District 6 Arts

Free Buses

Greeting Middle School Visual Arts Teachers!

The Westwood Art Forum is offering free bussing to the Shinjo-Ito Exhibit in Westwood! “It’s an amazing exhibit, I highly recommend you take advantage of this rare opportunity,” LAUSD Teacher. In order to do so, you only have to clink this link and sign up:
http://westwoodartforum.com/field_trip.php

Check out the the examples of the exhibit while you are there.

Submitted by Alix Fournier, Visual Arts Expert-Middle School, Resource Expert, Local District 7

• Professional Development *

UCLA Summer Teacher Institute: Intersections for Educators
This professional development course for teachers is centered on the exhibition Intersections, and explores ways that art in the Fowler’s permanent collection and changing exhibitions can build understanding of contemporary global issues and help contextualize current events for K-12 students. Fowler curators, local artists, and prominent scholars will lead discussions on selected social and political issues referenced in the artworks. A binder of curricular materials will be provided. LAUSD teachers may earn two multicultural general salary point credits, or thirty professional development hours. August 4–8 , 2008 9:30 am–3:30 pm Reservations required: 310/825-7325. http://fowler.ucla.edu/incEngine/?content=cm&cm=calendar

UCLA ARTalks $45-75

ARTalk is a series of interdisciplinary, humanities-based workshops designed to enrich, refresh, and recharge K-12 educators. Using the Museum’s unique collections as catalysts, teachers are engaged in direct learning through dialogues with scholars, guest artists, and colleagues. Museum educators model exhibition-based lesson plans and art-making activities. http://fowler.ucla.edu/incEngine/?content=cm&cm=fork12students_teachers#sv

How to Speak Shakespeare workshop
1 lausd salary point $175
Two-day, interactive workshop for teachers focused on making the text clear to yourself and aloud to others. Presented in cooperation with the California State Summer School for the Arts, at the California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clarita. Workshop dates 7/10-11, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more info: clp1935@yahoo.com or (212) 568-0119.

Shakespeare at the Huntington PD credit $350
Designed for 7th-12th grade English and drama teachers. Classes led by international faculty include classes in scene analysis, acting and directing techniques, curriculum development, research techniques, lectures by scholars and professionals, plus visits to LA-area museums and theaters. Workshop dates 7/7 to 7/18 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Submit workshop application, www.esula.org/teaching-shakespeare.htm by May 30. Application for professional development credit must be submitted by June 30. For more info contact Dee Riley at driley@huntington.org

MOCA THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
(can use APS funds)
Spaces for Contemporary Art Start (CAS) 2008-09 are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for signups is June 2, but space is filling quickly. If you’re interested, act soon to ensure your spot!
CAS is a year-long professional development and multi-visit touring program for 3rd-12th grade LA County teachers and their students. CAS consists of four basic components:
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• Professional development: up to 30 hours—LAUSD salary points or CSULA credit (with separate fee payable to CSULA) available; PD starts with the Summer Institute, held July 9-12, 2008
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• The CAS Curriculum Guide: 23 chapters organized by media and by theme, with over 250 images available on DVD and overhead transparencies
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• Two MOCA staff-led museum visits for your students during the year
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• Free family workshops the first Sunday of every month FEE: LAUSD schools: $150 per teacher pair* (includes both buses)

*not limited to two teachers per school
For more information and to download an application, visit www.moca.org/cas MOCA also offers school-site professional development workshops.
Contact Jeanne Hoel (213) 621-1706

Center Theatre Group is seeking qualified candidates to participate in a unique and exciting training and professional development opportunity for Teaching Artists. All participants receive a stipend and join a growing community of quality Teaching Artists.

The Institute provides teaching artists with training, mentorship and networking opportunities. Through a creative dramatics curriculum developed in partnership with educators and master teaching artists, participants will become familiar with Understanding by Design lesson planning techniques and the Visual and Performing Arts California State Education Standards. In the interest of promoting a sustained community of learners and arts professionals, the Institute will include two seminars focused on improving the practice of teaching theatre in public schools and the community.

Applications due JUNE 13, 2008. The application can be found at: http://www.centerth eatregroup. org/uploadedFile s/Dana_App_ 2008.pdf
More information about all of Center Theatre Group’s Education programs can be found on the company website, www.CenterTheatreGr oup.org/educatio n.

Roots of Rhythm World Drumming Teacher Workshop
Subject: World Drumming for the K-8 Classroom

Content: Based on Roots of Rhythm, a free online, multidisciplinary curriculum www.RootsofRhythm.net
Dates: Wednesday, June 25 to Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm each day, one hour lunch
Total class time 25 hours
Location: Remo Recreational Music Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
North Hollywood, California 91605
Cost: $300.00
2 graduate credits available: $326.00
Information and registration at www.WorldDrumming.net
Call: Dr. Craig Woodson, 440-725-8767
Email: woodsons@roadrunner.com

2nd Annual TCAP K-12 Administrator Courageous Creativity Conference
June 23-25, 2008, held at the Disney Paradise Pier® Hotel, Anaheim. This exciting conference provides administrators with leadership supports for standards based arts education and insight into arts careers in action. Keynote speakers include Martin Sklar, Disney’s “Imagineering Ambassador” and international speaker on leadership and creativity, and a special panel of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Artists. The conference includes behind the scenes tours of arts careers in action and breakouts focused on supporting administrators in leading standards based K-12 arts education. Register Early! Click here or call 909-537-7542 for more information and a registration form.
TCAP Regional Centers: 2008 Summer Professional Development Institutes and Programs
TCAP regional centers offer customized professional development programs, yearly institutes, leadership development, support for assessing and developing arts education plan and programs, and other arts education related services. Click here to find your regional TCAP Professional Development Center and Summer 2008 Institutes and Programs.
ACSO 40th Annual Conference
August 7-9, 2008 in Walnut Creek Hosted by the California Symphony. Click here for a convenient overview of the sessions. For descriptions of all of the sessions, take a peek at the Conference Brochure . Online Registration is now available for your convenience. Register before July 1st to take advantage of the Early Bird rates. (Groups of four or more please register by fax or mail.)