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This is a business student organization established with the purpose of forming the new business leaders of tomorrow and promoting academic excellence through District, State and National competitions.

For more information, contact Prof. Bibi Borges at the Wolfson Campus
Phone: 305-237-3973
E-mail: sborges@mdc.edu

Welcome to the MDC Center for Economic Education, the nation's first Center for Economic Education established at a community college. MDC's Center for Economic Education is affiliated with the Florida Council on Economic Education and the National Council on Economic Education.

The Center for Economic Education, housed at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College , was created in 1987 through a grant from the Florida Council on Economic Education www.fcee.org . Commencing operation in August of that same year, the Center is the first one that has been established nationally at a community college.

The Center at the Wolfson Campus in Miami maintains an active affiliation with the Florida Council on Economic Education, as one of its eight statewide programs. In addition, the Center is one of 250 centers belonging to the National Council of Economic Education www.nationalcouncil.org .

The Center is charged to serve the schools, both public and private, in Dade and Monroe Counties , and to work cooperatively with other Centers as the need arises.

The services of the Center include:

• Coordinating nationally organized programs, i.e. the Stock Market Game, the FED Challenge etc.
• Providing economic education information to school administrators and teachers.
• Disseminating materials on State and National Awards Programs; and providing assistance to teachers and school personnel on "how to" complete these forms. Also assisting in generating ideas for projects.
• Serving as a curriculum specialist in the area of economic education for kindergarten-12th grade.
• Developing and promoting economic education credit-generating programs which serve for teacher re certification requirements.
• Organizing workshops on special topics in the area of economic education.
• Communicating with teachers regarding their individual needs in economic education.
• Serving as a source of audio-visual materials.

The Center is located at: 300 N.E. 2 nd Ave. ; Room 3704-23 Miami , Fl. 33132

Phone: 305-237-3233 FAX: 305-237-3802
E-mail: ghawks@mdcc.edu

Each, of the following 3 hrs. Credit courses, is valid towards teacher re certificationand is TUITION FREE with textbooks and materials also provided at NO COST.  Each course is a semester course meeting once a week during the semester it is offered, except for ECO 2000.

ECO 2000 meets daily for two weeks, from the end of Miami-Dade County Public School 's (MDCPS) regular school year to the beginning of its summer school session.

This course is designed for Elementary Teachers . It provides coverage of major MICRO economic concepts and their infusion into the K-5 curriculum through an activity oriented approach. This course will include those concepts mandated by both the Florida Sunshine Standards and the MDCPS Competency Based Curriculum (CBC's). Scarcity, needs and wants, consumer, producer, factors of production, supply and demand, investments, and stocks are just a few of the concepts covered. All materials and demonstrated activities are specifically designed for the Elementary classroom. Textbooks and materials are provided for free.

This course is designed for Secondary Teachers . It provides coverage of major MICRO economic concepts and their infusion into the 6-12 curriculum through an activity oriented approach. This course will include those concepts mandated by both the Florida Sunshine Standards and the MDCPS Competency Based Curriculum (CBC's). Scarcity, opportunity costs, production possibility, supply and demand, price, markets, business organizations and stock markets are just a few of the concepts covered. All materials and demonstrated activities are specifically designed for the Secondary classroom. Textbooks and materials are provided for free.

-ECO 2072: Economics Institute for Secondary Teachers - Macro

 - ECO 2074: Economics Institute for Secondary Teachers - Macro

This course is designed for Secondary Teachers . It provides coverage of the major MACRO economic concepts and their infusion into the 6-12 curriculum through an activity oriented approach. This course will include those concepts mandated by the Florida Sunshine Standards and the MDCPS Competency Based Curriculum (CBC's). Gross Domestic Product, Budget and Deficits/Surpluses, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, and International Trade and Finance will be a few of the concepts covered. All materials and demonstrated activities are specifically designed for the Secondary classroom. Textbooks and materials are provided for free.

The Stock Market Situation:

This activity is offered each Fall and Winter semesters to students grades 4-12. The Stock Market Situation http://www.smg2000.org/ provides student teams with $100,000. to invest in the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. The simulation lasts for 10 weeks, with winners announced in regional and statewide competitions. New teacher advisors for this activity are required to attend a two and a half-hours workshop on rules, common errors to omit, and recommended opportunities. Teachers register either through the Miami-Herald Newspaper-In-Education program or with the Florida Council on Economic Education Stock Market Coordinator. The Stock Market Game can be played either through the Internet or by a fax transaction format for schools who are not yet "on-line". For more information call Dr. Hawks at 305-237-3233.

  The Free Enterprise Bank Program:

The Free Enterprise Bank Program is available to any K-12 educator who wishes to develop the concepts of business enterprise and bank loan responsibilities with their students. The loan is for REAL money and is required to be repaid with interest during the school year. Loans are granted by the Florida Council on Economic Education Loan Committee, based on the one-page application filed by a teacher on behalf of their class. This program was piloted in Miami-Dade County and now has expanded throughout the state. For more information call Dr. Hawks at 305-237-3233 or visit the web site of the Florida Council on Economic Education at http://www.fcee.org

1. In January, "The Economic Demise of the Soviet Union " sponsored by the Foundation for Teaching Economics and coordinated by the Florida Council on Economic Education and the MDCC Center for Economic Education will provide an evening program for middle and high school social studies teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION is mandatory, since seating and materials are limited for this program. Call 305-237-3233 for details and registration materials.

 2. The MDCC Center for Economic Education will present in February,  "Personal Finances for Elementary Students" . This all-day program will be held on the Wolfson Campus and will provide elementary teachers with an overview of concepts and materials appropriate for their K-5 curriculum to develop Personal Financial wisdom for their students. Lunch will be provided, as well as, substitute coverage. Pre-registration is required, and the presentation is limited to 30 K-5 teachers. Call 305-237-3233 for information and registration.

 3 . In March, "Focus: International Economics" sponsored by the National and Florida Councils on Economic Education, and presented by the MDCC Center for Economic Education will be given. This evening program requires advanced registration, and is available to middle and senior high social studies teachers. Materials will be provided. Call 305-237-3233 for registration .

 4. During April, "The Environment and The Economy" sponsored by the Foundation for Teaching Economics and The Florida Council on Economic Education will be held in Tampa. Room and board are covered for this program designed to benefit teachers from grades 4-12. For information visit the web site of the Florida Council at http://www.fcee.org or call the MDCC Center for Economic Education at 305-237-3233.

SPECIAL NOTICES :

SIFE is a World-wide nonprofit organization that gives student the tools to learn the free enterprise system in a real working situation.

Vision: Helping people realize their dreams through FREE ENTERPRISE education.

Mission: To provide college students the best opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of FREE ENTERPRISE

For additional information, contact  Prof. Chris Rogers at the Kendall Campus
Phone: 305-237-2469
E-mail: crogers@mdc.edu

Students volunteer their time to assist low income, elderly, and non-english speaking residents to file their federal income tax return. They also provide free consultation on tax related issues. This program is conducted under the supervision of the following faculty members: North: Staci Shanahan & Julio Borges, Homestead :Jose Luis Hortensi, Kendall :Adrian Valencia, Wolfson: Ana Cruz, Interamerican: Isabel Lopez.

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Fast Facts:

• Twelve years of service at Miami Dade College
• Seven locations throughout Dade County
• Over 100 student volunteers
• Over 1300 clients served per year
• Over 912 tax returns filed per year

For more information, contact  Prof. Staci Shanahan
Phone: 305-237-1198
E-mail: sshanaha@mdc.edu