Web Conferences to develop awareness of the Ministry of Education’s Financial Literacy Initiative

1. A Sound Investment: Financial literacy education in Ontario Schools Web Conferences to develop awareness of the Ministry of Education’s Financial Literacy Initiative

2. Practical Strategies for Secondary School Principals Presented By Mary Linton-Brady, Curtis Tye, Mary Cordeiro

3. Reflection Please feel free to comment, using the CHAT FEATURE on the following questions while you are waiting for the conference to begin • What do you know about financial literacy? • What role should schools play in developing financial literacy?

4. Please standby - the session will begin shortly While you are waiting for the conference to begin, please use the CHAT FUNCTION to: • Introduce yourself and your team • Identify your role and the roles of team members • Describe why you registered for this web conference

5. Planning Team • Mary Linton Brady, OPC • Brigitte Clément, ADFO • Mary Cordeiro, CPCO • Lily Harfouche, ADFO • Curtis Tye, OPC

6. Our Reality? Don’t worry! It all fit on your credit card!

7. Background • A Federal Task Force on Financial Literacy was appointed in June 2009, with a mandate to make recommendations to the Minister of Finance on a national strategy to improve financial literacy in Canada • The report is entitled, Canadians and Their Money (December 2010) http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2011/fin/F2-198-2011-eng.pdf

8. Information and Statistics Source: Canadians and Their Money, page 14

9. Financial Literacy in Ontario “Having the knowledge and skills needed to make responsible economic and financial decisions with competence and confidence.” A Sound Investment: Financial Literacy in Ontario Schools (p. 7) http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/Financial_Literacy_Eng.pdf

10. Vision “Ontario students will have the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for managing personal financial well-being with confidence, competence, and a compassionate awareness of the world around them” A Sound Investment: Financial Literacy Education in Ontario Schools (page 4)

11. Recommendations Six key areas of recommendation are identified: • Core knowledge, skills and competencies for students • Support for teachers and other educators A Sound Investment: Financial Literacy Education in Ontario Schools http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/Financial_Literacy_Eng.pdf

12. Recommendations • Engagement of government, school boards, schools, students, parents, families and the broader community • Leadership and Accountability • The importance of equity • Optimizing technology http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/Financial_Literacy_Eng.pdf

13. Connections to Ministry Initiatives • Literacy and Numeracy Strategy (K-6) • Student Success Strategy (7-12) • School Effectiveness Framework (SEF); Board Improvement Plan (BIP) • Ontario (Catholic) Leadership Framework (OLF/OCLF); Core Leadership Capacities • Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education

14. Connections to Ministry Initiatives • Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools • Student Engagement/ Student Voice • Parent/Community Engagement • Character Education • Education for All (Special Needs) • ELL Education • Aboriginal Education, etc……

15. Questions • How do we highlight Financial Literacy education in curriculum areas? • Which supports/resources are available to assist principals with this work?

16. Financial Literacy – A part of the Ontario Curriculum • Elementary and Secondary Scope and Sequence documents (www.edu.gov.on.ca) Principals are co-learners and support teachers as they… • Use Scope and Sequence to open the discussion about expectations related to financial literacy in specific grades • Identify opportunities to promote and integrate the development of financial literacy skills and knowledge in each grade • View Edugains materials with staff as appropriate

17. Sample Expectation Related to Financial Literacy Grade 9 (SNC 1P) Science • Assess the major social, economic and environmental costs and benefits of using electrical energy, distinguishing between renewable and non‑renewable sources, and propose a plan of action to reduce energy costs

18. Sample Expectation Related to Financial Literacy Grade 11 (HIR 3C) Managing Personal and Family Resources • Analyse the ways in which economic factors (e.g., interest rates, consumer price index, inflation, unemployment rates, fluctuations in the value of the dollar) affect the family

19. Sample Expectation Related to Financial Literacy Grade 12 (AMU4M) Music • Assess their interests, skills and knowledge in relation to a variety of careers in the arts and culture industry • Teacher prompts: “What kinds of careers in music would allow you to combine your interest in the arts with social or political activism?” “What type of experiential learning might you pursue to help determine whether a career in the arts and culture sector suits you?”

20. Connecting Financial Literacy Into school activities… • …. • …. • …. Into real-life experiences… • …. • …. • ….

21. Supports and Resources • On the Ministry website you will find… http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/surveyLiteracy.html • Elementary and Secondary Scope and Sequence documents • Frequently Asked Questions • A Sound Investment: Financial Literacy Education in Ontario Schools • Link to EDUGains website http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/index.html • Initial sample of Elementary and Secondary videos

22. Key Points for Staff • Financial Literacy is a school-wide initiative • Introduce concept at staff meetings and professional development sessions • Brainstorm ideas for implementation through existing school structures (e.g., TLCP/Inquiry Model/PLC and Grade Team meetings) • Integrate into questions for visitors to school • Encourage staff to incorporate into class projects and assignments

23. Messages for Parents and School Council • Ministry documents and applicable links placed on school web site • Financial Literacy information in school newsletters with camera-ready examples of student work • Encourage parent dialogues whenever possible • Invitation to parent community to discuss Financial Literacy (i.e., Financial Literacy, Curriculum and Orientation Nights)

24. Community Partnerships • Develop a school committee on Financial Literacy • Student Council Finance Committee • Nutrition Program – Healthy Eating develop utilize financial/budget information • Connection with local businesses • Career Day to include individuals from the financial sector

25. Outside Partnerships Community partnerships – how do principals get others involved? • Local financial business partnerships (e.g., local banks, financial organizations) • School Board budget department (i.e., central office) • Local businesses and those that do business with school • Family connections to business (i.e., own family business) • Connect to school financial activities (e.g., fundraising events) • Class visits to local grocery stores • Prepare specific questions for guest speakers (e.g., authors)

26. Next Steps • Survey • Resource List • What is one action you intend to pursue as a result of this session?