Quarter 3 of the NGPF Academy year is here, and there's no better time to hit reset on your professional development goals. To help get you started, we've announced the Fresh Start Challenge - one of our NGPF Academy limited edition badges!

Earn the Fresh Start badge by completing 3 hours of PD (any type) between January 1 - March 31, 2025. 

 Here are some opportunities this week to start earning this coveted achievement: 

1. Attend a Virtual PD Session! 

Virtual PD sessions are live, interactive, one-hour PD sessions with educators from around the country. This week's lineup is all about the NGPF Arcade.

See all upcoming Virtual PD

2. Join Us for Office Hours! 

Have questions? Need tailored advice? Or maybe you just want time to brainstorm with other educators? Our Office Hours sessions are your chance to connect directly with the NGPF team and fellow personal finance teachers. These sessions are relaxed, informal, and all about YOU! There are two sessions currently on the Virtual PD calendar: 

• Tuesday, January 28 at 2pm PT/5pm ET
• Monday, February 3 at 4pm PT/7pm ET

3. Complete an On-Demand Module! 

NGPF On-Demand modules are our most flexible PD option, allowing you to learn on your own time at your own pace. We have a library of modules covering a wide range of personal finance topics. Each module is designed to take about an hour - perfect for a quiet evening of learning! 

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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