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The Teaching with Primary Sources Program

About the Program

The Teaching with Primary Sources Program works with colleges and other educational organizations to deliver professional development programs that help teachers use the Library of Congress's rich reservoir of digitized primary source materials to design challenging, high-quality instruction.

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TPS Regional Program

The Library of Congress awards grants under the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Regional program to school districts, universities, cultural institutions, library systems and other educational organizations who wish to incorporate TPS materials and methods into their existing education and professional development programs for pre and in-service teachers, librarians, media specialists and other K-12 educators.

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Upcoming Events

June 2013

17-18 — Governors State University

TPS Level Workshop (CPDUs)
For more information, contact Lucianne Brown at, lbrown3@govst.edu - Governors State University

23 — Governors State University

Conference Workshop: ISTE 2013 Conference, San Antonio, TX
For more information, contact Lucianne Brown at, lbrown3@govst.edu - Governors State University

July 2013

9-10 — Governors State University

PMTPS Level II Workshop (CPDUs)
For more information, contact Lucianne Brown at, lbrown3@govst.edu - Governors State University

Calendar of Events

The TPS Journal

This Issue's Theme:
Assessing Historical Thinking Skills Using Library of Congress Primary Sources

Collage from the tps newsletter of children and a draft of the Declaration of Independence

This issue illustrates how teachers can review students’ primary source analyses to assess both knowledge and skills.

Consortium Member Showcase

Collaborative for Educational Services

Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre from the Library of Congress serves as the subject for Western Massachusetts high school teachers as they practice inquiry-based study of primary sources

Founded in 1974, the Massachusetts-based nonprofit Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) fosters educational excellence, opportunity, and growth for all learners. CES directs programs in Special Education and for youth in juvenile justice and mental health facilities statewide. Professional development programs include consultation with and training for partner school districts, preparation of teachers in English Language Education, and a hybrid online teacher and administrator licensure program.

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