PBS RESOURCES

TeacherLine: Innovative Online Professional Development

Explore PBS TeacherLine’s new site and learn more about this innovative program, which provides online professional development for teachers through facilitated modules that meet state and local standards, along with supportive and collaborative learning communities and exemplary internet-based resources.

Kids In Need Teacher Grants

Elementary / Middle / High School

Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource — our nation's teachers. Retail sponsors and designated education credit unions make the grant applications available at their outlets during the back-to-school season.

Adult Learning

PBS LiteracyLink

PBS LiteracyLink is a public broadcasting initiative that links underserved and hard-to-reach adults and their teachers to exciting new learning tools. LiteracyLink uses public television and the internet to reach learners and teachers whenever they are.

Web-based instruction for ESL learners and teachers is also in development.

GED on TV

GED on TV is your information source for adult education on Indiana public television stations.

GED Connection

Tue & Thu, 11am

GED Connection is a dynamic multimedia instructional package that prepares learners for the new GED exam and for the world beyond. It creatively combines video, workbooks and the internet. The series uses and engaging documentary-style approach to instruction, with many real-life examples of how people use the skills and knowledge tested on the GED at work and in their homes and communities. GED Connection combines interviews with experts, learners, poets and scientists with documentary footage and informational graphics. The series is informative and exciting, even for curious, non-GED viewers.

Local Resources

PBS KIDS PLAY! explores math, science, literacy and other subjects using interactive games. The games address national educational standards (ages 3 to 6) and adapt to your child’s individual progress. For a 14-day FREE trial, click here.