High School / K-12 Teaching Resources
This downloadable all-in-one PDF is a comprehensive resource guide for Iowa high school educators and offers innovative financial literacy tools, interactive simulations, and real-world student activities.
Curriculum & Simulations
Equip your students with interactive, high-impact financial literacy tools. Whether you are looking for turn-key curricula, digital classroom simulations, or hands-on experiential learning, these vetted resources help bring real-world financial concepts to your classroom.
Jump$tart Featured Resources
- National Jump$tart Clearinghouse The premier national, online database of curated financial education resources. Search hundreds of vetted lesson plans, interactive games, digital simulations, and complete curricula filterable by grade level, topic, and standard alignment to fit your specific classroom needs.
- Jump$tart Teen Teach-In An innovative peer-to-peer program where high school personal finance students become “teachers for a day” by visiting local elementary classrooms to lead fun, interactive financial lessons. This hands-on experience solidifies high schoolers’ financial knowledge while giving younger students an engaging introduction to money management.
Professional Development & Conferences
Connect with fellow educators, earn continuing education credits, and gain fresh classroom strategies. Iowa Jump$tart provides access to local and national training opportunities that keep teachers informed on standard updates, emerging topics, and best practices.
Key Opportunities
- Jump$tart National Educator Conference An annual multi-day national conference in the fall bringing together financial literacy educators from across the country. Attendees participate in breakout sessions, network with national peers, explore cutting-edge classroom tools, and gain up-to-date insights on emerging topics like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and evolving economic conditions. Scholarships and travel stipends are frequently available for Iowa educators.
- Iowa Jump$tart Educator Retreat This is a no-cost educator retreat in the summer featurs engaging, practical learning and includes time to collaborate with other educators while enjoying an Iowa treasure. The Iowa Jump$tart Educator Retreat will bring together educators from across the state for interactive sessions focused on financial literacy topics you can take back to your classroom. No matter the retreat destination you will be able to relax and enjoy the day with fellow educators.
- Peer Networking & Resource Sharing (link coming soon) Connect directly with a collaborative network of Iowa middle and high school personal finance teachers. Exchange lesson plans, share insights on navigating state standards, and discover new tools used successfully in Iowa classrooms.