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High School Financial Literacy Course

This Financial Literacy High School course is provided by the California Department of Real Estate in partnership with Sacramento Charter High School and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers-Investment Division, Inc., a HUD Housing Counseling Agency NID-HCA ("NID-HCA"). Its production and distribution is part of the DRE Financial Literacy Outreach Program initiative enacted under the vision of former Real Estate Commissioner Jeff Davi and leadership of Dionne Young Faulk, Financial Literacy Program Initiative Chairperson.

The following two links are downloadable versions of the DRE's "Financial Literacy 101" High School Course materials:

To obtain a copy of the Teacher's Guide and supporting materials, please contact Dionne Faulk at (213) 620-2555 or Dionne.Faulk@dre.ca.gov. You may also mail your request to the following address:

     Department of Real Estate
     Attn: Dionne Faulk
     320 West 4th Street, Suite 350
     Los Angeles, CA 90013-1105

Event Spotlight

April 2012 is the 12th Annual California Financial Literacy Month – "Helping Californians Make Informed Financial Decisions." This coordinated consumer education campaign encourages individuals throughout the State to take full advantage of free resources designed to improve financial literacy and increase decision making power. This year's theme – "Helping Californians Make Informed Financial Decisions" – highlights the importance of making well-informed financial decisions to achieve financial goals.

Upcoming Events - 2012
Date Event Materials
April 18 State Controller's Financial Literacy Resource Fair – State Capitol – North Steps, 10:30 – 12:30  
April 24 DFI Financial Literacy Fair – State Capitol – 11:00 – 1:00  
Ask the Experts - Video Series
CHAPTER SPEAKER & TOPIC
1
 Dionne Faulk: Intro to DRE, and Financial Literacy Outreach Program

Mark Riedy: The Real Estate and Mortgage Market

Dan Sandri: Issues to Consider when Buying a Home
2
 Tom Pool: Protecting Yourself During the Loan Process

Kathy Smith: Importance of High School Students Establishing Savings/Checking Accounts
3
 Scott Brogery: Financial Planning & Budgeting for High School Students

Wayne Bell: Finding the Right Real Estate Professional
4
 Chris Neri: Common Mistakes People Make When Buying a Home

Manny Aguilar: Establishing & Maintaining Good Credit

Josh Torres: Vehicle Purchase & The Affect Your Credit Score Has On Your Loan Terms
5
 Emily Haward: Education Financing Options & Resources

Tali Abramson: Key Topics for First Time Renters

Rich Dusansky: How to Protect Your Identity & Financial Future

Shannon Faulk: Insurance - Who Needs It & Why
6
 Steve Ellis: Important Steps to Purchasing a Home

Bill Moran: Protect Yourself During the Home Buying Process
7
 Chris Sorenson: Financial Literacy & the Four B's: Buying, Budgeting, Borrowing & Beyond

Jacqueline Carlisle: Obstacles to Buying a Home

Michael Spilger: Short Sale vs. Foreclosure - Affects on Your Credit Score

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