WVDE ARTS EDUCATION UPDATE
April 23, 2015
*New items are listed in red.
CONTENTS:
I. NEWS
II. TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
III. TEACHER AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
IV. ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
V. FOR YOUR INFORMATION
VI.RESOURCES
I. NEWS
Summer Happenings?
Please let me know of summer arts workshops, camps, auditions, performances, etc. I am happy to share information about opportunities for students and teachers!
Arts Alive 2015
THANK YOU for making Arts Alive 2015 such a success! We continue to receive positive feedback about the art exhibit, performance, and (new!) master classes. We also received great media coverage (radio, tv and newspapers). We are generating quite a buzz about arts education in WV!
In addition to all the involved students and teachers, the Clay Center ticketed around 1,000 general admission seats and the livestream has already had almost 1200 views! You can view the performance, in its entirety, at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew77Wi_YR6k
Arts Alive Facebook Page
If you have not already done so, check out the West Virginia Arts Alive Facebook page – which has pictures from the Arts Alive master classes and tech rehearsals. We will post additional pictures as they become available.
https://www.facebook.com/artsalivewv?ref=bookmarks
Do you have photos or experiences you would like to share or arts events happening in your school/community? ‘Like’ the West Virginia Arts Alive Facebook page and tell us about them! You can also send information directly to Dr. Christi Camper Moore, Arts Coordinator, and your news, photos and events will be posted .
II. TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Upcoming Educator Evaluation System Dates:
· By May 1, 2015 – Evaluators complete a 4th Observation for classroom teachers within the Initial Progression, and a 2nd Observation for classroom teachers within the Intermediate Progression level.
· By May 1, 2015 – Educators submit evidence data for student learning goals.
On behalf of Matthew Thompson, Program Director - Lemonade Day, Vision Shared, Inc.:
Lemonade Day (May 2, 2015) is a FREE community-wide educational program designed to teach youth how to start, own, and operate their own business through a lemonade stand. Give your students the opportunity to learn crucial life lessons through hands-on experience!
The program is designed for elementary and middle grade levels. Please let friends and colleagues know about this exciting upcoming event. If you are interested in participating, please email Matthew Thompson at .
Free materials are now in! You may want to request materials to send home to parents or utilize later in the school year. Contact Matthew Thompson at to request free materials.
To view the informational flyer for Lemonade Day, visit the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/e8ghjpo4a22w4s0/WV%20Lemonade%20Day%202015.pdf?dl=0.
III. TEACHER AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
· PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
On behalf of Dr. Yoav Kaddar
Summer Dance Academy June 14-20, 2015
This summer promises to be a week packed with dance and creativity. In addition, WVU will once again have a one-day intensive for any K-12 educator! For more information, please visit, http://theatre.wvu.edu/summerdance
On behalf of the National Dance Organization
Five Summer 2015 OPDI Online Dance Ed Courses Announced.
OPDI-105: Introduction to Dance Education Research (May 4 to July 26, 2015)
OPDI-112: Implementing the New National Core Arts Standards in Dance
OPDI-113: Foundations of Dance Pedagogy for All Dance Environments
OPDI-M7: Ballet Theory and Composition
OPDI-M4: Developmental Domains in Dance
For more info on all the Summer courses visit www.ndeo.org/opdisummer2015or
Download Summer 2015 OPDI Course Descriptions.
· STATE AND NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Be sure to contact your professional associations to register for professional development, conferences, and workshop opportunities.
WVAEA - Save the date!
WVAEA Regional Conference will be held at WVU in Morgantown October 28th -29th 2015.
· OTHER TEACHER AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
On behalf of the West Virginia Dance Company (WVDC)
The WVDC Arts Education Project "Earth's Quilt: Common Threads, A Journey Across the Curriculum" is being offered to schools in West Virginia throughMay 2016. The performancecovers work representingresearch of the seven continents by seven different choreographers. There is a 60 page intensive study guide thatconnects content standards so that teachers can pick and choose what they need for their classes. The study guide hasofferings for all grades. The performance is followed or preceded by an arts integration workshop of science andmovement that directly relates to one of the works that the students see in the company performance. This workshop provides teachers with new tools for lesson creation. For more information about booking and to view the study guide, please visit www.wvdanceco.com.
· EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IV. ARTICLES OF INTEREST, BLOGS AND NEW PUBLICATIONS
How California Schools are Using Art to Boost Achievement
http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2015/03/15/schools-turn-to-arts-to-improve-achievement
Why Kids Need to Move, Touch and Experience to Learn
http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/03/26/why-kids-need-to-move-touch-and-experience-to-learn/
Arts Education Matters: We Know, We Measured It
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/12/03/13greene.h34.html
Major benefits for students who attend live theater, study finds
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141016165953.htm
Creating “AHA! Moments” in Dance Classes
http://blog.getacclaim.com/creating-aha-moments-in-dance-classes-a-conversation-with-robyn-kotte-lesson-plan/
The Importance of Art in Child Development
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development/
Arts Blog (various posts)
http://blog.artsusa.org/category/arts-education/
V.FOR YOUR INFORMATION
On behalf of Trent Danowski
In a continued effort to support all West Virginia educators on the Educator Evaluation System, the Department of Education would like to offer the following information:
*Roster Verification: E-mail Address, FAQ, & Training Video.
Educators participating in Roster Verification beginning in March must have a valid email address registered within WVEIS on the Web. After logging in to WVEIS WOW, educators may self-register an email address by utilizing the ‘User Self-Administration’ link found within the Menus option.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document regarding Roster Verification in West Virginia is now available for public viewing. This document incorporates answers to questions submitted by the West Virginia educators who attended one of the four regional training sessions completed in late 2014. A link to the new FAQ document can be found on the Trainings webpage of the Educator Evaluation website.
WVDE has now made available a video recording of one of the completed Roster Verification regional trainings. The video is posted to the Trainings webpage (under the “BFK·Link® Videos” heading)on the WV Educator Evaluation website. RESA, district, and school administrators are invited to use this video as a component of your training efforts with educators who require Roster Verification training for the 2014-2015 school year. As always, updated Roster Verification information continues to be available through the WV Educator Evaluation webpage.
Educators in West Virginia will complete the Roster Verification process beginning in March, 2015.
*West Virginia Educator Evaluation System
A cursory review of district completion data shows that the vast majority of educators around the state are on schedule to complete all required components of the online Educator Evaluation System for the current school year. As always, your professionalism and diligence in the completion of the evaluation components are greatly appreciated. If you have not completed a Self-reflection, or do not have two (2) Professional Goals recorded in the online system, please complete these components as soon as possible.
View an Evaluation System Timeline for the 2014-2015 school year.
Upcoming Educator Evaluation System Dates:
· By May 1, 2015 – Evaluators complete a 4th Observation for classroom teachers within the Initial Progression, and a 2nd Observation for classroom teachers within the Intermediate Progression level.
· By May 1, 2015 – Educators submit evidence data for student learning goals.
On behalf of Barbara Yurick
Smart Moves for Education and the Arts
Barbara Yurick and her son Sam Yurick have collaborated to connect children’s literature with ipad technology, math, science, creative movement and dance, visual art, music. The program is standards based. The program is based on an original children’s book written, illustrated, and composed by Sam Yurick on ipad. Drawing and music are explored on ipad. Creative movement and dance classes weave dance into the story. Students are lead through a presentation of the story for the school and guests. Presenters Barbara Yurick and Sam Yurick are available to provide Teacher Training to lead students through the program, or to provide sessions for students. Flexible programming is available for one day workshops or several day intensives. It is designed for 2nd or 3rd grades. Other arts integration programs are available. For more information contact: Barbara Yurick .
Sample Student Learning Goals for the Arts!
The WVDE Educator Evaluation site now has Sample Student Learning Goals for each of the arts disciplines (Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts). As we continue to think about how to articulate baseline data, goals, strategies and measures, we hope the samples will be a useful reference. Please visit http://wvde.state.wv.us/evalwv/goal-setting.html
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christi Camper Moore, Arts Coordinator,
VI. RESOURCES
ZoomWV
ZoomWV, from the West Virginia Department of Education, is the state's single source for accurate, high-quality education information pertaining to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/zoomwv/
WV Public Broadcasting Builds Interactive STEAM Career Video
http://wvpublic.org/post/wvpb-builds-interactive-steam-career-videos
Annenberg Learner: Teacher Resources and professional development across the curriculum
http://www.learner.org/
Arts Education Partnership
http://www.aep-arts.org/
National Arts Standards
http://www.nationalartsstandards.org/
Anchor standards for College and Career Readiness
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/CCRA/R/
Arts Education Partnership
The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) has created ArtsEdSearch.org—the nation’s first clearinghouse of research examining the mounting body of evidence on the benefits of an arts education. Drawing on the research in ArtsEdSearch, this bulletin offers a snapshot of how the arts support achievement in school, bolster skills demanded of a 21st century workforce, and enrich the lives of young people and communities. Visit: http://www.aep-arts.org/publications-store/#id=1&cid=720&wid=401 to download or order this brochure.
Website: http://www.artsedsearch.org/
Website: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/how-to/series/arts-integration-beta/arts-integration-beta.aspx
Grant Resources:
http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/
http://www.donorschoose.org/
http://www.fundforteachers.org/funding-opportunities/grants-art-teachers.php
http://www.artseveryday.org/Educators/detail.aspx?id=110
LINKS TO WV ARTS CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES
Dance: http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p2520.9.pdf
Music: http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p2520.10.pdf
Theatre: http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p2520.11.pdf
Visual Arts: http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p2520.12.pdf
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The Arts Coordinator for The West Virginia Department of Education makes every effort to provide relevant, timely information to stakeholders collected from numerous state and national sources.The inclusion of items in this update does not imply the endorsement or verification of accuracy by this agency.
Christi Camper Moore, Ph.D.
Arts Coordinator
Dance. Music. Theatre. Visual Arts
Office of Secondary Learning
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 6, Room 603
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
304.558.5325 P
304.558.1834 F
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