2026 Vermont Financial Literacy Educator's Conference
Vermont Jump$tart Coalition 18th Annual Financial Literacy Conference
- When: Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Where: The Killington Grand, Killington, VT
- This conference is a good fit for anyone who wants to learn more about helping others build financial knowledge and skills, including teachers, adult educators, nonprofit professionals, community volunteers, and more.
Join us for a day of financial literacy workshops, educational speakers, and hands-on learning. We'll also have lunch, door prizes, community resources, and more!
Conference Highlights
We’re excited to bring together a dynamic lineup of speakers and organizations, including:
- John Pelletier, Director of Financial Literacy at Champlain College, serving as our keynote speaker
- The Council for Economic Education (CEE), sharing national insights and resources
- Joshua Sumner from the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, presenting on gambling and sports betting
- And many more experts offering engaging sessions designed to support educators and professionals, with opportunities to earn educational credits
Agenda
- 8:00 – 8:30: Registration
Learn about the day, chances to win prizes, and more! - 8:30 – 9:50: Welcome and Special Guests
Welcome from Rosie Gray, Vermont Jump$tart President
Message from Vermont State Treasurer, Michael Pieciak
Keynote Presentation from John Pelletier, Director Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College - 10:00– 10:50: Choose Your Session
Option 1: Ruth Cookson, Council for Economic Education | Topic: Resources for K-12 Teachers from the Council for Economic Education
Option 2: Joshua Sumner, Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery | Topic: Sports Wagering and Gambling
Option 3: Kara Merrill | Topic: Supporting Students Through Grade 13 - 11:00-11:50: Choose Your Session
Option 1: AI Vermont |Topic: AI and its Implications
Option 2: Tara Kelley, Freedometer - Motley Fool | Topic to be announced
Option 3: VSAC |Topic: Managing College and Training Costs - 12:00 -12:50: Lunch Buffett · Networking · Connect with Peers & Speakers
- 1:00 -1:50: Choose Your Session
Option 1: Jaime Galley | Topic: Brain Development
Option 2: Katie Reen, Maple Haven Law, PLLC | Topic to be announced
Option 3: Blaire Haggett, United Way of Northwest Vermont | Topic: Benefits Cliff - 2:00 -2:50: Choose Your Session
Option 1: Jackie, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta | Topic: Personal Finance Game Show
Option 2: Topic and Speaker to be announce
Option 3: Blaire Haggett, United Way of Northwest Vermont | Topic: Benefits Cliff (Continued) - 3:00 –3:30: Closing Session
Thank you · Draw Prize Winners · Certificates
Registeration Information
Cost is $85 per person which includes all sessions and meals. Scholarships available, contact us for details.
Secure your spot today, register here.