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Stavros Center Programs, Workshops and Seminars
The Stavros Center hosts numerous *FREE* professional development opportunities throughout the school year and summer for K-12 educators. The workshops are aimed at arming teachers with tools for implementing economic education and financial literacy curriculum into their classrooms. Subject areas vary from Science, Social Science, Civics, Economics, Math, Sustainability and more.
We distribute fliers VIA district contacts within 6 surrounding counties including: Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota.
We look forward to having you join us for these exciting and interactive professional development activities. Below you will find a list of current programs and workshops for educators. For more information about upcoming workshops and seminars, or to be added to our mailing list, please contact us.
Every workshop has a "Registration Survey" button at the bottom of the description.
One week before the workshop you have registered for, you will receive a confirmation
email that includes details and parking information. Additionally, a reminder is sent
the day before. In person workshops are held at USF Tampa in the Stavros Center (4111 USF Willow Dr.
Tampa, Fl. 33620) from 5:30pm-8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday. Virtual Workshops vary.
Thank you for a very successful Spring '25 Semester!
Fall '25 semester:
Thursday, August 28- AI (Financial Literacy):
While many AI tools are designed to help teachers save time and streamline tasks, the true potential of AI lies in how it can directly support student learning.
In this session, we’ll explore how to create your own custom AI Assistants—trained on your specific course materials, readings, standards, and objectives. These assistants can be tailored to align with your content, lessons, class dynamics, or even individual student needs.
Whether used as tutors, discussion partners, content generators, or instructional aides, these tools offer powerful ways to differentiate instruction and provide personalized support—ensuring that every student stays engaged and on track.
Join us to discover how student-facing AI can help you transform your classroom into a more adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready learning environment.
Tuesday, September 9- Fraud (Financial Literacy)
Tuesday, September 16- AI 2
Thursday, September 18- Children's Literature (Financial Literacy)
Tuesday, September 23- UNSDG: Poverty
Tuesday, October 7- Sustainability Superhero's Recycling
Thursday, October 9- Funding the Future (Financial Literacy)
Thursday, October 16- Seminole War (Financial Literacy)
Tuesday, October 21- Economics of Sports (Financial Literacy)
Thursday, November 6- Psychology of Money (Financial Literacy)
Thursday, November 13- Roaring into Financial Literacy
Tuesday, November 18- Sustainability Superhero's: Water
Thursday, December 4- Dinner and a Movie!
**Fall Virtual Series- TBD
*If you would like to be emailed as soon as the registrations are open please click the link below and leave your contact information!
**Virtual Series will be anounced soon and will include three, one hour workshops.
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