Take advantage of the rare stretch of time when you're not buried in grading, lesson planning, and meetings. Summer offers the clarity and space to reflect, recharge, and plan ahead without the usual rush.

From live events to flexible online learning, these resources focus on helping you grow professionally, earn recognition, and step into the fall with fresh energy and direction. And they're all FREE! 

FinCamps: Join Us In Person This Summer

FinCamps are back for another summer of in-person professional development. FinCamps are a FREE full day of in-person professional development where you have the opportunity to dive into NGPF’s curriculum and resources, collaborate with other educators, and get reinvigorated for the classroom.

We’re hosting 25 FinCamps in cities across the country. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a returning veteran, there’s always something new to discover.

Register now and guarantee you get a spot.

Get Certified This Summer: Registration Is Open

Prefer learning at your own pace or from the comfort of home? Our FREE summer Certification Courses are open for registration.

With 12 courses to choose from, start next year with the confidence to teach personal finance topics like:

• Behavioral Economics
• Investing
• Consumer Skills
• Cryptocurrency
• Paying for College

Our most in-depth professional development option, each course includes nine hours of instruction and a one-hour final exam.

All summer 2026 cohorts are offered asynchronously in accelerated three-week cohorts to give you maximum flexibility. 

Depending on your state, they may also count toward continuing education credits!

Achieve the Distinguished Educator Award

Speaking of Certification Courses, did you know that they are at the core of our Distinguished Educator program?

This award recognizes teachers who complete at least six of our Certification Courses. When you achieve Distinguished Educator status, you'll receive:

• A physical NGPF Distinguished Educator plaque for your classroom
• Special recognition on the NGPF website
• An exclusive digital badge for your email and online resume

It’s a great way to showcase your commitment to financial education and receive recognition for your impact in the classroom.

Grant Opportunities: Earn While You Learn

Did you know that NGPF offers grants for educators in certain states who engage with our professional development?

If you teach in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, New Mexico, Oregon, or Wisconsin, you can earn while you learn!

Plus, FinCamps and Certification Courses typically count toward the required hours. 

Learn more about current professional development stipend opportunities.

Start Planning for the New School Year

Now is the perfect time to set the stage for next year. A little planning now can save you hours when the fall gets busy.

Check out these helpful tools:

• Six Steps to Crafting A Pacing Guide to Meet Your Needs - Create your own pacing guide using these six easy steps!
• Crosswalks (Click the Course Materials tab) - Did you know that we offer crosswalks for 27 states plus the National Standards? These crosswalks show how NGPF's Semester Course aligns with and fulfills state personal finance standards.
• On-Demand Starter Kit - The NGPF On-Demand Starter Pack is a bundle of 12 modules designed to build your fundamental personal finance content knowledge. Set a solid foundation for next school year AND earn NGPF Academy credits!

A strong start begins with a smart plan.

Everything You Need, One Click Away

Head to the End-of-Year Teacher Toolkit Landing Page. It’s the one place to check for every blog post, resource, and planning tool.

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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