Econ Illinois:
Illinois Association of School Economics Teachers (IASET)
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Fall conference, 2010: Topic and information will be posted here this fall, when available
A year's membership in IASET is included with conference registration.
Spring Conference, 2010: Understanding Economics in Civics and Government
The Spring Conference of the Illinois Association of School Economics Teachers was held on April 30 at Hyatt Lodge, McDonald's Corporation Headquarters, Oak Brook.
This year's Spring Conference addressed ways to incorporate economic thinking into the teaching of Civics and Government. A group of experts presented their perspectives: Cindi Canary, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform; Stephen Laue, U.S. Census Bureau; Mark Schug, University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Each participant received the brand new CEE publication, "Focus: Understanding Economics in Civics and Government," a $60 value. Mark Schug, the presenter, is one of the authors of this publication.
Download the program flyer and registration form.
About IASET
The Illinois Association of School Economics Teachers is a teacher organization that sponsors workshops and conferences to help K-12 teachers improve the teaching of economics and personal finance in their classrooms. Membership services include fall and spring teacher conferences; improving communication among school economics teachers; keeping members informed on new instructional materials and methods; and discounts on identified publications. IASET is affiliated with the Illinois Council on Economic Education.
The fall conference is held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and focuses on economic theory and economic research. The spring conference is generally issue or topic focused, providing teaching material that is timely and of interest to teachers and their students. As soon as conference dates are confirmed, that information is posted here.
A one-year IASET membership is included in the registration for either of the two annual conferences, or by contacting the Governors State University Office of Economic Education Director, Sheryl Szot Gallaher by email or at 708.534.4926.