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Free Resources to Engage Young Learners
Discover new tools to inspire young minds!
WGVU offers PreK-2 teachers standards-based professional development opportunities in an accessible format to early childhood educators in ourbroadcast area. Enjoy a collaborative and flexible self-contained course environment with no additional books or software to buy.
This free special collection of flexible, self-paced learning was create to inspire PreK-2 educators and provide support for classrooms. Choose from a variety of learning topics designed to spark new ideas and expand your skill set for engaging children and families with educational media.
Learning Paths are a series of short modules (15-30 minutes) that are skills-based experiences and include a range of interactive formats. Complete all modules in a learning path, ranging from 3-5 hours to earn credit.
Why PBS KIDS Self-Paced Learning?
- Supports Michigan Early Learning Standards for Engineering and Technology.
- Free access anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
- Fun, interactive content designed for quick, flexible learning.
- Unlimited access to learn on your own time and at your own pace.
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Earn Training Hours on miregistry!
- Search Sponsor "WGVU Public Media" for event information.
- In MiRegistry, register and complete our monthly featured learning path.
- Earn an approved PBS certificate eligible for professional development hours and even SCECHs.
Explore the Self-Paced Learning Catalog.
From Supporting Play with Media and Technology to Early Engineering to Supporting Dual Language Learners, explore the courses PBS offers - let us know what you want the WGVU Education Team to offer on MiRegistry next!
Upcoming Courses
Please Note
In order to receive training hours in MiRegistry: participants must register under the WGVU event in MiRegistry and complete both portions of the course: self-paced learning and live sessions.
Participants must reside in WGVU's broadcast area (see map below).
The cost is always free.
What are PreK-2 Educators in West Michigan saying?
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“I know that kids really like these shows, so the lessons are something that are easily relatable for them.”
“I was really happy with the way these were set up; navigating through was easy and I learned a lot. It was neat to see how you can create different things for students to learn using media.”
“The material in the pathways was very beneficial. I liked that it was interactive and I could do it at my own pace, whether it was ten minutes when the kids were gone or when I was at home. I was able to work on things when I had time on my schedule.”
“This is different than other professional development I have done in the past. I liked that I had some things to bring directly back to the kids.”
“This was a really good experience. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to others.”
Connect With Us!
WGVU offers PBS KIDS Self-Paced Learning Courses to educators in the following counties in our broadcast area:
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Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.
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Have questions?
Reach out to our team of education professionals!
Email us: education@wgvu.org
Call us: 616-331-6666 or 1-800-442-2771
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