Gateway to the Arts has been offering professional development opportunities to educators, artists, teaching artists and arts organizations in western Pennsylvania for over 15 years. Teachers who participate in Gateway to the Arts' Institutes receive Intermediate Unit in-service hours and Act 48 credits. To date, teachers from 86 school districts have participated in these programs.
Current offerings:
| • | Teaching Artist Idea Exchange: Children Who Come with Labels and What Those Labels Mean to You |
May 13, 2008 |
| • | Gateway Arts in Education Institute New: Two Locations this Year! |
June 23-27, 2008 |
| • | Integrating the Arts into Early Childhood Curriculum Institute | August 13-15, 2008 |
| • | In-Service Workshops | Upon request |
| • | Arts in Education Roundtables | Three times a year |
| Gateway Arts in Education Institute | |
| June 23-27, 2008 | 30 Act 48 hours |
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Washington County Location: Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center (WashArts) 9 West Beau Street, Washington, PA 15301 View Map |
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| In-Service Workshops | |
| Upon request | Act 48 credits available |
| Gateway to the Arts' staff and teaching
artists are available to conduct full or half-day in-service workshops. Each workshop
is tailored to meet the objectives of the school and/or school district. Workshops generally focus on integrating the arts into the curriculum and may
include hands-on activities. In-services are also available for specialists seeking professional development in the use of specific media or topics such as the
creation of murals, installation art, song-writing, film/video, etc.
Current offerings include:
Cost: Contact Gateway to the Arts for more information. To register: Contact Carol Wolfe by e-mail or at 412-342-4444. |
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| Arts in Education Roundtables | |
| Three times a year | |
| Conducted three times a year,
Gateway to the Arts' Roundtables feature panel discussions by leaders in the arts and
education and focus on specific themes and best practices in the region in
arts-in-education. The roundtables are open to teachers, administrators, artists and
parents.
Dates: To be announced Cost: Free or minimal charge. Contact Gateway to the Arts for more information. For more information: Contact Carol Wolfe by e-mail or at 412-342-4444. |
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| Teaching Artist Idea Exchange | |
| May 13, 2008 | |
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Children Who Come with Labels and What Those Labels Mean to You Location: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Cost: Free. Please bring a dish or food item to share. For more information: Contact Carol Wolfe by e-mail or at 412-342-4444. For Artists: TAie (Teaching Artist idea exchange) is a series of informal gatherings held throughout the year for artists working in school, community and museum settings. The purpose of these get-togethers is to provide a forum for networking, idea sharing and support. Events are co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts/Pittsburgh Filmmakers. To add your name to the TAie listserv, email Carol Wolfe at Gateway to the Arts. |
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