Professional Development Programs

Get together with an artist to brainstorm how to use the arts to teach and reinforce curriculum from the Standards of Learning. During an hour-long after school workshop, up to 35 teachers can bring their SOL scope and sequence materials to the session and create lesson plans using the arts. The following artists were carefully selected and trained to lead these sessions.

Note: Minimum of three workshops per artist, per school, per day must be booked when scheduled without a performance.



Poetry

The Cure for the Poetry Blahs
Toni Wynn
A published poet is your guide through the overwhelming world of poetry instruction. Choose from a wealth of specializations to best suit your needs and interests:
1. Classical/Contemporary: The role of form.
2. Themed Poetry: Real poems that cover core subjects.
3. Resources: A practical guide to information online, in print and in your community.
4. Evaluation & Editing: Helping students become better poets.

Grades: teacher/parent
Audience Size: 35 Max.
Pricing: $210 per unit-hour
3 Unit-Hours Required: Three 1-hour units

Theatre

Theatre as a Teaching Tool
Steve Kohrherr
Accent your curriculum by introducing your students to the magic of theatre games. In this workshop by Steve Kohrherr, educators and parents learn simple exercises that help bring the fun of drama into the classroom.

Grades: teacher/parent
Audience Size: 35 max.
Pricing: $245 per unit-hour
3 Unit-Hours Required: Three 1-hour units