Join us for a transformative professional development experience! MCEE Educator Certification: High School Economics - Beginner is a week-long workshop designed for Minnesota certified teachers who are new (or new-ish) to teaching high school economics. (For more experienced economics teachers, please see our Intermediate option.) This unique professional development blends engaging content, hands-on experiences, and exclusive networking opportunities to ensure that teachers leave ready and equipped to teach high school economics.

In-person engagement: Join us at the UMN St Paul campus for a dynamic five-day workshop with peers from across the state.

Content alignment: Take a deep dive into 2021 revised MN state standards in economics guided by experienced educators

Award Winning Lessons: Experience 20+ classroom-ready lessons that engage students in active learning.

Prep & Progress: Dive into a pre-test, and a post-test to focus your learning and track your progress.

*Registrants will receive an email the week before the workshop with details.

Instructor(s):

Experienced MN high school economics teachers and college professors.

Cost:

Registration Fee: $75 (reimbursement of the $75 registration fee occurs after course completion)

What's Included:

$500 stipend: available to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, or Social Studies who successfully complete all pre-work and in-person course requirements.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided daily.
Participants who attend the entire session will be awarded 45 Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
Optional Graduate Credits: 3 credits through SCSU
Successful participants will receive MCEE certification (officially recognized on MCEE's website)
Networking & Support: Connect with a state-wide community of experienced high school teachers and college faculty for ongoing mentoring.
Receive Free Lessons, Resources, Materials, & Session Presentations.

Eligibility:

This course is open to current MN 5-12 licensed teachers in Agricultural Education, Business Education, or Social Studies. No fall classroom placement is required.
This course will only be offered if at least 10 teachers register.

Economics and/or Personal Finance Concepts Addressed:

2021 Minnesota High School Economics Standards.

Accommodations & Parking Scholarship:

By request to mcee@umn.edu prior to July 17, participants traveling outside of the 13-county metro area are eligible for up to $125/night reimbursement hotel stay. Daily parking validation will be provided.

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2025

Enroll Now! Secure your spot for an experience that transcends traditional professional development, preparing you to inspire economic literacy in high school students.

Questions about this or other events? Contact us at mcee@umn.edu or (612) 625-3727.

Support for MCEE economics teacher professional development comes from the following: Connexus Energy Foundation, Department of Applied Economics - University of Minnesota, MN State Legislative Grant - K-12 Education, and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.

Registrations are closed

MCEE 2025 Educator Certification: High School Economics - Beginner