The Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program provides primary source-based staff development to teachers across the country.
- Free
- Easy to use
- Standards-based
- Appropriate for all educators
Build and Deliver
Download and facilitate ready-to-present professional development modules from the Library's groundbreaking delivery system.
All content is aligned to NSDC, AASL and ISTE national standards. Ideal for:
- Staff Developers
- Content Chairs
- School Library Media Specialists
- Facilitators
Take Online Modules
Complete an interactive self-directed module from the Library of Congress.
Each multimedia-rich module delivers approximately one hour of professional development and includes a certificate of completion. Ideal for:
- Teachers
- Librarians
- Administrators
- Facilitators
Learn with the Library of Congress
Experts from the Library of Congress work directly with small groups of educators using material from the Library's Teaching with Primary Sources professional development program.
Webinars and Workshops
Facilitated workshops by education resource specialists
Summer Teacher Institutes
Week-long programs at the Library of Congress
Work with Our Partners
Network with the Library's educational consortium — schools, universities, libraries, and foundations from around the country.
Participating Partners
Find a partner near you
Grant program available
Learn about regional grants
