Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

2. Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy It’s all about the kids . . . Kids of all ages Focus on kindergarten - young adult

3. Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy An independent, nonprofit coalition of more than 150 national organizations and entities. • Non-profit organizations • Educational institutions • Financial associations • Corporations • Government agencies

5. Jump$tart State CoalitionsBy Region

6. National Biennial Survey Standards and benchmarks Public awareness campaign Clearinghouse Monitoring of legislation Quarterly newsletter April — Financial Literacy for Youth Month State coalitions National Initiatives

7. Jump$tart National Survey of High School Seniors

8. Comparison of 2008 Scoresby Subject Matter

9. Jump$tart National InitiativesStandards and Benchmarks 3rd Edition, 2007 Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy National Standards in K–12 Personal Finance Education With Benchmarks, Knowledge Statements, and Glossary Benchmarks for 4th, 8th, and 12th grades Substantially revised in 2007

10. What Should a Financially Literate High School Graduate Know? • How to: • Find, evaluate, and apply financial information • Set financial goals and plan to achieve them • Develop earning potential and the ability to save • Use financial services effectively • Meet financial obligations • Build and protect wealth

11. Jump$tart National InitiativesOnline Clearinghouse • Virtual Library • 750+ resources • Many free • Reviewed against standards • Updated annually

12. J$ National Educators Conference • October/November • Space is limited • Watch for information

13. President’s Council on Financial Literacy

14. Let’s Bring It Closer to Home:Texas Jump$tart Coalition • All-volunteer, grassroots organization • Bonded by common passion and belief • Working together for singular purpose without competition

15. Texas Jump$tart Coalition • www.txjumpstart.org • Seven-member volunteer Board of Directors • Promote/leverage financial literacy efforts of partners • Educators • State government agencies • Nonprofit organizations • For-profit corporations • Financial institutions and their support organizations

16. TX Jump$tart Coalition Goals • Raise public awareness of personal financial literacy • Enhance professional development of Texas educators on financial literacy issues • Foster communication and cooperation among coalition partners

17. TX Jump$tart Coalition Goals • Promote partners’ financial literacy efforts in Texas • Serve as a resource in Texas for legislators, educators, and other parties interested in financial literacy

18. Texas Jump$tart Coalition • Become a partner; get involved • It’s as easy as 1-2-3 • Go to www.txjumpstart.org • Download and complete a partnership agreement • Enjoy the power of partnership

19. Benefits of Partnership • Opportunity to leverage partners’ financial literacy efforts through a listing on the Texas Jump$tart Web site with a link to your Web site • Increased visibility with targeted audiences through publications, Web site, and e-mails • Information on activities and issues in the financial literacy movement • Significant networking opportunities at Texas Jump$tart events

20. Texas Jump$tart Contact Bill Marley President billmarley@shareplus.com

21. ALWAYS REMEMBER, IT IS ABOUT THE KIDS !