Professional Development Workshops
From conferences to interactive workshops to performances, there are many opportunities across the state for educators who would like to participate in arts-based professional development – and you can find them all here. Filter by region and discipline to find the opportunity that’s right for you.
Focus on Visual Arts: Helpful Arts Apps and Technology Tips for the Art Space
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3:00 - 5:00 PM
Granite School District Offices (GSD D202)
2500 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
kelby.mcintyre@utah.edu
Movement & Mathematics: Thinking With Your Feet (Grades 3-6)
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Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 4:45 - 6:45 pm
(Sign-in from 4:15 - 4:40 pm; light snacks will be provided)
Where:
Weber State University, Shepherd Union, Ballroom A
3910 W Campus Dr, Ogden UT 84408
Description:
Dr. Julian Chan and Erik Stern, Weber State University
Learn methods to keep your students engaged by using creative problem solving in the arts-dance to understand mathematical patterns and thinking. Explore mathematics through movement activities that provide a learning by "doing" approach. Students will embody concepts to form a concrete basis for mathematical understanding and develop skills from the 8 mathematical practices. Mathematical topics: Least Common Multiple, Greatest Common Divisor, fractions, angles, addition, and multiplication while addressing the Common Core mathematical practices. The presenters have reached hundreds of teachers and students from kindergarten through college.
No movement experience required! Lessons are geared to all types of math learners.
Information and registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movement-mathematics-thinking-with-your-feet-focus-grades-3-6-registration-36235766152
http://wsuartslearning.com
Paige Hernandez Student and Teacher Workshops
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Open to 35 teacher participants! First come - first serve.
Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Mountain View Elementary from 2:00-5:00 (1380 South Navajo, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104)
Student Workshop Description: Hip Hop Strategies and Activities for the Classroom and Stage: Participants will explore innovative hip hop teaching methods, activities, and how these exercises enhance other areas of the core curriculum. The workshop will show how each hip hop element (Emcee, DJ, Graffiti and B-boy) can easily be transformed into creative exercises in the classroom or performance pieces.
Teacher Workshop Description: Rap, Clap, Write That! A pen and a paper is all you need to be a playwright! Effortlessly create characters, plots and setting using hip hop inspiration. Participants will be inspired to create poems, monologues and basic dialogue. If there‘s time at the end, we‘ll share the genius.
Register here for Paige Hernandez: https://goo.gl/forms/8qlzcE6t7Kf3D1km1
Utah Theatre Association Conference
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Davis County
January 18-20, 2018
Information and registration: http://utahtheatreassociation.org
Weber State University Arts Integration Conference
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Visit http://wsuartslearning.com for more information!
Building Thematic Math Units in K-6 classrooms based on the book IF….. a mind-bending way of looking at big ideas and numbers by David J. Smith
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3:00 - 5:00 PM
Beacon Heights Elementary
1850 South 2500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
kelby.mcintyre@utah.edu
Utah Music Educators Conference
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Utah Music Educators Conference
Information and registration: http://umea.us/conference.php
Utah Art Education Association Spring Conference
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Information: http://uaea-arted.org
Best Practice Sharing & Networking
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This session is geared towards new specialists/coaches that are in their first year or second year of the BTS program.
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Cottonwood Elementary
5205 South Holladay Boulevard
Holladay, UT 84117-7126
kelby.mcintyre@utah.edu
Self-Reflection: Visual Arts Integration Workshop
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Self-Reflection: Visual Arts Integration Workshop with Erinne Roundy and Maele Shakespear
Description:
This workshop will focus on exploring the concept of identity through self-portraiture. We will take you through two separate lesson plans - one will center on grades K-2 and the other will be built around grades 3-6. We will also demonstrate how you can easily integrate visual art to reinforce curriculum concepts in your classroom. USBE relicensure hours available for licensed educators.
When: Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4:45 - 6:45 pm
Where: Weber State University, Davis Campus in Layton
2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton UT 84041
Information and Registration:
http://wsuartslearning.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-reflection-visual-arts-integration-workshop-registration-36285411643
Paper Circuits: Charge Up Your Artwork with Electricity!
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Description:
In this workshop Alisa Petersen from Southern Utah University will teach you how to light up your artwork using simple inexpensive materials. You will explore the basics of circuitry and leave knowing how to challenge your students to create their own electric works of art. USBE relicensure hours available for licensed educators.
When: Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 4:45 - 6:45 pm
(Sign-in from 4:15 - 4:40 pm; light snacks will be provided)
Where: Weber State University, Davis Campus in Layton
2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton UT 84041
Information and registration:
http://wsuartslearning.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paper-circuits-charge-up-your-artwork-with-electricity-registration-36286473820
Research Cohort Sharing & Strategic Planning for 2018-2019
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3:00 - 5:00 PM
University of Utah
Art Works for Kids Auditorium
1721 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112