2026 is fully here, and so is your opportunity to learn directly from two leading voices in personal finance and higher education. We’re starting the year by bringing you two virtual PD series designed to deepen your understanding of investing and the price of college, topics that will help your students make smarter decisions.

Each session is live, one hour long, and stands on its own, join one or attend them all!

Investing Series with Patrick Geddes

Author of Transparent Investing and former CEO of Aperio Group, Patrick Geddes is known for making investing simple, practical, and empowering, for both teachers and everyday investors, like your students. 

Whether you're looking to strengthen your own investing confidence or want better ways to explain these concepts to students, this series will help. 

Tuesdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
All attendees will receive a free e-book copy of Transparent Investing.

Upcoming Sessions:

• Jan. 20 | Set It and Stick With It: A Simple Way to Build Confidence in Investing
  
• Jan. 27 | Turning Goals Into Plans: Helping Students Choose the Right Path Forward
  
• Feb. 3 | Behind the Curtain: What Students Should Know About the Investment Industry
  
  

Missed the first session? No worries, you can still catch a clip from Cutting Through the Noise: What Students Really Need to Know About Investing.

The Real Truth About College Costs with Mark Salisbury

Founder and CEO of TuitionFit, Mark Salisbury is a national leader on college price transparency. His three-part series is all about giving educators the tools to confidently guide students through one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll ever make.

This series will run every other Tuesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET

Sessions:

• Feb. 10 | The Real Truth About College Pricing
  
• Feb. 24 | The Real Truth About the Financial Aid System
  
• March 10 | The Real Truth About Educational ROI After High School
  

Mark’s sessions are eye-opening, practical, and focused on the kind of conversations students need most right now. 

Why Join?

• Real-world expertise you can use immediately
• Flexible format: attend one or all
• Free resources and recordings to support your teaching

Choose one. Choose both. Just don’t miss out!
Join us live, get inspired, and bring something fresh into your classroom this year.

About the Author

Albert Perez

As NGPF's Professional Development Program Manager, Albert leads Professional Development, works with school districts, and supports the implementation of NGPF's personal finance curriculum.