Professional Development
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Fundamentals of Primary Source Instruction
Course Dates: February 24 - April 11
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: TBA
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.
Registration Coming Soon.
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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Summer 2025 Professional Development at the Library of Congress
Apply now to join a free three-day professional development workshop onsite at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Participants will learn and practice strategies for using primary sources with K-12 students. Workshops will take place July 9-11 and July 16-18.
Deadline to Apply: January 31| Information & Registration
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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.