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National AP Economics Teachers Conference
The 2010 International Advanced
Placement Economics Teacher Conference
November 14-16, 2010
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
Co-Sponsored by:
Powell Center for Economic Literacy
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Join colleagues from around the world to learn about the latest teaching strategies for bringing Micro- and Macro-economics concepts to life for your students. Leading scholars and master teachers will lead informative sessions for engaging students.
Jeffrey Lacker, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and former FOMC member will be a featured speaker. Also, be ready to laugh with Yoram Bauman, Ph. D. otherwise known as the Stand-up Economist as he presents economics in a whole new light. And leading economist, Christine Chmura, will provide a real-time update on the state of the economy. Other featured speakers at the conference include: Dr. Ellis Tallman from Oberlin College, speaking on “Macroeconomics: Emphasizing Constructs That Work,” Dr. Dirk Mateer, from Penn State University speaking on “Top Notch Technology in the Classroom”, and Dr. David A. Anderson from Centre College speaking on “The A.P. Exam: Start to Finish.” Also, the very popular Teacher Panel will include Cheryl Morrow from Spain Park High School in Hoover, AL and Martha Rush from Mounds View High School in Eden Prairie, MN. Bruce Damasio from Towson University will provide a breakout session geared for "rookie" A.P. Economics Teachers while Joy Joyce, from University of Illinois, will conduct a session on Microeconomics: Just the Facts.
Click here for the 2010 Conference Program.
Registration fee is $200 (prior to September 15). After September 15, registration will be $225. Payment by Credit card or check is accepted.
Room reservations may be made through The Jefferson Hotel. The rate will be $150 per night, single occupancy. Click here to make reservations.
Every other year since 1997, Powell has offered this dynamic program, bringing teachers the tools they need to improve student performances on Advanced Placement Microeconomics and Macroeconomics exams. Since 1999, this conference has been co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Educators attending the AP Conference leave armed with strategies to become more effective economic educators. This national conference also offers a forum for networking with other AP teachers from across the country, as well as outstanding keynote speakers. Keynote speakers at the past conferences have included Al Broaddus, Edward Gramlich, Gregory Mankiw, Benjamin Bernanke, Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith, and Kevin Warsh.
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