The framework used in this toolkit is based on five tiers of evaluation, originally developed by Francie H. Jacobs in The Five-Tiered Approach to Evaluation: Context and Implementation.

Financial education works. Research shows it is an effective tool for increasing financial knowledge and improving financial behavior which, in turn, leads to stronger families and communities. Research reveals that the following promising practices are key components of effective financial education.

Promising Practice: Regularly evaluate for improved student learning. 

Promising Practice: Tailor instruction to students’ specific needs. Everyone can benefit from financial education, but not everyone faces the same financial situations and decisions.

Check out some of these online resources and ideas to engage students.