Preschool - Grade 3 Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

Ready To Learn

Blue Ridge PBS has long been known for its programming, outreach and training services for educators K-12. In recent years, thanks to grants for work in our Family Literacy area, we have developed specific Ready to Learn services for Preschool through grade 3 teachers, parents, and caregivers. These services help teachers and caregivers to learn about all that Ready to Learn has to offer -- training them in proven methods to use television and books interactively with children. To find out all about Ready to Learn, click on the links to the right.

Workshops for Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers

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The McGlothlin Awards for Teaching Excellence

In 2004-2005, two prizes of $25,000 were available from the McGlothlin Foundation to award a K-5 public school teacher and Grade 6-12 public school teacher each of whom excel in their fields. This award is intended to recognize classroom teachers who have not previously won a major award in education.

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Blue Ridge PBS Websites for Parents and Kids

May 2003 marks the launch of sites for both Parents and Kids. Teachers and Caregivers will also find resources at these sites, so please check them out and bookmark them for future reference! (See links in the orangey navigation area at the top of the page.)