Welcome to Cleveland!
Below you will find links to the materials for the TPS Consortium Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
1) Meeting Agenda
Superior D, Fifth Floor
Cleveland Hilton Downtown
View full Agenda here. Presentation slidedecks linked inline.
Theme: Preparing for Fiscal 2025 Grants
Welcome
- Vivian Awumey, Professional Learning Networks Manager, Library of Congress, Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office (PLOI)
Information, Ideas & Inspiration
TPS Conversations
- What needs does your TPS project address?
Research Briefing
- Mapping the Landscape of Secondary US History Education, Nick Kryczka, Research Coordinator, American Historical Association.
Panel Discussion I
- Connecting with Communities: Members of the Consortium describe how they’ve identified and helped meet community needs for learning and materials. Facilitator: Judith Bee, TPS Midwestern Region, Illinois State University
- Panelists:
- Chris Carter, Educurious;
- Lawrence Paska, National Council for Social Studies; and
- LaKeshia Opara-Nandi, Jackson State University.
Lunch
- Keynote Speaker: Donald Boozer, Coordinator of the Ohio Center for the Book at the Cleveland Public Library describes the goals and activities of his institution, and its partnership with the Library of Congress.
Panel Discussion II
- Enhancing Individual Learner Access: Consortium members discuss how their projects have created greater learning opportunities for individuals who have traditionally had difficulty accessing high-quality instruction. Facilitator: Victor Salazar, Columbus State University
- Panelists:
- Carmen Zeisler, ESSDACK;
- Javaha Ross, Philadelphia Writing Project; and
- Kristen Tabacco, Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies.
Panel Discussion III
- Expanding Through Partnership: Consortium members describe how the partnerships they’ve formed have led to greater reach and depth for their TPS work. Facilitators: Barbara Kirby, TPS Eastern Region, Waynesburg University
- Panelists:
- Bert Snow, Bert & Co.;
- Liz Osborn, Indiana University; and
- Regina Holland, NCHE.
Wrap Up
- Consortium members share questions and reflections about TPS projects and FY2025 grants.
Consortium Interest Group Meetings
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2) Meeting Attendees
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3) TPS Project Partners
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4) Information About Fiscal Year 2025 Grants
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5) The FY2024 – 2028 Strategic Plan for the Library of Congress
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6) NCHE 2024 – TPS Poster Sessions
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7) NCHE 2024 – TPS Breakout Sessions
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