The Money School, the signature program of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute, was established in 1999. The Money School brings community-based financial education to adults across the state. Classes are scheduled on a wide variety of subjects from basic money management to investing and planning for retirement. Additionally, thousands of residents attend special request classes held at work sites, conferences, and religious and community organizations. Visit www.delawaremoneyschool.com for a full class listing.

• From Purses to Portfolios - www.pursestoportfolios.com
  Established in 2004, this comprehensive Money School program helps women understand and take control of their financial lives to create financial security and well-being for the future. The Take Charge Delaware Woman Certificate Program encourages on-going financial education through specialized classes, seminars, conferences, and networking opportunities. Visit the website for more information and to download a Certificate Program Log or Pocket Change, a quarterly newsletter of financial tips. Check out www.pursestoportfolios.com to learn how to become A Take Charge Delaware Woman!


• First State Saves - www.firststatesaves.org
  A new social marketing campaign that encourages Delawareans to save, by offering low or no-cost banking products, information, and support. Visit www.firststatesaves.org to learn more.
  

Money Talk$, in partnership with the Center for Economic & Entrepreneurship Education, assists teachers in integrating personal finance into the curriculum and includes:

• Workshops for Head Start and K-12 teachers


• A summer graduate institute for teachers


• Money Talk$, a newsletter for teachers, children, and their families-Watch for the electronic version, coming soon. Check out back issues at www.bankatschool.com
  
  
• Chasing the Dream, a train the trainer program for youth leaders to learn to hold a youth entrepreneurship camp.

Money $marts, in collaboration with the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, is a comprehensive program designed to establish a financial dialogue between youth and adults. It provides a practical, hands-on introduction to personal finances.

In addition to free interactive conferences and events, Money $marts includes:

• MoneyRules for High School Students - Created in 2005, the Summit invites high school juniors to a daylong seminar to learn about saving, budgeting, and the high cost and wise use of credit.


• Chasing the Dream - created in 2007, Chasing the Dream gives students a one week venture creation experience. Campers meet local entrepreneurs,
  practice critical and creative problem solving, and have the opportunity to run their own business for a day keep any profits their businesses generate.
  
• *ME Competition - 2006 marked the 20th anniversary of this event which is held in Georgetown and Newark. 500 third through sixth graders compete in problem solving, team production, and a test of economic, entrepreneurship, and financial skills.
  
• Delaware Bank at School - www.bankatschool.com
  A hands-on banking experience in which elementary students deposit savings weekly at bank "branches" in their schools. The program creates partnerships between banks and schools and is designed to teach students about financial management. Students open non-custodial savings accounts and learn banking basics in this program which nurtures the often neglected ethic of saving. Visit www.bankatschool.com to learn how to start a Bank at School program at your school.

Easy to access resources, materials, and speakers available at low or no cost in a variety of financial areas.