Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE)

Economics Challenge

This challenge is a statewide competition in economics knowledge. It is open to both high school and middle school students.

Professional Development

ACEE conducts comprehensive K-12 economics and personal finance education teacher professional development workshops in alignment with Arizona Department of Education standards for each grade level.

In-Services for Schools/Districts

Tired of the same old in-service? ACEE supports Arizona teachers in implementing new and engaging ways to incorporate economic and financial literacy into their instruction.

The Stock Market Game

Connect students to the global economy with virtual investing and real-world learning.

Financial Fitness in Action

Engage students in a fun, interactive, life after high school simulation of saving, spending, and budgeting based on career choices and lifestyle decisions.

Personal Finance Challenge

This challenge is a statewide competition in personal finance knowledge. It is open to both high school and middle school students.

We Envision a World Where Every Student is Economically Literate & Financially Responsible

Teacher Programs

The Arizona Council on Economic Education provides high quality, engaging, standards- based professional development opportunities to thousands of Arizona K-12 teachers annually through workshops, webinars, and in-service training.

Workshops

ACEE offers a variety of standalone professional development workshops throughout the year.

Webinars

ACEE offers a variety of webinars, live and on-demand, to support Arizona teachers.

In-service Training

ACEE offers Arizona schools and districts free and customized in-service sessions.

Upcoming Programs

December 3, 2024

4:30 PM

Entrepreneurship: Sustainability-focused Ventures

December 4, 2024

4:30 PM

$martPath – Free & Fun Financial Education

January 14, 2025

4:00 PM

The Math of Insurance

Student Programs

More than 200,000 students in Arizona, the majority of whom come from low-income backgrounds, receive ACEE programs each year. Our strategy to deliver the programs and services is three-fold: training Arizona K-12 teachers, engaging students and coaching parents.

The Quiz Bowl was so fun! I loved sitting up there–and the thrill when you knew the answer and hit the buzzer!

Aarush, student participant

Amazing organization. Amazing respectful students. Practical financial information they can use in their everyday lives.

Alexis Castornia

Wonderful resources and expert knowledge of the content. The presenter clearly understands the value of time for educators and creates a productive and positive time for all educators.

Elementary teacher workshop participant

Resources

ACEE provides non-proprietary and vetted educational resources, in all formats, to support learning for preschool to post-secondary students in economics and financial literacy education.