GARDINER — A coalition of government, nonprofit and corporate leaders is calling on educators to consider attending the fourth annual “Fostering Financial Literacy in Maine Schools Conference” on May 2 at the Augusta Civic Center.

Organized under the auspices of the Maine Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, the conference will feature state and national experts offering teachers, counselors and community educators specialized resources and best practices designed to include financial education in the K-12 and post-sec- ondary experience.

“Interest in financial education for K-12 students and young adults has been increasing,” said Gov. Paul LePage. “Basic financial literacy is essential for every young person to achieve their life’s dream.”

Maine Jump$tart Coalition members organizing the event include Maine’s Office of Securities, the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), the Maine Credit Union League, and the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions.

Organizers are offering financial support to schools on a first-come, first-served basis to cover the $25 conference registration fee, as well an additional $100 to meet other expenses, including a substitute teacher for the day of the event.

To receive updates on the conference and notification about registration, email info@mejumpstart.org. For additional information about the event or funding, call Maine’s Office of Securities at 1-877-624-8551 or email Lindsay.J.Laxon@maine.gov.