Posted Thursday April 09 2015 at 11:08 pm
VSA Massachusetts is seeking Teaching Artists for our Creative Outlook On Learning (COOL) Schools Program who are interested in creating arts-integrated learning experiences for students of all abilities. The majority of our program openings are in Boston but we also have openings in Worcester for the 2015-16 school year.
We are looking for Teaching Artists in all disciplines (dance, music, poetry, creative writing, drama, visual arts, media arts) and all grade levels (preK - 12) with:
Experience and joy teaching students with diverse learning styles and abilities in ways that offer multiple options for participation and success and build on student strengths
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement arts-integrated curricula that supports academic content and skills
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable interacting with school teachers and administrators; knowledge of school structures and desired culture
Commitment to tracking student and teacher growth through our online evaluation tool
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to offer culturally responsive content that celebrates the diversity of BPS students
Commitment to ongoing professional development as an arts practitioner and educator
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Posted Monday March 23 2015 at 11:27 am
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
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
