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NGPF Offers FREE PD in 3 formats:

VIRTUAL PD

  • Offering 4-7 live sessions weekly. 60-90 mins.
  • Variety of topics across personal finance content, instructional strategies and NGPF curriculum
  • Interactive sessions with engaging activities and small group discussions

CERTIFICATION COURSES

  • 10 topics offered regularly throughout the year
  • In-depth online sessions for content understanding
  • NGPF certification to boost your resume

ON-DEMAND PD

  • 35+ modules across various topics, with new topics every month
  • Focused on tricky topics your students care about
  • Asynchronous online PD you can do on your own time

Join NGPF Academy to earn credits and achievements:

ATTEND NGPF PDs

Register for any professional development on the NGPF website

EARN CREDITS

Earn NGPF Academy credit for each hour of NGPF PD you attend

COLLECT ACHIEVEMENTS

Earn awards and digital badges and showcase your commitment to continuous learning

Type
Title
Date
Time
Virtual PD
Activity Spotlight: CREATE: A Salary-Based Budget
Apr 02, 2025
4:00:00 pm Pac / 5:00:00 pm Mtn / 6:00:00 pm Ctl / 7:00:00 pm East
Virtual PD
NGPF Speaker Series: Hosting Parent Empowerment Workshops with Kerry Wagner Woodward
Apr 03, 2025
4:00:00 pm Pac / 5:00:00 pm Mtn / 6:00:00 pm Ctl / 7:00:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Keynote: Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche Shares How to Get Good with Money”
Apr 05, 2025
7:00:00 am Pac / 8:00:00 am Mtn / 9:00:00 am Ctl / 10:00:00 am East
Virtual PD
Learn from the Expert: David Gourley, CSLP on Teacher Student Loan Forgiveness
Apr 05, 2025
8:10:00 am Pac / 9:10:00 am Mtn / 10:10:00 am Ctl / 11:10:00 am East
Virtual PD
Learn from the Expert: Aja Evans, Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, & Financial Well-Being
Apr 05, 2025
8:10:00 am Pac / 9:10:00 am Mtn / 10:10:00 am Ctl / 11:10:00 am East
Virtual PD
Learn from the Expert: Dan Otter & Scott Dauenhauer on Empowering Educators with 403(b) Investment Knowledge
Apr 05, 2025
9:20:00 am Pac / 10:20:00 am Mtn / 11:20:00 am Ctl / 12:20:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Experiential Learning with NGPF and Vanguard’s My Classroom Economy
Apr 05, 2025
10:30:00 am Pac / 11:30:00 am Mtn / 12:30:00 pm Ctl / 1:30:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Top 10 Personal Finance Books for the Classroom
Apr 05, 2025
10:30:00 am Pac / 11:30:00 am Mtn / 12:30:00 pm Ctl / 1:30:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Getting Started with NGPF
Apr 05, 2025
10:30:00 am Pac / 11:30:00 am Mtn / 12:30:00 pm Ctl / 1:30:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Keeping Up with the FinTech Apps
Apr 05, 2025
11:40:00 am Pac / 12:40:00 pm Mtn / 1:40:00 pm Ctl / 2:40:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Investing: Index Funds Made Simple
Apr 05, 2025
11:40:00 am Pac / 12:40:00 pm Mtn / 1:40:00 pm Ctl / 2:40:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Teacher Panel: Secrets to an Engaged Classroom
Apr 05, 2025
11:40:00 am Pac / 12:40:00 pm Mtn / 1:40:00 pm Ctl / 2:40:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Beyond the Screen: Hands-On NGPF Activities
Apr 05, 2025
12:50:00 pm Pac / 1:50:00 pm Mtn / 2:50:00 pm Ctl / 3:50:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Top Scams of 2025
Apr 05, 2025
12:50:00 pm Pac / 1:50:00 pm Mtn / 2:50:00 pm Ctl / 3:50:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Transforming the Classroom with AI Tools
Apr 05, 2025
12:50:00 pm Pac / 1:50:00 pm Mtn / 2:50:00 pm Ctl / 3:50:00 pm East
Virtual PD
Finance in 40: Activities to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month (+ a raffle!)
Apr 05, 2025
2:00:00 pm Pac / 3:00:00 pm Mtn / 4:00:00 pm Ctl / 5:00:00 pm East

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Start an NGPF On-Demand Module Now!

On-Demand modules are self-paced professional development opportunities that can be completed any time that fits in your busy teacher schedule. Each module is worth 1 hour of NGPF Academy credit.

Beginner Series

Navigating the NGPF Website

Learn how to efficiently navigate the NGPF website to find helpful resources for your classroom
Beginner Series

Hacks for the Student Activity Packet

Learn tips & strategies to customize the NGPF Student Activity Packets
Beginner Series

Unit Planning with NGPF

Share tips, tools, & resources to effectively unit plan using the NGPF curriculum

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Become NGPF Certified in specific personal finance topics for FREE!

Each course combines 9 hours of live virtual sessions focused on a core personal finance content area with a 1-hour exam. Passing the exam means you are NGPF certified, earn a digital badge, and may be eligible for CEU credit in your state. Choose from one or more of 12 fully interactive courses:

  Advanced Investing

  Banking & Budgeting

  Behavioral Economics

  Career

  Consumer Skills

  Credit

  Cryptocurrency Basics

  Insurance

  Investing

  Paying for College

  Psychology of Money

  Taxes

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NGPF Distinguished Educator

Achieve the NGPF Distinguished Educator Award when you complete 6 or more certification courses. Distinguished Educators receive a physical plaque for your classroom, special recognition on the NGPF website, and an exclusive digital badge for your email and online resume.