In Service Information
If you have any questions about our summer PD events, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Tennessee Talks: Piecing Together History and ELA
Our webinar series is a free educational resource program that will be held on the 3rd Thursday of every month starting in October 2023 and running through April 2024. These hour-long sessions will be at 4 p.m. (Central) to register for webinars click here.
In addition to Digging In, we have a few other PD opportunities coming up including:
- February 13 (Online) – “Place-Based Learning Using Sanborn Maps” part of the Discover Tennessee History webinar series at 4 p.m. To register, click here.
- March 12 (Online) – “A Local Look at the Founding of the Nation” part of the Discover Tennessee History webinar series at 4 p.m. To register, click here.
- March 14 (Online) - "Digging In with TPS-MTSU: The 1850s" at 4 p.m. To register, email Kira Duke.
- April 27 (Memphis) - Teaching with Primary Sources-MTSU and the National Civil Rights Museum are excited to partner for this special professional development opportunity for educators. This workshop is the third in a series by TPS-MTSU exploring how Tennesseans have impacted and shaped American democracy throughout our nation’s history. In this session, we will focus on Tennesseans who pushed the nation to live up to the ideals of equality written in our founding documents. From WWII veterans fighting to ensure voting rights in Fayette county to college students in the state who picked up the mantle of leadership in the civil rights movement, this workshop will explore how individuals in this state broadly impacted one of the greatest expansions of democratic rights in our nation’s history during the second half of the twentieth century. This workshop will align with social studies standards in the 5th grade as well as the high school U.S. history and elective courses such as Tennessee history and African American history. Free resources will be shared with all attending teachers. Lunch will be provided. Registration is FREE but required to attend. MSCS Teachers will receive credits in PLZ. Registration will open in early 2024.
- May 9 (Knoxville) - "Tennesseans Who Shaped American Democracy" in partnership with the East Tennessee Historical Society from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. In this session, we will explore the period prior to statehood and early statehood years to see how these early Tennesseans impacted the shaping of the Constitution. The workshop will feature guest speaker Dr. William Hardy and activities that will highlight the State of Franklin’s impact on the Constitution and the legacy of William Blount. To register, email Kira Duke.
Professional Development Center Murfreesboro Location (Central Office)
Due to our lack of space, the Teacher Center has restructured. If you are a private member, organization, or teacher needing access to the center, our die cut collection has moved to Rockvale Elementary School. They may be contacted to make an appointment to use them if needed. Please bring your own materials as the construction paper and bulletin board paper is not available. At this time, we still have the laminator and printer. Calling ahead ensures it is warm and someone is available to help you. 615-893-5815 ext. 22073
2240 Southpark Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Professional Learning Center Smyrna Location ( Behind Smyrna Middle School)
The North Rutherford Teacher Center is now redesigned as the Professional Learning Center, Smyrna. It is dedicated as a Teacher Training facility and the ESL Center 615-893-5815 ext. 21711
302 Walnut Street, Smyrna, TN, 37167