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Stavros Center Programs, Workshops and Seminars
The Stavros Center hosts numerous *FREE* professional development opportunities throughout the school year and summer for K-12 educators. The workshops are aimed at arming teachers with tools for implementing economic education and financial literacy curriculum into their classrooms. Subject areas vary from Science, Social Science, Civics, Economics, Math, Sustainability and more.
We distribute fliers VIA district contacts within 6 surrounding counties including: Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota.
We look forward to having you join us for these exciting and interactive professional development activities. Below you will find a list of current programs and workshops for educators. For more information about upcoming workshops and seminars, or to be added to our mailing list, please contact us.
Every workshop has a "Registration Survey" button at the bottom of the description. One week before the workshop you have registered for, you will receive a confirmation email that includes details and parking information. Additionally, a reminder is sent the day before. In person workshops are held at USF Tampa in the Stavros Center (4111 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, Fl. 33620) from 5:30pm-8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday. Virtual Workshops vary.
Fall '25 semester:
Thursday, August 28- AI (Financial Literacy):
Tuesday, September 9- Financial Fraud: Costs and Safeguards:
Financial fraud impacts millions of Americans each year and drains hundreds of billions
of dollars from the U.S. economy. As scams grow more sophisticated鈥攆rom phishing emails
and fake investment offers to identity theft and credit card fraud鈥攅ducators play
a vital role not only in protecting themselves but also in preparing students to navigate
these risks.
Join us for a practical, educator-focused workshop where we鈥檒l:
鈥xamine the most common and emerging types of financial fraud
鈥hare real-world examples of scams targeting both adults and teens
鈥rovide actionable strategies to protect your personal and professional information
鈥ffer classroom-ready tools and resources to help your students build financial awareness
and resilience
Whether you teach personal finance or simply want to integrate real-world life skills
into your curriculum, this workshop will give you the confidence and materials to
address financial fraud with clarity and impact.
Tuesday, September 16- Artificial Intelligence 2:
"AI: Your Mind & The Machine鈥� is a traveling exhibit designed to help students鈥攁nd the educators who guide them鈥攗nderstand the growing impact of artificial intelligence in our daily lives.
In this hands-on workshop, participants explore how AI works through a series of tactile learning tools, including sliders, blocks, cylinders, puzzles, and clipboards. Touchscreens complement these physical interactives, offering opportunities to observe how AI systems learn, make decisions, and adapt to new information.
The exhibit features engaging, real-world examples鈥攆rom optical illusions that challenge computer perception to machines that recognize environments and translate languages鈥攎aking complex concepts accessible and relevant to students of all levels.
Teachers will gain insights into how AI connects to core curriculum topics such as critical thinking, problem-solving, technology, and ethics. The exhibit also highlights how human intelligence and machine learning are beginning to work together鈥攁nd how this collaboration will shape the future of learning and work.
This workshop equips educators with both inspiration and concrete examples to bring back to the classroom, encouraging students to think critically about the role of AI in their world.
Thursday, September 18- Storybook financial literacy- teaching economics through children's literature:
Looking for a fun and effective way to bring financial literacy to life in your classroom?
Join us for鈥淪torybook Financial Literacy,鈥漚 dynamic professional development workshop
where children鈥檚 stories become powerful tools for teaching key economic concepts!
In this hands-on session, you鈥檒l:
鈥xplore how to teachearning, opportunity cost, and goods vs. servicesthrough beloved
children鈥檚 books
鈥earn to transform storybooks intoReader鈥檚 Theater scriptsusingAI tools
鈥articipate in live Reader鈥檚 Theater performances
鈥iscoverfree, high-quality resourcesfrom the Stavros Center, Federal Reserve, and
Greenlight
鈥ccess strategies and websites to find children鈥檚 books online at no cost
Whether you're new to financial literacy or looking to expand your toolkit, this workshop
will leave you inspired and equipped with ready-to-use lessons that engage students
and build real-world skills.
Tuesday, September 23- UNSDG #1 Poverty:
How does poverty affect a child鈥檚 brain鈥攁nd what can educators do to help? In this
powerful and eye-opening workshop, we鈥檒l explore how chronic stress impacts learning
and how schools can foster resilience, academic success, and emotional well-being
for economically disadvantaged students.
Through research-based strategies and real-world success stories, teachers will learn
how to:
鈥nderstand the effects of poverty on brain development and student behavior
鈥reate rich, supportive learning environments that promote growth and resilience
鈥ntegrate practices that build self-esteem, character, and life readiness
鈥hift from a culture of excuses to a culture of possibility and empowerment
This session is designed to inspire and equip educators with practical tools to make
a meaningful difference in the lives of all students鈥攅specially those facing the challenges
of poverty.
Tuesday, October 7- Sustainability Superhero's Recycling
Thursday, October 9- Funding the Future (Financial Literacy)
Thursday, October 16- Seminole War (Financial Literacy)
Tuesday, October 21- Economics of Sports (Financial Literacy)
Thursday, November 6- Psychology of Money (Financial Literacy)
Thursday, November 13- Roaring into Financial Literacy
Tuesday, November 18- Sustainability Superhero's: Water
Thursday, December 4- Dinner and a Movie!
**Fall Virtual Series- TBD
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