Title:

Financial Resources and Economic Education
F.R.E.E.

Author:

California Literacy, Inc.; Cathay O. Reta

Publication Year:

2004

Reading Level:

Grade 8 or lower

Language:

English

Abstract:

F.R.E.E. helps immigrants gain control over their own finances, while improving their English language skills. Its student workbook and teacher's guide include units on money basics, budgets, banking, saving money, and buying a home. A "big picture" section leads students to look critically at their economic environment. The Teacher's Guide includes background notes and answer keys for the workbook units.  

Media Type:

Curriculum, teacher's guide, workbook

Limitations:

Instructor training is helpful.

Sponsor:

National Endowment for Financial Education®

Interest Group:

Immigrants

Price:

Download for free at California Literacy Web site: www.caliteracy.org

Source:

California Literacy, Inc.

Source Contact:

Cathay Reta

Source Address:

133 N. Altadena Drive
Suite 410
Pasadena, CA 91107

Source Code:

CLI

Phone Number:

323.728.4302

E-mail:

cathayreta@earthlink.net

Web Address:

www.caliteracy.org