development workshop designed for middle and high school educators interested in expanding their global curriculum. Through expert-led sessions on East Asian economic ties, trade dynamics, and food cultures, participants will gain fresh insights and practical tools to integrate Asia into their teaching. This workshop also offers classroom-ready digital resources and free books to support the teaching of Asian history and culture.
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025
TV to GDP: Laurel’s Economic Turnaround
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Laurel, MS
For: 6th-12th grade teachers
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Can a tv show really make a difference? Just ask the city of Laurel. This workshop is a fun and engaging way to learn how television production in a town has the ability to turn an economy around. The session will include panel discussions addressing the economic impact of television production in a small town, discussions of Home Town’s impact on Laurel, and several Federal Reserve lessons on related topics (Human Capital, Entrepreneurism, GDP) to bring the economic lessons of Laurel to your classroom. There will be an optional golf cart tour of Laurel after the workshop for a fee.
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025
Owning the Dash
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, July 9, 2025| 9:00am-3:00pm | Jackson, MS (Millsaps College)
For: For elementary teachers, media specialists and librarians
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Join us for the Owning the Dash workshop, a professional development opportunity for elementary teachers, media specialists, and librarians. This hands-on workshop introduces educators to the DASH Financial Literacy Kit, a dynamic resource designed to make teaching financial concepts fun and interactive. Participants will learn how to use award-winning picture books and interactive learning tools, including the Spending Shuffle card game, to teach children key financial principles like budgeting, supply and demand, scarcity, and delayed gratification. Attendees will receive their own Financial Literacy Kit- a $150 value- including six picture books, lesson plans, video guides, discussion questions, and more, all neatly organized in a colorful, durable storage box. Space is limited to 30 teachers.
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: July 3, 2025
Teaching the Trade- Investing for Future Financial Success (Oxford)
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Oxford, MS (University of Mississippi)
For: 4th-12th Grade Teachers
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Empower your students with financial literacy through The Stock Market Game! This dynamic workshop is designed for 4th-12th grade teachers looking to integrate practical investing concepts into their classrooms. Explore how to guide students in understanding the fundamentals of the stock market, making informed financial decisions, and fostering long-term wealth-building skills. Gain hands-on experience with lesson plans, interactive activities, and strategies to bring real-world economics to life. Join us and help shape financially savvy future leaders!
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: July 11, 2025
Teaching the Trade- Investing for Future Financial Success (Hattiesburg)
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Hattiesburg, MS (University of Southern Mississippi)
For: 4th-12th Grade Teachers
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Empower your students with financial literacy through The Stock Market Game! This dynamic workshop is designed for 4th-12th grade teachers looking to integrate practical investing concepts into their classrooms. Explore how to guide students in understanding the fundamentals of the stock market, making informed financial decisions, and fostering long-term wealth-building skills. Gain hands-on experience with lesson plans, interactive activities, and strategies to bring real-world economics to life. Join us and help shape financially savvy future leaders!
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: July 11, 2025
Teaching the Trade- Investing for Future Financial Success (Jackson, MS)
Date/Time/Location: Friday, July 18, 2025 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Jackson, MS (Millsaps College)
For: 4th-12th Grade Teachers
Requirements:
- Attendance at the full workshop
- Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone)
What’s in it for me? No registration fee, Lunch provided, 0.6 CEU’s at no cost, $50 stipend**
Description: Empower your students with financial literacy through The Stock Market Game! This dynamic workshop is designed for 4th-12th grade teachers looking to integrate practical investing concepts into their classrooms. Explore how to guide students in understanding the fundamentals of the stock market, making informed financial decisions, and fostering long-term wealth-building skills. Gain hands-on experience with lesson plans, interactive activities, and strategies to bring real-world economics to life. Join us and help shape financially savvy future leaders!
REGISTRATION | Registration Deadline: July 11, 2025