Levels of Participation

Level 1 - Primary Source Foundations: introduces the breadth and organization of the Library of Congress’ digital primary sources, demonstrates the value of primary sources in instruction, and provides examples of primary source-based learning experiences.

Level 2 - Advanced Primary Sources: examines strategies for evaluating, creating, and teaching subject-specific, standards-based learning experiences that integrate primary sources from the Library of Congress and exemplify best instructional practices.  

Level 3 - Teaching with Primary Sources Ambassador - Colorado (TPS-CO Ambassador): builds a network of experienced Colorado educators who advocate the use of primary sources and widely disseminate the ideas, methods, and products of theTeaching with Primary Sources program.

Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Fellowship: develops a network of national fellows who travel to Washington, D.C. for one week to network and conduct research for their self-designed primary source related projects to be implemented in their home districts.  The Library of Congress funds a limited number of LOC TPS fellows each summer.  Only TPS-Colorado Ambassadors are eligible to apply and compete for this opportunity.

Completion of Level 1

• A Digital Primary Source Certificate for use at MSCD’s Digital Primary Source Center - $150

• A USB Flash drive with Library of Congress and TPS-Colorado materials for use in the classroom

• Level 1 completion certificate

• One graduate credit (optional)

Completion of Level 2

• A Digital Primary Source Certificate for use at MSCD’s Digital Primary Source Center - $300 ($450 total for Levels 1 and 2)

• Level 2 completion certificate

• Two graduate credits (optional, 3 credits total for Levels 1 and 2)

Completion of Level 3

• Designation as a Teaching with Primary Sources Ambassador-Colorado

• Eligible to apply for the Teaching with Primary Sources Ambassador - Library of Congress summer fellowship.

Completion of LOC TPS Fellowship

• Designation as a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Fellow

Class Schedule and Locations
Colorado educators are eligible to register for any of the options listed on the Schedule. On Location classes are also available to schools or districts with a minimum of 10 participants. Please see the schedules for times and locations. Register online.

Cost
Workshops for possible licensing renewal credit are offered at no charge. Graduate credit is awarded through several Colorado universities.

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