Updates and Resources from Rhode Island PBS Education Services
Happy Fall!
Between the first days of school, recent changes in weather and the official first day of autumn coming up on the 23rd, fall is here!

To help kick off the season, check out this performance of "Autumn Leaves" by Chick Corea, Dave Grusin, Bobby McFerrin, and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra on PBS LearningMedia.

As you can see, there are many offerings on PBS LearningMedia that celebrate music and help to foster creativity and love of the arts in students of all ages.

Keep reading to find out what we're doing this fall and how you can get involved!
Upcoming Events
BACK TO SCHOOL
EDUCATOR CELEBRATION
AT RHODE ISLAND PBS

Monday, September 23
4:00-6:00 pm

Visit the studios of Rhode Island PBS in Providence and check out our education resources as well as local and national programming sneak peeks.
  • Free parking is available onsite.

  • Attend and receive a Rhode Island PBS Education Services gift pack.

  • Enter a raffle for prizes including a one-year Rhode Island PBS membership and gift pack, a Chromebook, and more! During the event there are other opportunities to earn additional entries.

  • Participate in Teacher Quiz Show! The winning team will be invited to attend a live taping of High School Quiz Show in November.

Check out past seasons of
to get ahead of the competition!
OPIOIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATOR WORKSHOP

Thursday, September 19
4:30-6:00 pm
WaterFire Arts Center

Middle and high school educators are invited to learn about free Opioids in Our Community resources on PBS LearningMedia . Presented in collaboration with counselors from Rhode Island Student Assistance Services.
The workshop is followed by a reception, screening, and discussion of
THE FIX: Examining Rhode Island's Opioid Epidemic
Rhode Island PBS LearningMedia Update
You can now find three locally produced Native Voices segments ( Social Issues , Tomaquag Museum , and Wampum ) on ri.pbslearningmedia.org along with lesson plans created in collaboration with the Tomaquag Museum .
New ways to find us on Social Media
Rhode Island PBS Education Services is now on Instagram.
Follow us @EdServRIPBS .

You can also find us on the Rhode Island PBS Pinterest account: pinterest.com/wsbe .
Professional Learning Opportunities
Rhode Island Department of Education's Educator Course Network approved professional learning offerings:

  1. PBS LearningMedia: Free local workshop series
  2. PBS TeacherLine: Facilitated online courses

Email us if you are interested in scheduling free professional learning sessions for your school or district.
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