Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Webpages in the Financial Literacy section support educators teaching financial literacy in Ohio schools. Students who enter ninth grade after July 1, 2022, are required to have one-half credit of financial literacy as part of Ohio’s graduation requirements. Click on each section of the graphic below to learn more about Ohio’s Learning Standards and model curricula for the elementary grades, middle grades, and in high school. Additional webpages are linked in the “Resources” section. 


Ohio's Educational SystemFinancial Literacy in Middle Grades Financial Literacy in Elementary Grades Financial Literacy in High School Financial Literacy Learning Standards

Philosophy and Guiding Assumptions of Financial Literacy

Ohio’s Learning Standards for Financial Literacy provide a foundation for what all students should know and gives students the skills needed for them to be informed and savvy consumers in today’s fast paced and ever-changing society. Ohio’s Learning Standards for Financial Literacy incorporate the following topics across the grade bands:  

  • Financial responsibility and decision-making; 
  • Planning and money management; 
  • Informed consumer;  
  • Investing, credit and debt; and 
  • Risk management and insurance. 

Within these topics, students will: 

  • Develop the ability to make informed and reasoned financial decisions; 
  • Become prepared for their role as decision-makers as consumers; and 
  • Act responsibly as consumers and investors and best utilize their limited resources.
 Resources

To access supporting materials for teaching Ohio students, click on the links below.

Additional Financial Literacy Curriculum ResourcesInstructional Technology
Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Learning Opportunities

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce provides professional learning opportunities to support educators and school districts in providing high-quality standards-aligned instruction and using high-quality instructional materials to elevate student learning. Available professional learning sessions and registration information are listed below as scheduled. 

Questions regarding the professional learning opportunities can be emailed to Financial.Literacy@education.ohio.gov.

Financial Literacy in the Elementary grades Professional Learning Series

Session 1: Blending Financial Literacy Standards in K-6 Mathematics Instruction

March 5 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Educators must register for the session by February 25.

Session 2: Integrating Financial Literacy Content in K-5 Literacy Instruction

April 11 | 8 - 9 a.m.
Educators must register for the session by April 2.

Session 3: Creating Experiential Learning Opportunities for Financial Literacy

May 7 | 4 - 5 p.m.
Educators must register for the session by April 29.

Session 4: Connecting Student Financial Literacy Knowledge through School Leadership Opportunities

Date TBD | Time TBD
Registration for this session will open soon.

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Jessee Hankins
Financial Literacy-Social Studies Specialist
Financial.Literacy@education.ohio.gov

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