*Hello Financial Education Network!*

Happy October! We hope you are all enjoying this spooky season.??

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If you, or someone you know is interested in having DFI or one of our partners provide a financial education presentation/workshop or resource table, you can make that request online?Financial Education Presentation Request | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions [ [link removed] ].

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It was wonderfrul to have seen many of you at this week's Bank On Washington [ [link removed] ] conference in Everett. We took part in so many fantastic conversations around topics, including: Fostering Financial Belonging, Black Homeownership, Immigrants & Refugees, Justice-Involved Individuals, Microenterprise, Youth, Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices Within Financial Services, Partnerships for Well-Being, Small Business Support and so much more!

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*FREE Financial Literacy Guest Speaker For Your Class(es)*

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The nonprofit financial literacy organization CENTS has an initiative to reach high schools or classes with higher percentages of Hispanic/Latinx students. CENTS can teach from one to eight financial literacy lessons to your class(es), depending on your availability. The financial literacy curriculum contains standard topics, such as budgeting, but also has modules around special subjects, such as student loans. ?

CENTS? financial literacy curriculum was used as the centerpiece to the statewide Student Loan Awareness Month (SLAM) campaign, which was endorsed by a Proclamation from Governor Inslee. The curriculum is comprehensive and is designed for all students whether they are going to college, a trade school, or straight to work after high school.

CENTS is scheduling classes now through May of 2024 so contact CENTS before they fill up: [email protected]

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*Office of the State Treasurer 2023 Financial Wellness 101 Workshops*

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Join the Office of Treasurer and Work Source online or in-person for Financial Wellness Workshops!


* _Budgeting workshop:_ Teaches how to set financial goals and create a budgeting plan.?
* _Credit & Debt workshop:_ Details how to build and improve your credit history and make a debt payoff plan.?
* _Consumer Cautions workshop:_ Teaches techniques to start budgeting conversations with your family and avoid identity theft.?

Address for in-person attendance: 1570 Irving St. SW. Tumwater, WA 98512

_November:_

Financial Wellness 101 - Part A: Budgeting - *Wednesday, Nov. 1* @ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. IN-PERSON Registration [ [link removed] ] ONLINE Registration [ [link removed] ] Financial Wellness 101 - Part B: Credit & Debt - *Wednesday, Nov. 8* @ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. IN-PERSON Registration [ [link removed] ] ONLINE Registration [ [link removed] ] Financial Wellness 101 - Part C: Consumer Cautions - *Wednesday, Nov 15* @ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. IN-PERSON Registration [ [link removed] ] ONLINE Registration [ [link removed] ]
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*Financial Education Public Private Partnership Has Multiple
**Professional Development Opportunities for K-12 Educators*

*Equitable Teaching Practices with Cultural Relevance in Financial Education for Grades 9-12*

*Date:*?Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
*Time:?*4 - 5:30 p.m.
*Where:*?Zoom
*Who*: Educators 9-12
*Clock Hours provided:* 1.5

In this training, we will discuss how to have financial conversations and deliver instruction in a culturally appropriate context taking into account students? different ethnicities, values around money and financial decision-making, and social backgrounds.? Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how other culture?s values around money impact their financial decision making as well as instructional materials created specifically for traditionally underserved students who may not be familiar with our economic system and financial values. *"Register Today for 11-9-2023! [ [link removed] ]"*

*_Buying a Car & Understanding Loans for Grades 6-12 "NEW DATE!!!"_*

*Date:*?Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
*Time:?*4 - 5:30 p.m.
*Where:*?Zoom
*Who*: Educators 6-12
*Clock Hours provided:* 1.5

In this training, we will explore the concept of financing a large purchase through the lens of buying a car. Participants will explore the basics of loans and responsible borrowing, as well as evaluating different loan options. Participants will walk away empowered with quality instructional materials to pass this critical financial education skill to their students. *"NEW DATE! Register Today for 11-15-23! [ [link removed] ]"*

*_Budgeting and Decision Making for Grades 9-12_*

*Date:* Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
*Time:?*4 - 5:30 p.m.
*Where:*?Zoom
*Who*: Educators 9-12
*Clock Hours provided:* 1.5

As consumers, people make spending & saving decisions all the time. How does understanding the difference between needs and wants help inform your financial decisions? Creating a budget help ensure that you?ll have enough money for the things you need and the things you want, while still building your savings for future goals. We will explore the 50/30/20 budget plan that is simple and flexible, which makes it a great option for beginners. We will learn the 50-30-20 rule of budgeting, analyze a scenario to determine whether meeting the 50-30-20 rule, and lastly give advice to help the characters in the scenario meet the 50-30-20 rule.?? *"Register Today for 12-6-2023! [ [link removed] ]"*

*_Did you miss the first fall series webinar, Financial Education Consumer Skills for Grades 6-12??_*

*"Great news, you can catch it on our YouTube Channel! [ [link removed] ]"*

Sept. 28, 2023 Fall Series #1:?Financial Education: Consumer Skills for Grades 6-12 [ [link removed] ]

Visit our YouTube [ [link removed] ] channel to view previous webinars, including our complete 2023 Summer Series.

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