History
CCEE is the leading provider of California standards-based training and curriculum for K-12 teachers. There are many other providers of financial literacy materials, but no other organization provides standards-based materials that earn a 95% approval ratings from teachers who have used them.
CCEE was founded in 1963 as a part the California State University Foundation to provide training and standards-based curriculum in economics to California teachers. Its ultimate goal is to prepare California’s students to participate in the global economy as responsible workers, consumers, savers and citizens.
| 2009 |
Revising the California History/Social Science Framework. The CCEE executive director served on the State Board of Education Committee charged with rewriting the framework. |
| 2001 |
Served on the committee that helped set the Standards for History/Social Science credential programs throughout California. |
| 1998 |
Helped write the California History/Social Science Standards for K-12, which incorporated an economics strand throughout the entire curriculum. |
| 1985 |
Pioneered the Economics Mandate passed by the California Legislature (SB1213) requiring students to complete one semester of economics for high school graduation. |
| 1978 |
Became a 501c3 charitable organization |
| 1963 |
Founded as part of the California State University Foundation and named the Economic Literacy Council with the purpose of providing training in economics to California teachers. |
