The Kentucky Coalition also offers a variety of resources available from our Kentucky Jump$tart partners and others. Item descriptions, along with ordering information or direct downloads or links are available below.

Click on the links below to view our Clearinghouse Documents. The ABCs of Credit Card Finance This primer teachers high school students and college freshmen how to choose and use credit cards. It also discusses behaviors that should be avoided so students do not get into serious credit card debt. Provided free (copies for each student plus a teacher's guide) by: Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions and Kentucky Council on Economic Education. For more information or to order, call Kelly May at 502-573-3390, ext. 252, or e-mail Kelly May.   The Basics of Saving and Investing: Investor Education 2020 This free curriculum provides high school students with non-commercial information about financial decision making and investing. It is divided into four units with activities, and can be used as a course or divided into parts to be combined with other programs, such as the stock market game. Provided free (one per teacher) by: Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions. For more information or to order, call Kelly May at 502-573-3390, ext. 252, or e-mail Kelly May.   High School Money Book by Don Silver The High School Money Book talks straight to teens about money. Teens learn that they can be happier and more self-sufficient if they master money matters now rather than correct money mistakes later. They learn how to make important decisions about working, shopping, using credit, preparing for college, making a budget, keeping financial records, and making money grow by saving and investing. The book is 153 pages. The publisher offers individual copy and quantity discounts on purchases made directly. The book may also be purchased through online and brick-and-mortar bookstores. To order, visit Adams-Hall Publishing or call 800-888-4452.   Understanding Your Credit Score Click the link above to download this three-page document from Louisiana Jump$tart about how credit scoring works.   To Your Credit Teach young people about the responsible use of credit with this easy-to-understand presentation program. This free education program for students grades 6 through 12 is flexible and can be structured around a classroom schedule in one, two, three or four sessions. Bring this to your school by calling American General Financial Services at 800-339-7346.   MONEYSKILL MONEYSKILL is a free online high school personal finance course that covers income, expenses, assets, liabilities and risk management. The stand-alone modules align with national standards in K-12 personal finance education. It includes an easy-to-use teacher administration site and an electronic grade book. MONEYSKILL is offered through the AFSA Education Foundation. For more information, e-mail info@moneyskill.org.   KCEE Online Catalog of Resources In this online catalog, the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (KCEE) offers educators, parents and students a clearinghouse of economics and financial literacy publications. These K-12 publications are high-quality, standards-based curricula that are easy to teach, real-life and can be used in a range of classes. Catalog access is free through KCEE. Some resources are free and some may be ordered for a price. Browse the full catalog online. Or check out KCEE's free teacher resources.   FSI: Fraud Scene Investigator FSI: FRAUD SCENE INVESTIGATOR is an online interactive investor education program that teaches and empowers students how to detect and stop a million-dollar investment fraud and put the mysterious con man, "Mr. X," behind bars. Through this free resource, students learn how to research companies and understand the warning signs of fraudulent investment pitches. To download teacher resources or begin the program, visit the FSI page of the North American Securities Administrators Association.   Money Math: Lessons for Life Money Math: Lessons for Life is a free resource for middle school. It is supported by the Presidents Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. More information about Money Math and a free PDF download can be found in the Jump$tart Clearinghouse and on the Treasury Web site. Or you can request a free copy of Money Math from moneymath@bpd.treas.gov.   Junior Achievement Elementary Programs Junior Achievement's elementary school programs are the foundation of its K-12 curricula. Six sequential themes, each with five hands-on activities, as well as an after-school and capstone experience, work to change students' lives by helping them understand business and economics. For more information, call Maria Baumgartner at 502-569-9207 or e-mail mbaumgartner@jaky.org.   Junior Achievement Middle School Programs Junior Achievement's middle grades programs, for students in grades 6-8, include economics and business curricula and a capstone experience. The dynamic interaction between the volunteer and students promotes active learning and brings theory to life. For more information, call Maria Baumgartner at 502-569-9207 or e-mail mbaumgartner@jaky.org.   Junior Achievement High School Programs Junior Achievement Worldwide's high school programs, for students in grades 9-12, include economic and business curricula, an after-school student-led enterprise and a one-day workplace capstone experience. The dynamic interaction between JA volunteers and students promotes active learning and brings theory to life. For more information, call Maria Baumgartner at 502-569-9207 or e-mail mbaumgartner@jaky.org.   It's Money Baby The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and The Student Loan People have nine outreach counselors throughout the state available year-round to conduct free financial literacy workshops. The workshop, called It's Money Baby, is designed to teach students and adults about financial matters, helping them to make wise decisions about matters that affect their credit. The workshops include copies of a workbook to go along with the classroom presentation. To schedule a free workshop, call toll-free at 800-928-8926, ext. 7283, or visit www.gohigherky.org/counselor/forms/KY.Outreach.Counselors.pdf. The workbook can be viewed at www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ItsMoneyBaby.pdf.   Financial Football Financial Football features a free, interactive game where financial savvy leads to touchdowns. Choose your team and answer questions correctly to advance down the field. The game may be accompanied by four lesson plans. Both are available online at www.kentucky.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/at_school/trainingcamp/ or copies on disc can be obtained by calling the Kentucky Treasurer's Office at 502 564-4722.   The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program provides teens with a greater understanding of and ability to manage their personal finances in the areas of goal setting, budgeting, saving, credit, and risk management. The program uses unique games, simulations, case studies and interactive excercises to provide hands-on experience for students. The program is offered by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture-Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service and participating Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension Services. The program is strictly noncommercial in content. An instructor's manual is provided for all teachers, and every student is given a workbook and personal finance portfolio - all at no cost. To order, visit http://hsfpp.nefe.org/instructors/10.cfm?pathinfo=/instructors/index2.cfm&deptid=22.