Economics Certification

Two Economics Certification Options for Summer 2026:

MCEE Educator Certification: High School Economics - Beginner 

July 20-24, 2026 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Daily | In-Person at UMN - St. Paul Campus | Grade 9-12 | $500 Stipend

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, below.) 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.

Key Features:

• 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.

• Staff from Federal Reserve Education.

Cost:

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

Registration:

• Registration Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026

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 Grad 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 16, 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.

MCEE Educator Certification: High School Economics - Intermediate

July 20-24, 2026 | 8:00AM-4:00PM Daily | In-Person at UMN - St. Paul Campus | Grade 9-12 | $500 stipend

Building upon the foundational knowledge from the MCEE Educator Certification: High School Economics - Beginner, this MCEE Educator Certification: High School Economics - Intermediate is designed for educators looking to deepen their understanding and instructional strategies in economics. This next-level certification will focus on advanced content application, data analysis, and real-world economic modeling to enhance student engagement and comprehension.

Key Features:

• Advanced Content Mastery – Expand your knowledge beyond the basics, focusing on complex economic theories, policy analysis, and modeling.

• Applied Economics & Case Studies – Engage with real-world case studies, simulations, and interactive exercises that help students connect theory to practice.

• Innovative Teaching Strategies – Explore research-backed instructional strategies to enhance student critical thinking, discussion, and economic reasoning.

• Data-Driven Decision Making – Learn how to integrate economic data, trends, and policy impacts into your teaching to foster analytical skills in students.

• Assessment & Curriculum Design – Develop and refine curriculum materials that align with state standards while incorporating advanced assessment techniques.

• Networking & Collaboration – Connect with experienced educators and college faculty to explore best practices and expand your professional learning community.

• 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)

Registration:

• Registration Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026

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 Presentation.

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 16, 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.

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

Economics Certified Teachers

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* = Completed Intermediate Certification