9am to 3pm, September 9, 2025
Darla Moore School of Business, Room 511

REGISTER HERE

Unlock the power of investing and bring real-world financial literacy into your classroom! In this hands-on workshop, Assets in Action, K–12 educators will explore the foundational concepts of investing through the lens of assets—stocks, bonds, real crypto and more. Designed with educators in mind, this session breaks down complex financial concepts into clear, classroom-ready knowledge. Participants will learn how to: identify and compare different types of assets; understand risk, return, and diversification; analyze real-world investment scenarios; and empower students with practical financial literacy tools.

Resources, recertification credits and lunch are included!

The SC Finance Forum is a one-day, no-cost conference for South Carolina K-12 educators!  Held annually in Columbia, the event features breakout sessions, classroom resources, and networking opportunities. Attendees can earn recertification credits and gain practical tools to enhance financial literacy in their schools.

This year, the event will be held on Monday, October 27, at the Columbia Metropolitan Center (1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC), from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check-in and vendor exhibits will begin at 8:30 a.m. The first breakout session will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Lunch (at no cost) will be provided, and the day will conclude at 3:00 p.m. 

Register to attend here! https://www.scfinanceforum.org/ 

9 am to 3 pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2025
First Citizens Bank, Columbia, SC

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Registration Opens in October

This one-day workshop will equip K-12 educators with engaging strategies for teaching personal finance and homeownership. Covering topics like budgeting, credit, mortgages, and housing policy, the session connects financial literacy to history, economics, and government, providing teachers with resources to empower students to make informed financial and homeownership decisions.

Resources, recertification credits and lunch are included!

Saturday, April 26
at Georgia Southern - Savannah Campus
9:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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This engaging one-day workshop equips social studies teachers with tools to transform natural disasters into teachable moments that seamlessly integrate into their curriculum. Participants will explore the economic way of thinking to uncover common threads in disasters, from the Black Death to Hurricane Katrina, and apply these insights to current events. The workshop features interactive lessons that address compassionate questions like "Are disasters good for the economy?" and "What can markets and governments do when disaster strikes?" Through case studies and hands-on activities, educators will gain practical strategies for teaching economic reasoning in history, economics, and other social studies disciplines. 

Participants will receive comprehensive lesson plans and resources to help you teach these topics effectively and inspire your students. A light breakfast and lunch are included. 

Certified SC teachers who participate will receive a $100 stipend to help cover the cost of travel. Space is limited to 20 participants. 

Friday, March 28, 2025
at the Federal Reserve Bank Charlotte
8:30 – 3:30 PM

Registration is full, but reserve your spot on the wait list here: https://forms.gle/M84f8QAecdVVdgTg8

Unlock fiscal and monetary policy complexities with our dynamic workshop designed for high school educators. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to bring these critical concepts to life in your classroom. Engage in interactive sessions on policy impacts, economic strategies, and real-world applications at the Federal Reserve of Richmond, Charlotte Branch Bank. 

You’ll receive comprehensive lesson plans and resources to help you teach these topics effectively and inspire your students. A light breakfast and lunch are included. Come prepared to learn and enhance your teaching with a deeper understanding of economic policy! 

Certified SC teachers who participate will receive a $120 stipend to cover the cost of travel and parking, mailed after the event. Space is limited to 20 participants. Substitute reimbursement is not offered for this event.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Location: SC Dept. of Education & SC Farmers Market
428 Wholesale Lane West Columbia, SC 29172 

Join us for an engaging workshop designed for South Carolina teachers, focusing on the intersection of economics and agriculture in our state. Take an on-site tour with a produce distributor, hear from other industry professionals, explore resources to teach about the vital role agriculture plays in SC’s economy. Participants will gain insights into careers, economic principles, supply chains, and the impact of agricultural practices on local communities. Through interactive activities and real-world case studies, educators will discover innovative teaching strategies to inspire students. 

SC teachers who attend will receive resources, lunch, up to 5 hours of recertification credit, and a substitute reimbursement sent to your school upon request. 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Location: First Community Bank
5455 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072

Join us for a workshop all about the fundamentals of investing and explore the exciting Stock Market Game, which is open to students in grades 4-12. Discover innovative teaching strategies to educate students about investments. Enhance your classroom with practical knowledge!

SC teachers who attend will receive resources, lunch, 5 hours of recertification credit, and a substitute reimbursement sent to your school upon request. 

Monday, October 28, 2024

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

The SC Finance Forum is a no-cost personal finance conference for SC Educators, thanks to a collaboration between SC Economics and the SC Jump$tart Coalition. Teachers, register here: https://www.scfinanceforum.org/registration.  

Do you want to teach your students relevant lessons to help them become financially prepared for the future? Then, the SC Finance Forum is for you! Open to all SC teachers, any subject area, grades K-12, the SC Finance Forum will provide multiple sessions in one day. Participants select sessions based on their teaching needs. Attendees receive lunch and 5 recertification hours, plus tons of free resources from our partners. Substitute reimbursement is not offered for this event. 

Do you want to teach your students relevant lessons to help them become financially prepared for the future? Then, the SC Finance Forum is for you! Open to all SC teachers, grades K-12, the SC Finance Forum will provide a total of 30 sessions spread over five timeframes in one day. Participants select sessions based on their teaching needs. Attendees receive lunch and 5 rectification hours, plus tons of free resources from our partners. Visit www.scfinanceforum.org for more information. 

Space is limited. Sign up today at https://forms.gle/PrHi2dkW1tHjweUm9. 

If you have any questions, email Rhonda.Fulmer@moore.sc.edu.

Want to implement the stock market in your classroom but don't know where to start? SMG InvestQuest is SIFMA Foundation’s newest free, fun, and informative investing experience emphasizing diversification and long-term investing over a simulated 5-year period at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Join us on August 29, 2023 for our in-person workshop in Columbia, SC! During this hands-on workshop, you will learn more about this new resource, the original Stock Market Game, and investing basics to be able to enter your students in this exciting contest.  

This workshop will focus on grades 4-12 , but is open to all teachers. SC teachers that attend will receive resources, lunch, up to 5 hours of recertification credit, and a substitute reimbursement sent to your school upon request. 

Space is limited. Sign up today at https://forms.gle/rPPzWCAtWJqKasL49.

If you have any questions, email sarah.ostergaard@moore.sc.edu. 

Thursday,  July 20, 2023 8 am - 4 pm

Join SC Economics on Thursday, July 20th as we take a group of teachers to visit the South Carolina Ports in Charleston, SC. The tour will include transportation to and from Columbia, a tour of the Wando-Welch Terminal, informational sessions from several SC Ports employees, classroom application and resources by SC Economics, lunch, and 8 recertification credit. We will leave Columbia, SC at 8 am and return by 4 pm. In addition, you can meet us in Charleston if it is closer. If you have any questions, email Chandler.Jordan@moore.sc.edu. 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9 am - 3 pm Columbia, SC

Why do people trade – across city lines, state lines, or national borders?  Are we better off with or without trade?  Will trade hurt or benefit certain groups of people?  How do some nations try to distort trade patterns? These questions and many more are incorporated into the various lessons and case studies that serve as the basis for Understanding Global Economic Issues lead by Don Fell of the Foundation for Teaching Economics.  Teachers who attend will receive resources, lunch, up to 5 hours of recertification credit, a substitute reimbursement sent to your school, and a $100 incentive. Email Chandler.Jordan@moore.sc.edu if you have any questions.