A joint project by the Annenberg Institute and WNET was recently released: , a free online professional development course about El Sistema. El Sistema is a transformational music education program, begun in 1975 in Venezuela, that has helped hundreds of…
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Free VSA Webinar: Strategies for Successful Inclusion in Secondary Music Ensembles
Description: Successful inclusion in secondary performing ensembles like choirs and bands is possible! Inclusion in ensemble settings may also present a number of challenges for individuals with disabilities because of teaching and performance traditions. The goal of this session will…
VSA Teaching Artist & Sculpturist, Nora Valdez – Open Studio
VSA teaching artist and will be holding an open studio October 25 and 26, 2014 from noon to 5pm. Come see her wonderful sculptures and drawings. 11 Humphreys Street, Dorchester (end of the driveway, back studio). Wine, cider, refreshments.
Arts in Special Education Consortium Launches Resources Section
The Arts in Special Education Consortium recently announced their launch of a . Browse through seven different categories, ranging from Specific Disabilities, to a Partial Glossary of Important Terms, to Classroom Resources and, of course, Art & Art-Specific Resources. You’ll…
Meet the Intern: Hannah Hanssens-Reed
I am from Philadelphia and I’m working on my Ed.M. in Arts in Education (at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education). What are your favorite pastimes? “I love to draw, paint, read, and experiment in the kitchen. I…
Read All About it! COOL Schools Report 13/14 Now Available!
COOL highlights from last year: – COOL grew from 2,023 to 2,445 students, 12 to 17 schools and 106 to 170 teachers. – We started Embodying Literacy, our first yearlong professional learning community with 12 BPS arts teachers…
Meet the Intern: Aysha Upchurch
I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and spent the past 17 years in the Washington, DC area (the DMV). I’m in the Arts in Education cohort at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education for the Ed.M. 2015 class.…
Park(ing) Day 2014
Join VSA MA Parkolation student designers from Boston Green Academy in re-envisioning how we use our street space. Come visit our Park(ing) Day parklet, hang out and learn more! WHERE? In front of VSA Massachusetts – The Non Profit Center…
Embodying Literacy: Professional Learning Community
A professional learning community tailored to your needs as an arts educator . . . – Learn effective inclusive strategies using the arts. – Collaborate with peer arts educators. – Examine literacy through drama and dance. EMBODYING LITERACY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING…
VSA MA Seeks Teaching Artists for 2014-15 School Year
VSA Massachusetts is seeking teaching artists who are interested in creating arts-integrated learning experiences for students of all abilities. We currently have opportunities in Boston for the 2014-15 school year. High school – Teaching artists in Visual Arts, Drama or…