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NYS Coordinator

NYS Coordinator. LifeSmarts is the fast, fun, nationwide coaching and competition program that prepares today’s tweens and teens to be tomorrow’s informed, responsible consumers and employees. LifeSmarts @ 17 – Turn-Key & Versatile

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NYS Coordinator

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  1. NYS Coordinator

  2. LifeSmarts is the fast, fun, nationwide coaching and competition program thatprepares today’s tweens andteens to be tomorrow’s informed, responsible consumers and employees.

  3. LifeSmarts @ 17 –Turn-Key & Versatile Now celebrating its 17th Anniversary, LifeSmarts is an annual competition, open to 6th through 12th graders in every state and U.S. Territory. The curriculum conforms to national academic standards and also offers extracurricular fun. Using game-show dynamics, the program adapts easily to classroom, club, or community organization.

  4. LifeSmarts Tackles Tough Issues LifeSmarts goes in-depth on the issues kids face now. We give them real-world knowledge and know-how to safeguard their personal and financial well-being today and for years to come. Consumer Rights Environment Health & Safety Technology Finance

  5. Consumer Knowledge Subject Areas Consumer Rights - Responsible Consumer Behavior - Citizenship - Agencies and Organizations - Fraud Identification - Consumer Protection Laws - Marketplace/Business Environment - Conservation - Hazards/Pollution Health & Safety - Teen Medical - Nutrition/Exercise - Automobile & Highway Safety - Home & Recreational Safety Technology - Equipment - Services - Internet Personal Finance - Money Management - Credit Cards & Loans - Automobiles - Jobs - Shopping/Buying Skills - Insurance - Taxes/Social Security - Housing

  6. LifeSmarts Covers • All the Bases • Our comprehensive curriculum builds well-rounded kids, using their avid interest in the marketplace to motivate achievement across the board: • Reading & Math • Citizenship & Leadership • Financial Literacy • Teamwork &Communications • Work Readiness

  7. LifeSmarts Clicks with Kids From All Walks of Life

  8. LifeSmarts Has Reach

  9. LifeSmarts Grabs • Headlines • From rural radio to nationalnews giants, LifeSmarts hasstory leads for everyone: • Business & Financial Services • Human interest • Education • Technology • Philanthropy

  10. Volunteers Make It Happen— • LifeSmarts works because: • More than 1,000 caring adults volunteer as coaches • Partnering agencies support 30 state coordinators and give generously of time, materials, and funding • Corporate sponsors snatch the branding and employee volunteer opportunities of state and national matches • Local and state officials boost promotions for program events

  11. LifeSmarts in New York • The New York Credit Union Foundation is a proud local partner of the National Consumers League. • Partnership began in 2001 • Consistently ranked at (or near) the top • of the list for number of participants • Program support from credit unions www.nycuf.org www.CreditUnionsFORYOU.com

  12. NYS LifeSmarts Schedule Now - Feb 4, 2011: Online Competition (Varsity & JV) Mar 30, 2011: NYS Varsity Championship Schenectady County Community College Apr 30 - May 3, 2011: National Varsity Championship, Los Angeles, CA

  13. NEW LOCATION • NYS Championship Changes • Scoring is cumulative • Timed online team competition • Online individual topic competition • All teams compete twice • Two teams per match • Questions for opening rounds • - Individual • - Team-plus with add-ons • - Challenge • Semi-finals and Final include Lightning Round • Final includes a team activity

  14. NYS Championship: March 30, 2011 ● SCCC 9:30am Stockade Building: Registration & Team Photos 10:00am Room 101: Welcome & Opening Remarks Room 101Room 102 10:20am Round 1: Team 1 v. 2 Round 1: Team 7 v. 8 10:45am Round 2: Team 3 v. 4 Round 2: Team 9 v. 10 11:10am Round 3: Team 5 v. 6 Round 3: Team 11 v. 12 11:40am Van Curler Room: Lunch & Tour 12:50pm Round 4: Team 7 v. 10 Round 4: Team 1 v. 4 1:15pm Round 5: Team 8 v. 11 Round 5: Team 2 v. 5 1:40pm Round 6: Team 9 v. 12 Round 6: Team 3 v. 6 Room 101: Semifinals & Final 2:15pm Semifinal 1: 1st place v. 4th place 2:45pm Semifinal 2: 2nd place v. 3rd place 3:20pm Final: Semifinal Winners 3:50pm Individual & Team Award Presentations

  15. How to Register as a Varsity Coach • Go to http://start.lifesmarts.org/coaches. • Click on "Register as a Coach“ • Fill in the registration form and click "Register." • Receive a coach code – allows you to register one or more teams for the Internet competition. • You can register your team right after you register as a coach. Click on "sign in."

  16. Coaches Corner • Create teams • Retrieve student usernames and passwords • Check student scores • Check team status • See how questions are being answered

  17. How to Register a Varsity Team • Go to http://start.lifesmarts.org/coaches. • Log in with your first name, last name, and Coach Code Click "Log In." • Click on "Register Team" • Complete the Team Registration form, and click "Submit Team." • Receive a Team Pass Code. • Repeat process to register more teams. • The teams that you registered are now active.

  18. Varsity Student Registration Instructions • Go to http://start.lifesmarts.org/ • Click on “Register Here“ • Select “NY” from drop down menu and click “Go.” • Complete the registration form and click “Register Me.” • Review your information. Click “Go Back” to make corrections or click “Save It.” • “Log in” using username and password and click “Enter.” • Complete 15-question pre-test. Click on “Pre-Test Quiz.” • Click on “Take a Practice Quiz” • Click “Join Competition,” choose team from drop sown menu and enter your team code

  19. LifeSmarts Broadensthe Base 24/7/365 — • Our new Tech Lab is becoming a powerful presence where kids congregate — cyberspace. Each year, the Lab grows with more users, content areas, and exciting possibilities for expansion. We prepare kids for the opportunitiesand dangers of the digital age: • VoIP • Privacy & Security • e-Commerce • Internet Scamsand more

  20. LifeSmarts Online Resources • LifeSmarts U • Question-of-the-Day Calendar • Practice Competition Rounds • Lessons in LifeSmarts I* • Lessons in LifeSmarts Quizzes • Federal Government Scavenger Hunts • Federal Citizen Information Center • Coaching Resource Links by Topic *Available for purchase $30 from NCL • Quick Quizzes • Mini Quizzes • Personal Finance Glossary • Fast Facts • TeamSmarts

  21. Answers to FAQs • There is no registration fee • Coaches can register as many teams as they wish • Team minimum is four students • A student can only play on one online team • Students must complete all three levels of the online competition • Students work independently on each level of the online competition • Your team must have one of the highest composite scores • Composite scores average the scores of the top four players • Coach determines which qualifying students attend the state championship • One team per school/organization can come to nationals • Five students per in-person team

  22. Coaches & Kids Send Kudos “LifeSmarts arms students withknowledge that will be 100% relevant to their lives.” — Rhode Island, Coach “LifeSmarts really made me think about some of the things I will have to deal with assoon as I graduate.” — Libby B., Student

  23. Please Contact: Diane LaVigna-Wixted Executive Director New York Credit Union Foundation PO Box 15118 Albany, NY 12047 T: 800-342-9835 ext. 8186 E: diane.lavigna-wixted@cuany.org www.nycuf.org www.lifesmarts.org www.nclnet.org New York Credit Union Foundation is a public, nonprofit 501 ( c ) 3 organization.

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