JA BizTown Teacher Resources

Thank you for choosing to participate in JA BizTown! We are looking forward to working with you and your students. Access a JA BizTown Program Brief for an overview of the new curriculum.

Below you will find this year’s teacher training dates, tools from the teacher curriculum guide to download and share with your families as well as other tools that will be helpful to you as you prepare for your JA BizTown simulation.

JA BizTown Upcoming Teacher Trainings

Kick-Off Call for Returning Teachers

Join us for a quick refresher session designed for all returning teachers. We’ll cover important updates, key information, and everything you need to start the year strong.

🗓 Date: October 7
🕒 Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
🔗 Click here to join the call

A calendar invite will be sent to all returning teachers in mid-September.

In-Person Trainings

📍 For new or returning teachers who want a refresher

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Dinner and Drinks to be provided

Portland Hillsboro

October 14 October 8

February 5 February 3

Virtual Trainings

💻 Links will be sent in late September

Hillsboro

Intro to JA BizTown Letter - Hillsboro

Intro to JA BizTown Letter - Hillsboro, Spanish

Volunteers Needed - Hillsboro

Volunteers Needed - Hillsboro, Spanish

Volunteer Assignment Form - Hillsboro

Volunteer Confirmation Letter - Hillsboro

Volunteer Confirmation Letter - Hillsboro, Spanish

 
 

Portland

Intro to JA BizTown Letter - Portland

  Intro to JA BizTown Letter - Portland, Spanish

Volunteers Needed - Portland

Volunteers Needed - Portland, Spanish

Volunteer Assignment Form - Portland

Volunteer Confirmation Letter - Portland

Volunteer Confirmation Letter - Portland, Spanish

Volunteer Lottery (nonspecific location)

  Volunteer Lottery (nonspecific location) Spanish

Volunteer Follow-Up Letter (nonspecific location)

  Volunteer Follow-Up Letter (nonspecific location) Spanish

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are an important part of the students’ experience at JA BizTown. The tools below (as found in the Volunteer Information tab of the curriculum guide) includes information about managing volunteers and providing them with information about the program and their responsibilities during the simulation visit.

Visit Information

The tools below include information and details about the simulation visit (as found in the Visit Information tab in the curriculum guide).

 

Job Information

The tools below include information and details for job placement of students for the simulation visit (as found in the JA BizTown Job tab in the curriculum guide).

We want your feedback!

Following your participation in JA BizTown, please complete this survey to share more about your experience.

Thank you!