PAE Postcard November 2006

Have You Considered Presenting at CommonGround?

We have made some great refinements to the conference and we'd love for YOU to be a part of it!  Please take a minute to explore the conference plan at http://www.arts4ed.org/conference/CG07/index.shtml and then decide if you see a place for you.  We offer presenters an attractive benefit package that includes full conference registration, an overnight stay, and a travel stipend.

Don't wait!  The workshop proposal deadline is Nov. 17!

art$TART Update

We received 18 applications for art$TART grants from around our 9-county region. They are currently being sent off to our panelists for review in advance of the panel’s meeting on November 28. We plan to have the official notification to applicants by the second week of December. Thank you to everyone who applied!

CNY AERoundtable Hosts John Abodeely  
The opening meeting of the CNY Arts Education Roundtable 2006-07 season was held on October 12th at the Redhouse. Our guest was John Abodeely, Manager of Arts Education for Americans for the Arts. There were nearly 20 community representatives in attendance. John gave the Roundtable an overview of the services and support available from Americans for the Arts and a focus on the innovative public service program that they have designed for print and television. Additionally, John shared some perspectives on the national scene of arts education and how CNY addresses this aspect of our schools and cultural climate. There was a lively discussion about needs and advocacy among the participants, who included teachers, representatives from several cultural organizations, and teaching artists. We are grateful to John Abodeely for making the trip to Syracuse and for the Redhouse for hosting our event.

Resources

Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative Workshops’ Presentations and Handouts Viewable Online

The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative conducted 14 successful workshops in cities across the country this past summer. The Initiative has now made materials from each of the workshop sessions available online.

The Arts Education and Reading session examines both the current research on reading and the effects of learning in and through the arts on reading achievement. Phonological and phonemic awareness processes in the arts and text reading are compared at various grade levels. The presentation allows viewers to experience specific auditory and visual processes common to the arts and reading through songs, dramatizations and visual prompts as well as discuss common instructional processes.  Download pdf files of the presentation at

http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp?SessionID=78  
and the associated handouts at

http://www.t2tweb.us/Mgmt/TTC/SessionFiles/S0078-F01311.pdf .

NAEP Arts Processes: Designing Curriculum and Embedded Assessments for the K-12 Classroom, introduces a standards-based, arts-curriculum design and student achievement evaluation process for kindergarten through 12th-grade educators.  The session gives tips to engage in an evaluation of student work by using a rubric and panel process, including individual and team reflections using a dialog rubric to guide the discussion. The process can be applied to other content areas.  Download pdf files of the presentations at

http://www.t2tweb.us/Mgmt/TTC/SessionFiles/S0041-F01220.pdf  
and the related handouts at

http://www.t2tweb.us/Mgmt/TTC/SessionFiles/S0041-F01219.pdf  .

Opening Minds through the Arts teaches that integrating the arts with other core subjects in a kindergarten through eighth-grade curriculum can increase student engagement, enrich curriculum and result in increased student achievement in multiple content areas. Opening Minds Through the Arts, an arts-integration model program, has developed lessons and instructional strategies that seamlessly intertwine standards in the arts and other core academic subjects to create a deeper understanding of content. Learn how to build powerful connections among the language arts, mathematics, science and fine arts standards.  Download pdf files of the presentations at http://www.t2tweb.us/Mgmt/TTC/SessionFiles/S0045-F01046.pdf  and

http://www.t2tweb.us/Mgmt/TTC/SessionFiles/S0045-F01047.pdf  
and the related handouts at

http://www.t2tweb.us/Mgmt/TTC/SessionFiles/S0045-F01078.pdf .

Opportunities

Call for Submissions - Alexander Popoff Youth Award Poetry Contest
The winning poem will be read at the International Human Rights Day event in Clearwater , Florida on Sunday, December 10, 2006.
Submission Guidelines

Alex Popoff (1978-2002) was a young man who experienced life with positivity and optimism. The Popoff family has kept human rights and unity as core values for generations. Although Alex's life was cut short by complications due to cystic fibrosis, his impact on people reached beyond his immediate sphere of influence. The Alexander Popoff Youth Award poetry contest was established by his sister, Georgia Popoff , community poet and human rights advocate based in Syracuse , New York . Georgia will be the final judge for the contest.
1. Poems must relate to human rights. Familiarity with the Universal  Declaration of Human Rights is recommended. Visitwww.youthforhumanrights.org  to obtain an abridged copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to view video enactments of each of the thirty articles.
2. Enter your poems by emailing them to stazja@verizon.net. Include "Youth poetry contest" in the subject line.
3. Include the following information:
Name             

Mailing address                    

email address                        

Age                

Your school
A written statement that you give permission to have your poem read or published
4. The deadline for receiving entries is November 30, 2006.
5. The length of each poem is limited to one printed page. Please do not use fancy fonts, colors or graphic decorations.
6. For questions or more information, contact Stazja McFadyen at stazja@verizon.net.
Visit the Poets for Human Rights web site at  www.poetsforhumanrights.org.

Americans for the Arts seeks Session Proposals for Annual Convention 

The Americans for the Arts annual convention in Las Vegas , NV June 1-3, draws more than 1,000 creative leaders from the arts and creative business, as well as our partners in education, community building, and economic development at the local, state, and national levels. The Arts Education Network focuses on arts education issues related to:

·   Systemic change and sustainable results, including influencing policy that supports the inclusion o f the arts in education;

·   Influencing education decision makers;

·   Professional development for educators and teaching artists, educational administrators and/or nonprofit managers; and

·   Community leadership for arts education.

Strong proposals will address: leadership; public advocacy; impact of research on programs; program evaluation; age of the project; partners; and efforts to build capacity and increase the # of people served. The submission deadline is December 1.

http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/Convention

Outreach Coordinator Needed at Hangar Theatre

Hangar Theatre in Ithaca , NY seeks an Associate Artist/Education and Outreach Coordinator.  This person will plan, administrate, and supervise the Hangar Theatre’s education programs; contribute to the artistic life of the theatre; and assist the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees in their understanding and supervision of the education programs. Duties include hiring, training and supervision of personnel; artistic participation (acting, directing, design, etc.) in Hangar Theatre productions; recruiting students, teachers and administrators to participate in education programs; and teaching and mentoring students.  This position pays a $25,000-$27,000 annual salary, plus health insurance, two week's paid vacation, and salaried professional development time (as approved by the artistic director).  To apply, contact Pete Rush at 607-273-8588 x410 or at pete@hangartheatre.org.

Part-Time Artistic Director Needed at Central NY Community Arts Council (CNYCAC)

Duties include: hiring, training, and scheduling of teaching artists as well as oversight of teaching artists work during school year for well established aesthetic education program.  The part-time Artistic Director will assist in design and administration of teacher training; assist in engaging performances/exhibits.  CNYCAC prefers a professional artist with arts education experience. Submit application letter, resume and references to Director of Education, CNYCAC Arts in Education Institute, 261 Genesee Street, Utica 13501. EOE.

Exhibit at Day of Professional Development in Oneonta
On November 29^th (snow date, Nov 30), the NYS Alliance for Arts Education (NYSAAE), in collaboration with DCMO and ONC BOCES, will present a regional, day-long conference providing practical ideas on how the arts engage all students while meeting curriculum goals in all the Learning Standards.  The conference will run from 8:30 to 3:30 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta.

You are invited to exhibit your arts education services and programs in Oneonta. Time has been designated for teachers, school administrators, and PTA members to browse arts education exhibits during the conference. Exhibitor registration is $25 and covers full conference registration, including lunch.  Please email Lainy Slyder  or call 518-473-0823 for registration and exhibit information.  Exhibitor registrations must be received by November 19th, so act soon!
To register contact: Email Lainy Slyder or call 800.ARTS.N.ED.

Partners for Arts Education
Delavan Center Suite 221  501 W. Fayette St.  Syracuse, NY  13202
315.234.9911  info@arts4ed.org  www.arts4ed.org

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