Nov 02, 2025

Teach Investing with Confidence

Are you teaching investing for the first time or simply want to refresh your knowledge before diving into the curriculum? Whether you prefer live collaboration, self-paced learning, or a deep dive into advanced concepts, NGPF offers professional development opportunities to help you feel confident teaching investing in your classroom. 

Refresh Your Investing Knowledge

Need a quick refresher before you teach? NGPF's On-Demand Starter Pack modules provide concise, self-paced overviews of key investing topics, including:

  • Stock Market 101: Review the basics of stock markets, with a focus on the two major U.S. stock market exchanges
  • Investment Accounts: Explore common investment accounts, their benefits and drawbacks, and which investor they're optimal for

Explore Specialized Topics

NGPF offers On-Demand modules focusing on specific and timely investing themes: 

Attend a Live PD Session

This week's Virtual PD offerings focus on investing!

  • Monday: Join Albert for Five Favorite Investing Resources to discover engaging lessons and classroom-ready tools
  • Wednesday: Join Amanda for a spotlight on a favorite NGPF project - 5 Stocks on Your Birthday . 

This Week's Virtual PD Lineup

 
MONDAY
November 3

3pm PT / 6pm ET

Mutual Fun(d): 5 Favorite Investing Unit Resources

 
TUESDAY
November 4

4pm PT / 7pm ET

No Virtual PDs

 
WEDNESDAY
November 5

4pm PT / 7pm ET

Activity Spotlight: PROJECT: 5 Stocks On Your Birthday

See all upcoming Virtual PD

Deepen Your Expertise 

If you're eager for a comprehensive exploration, the NGPF Investing Certification Course is an ideal choice. This 9-hour course offers a thorough examination of all insurance types and forms, providing you with in-depth knowledge and expertise. 

The NGPF Investing Certification Course is available in a self-paced format in Cohort 59 (our final cohort of 2025!) scheduled to run from November 17 - December 3. 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

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