Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region

Hundreds of organizations from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories have enhanced their programming for educators through the TPS Regional program.

Educational institutions, literacy organizations, after-school centers and clubs, historical societies and museums, libraries, and other community, civic, and professional groups may apply for grants of up to $25,000 that expand the body of innovative strategies, tools, and materials for meaningful teaching and learning with Library of Congress materials.

The TPS Eastern Region provides free online professional learning to familiarize prospective project leaders with Library of Congress TPS Program content and the tools necessary to launch TPS professional learning for grant participants. 

Waynesburg University, Illinois State University, and Metropolitan State University of Denver, administer grants on behalf of the Library of Congress in the East, Midwest and West. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. 

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Whether you are a primary source aficionado or a newcomer, the TPS Eastern Region has a professional development event for you. Check out our free, online professional development courses, institutes, national and regional conference presentations, and at-your-desk webinars! 

Lesson Plans, Units, PD Plans, Activities, and Book Backdrops to engage and empower your students. This vetted searchable database of teacher-created resources is your source of inspiration for primary source driven teaching across the curriculum.