The 2024-2025 Academy year wraps up on June 30, 2025 and there's still time to claim the exclusive Strong Finish PD badge!

If you haven't already, head over to your My NGPF Academy to check out the digital badges you've earned (and the ones still waiting for you!). 

To earn the limited edition Strong Finish badge, simply complete 5 hours of professional development between April 1 and June 30, 2025. Need some inspiration? Here are some great ways to finish the school year strong: 

1. Attend a Virtual PD Session 

Virtual PD sessions are live, interactive, one-hour PD sessions with educators from around the country. These sessions feature engaging activities, lessons, and resources you can take straight into your classroom. Check out this week's lineup and secure your spot! 

See all upcoming Virtual PD

2. Tune in to a Speaker Series

NGPF's weekly Speaker Series brings in outside guests to share their experience on a variety of personal finance topics. Here are our guests for the month of June: 

• Thursday, June 5: From Classroom to Retirement with Kathy Cuevas
• Thursday, June 12: Visualizing the Future of Personal Finance with Jeff Desjardins
• Thursday, June 26: Smarter Credit Building for the Next Generation - A Conversation with the Arro Team

3. Complete an On-Demand Module 

NGPF On-Demand modules are our most flexible PD option, allowing you to learn on your own time at your own pace. We have a library of modules covering a wide range of personal finance topics. Each module is designed to take about an hour - perfect for a quiet evening of learning! 

4. Is There a FinCamp Near You?  

The NGPF Team is hitting the road this summer with 27 in-person FinCamp events, including 12 in June! NGPF FinCamps are a free, full-day PD experience packed with hands-on learning, collaboration, and resources. Check out the schedule and see if we'll be in your area. We'd love to see you there! 

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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