Programs
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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.
High School educators Summer institute 2026
Wednesday, June 24 - Friday, June 26, 2026- Stavros Center Summer Institute, Sponsored by: Grow Financial
Upcoming Fall Schedule Draft:
August
Tuesday, August 31 AI 101
September
Thursday, September 10 AI-Powered Teaching: Exploring Notebook LM for Education
Tuesday, September 15 Cheque Please! The Case of the Curious Checkbook
Thursday, September 17 The Hidden Cost of Pseudoscience
Tuesday, September 22 Coaching Creativity: Sustainability & Entrepreneurship through the DooDad Challenge
Thursday, September 24 All In? Understanding Youth Gambling and Classroom Prevention
October
Thursday, Oct. 1 Funding your Classroom: A Stavros Center Grant Program
Tuesday, October 6 The Economics Arcade: Bringing Financial Literacy to Life
Thursday, October 8 Teaching Smarter with AI: Intermediate Notebook LM and Google AI Tools
Tuesday, October 13 The Price of the Pitch: Exploring the Economics of the Rays Stadium Project
Thursday, October 15 Implementing Civil Discourse
Tuesday, October 20 Zombieconomics: The Economics of Survival
Thursday, October 27 Innovative Mindset #1
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