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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.
Thank you for a very successful Spring '25 Semester!
Fall '25 semester:
Thursday, August 28- AI (Financial Literacy):
While many AI tools are designed to help teachers save time and streamline tasks, the true potential of AI lies in how it can directly support student ĐßĐßĘÓƵing.
In this session, we’ll explore how to create your own custom AI Assistants—trained on your specific course materials, readings, standards, and objectives. These assistants can be tailored to align with your content, lessons, class dynamics, or even individual student needs.
Whether used as tutors, discussion partners, content generators, or instructional aides, these tools offer powerful ways to differentiate instruction and provide personalized support—ensuring that every student stays engaged and on track.
Join us to discover how student-facing AI can help you transform your classroom into a more adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready ĐßĐßĘÓƵing environment.
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—from phishing emails
and fake investment offers to identity theft and credit card fraud—educators 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’ll:
•Examine the most common and emerging types of financial fraud
•Share real-world examples of scams targeting both adults and teens
•Provide actionable strategies to protect your personal and professional information
•Offer 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” is a traveling exhibit designed to help students—and the educators who guide them—understand 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 ĐßĐßĘÓƵing tools, including sliders, blocks, cylinders, puzzles, and clipboards. Touchscreens complement these physical interactives, offering opportunities to observe how AI systems ĐßĐßĘÓƵ, make decisions, and adapt to new information.
The exhibit features engaging, real-world examples—from optical illusions that challenge computer perception to machines that recognize environments and translate languages—making 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 ĐßĐßĘÓƵing are beginning to work together—and how this collaboration will shape the future of ĐßĐßĘÓƵing 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“Storybook Financial Literacy,”a dynamic professional development workshop
where children’s stories become powerful tools for teaching key economic concepts!
In this hands-on session, you’ll:
•Explore how to teachearning, opportunity cost, and goods vs. servicesthrough beloved
children’s books
•Learn to transform storybooks intoReader’s Theater scriptsusingAI tools
•Participate in live Reader’s Theater performances
•Discoverfree, high-quality resourcesfrom the Stavros Center, Federal Reserve, and
Greenlight
•Access strategies and websites to find children’s 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’s brain—and what can educators do to help? In this
powerful and eye-opening workshop, we’ll explore how chronic stress impacts ĐßĐßĘÓƵing
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 ĐßĐßĘÓƵ
how to:
•Understand the effects of poverty on brain development and student behavior
•Create rich, supportive ĐßĐßĘÓƵing environments that promote growth and resilience
•Integrate practices that build self-esteem, character, and life readiness
•Shift 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—especially 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
*If you would like to be emailed as soon as the registrations are open please click the link below and leave your contact information!
**Virtual Series will be anounced soon and will include three, one hour workshops.
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