PBS TeacherLine is the premier resource offering professional development courses online to individual PreK-12 teachers and districts. Our specially trained, certified facilitators lead over 100 top-quality, standards-based courses that span the entire curriculum: Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Instructional Technology, and Instructional Strategies. Coursework can cover a complete sequence of study or address a specific requirement, depending on a teacher’s or district’s needs.

As a program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, PBS TeacherLine is committed to helping educators acquire the skills they need to become—and stay—the highly qualified teachers needed to prepare students for a successful future. And, as a division of PBS, with its history of providing outstanding educational resources, our mission is not only to inform but to inspire.

PBS TeacherLine’s courses are developed in collaboration with the following leading national educational organizations, so every course is standards-based:

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

• The Concord Consortium

And through partnerships with PBS member stations, we offer additional courses aligned with state standards.

Facilitators

Our facilitators are the key to the PBS TeacherLine experience. All are highly qualified teachers who have been peer-selected and hold master’s degrees. All have taken PBS TeacherLine’s rigorous Online Facilitation Training program.
Facilitators closely monitor the courses and are available for support and guidance so that even novice computer users feel comfortable taking an online course. PBS TeacherLine facilitators are experts in their field and are dedicated to ensuring the

National Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board includes leaders from educational institutions and professional organizations.