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JA BIZTOWN

What's New For 2025-2026?

The BizTown curriculum has been updated for the school year to reflect NJ's updated Civics Standards. If you are implementing and have been sent the new BizTown materials (red cover), please be sure to watch the updated teacher training videos to be up to date on all of the latest changes!

Simulation Updates

All of the simulation paperwork has been updated to reflect our new curriculum enhancements. Read through all of the information as things have changed. These changes may affect the way students will need to be prepared prior to your simulation day.

Digital Curriculum & Kit Materials

Click on the pictures below to access or download a digital version of the files.

New Standards!

New! Teacher Guide

New! Citizen Guide

Implementation Guide

D2L LINK

JA CURRICULUM RESOURCE SITE - Printable BizTown Quizzes

Simulation Prep

Below you will find all of the materials needed for a successful simulation day. Please be sure to read through all of the information, and reach out to your JA representative should you run into any questions or concerns. We are here to support and always happy to help!

Visit Preparation Guide

JA BizTown On-Site Overview
Pre-Simulation Checklist
Sample Simulation Schedule
Student Behavior Contract
Permission Slips
Media Release Forms
On-Site Reminders
JA BizTown Facility Layout
JA BizTown Business Directory

Jobs & Staffing

Business Staffing Model
Job Descriptions
JA BizTown Employment Letter

BizPrep Packets

Envelope Cover Sheet
Welcome Letter
Business Cost Sheet
Loan Application
Promissory Note
Marketing Ad
Radio Ad

Parent Volunteer Forms

Volunteer Recruitment Letter
Volunteer Overview Videos
Business Assignments
Map & Directions

Still have Questions and/or Comments? Please email your JA Programs Representative or Destiny Waters, Education Center Program Manager, destiny.waters@ja.org