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About The TDRL

Located in Carlson Education Building (CEB) room 101, the Teacher Development & Resources Library (TDRL) supports the teacher education programs within the UNLV College of Education as well as P12 educators in the Las Vegas community. With more than 30,000 items across a wide range of collections (including children’s and young adult literature, professional materials for educators, graphic novels, P12 textbooks, and activity kits), the TDRL is a leading resource center for Southern Nevada’s education community. Students and Southern Nevada educators can engage with TDRL staff members to find solutions to their teaching/educational needs and take advantage of the variety of resources, services, and expertise the TDRL offers.

Vision

The Teacher Development & Resources Library will represent the future of curriculum materials centers and empower pre- and in-service educators to discover, evaluate, and incorporate inclusive materials into every classroom.

Mission Statement

The Teacher Development & Resources Library contributes to the success of Southern Nevada’s pre-service and in-service educators by providing academic and professional research support. Our primary focus is on the promotion of contemporary inclusive curriculum materials which reflect the diverse identities and needs of the P-12 students in our communities.

Objectives

The Teacher Development & Resources Library (TDRL) supports the curriculum and research of the UNLV College of Education (COE). Particular focus is on method/practicum courses and children's/young adult literature courses and research related to these areas.
The TDRL makes available for evaluation and use educational materials of the highest quality produced for use with students from birth to grade twelve.
The TDRL prioritizes the acquisition of materials which accurately represent the diverse identities and needs of the students of the Clark County School District (CCSD)
The TDRL provides research support to P-12 educators in the Las Vegas community by providing access to resources and materials relating to the teaching profession.
The TDRL provides family literacy support to the UNLV community.