Teacher Professional Development
Build your financial literacy and life literacy skills with Banzai’s free professional development tools for teachers. Register for an upcoming webinar to join us live, or access our on-demand library any time—all while earning PD credit.
Upcoming Webinar
60 min PD credit
Save the Sub: Creating Easy Lesson Plans with Banzai
Never stress about substitute teacher lesson plans again! See how easy it is to create sub plans that are low prep, engaging, and standards-aligned using free Banzai resources. Learn more about:
Finding ready-to-go game kickoff slideshows Using detailed 3- and 10-day schedules for multi-day leave Requesting visits from financial experts ready to share their knowledge with your class
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On-Demand Library
Access flexible professional development resources any time that fits your schedule with Banzai’s on-demand library, and still earn PD credit, too.
Future-Proofing Skills: AI, Digital Citizenship, and More
Future-Proofing Skills: AI, Digital Citizenship, and More
60 min PD credit
Get insights on how to teach students about AI and digital citizenship, so they're equipped to adapt to future technological advancements.
Game On: Digital Footprint
Game On: Digital Footprint
30 min PD credit
Learn more about Digital Footprint with a walkthrough of how to play the game and ideas for incorporating it into your curriculum.
College Savings Mythbusters
College Savings Mythbusters
60 min PD credit
Separate fact from fiction in this informative webinar debunking common myths about saving for college, or paying for post-secondary college alternatives.
Game on: College Prep Resources
Game on: College Prep Resources
30 min PD credit
See a detailed walkthrough of Banzai games related to saving and preparing for college: Cost of College, Scholarships, and Paying for College.
Burnout with Chelsea Frost
Burnout with Chelsea Frost
60 min PD credit
Prevent burnout in this informative session that combines the latest burnout research with prevention science.
Banzai Basics
Banzai Basics
30 min PD credit
Learn how easy it is to take advantage of Banzai's resources in your classroom.
Deep Dive into Banzai
Deep Dive into Banzai
30 min PD credit
Go beyond the Banzai Basics and learn about all the resources you can utilize in the classroom.
Gear Up for New Games
Gear Up for New Games
30 min PD credit
Get the scoop on our new games debuting for fall 2024—Retirement: The Elephant in the Room, Stock Market Showdown, and Finance Summer Camp.
Boots on the Ground: Q-and-A with a CTE Teacher
Boots on the Ground: Q-and-A with a CTE Teacher
30 min PD credit
Join our Q-and-A with a current CTE teacher to learn about best practices for teaching financial literacy in the classroom.
Connecting with Students in Underserved Communities
Connecting with Students in Underserved Communities
60 min PD credit
Learn about the needs and challenges of teaching financial literacy in underserved communities.
Overcoming Barriers in Personal Finance Education
Overcoming Barriers in Personal Finance Education
60 min PD credit
Understand the obstacles faced by personal finance teachers and get tips for overcoming them.
Save the Sub with Easy Lesson Plans from Banzai
Save the Sub with Easy Lesson Plans from Banzai
30 min PD credit
Don't stress about substitute teacher lesson plans again! See how easy it is to create sub plans that are low prep, engaging, and standards-aligned using free Banzai resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I register for live webinars?Click the Sign Up link in the webinar description to RSVP for the event and receive the link to the Zoom meeting. Don’t worry—we’ll send you a reminder email with the link on the day of the event, too, because we know busy teachers have a lot going on!
- How long are the webinars?Our monthly webinars are set for 60 minutes, so you receive a full hour of professional development credit for joining in.
- What if I can’t make it to the live event?Visit our on-demand library to access resources any time that works for you and still receive PD credit. These virtual sessions work just like our live webinars—simply enter your name and email address to access the video and receive a certificate of completion automatically sent to your email at the end.
- How do I earn professional development credit?Join one of our live webinars or access a recorded event via our on-demand library to earn PD credit. All we need is your name and email address to send you a certificate of completion after you’ve watched the webinar in its entirety.
- Where is my professional development certificate?After you've finished watching an on-demand webinar, click the survey link in the video description to request a professional development certificate. Check your Spam folder if you don’t see the certificate in your inbox within 1 hour of completing the survey. If you still don’t see it, reach out to support@banzai.org with your name and the name and date of the webinar you watched.