Professional Development
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Fundamentals of Primary Source Instruction
Course Dates: September 23 - November 6
Learn to utilize digital primary sources from the Library of Congress and create source collections that engage students in active learning! Join us for a blend of asynchronous assignments and virtual meetings. Completion of this course grants 25 hours towards teacher reaccreditation.
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Advanced Primary Source Instruction
Course Dates: Winter 2024
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Primary Source InstructionThis course specifically focuses on the pedagogy and strategy involved with utilizing created primary source collections! Meetings and assignments for this course are held digitally and weekly. Completion of this course grants 25 hours towards reaccreditation.
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Professional development opportunities from our partners
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TPS Basics
Offered by the TPS Eastern Region
This asynchronous online class provides educators with an overview of the digitized primary sources and teacher materials freely available through the Library of Congress web site, loc.gov, as well as promising practices for their successful use in the classroom.
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Historical Argumentation Webinar Series
This National History Day series will help teachers construct a historical argument tied to the 2025 NHD theme, Rights and Responsibilities using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Sessions held January 9, February 6, March 6 , and March 27.
Deadline to Apply: October 18th | Information & Application | Contact: Krista Grensavitch
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Virtual Student Workshops at the Library of Congress
Anytime: Tues through Thurs between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm CT, except for federal holidays, on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to staff availability.
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Teaching with Primary Sources in the Elementary Classroom
Offered by Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, Collaborative for Educational Services, and the TPS Midwest Region.
Free for Ed Leaders Network members, including all Illinois public school educators.
Learn more about Teaching with Primary Sources in the Elementary Classroom.