Apr 20, 2025

Spring into Learning: What's Your Next On-Demand PD?

NGPF On-Demand is asynchronous PD that lets you learn on your own schedule and at your own pace. With over 50 one-hour modules to choose from, it's the perfect way to refresh your teaching toolkit this spring. So, which module should you explore next? Here are some On-Demand PD picks to help grow your skills and knowledge this season. 

New to using NGPF?

Beginner Series: Navigating the NGPF Website is the perfect place to start! You will learn tips & tricks to navigate the NGPF website like a pro and find helpful teaching resources.

Looking to brush up on key content?

The NGPF Starter Pack, made up of 12 On-Demand modules covering core personal finance topics, is a great way to build or refresh fundamental content knowledge.

Wondering what is most popular?

Here are the top 3 On-Demand modules (based on recent completion):

  • AI in the Classroom: Finance Focus: Explore practical ways to integrate AI tools into your professional workflow and personal finance classroom
  • The Sports Betting Boom: Explore the rise of sports betting - it's history, growing impact, risks, and resources to teach students
  • Basics of Bitcoin: Learn the basics of Bitcoin and the reasons behind its surging interest among investors

 

Interested in Amanda's recommendations? 

  • Build & Manage Credit is the perfect brush up on key vocabulary and how your FICO credit score is calculated. This module also includes great analogies to help teach this complex topic to students in a creative way! 
  • Looking for creative and helpful strategies to implement the NGPF curriculum in your classroom? Beginner Series: Implementing NGPF in the Classroom is the perfect module filled with helpful tips for both the new and veteran NGPF user.
  • If you are looking to incorporate more algebra and math concepts into your personal finance course, Practical Tips for Implementing Financial Algebra is definitely one to explore! 

 

Interested in live, interactive PD? Sign up for an upcoming Virtual PD session here. 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

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