Professional development is offered for classroom teachers and teaching artists through workshops and the annual ARTS FIRST Institutes. Use of the ESSENTIAL ARTS Toolkit is a major emphasis. Contact: Marcia Pasqua - Phone: (808) 533-2787
Creative Strategies make Creative Learners!
Arts First Institute 2008
For K-5 Classroom Teachers: Arts Tools for Literacy
June 10 - 13, 2008
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Kapolei High School
December 6, 2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arts First Institute Brochure/Application
Artistic Teaching Partner (ATP) artists are highly qualified to engage K-12 students in standard-based integrated lessons in the fine arts. Artists and arts organizations on the ATP Roster have completed a rigorous application process as approved artists to participate in the Artists in the Schools (AITS) Residency Program
NEWS
"ALA" (Art and Literacy for All) Project press release
ARTSEDGE - John F. Kennedy Center/National Arts and Education Network — supports the placement of the arts at the center of the curriculum and advocates creative use of technology to enhance the K-12 educational experience.