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Taking Advantage of Fed Resources
Princeton WilliamsSenior Economic Education Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 11th District of the Federal Reserve System Economic Education Program
Professional development for educators Public tours and student competitions Classroom resources
Structure of the Fed
The Federal Reserve System
11th District OfficesDallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio
Professional Development
Conferences and Events for
High School Educators
University/College Faculty
Evening at the Fed Dinner and discussion for
high school teachers Previous topics include
2007 – Financial Markets: Innovations & Challenges
2006 – Fueling the Future: Critical Issues in Energy
2005 – Immigration and the Economy: Policy Implications
Dinner and Discussion
New event in Austin Location: University of
Texas – Thompson Conference Center
May 15, 2008
Economic Summit
Two-day conference for high school educators
Topics include 2008 – Taking the Pulse of the
U.S. Economy 2007 – Money Makes the
World Go Round 2006 – Beyond Our Backyard:
A Look at the Regional, National and Global Economy
Global Economic Forum Focus on the global
economy Held at San Antonio
branch of FRB Dallas Features collaboration
with other Federal Reserve Banks
Economics Boot Camp Two-and-a-half-day
workshop Designed for teachers
new to the discipline of economics
Taught by master teachers and economic education specialists
Economics/Personal Finance Workshop
Co-sponsored with the Texas Council on Economic Education
Held in all four offices Dallas El Paso Houston San Antonio
Louisiana Workshopfor Secondary Educators
Co-hosted with FRB Atlanta and the Louisiana Council on Economic Education
Past topics include 2007 – Striving for
Financial Fitness 2006 – The Role of the
Fed in Calm or Crisis
New Mexico Workshop for High School Teachers
Co-hosted with FRB Kansas City and New Mexico State University – Center for Economics & Personal Finance
Past topics include 2007 – Decisionmaking: The
Fed, the Economy and the Role of the Consumer
2006 – Charting the Course of Globalization
Economic Forumfor College and University Faculty
Annual conference for post-secondary faculty
Past topics include 2007 – The Fed, Financial
Markets and the Economy 2006 – Critical Issues in
Energy 2005 – Policy Challenges in
the New Millennium
Economic Scholars Program Collaboration with
Austin College Offers undergraduate
students the opportunity to discuss their research in any area associated with economics
March 28, 2008
Public ToursHigh School, College and Community Groups
Annual Essay Contestfor High School Students
Open to Juniors and Seniors in the 11th District
Writers of top twelve essays receive savings bonds
Classroom Resources
Building Wealth
Classroom lessons at www.dallasfed.org/educate
Print version English and Spanish
versions Available as a class set of
45 copies
Interactive CD-ROM
Everyday Economics Series
Annual Reports
Free Enterprise: Economics of Cooperationand Economic Insights
The Fed Today
Order publications
on-line at www.dallasfed.org/educate
or call 1-800-333-4460, ext. 25254
Economic Education Websitewww.dallasfed.org/educate
11th District Economic Researchwww.dallasfed.org/research
System Education Websitewww.FederalReserveEducation.org
Federal Reserve EducationEducation resources available from the Federal Reserve System
FED 101Interactive pages about the Fed’s history, structure and functions
Teachers Resources Match Fed materials to national curriculum standards
Personal Financial Education Information on consumer finance topics
Board of Governors Websitewww.federalreserve.gov
