Coming to Maine and New Hampshire!
As arts educators, we know how important a quality arts education is for every student. That is why we are constantly seeking to improve teaching and learning in our classrooms. And the arts have never been more relevant and essential than they are right now – in the 21st century. But where do we find quality, professional development in arts education?
The New England Institute for Teacher Education is proud to announce that it will be offering three courses in Visual Art and Music Assessment practices this fall to any Art or Music educators, K-12. The courses are all taught by leaders in art and music education who have played an integral role in the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative in the past three years.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to work with Rob Westerberg, who will be bringing the Music course to Hanover, New Hampshire (Vermont and New Hampshire music educators, take note!), Jake Sturtevant who is teaching Music Assessment in Standish, Maine, or Catherine Ring who is teaching Visual Art Assessment in Bangor, Maine. All of these courses meet on teacher-friendly schedules (two weekend sessions with 10-12 weeks in between) and are tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
If you want to be in on the most current thinking, research and best practices used in arts classrooms, this is a great way to get started and connect to a network of other professionals and a wealth of shared resources. Over 85 arts educators have taken advantage of arts assessment courses through the New England Institute and many have taken on leadership roles in their schools and districts as a result of their work. Three graduate credits will be awarded upon successful completion through the New England Institute’s academic partnership with Endicott College.
So please join us. We’re excited to share what we have with you and to learn from you!
Questions? Call the New England Institute at 207-367-5807 or email newenglandinstitute@gmail.com.
For a copy of the flyer, click here: Music:Art Fall 2014.
