Educator Opportunities
Asynchronous Self-paced Online Professional Development for Elementary Teachers
A 7-hour self-paced course to introduce the teaching with primary sources in the elementary classroom is available to all Illinois public school educators and members of the Ed Leaders Network, at no cost, through the Ed Leaders Network hosted by the Illinois Principal Association.
Sign up for this course by checking with your administrator to see if your school has access to the Ed Leaders Network (ELN). ELN is free to all educators working in a public school within Illinois. If you work in a public school in IL and you don’t have access yet, please visit https://edleadersnetwork.org/subscribe/illinois/. If you work outside of Illinois or a private school, visit https://edleadersnetwork.org/subscribe to learn if your school or district is a member or how to gain access to courses in the Ed Leaders Network.
Upcoming Library of Congress Webinars
Library of Congress webinars are one hour in length and covers topics such as: inquiry learning. literacy, use of literature with primary sources, analyzing multiple perspectives, disability history, women suffrage, and so much more! Visit the Library of Congress' professional development page to learn more about upcoming events or to watch a recorded webinar.
TPS Teachers Network
The TPS Teachers Network provides access to a professional network of educators who share teaching ideas, primary sources, and a variety of professional development opportunities occurring all over the United States! Most events are free and offer a variety of experiences for different grade level and subjects. You'll find that TPS events are applicable, personalized, and supportive. Join this free and easy to use professional network today!
