For Teachers
SmartPath gives K-8 teachers a free financial literacy curriculum they can drop straight into existing lesson plans: no cost, no required training, and no extra prep. It includes ready-made lesson plans, videos, and assessments aligned to math, social studies, and ELA standards, plus optional live teacher training and All Access supports for students with cognitive delays.
Teacher Tutorial
The $martPath platform includes so many useful features for teachers to use in the classroom.
Learn how to get the most out of our financial literacy education tools by following along with this comprehensive tutorial.
In the video, we cover
- How to get started with $martPath online learning platform
- How to use the All Access materials
Live Teacher Trainings
In these live sessions, you will learn how to navigate the $martPath platform, access assessments, and other valuable tools, and provide best practices for implementing the curriculum in the classroom. During this workshop, attendees will also learn about all the supplemental material that is offered in conjunction with the $martPath platform, including: puppet music videos, additional discussion questions, supplemental activities, and more. Sign up for the next teacher training or learn more by visiting uceconcenter.com
All Access
We believe financial education is important for all students. But we know that children with cognitive delays (more than 15% of U.S. students) may require other supports and content to ensure the lessons are meaningful and lasting.
Click here to see All Access guides for all $martPath lessons
Is SmartPath free for teachers to use?
Yes. SmartPath is 100% free for any teacher to register and use — there's no cost to access the full K-8 platform, lesson plans, or assessments.
What grade levels does SmartPath cover?
SmartPath covers financial literacy, economics, math, social studies, and ELA content for grades K-8. Teachers aren't locked into their assigned grade level — content from any grade is accessible, so it works well for gifted and special education classrooms too.
Do teachers need training to start using SmartPath?
No. The platform is free and open to any educator with no training requirement. SmartPath also offers optional live teacher trainings covering platform navigation, assessments, and classroom best practices, plus a self-guided video tutorial for getting started on your own.
What resources come with SmartPath for teachers?
Teachers get lesson plans, pre/post assessments, puppet music videos, discussion questions, supplemental worksheets, and ready-to-teach 15-minute lessons that need no additional prep.
Does SmartPath support students with cognitive delays or learning differences?
Yes. SmartPath's All Access program provides adapted lesson guides and supports for the more than 15% of U.S. students with cognitive delays, so every student can engage with the curriculum.
Can teachers earn a stipend for using SmartPath?
Teachers who attend a SmartPath training workshop are eligible for an implementation stipend, and can also purchase discounted graduate credit through the University of Cincinnati.
Who created SmartPath?
SmartPath was created by the Alpaugh Family Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati, a BBB-accredited nonprofit and one of the leading providers of K-8 financial education in the U.S.
Can multiple teachers at the same school use SmartPath?
Yes. SmartPath is free for any number of colleagues at a school to use. Each teacher needs their own individual account, and workshop attendance is only required for stipend eligibility, not for platform access.
FAQs
We’ve collected all of the frequently asked questions that teachers and parents have raised over the last 8 years.
Click here to view our FAQs.
Start Teaching Financial Literacy Confidently
$martPath makes it quick and easy to integrate financial literacy curriculum in your existing K-8 lesson plans.
