Posted Wednesday March 25 2015 at 06:18 am
in Cultural Inclusion
Big Apple Circus has joined with world-renowned Autism Spectrum Disorder experts to adapt the circus performance for families with members on the spectrum and create a joyful experience for all. The adapted show includes the same world-class artistry as the full performance with a shorter running time, adjusted lights and sound, calming centers, pictorial social narratives, and many especially-trained staff and volunteers to assure a memorable event for everyone!
April 7, 2015 11am and 6:30pm
Boston City Hall Plaza
Tickets available online
Posted Monday March 23 2015 at 11:27 am
in Education
Description: This webinar will focus on the structure of a professional development program which teaches best practices and strategies for implementing the arts in all levels of special education. This program, the Teaching Artist Training Institute (TATI), examines interactions between classroom teachers, teaching artists, administrative staff, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and parents to provide context for all aspects of instruction in a special education classroom.
Topics to be discussed:
• Variety of entry points for trainee learning: observation, immediate discussion of what has been observed, experientials, written reflection
• Context of trainee learning: in-class, whole school, professional development day, lunch discussions, and interface with related service providers, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, administrative staff
• Exposure to multiple modalities: physical theater, music, and visual arts
When: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 3-4pm EDT
Level Addressed: Beginner
Intended Participants: Our webinar will discuss how to structure an all-inclusive professional development program for special education. Anyone who is interested in working in the special education classroom is encouraged to attend, including school administrators, arts organization professionals, teaching artists, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, art therapists, and parents.
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Posted Thursday March 19 2015 at 06:28 am
in Education
Our COOL Schools partner, Dr. William W. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School, presents a performance of "Write Around the World" Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:00pm.
Featuring the third and fourth grades, the show takes place in rooms 7, 8 & 10.
Henderson Inclusion School
1669 Dorchester Ave.
Dorchester, MA 02122
