Teacher Orientation Information for 2025-2026 School Year

Teacher orientations are offered during the months of August through March to provide critical information about the mechanics of the Young AmeriTowne program and the classroom materials.

It is highly encouraged for all teachers to review new Young AmeriTowne materials and attend an orientation.  It is especially important this year to attend an orientation as there have been changes to curriculum for the upcoming school year.

Teachers should schedule a Young AmeriTowne Teacher Orientation at least two months prior to attending Young AmeriTowne.  Teacher Orientations are included with the cost of program registration.

Teacher Orientations – New Teachers

Teachers new to the AmeriTowne program are required to attend a Teacher Orientation.

• The four-hour orientation is required for all teachers who have not previously taught the Young AmeriTowne curriculum. The orientation video may be viewed online for teachers unable to attend in-person.
• For your convenience, Teacher Orientations have been scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays. All Saturday orientations will be held remotely, live via Teams.  A Teams links will be sent out 1 day prior to each session. Bring your whole team and use the day as a planning session!
• All in-person sessions are conducted at Young Americans Center for Financial Education, 3550 East First Ave, Denver, CO.  Young Americans is located on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Monroe, four blocks west of Colorado Boulevard.  Please park in the parking garage attached to the building (entrance on Monroe).
• Beverages and snacks will be available for in-person teacher orientations.  Feel free to bring your own snack if you would like.
• Plan to attend an orientation or watch the video at least two months prior to your Towne date. Advance reservations for teacher orientations are required.  To reserve your spot, contact Jeremy Ollie, registration@yacenter.org
• Classroom materials will be available for pickup at your orientation session if the $250 non-refundable deposit has been made. Please request materials when registering for an orientation.

Program Materials

As part of the AmeriTowne program, each participant receives the following materials:

• Student Workbook
• Debit card
• Checkbook supplies
• Parent newsletter

Classroom materials may be available for pick up at your Teacher Orientation session if the $250 non-refundable deposit has been made and if you request materials at least two weeks in advance. To request materials, please contact Jeremy Ollie, registration@yacenter.org, to arrange a time to pick up classroom materials.