Effective July 1, the names of the math courses for Financial Literacy have been updated to reflect the graduation requirements (verbiage of the law) while the course codes remain the same. See below for the new updated name titles.
Financial Literacy, formerly Personal Finance 080719 Math credit
Note: Personal Finance 060170 CTE credit (9-12), stays the same
Financial Literacy for Math, formerly Money Skills 201011 Math credit or 201010 CTE credit (10-12)
2025-2026 Kentucky Personal Finance Challenge registration open
Sign up today for the 3rd Annual Kentucky Personal Finance Challenge. The challenge is open to grades 6th-12th and each team consists of four people per team.
Email KYPFC@NKU.edu with questions.
This only applies to teachers using PEAR ASSESSMENT
Second semester courses populate in Canvas on Monday, November 17th. Teachers will need to set up and publish these courses by January 6, so students can access them. Your Digital Learning Coach can help with:
Editing course details
Cross-listing courses
Setting up Grade Sync
Importing content from another Canvas course
Syncing with new Pear Assessment classes: Once new Canvas courses are published, teachers will need to create new course shells in Pear Assessment and sync to their new Canvas courses.
The district Canvas team will be supporting teachers that need assistance. Here is the schedule for the drop-in dates the district team will be visiting schools. If there is no date by your school, and you have teachers who need assistance, please reach out to your DRC or STC to get that date scheduled.
Check out this recourses to supplement your Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, or Hospitality Courses!
INTUIT Curriculum - Business/Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, And Financial Literacy
Intuit for Education is a FREE, comprehensive financial literacy program designed to equip high school and college students with the skills and confidence they need for financial success. This resource allows you to move beyond textbook theory by providing students with hands-on practice, such as simulating the process of filing taxes or managing business finances, preparing them directly for real-life financial challenges.
This was shared by Erica Settelen, Academic Program Consultant, but I thought it would be a great resource for ALL CTE teachers, so wanted to pass it along!!!
There are many ways to take notes. It’s helpful to try out different methods and determine which work best for you in different situations. Whether you are learning online or in person, the physical act of writing can help you remember better than just listening or reading. Research shows that taking notes by hand is more effective than typing on a laptop. Below is a link to the Cornell Notetaking System site and a Canvas module that will teach you about different note-taking systems and styles and help you determine what will work best for your situation.
Module: https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/
NGPF is thrilled to announce the release of Google Slides to accompany the Semester Course and Middle School Course.
You asked, we listened. We created these new slide decks based on teacher feedback that they would help you reduce prep time and simplify facilitation. We hope you’re as excited as we are for this new development!
Here’s everything you need to know to get started with NGPF Google Slides.
Q: Which Courses Have Google Slides?
A: The Semester Course and Middle School Course both have slides for each lesson. There are slides available for many lessons in the Trimester Course and Full-Year Course, as they overlap with the Semester Course.
Q: Where Can I Find Google Slides?
A: You can find Google Slides for each lesson on the course or unit pages. Click the “Google Slides” button under the lesson.
Q: What Do the Google Slides Look Like?
A: Check out this example deck for the lesson Why Should I Invest? Each slide deck is paired with a Student Activity Packet and includes the same resources and questions for that lesson.
🎬 CTE Pathways Video Skit Contest — Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓
Are you a creative storyteller with a knack for video production? Do you want to win a scholarship while showcasing the power of Career and Technical Education (CTE)?
We’re awarding two scholarships — one for a high school student(s) and one for a college student(s) — to the creators of the most unique and engaging commercial video skit!
🎥 Contest Theme:
Have you seen Cobra Kai? There is a scene at the end of the show where students are receiving guidance on future possibilities. It could be interpreted from this guidance that students that have struggled in high school should only consider the trade schools, like a form of punishment for not performing well in high school. The scene could further be interpreted that some jobs and paths are lesser than others and a route towards failure. In response to this, KACTE would like to see what could have happened after this scene.
Create a short commercial-style video skit script featuring a school counselor who faces a series of real-life challenges — from car troubles to housing issues to financial dilemmas. The twist? Each problem is solved by hiring skilled professionals who followed CTE pathways — and they’re earning top dollar for their expertise!
Your skit should highlight:
The value of CTE careers and pride in the chosen career
The importance of skilled trades and technical education
How CTE professionals solve everyday problems — and get paid well doing it!
🏆 Prizes:
1 High School Student Winner: $1000 Scholarship
1 College Student Winner: $1000 Scholarship
📅 Deadline:
Submit your video script by February 27th, 2026
📜 Rules:
Open to current high school and college students
Video length: 1–3 minutes
Must be original content
Must clearly demonstrate the impact of CTE careers
Must be in a student or group of students in a CTE Career Pathway or Major
📩 How to Enter:
Send your script submission to Kiley.Whitaker@jefferson.kyschools.us
Include your name, school, grade/year, CTE pathway/major and contact information.
Get creative. Get inspired. Have fun and show the world how CTE changes lives — and win a scholarship while you're at it!
CTE Pathways Video Skit Script Contest – Scoring Rubric
CTE Month and Spotlight
CTE month is approaching and we are looking to showcase things happening at your school. Please find the link below and consider sharing at least one highlight everyday throughout the month of February. If your school is offering exceptional learning opportunities, achieving student success, or hosting an event worth highlighting, we want to hear about it!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjWR2WYzI00-Drf3iJ4vbmaS2gx-dwwRmzWPXKLDRHen4DuA/viewform