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Poetry Out Loud

September 18, 2015

What’s it all about?

Recitation and performance are major new trends in poetry. There has been a recent resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the immense popularity of hip-hop music among our youth. Poetry Out Loud (POL) builds on this momentum by inviting the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have formed a partnership with state arts agencies to support the expansion of POL, which encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. This exciting program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Registration is open to all public, private, parochial and home school high schools in Maine.

The competition itself is organized nationally by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation and administered at the state level by the Maine Arts Commission (MAC). It begins in Maine’s schools where school champions are selected to compete in two regional finals at which ten students are ultimately selected to appear at the state final. One student moves on from the state final to represent Maine at the national finals in Washington D.C., where students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico will compete for a total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends for the purchase of poetry books.

This week kicks off POL in Maine by inviting teachers and schools to consider participating. If you or your school are interested in participating please go to the POL webpage on the MAC website at http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/POL-Home.

Please email argy.nestor@maine.gov if you have any questions.

Last year was the 10-year anniversary of POL. In celebration the MAC created a video of the State Finals which was held at the Waterville Opera House. We invited the former state champs to participate and were thrilled that 2 returned and the others voices were included in the event. You can view the video below that was created. And, yes that is the Messalonskee High School Jazz Band who opened the performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XST7EdC3qQ

 

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Dear Administrator,

September 17, 2015

Support professional development

photoI know that the professional learning opportunity on October 9 is going to be so valuable that I’ve written a “Dear Administrator” letter that you can use to support your request to attend.  The Biennial Statewide Arts Ed conference, The Measure of Success, is being held at Point Lookout Conference Center in Northport. The letter goes like this… (see below) and can be accessed by clicking here http://mainearts.maine.gov/CMSContent/arts_in_education/Biennial_Statewide/MALI_Letter_of_Support.pdf. (you can download it from there easily). Please note: I realize that the formatting might be a total mess below but I promise that when you download it from the link above that it will be fine!

All the details and conference registration are located at http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION COST OF $90. Tomorrow the cost goes to $100 and the day of the conference, the walk-in cost is $110. I hope that you can join us!

June 2015
Dear Administrator:
The Maine Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI – formerly known as the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative) is pleased to announce the 2015 Biennial Statewide Arts Education conference “Maine Arts Education: The Measure of Success” will be held on Friday, October 9, Point Lookout Conference Center, Northport. On behalf of your visual and performing arts education teaching staff, I encourage you to support their participation in the conference. We are fortunate in Maine to have a vibrant community of arts professionals who will attend the conference with the common goal of advancing arts education for the benefit of all students in schools across Maine.
MALI (MAAI) was established in 2011 by the Maine Department of Education and is presently a
program of the Maine Arts Commission. The conference program is grounded in the mission:
MALI is committed to the development of Teacher leaders to ensure deep understanding and
meaningful implementation of high quality teaching, learning and assessment in the Arts.”
Conference opportunities include engaging workshops on Assessment, Teacher Effectiveness, Arts
Integration, Proficiency-Based Education, Movement/Dance and the Creative Process, Brain
Development, Studio Habits of Mind, Benchmarking in Music, and Assessment in Visual Arts. These
workshops will showcase the latest in research and practice, provide interactive learning through
hands-on experiences, and challenge teachers thinking. The content of the conference can be applied
immediately to teaching and learning in your school–helping to advance your goals.
The MALI shares your vision for ensuring that Maine students receive the best possible education and
that your teachers possess a deep knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning. The
professional learning opportunities made available through the MALI are unparalleled in the field of
visual and performing arts education in Maine. MALI offers a comprehensive opportunity for educators who are engaged with the arts in learning to experience exemplary practices, methodologies, and research.
I appreciate your commitment to visual and performing arts education and in supporting your arts
educators with release time and in whatever way you can, so they may attend. In closing please accept
my gratitude for your leadership that ensures a quality, comprehensive education for all students across Maine.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions by email argy.nestor@maine.gov or by phone
207-287-2713.
Yours in Arts Education,
Ms. Argy Nestor
Director of Arts Education
Maine Arts Commission
The conference is brought to you by the Maine Arts Learning Initiative (MALI), a program of the Maine Arts Commission.
Please note: On August 3, 2015, MAAI, the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative, announced its new name, MALI, the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. MALI is a program of the Maine Arts Commission. You can read about it at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/maai-goes-to-mali/. Please email Argy Nestor if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

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Biennial Statewide Conference Schedule

September 16, 2015

Wondering about the conference schedule?

MALI_V3_Color_100ppiBelow is the schedule for the Biennial Statewide Arts Education Conference: The Measure of Success being held at Point Lookout Conference Center, Northport. Registration and other details are located at https://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide. Early-bird registration is $90 and lasts until Thursday, September 17. ($100 after that and day of conference $110) Don’t miss this great learning opportunity with colleagues from across the state! The conference is brought to you by the Maine Arts Learning Initiative (MALI), a program of the Maine Arts Commission.

Friday, October 9, 2015

7:45 – 8:45 Registration and Check-in Erickson Hall Coffee and Tea

All morning sessions will be held in Erickson Hall

9:00 – 9:40 Arts Education: The Measure of Success, Opening
Welcome: Argy Nestor, Director of Arts Education, Maine Arts Commission
Performance: Camden Hills Regional High School Vocal and Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Kim Murphy and Nancy Rowe
Celebrating Excellence

9:40 – 10:00 Statewide Arts Education Census

10:00–10:30Keynote SurpriseSurprise

10:30 – 10:45 Break Coffee and Tea

10:45 – 11:45 5 x 5 Nine Topics @ 5 Minutes

11:45 – 12:45 Lunch Pavillion

12:45 – 2:00 Breakout 1 athenaU Education Center

Studio Habits of Mind – Androscoggin
Making Maine and ME – Lincoln
Evaluating Individual Proficiency – Waldo Dancing with the Creative Process – Washington In the Midst of Madness – Hancock

Arts Integration at Work – Knox
Brains on Fire – Sagadahoc
From Cool to Tool – Aroostook Proficiency Based Learning – Penobscot

2:00 – 2:15 Break

2:15 – 3:30 Breakout 2 athenaU Education Center

Studio Habits of Mind – Androscoggin
Making Maine and ME – Lincoln
Evaluating Individual Proficiency – Waldo Dancing with the Creative Process – Washington In the Midst of Madness – Hancock

Arts Integration at Work – Knox
Brains on Fire – Sagadahoc
From Cool to Tool – Aroostook Proficiency Based Learning – Penobscot

3:30 – 4:30 Wrap-up – Arts Education: The Measure of Success Aroostook Room Musical Theater Performance: Selections from The Addams Family by Camden Hills Regional High School Performers, under the direction of Kim Murphy, Rick Ash and joani mitchell
Door Prizes

Closing

Point Lookout Conference Center

67 Atlantic Highway, Northport, ME 04849

Please note: On August 3, 2015, MAAI, the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative, announced its new name, MALI, the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. MALI is a program of the Maine Arts Commission. You can read about it at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/maai-goes-to-mali/. Please email Argy Nestor if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

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Measure of Success Conference

September 15, 2015

Workshop Videos – October 9

The biennial Statewide Arts Education conference, The Measure of Success, is being held at the Point Lookout Conference Center in Northport on Friday, October 9. The early-bird registration of $90 runs until Thursday, September 17. After that the cost goes to $100 and at the door is $110.

This years conference is unique for many reasons. The Maine Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI, formerly MAAI) has gone all out this year to provide you with outstanding workshops in two formats along with a day filled with celebrating arts educators and recognizing the excellent work that takes place every school day and beyond! You can read about the workshop format in a post from last week at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/a-word-about-the-conference-presentations/.

In addition, each of the workshop leaders have provided a short video that provides an overview of the workshop content. THE VIDEOS ARE ALL BELOW! If you take a look at the videos and read the workshop descriptions at http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide-Workshop-Descriptions# you will get a clear picture of what the conference and these amazing educators have to offer!

TO GO DIRECTLY TO REGISTRATION:  https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1726177 and please email me at argy.nestor@maine.gov if you have any questions. I hope to see you on October 9!

  • Studio Habits of Mind: Using the “Hidden Curriculum” to Encourage Student Autonomy with Visual Arts Teachers Theresa Cerceo from Dr. Levesque Elementary, Wisdom Middle/High School and Janie Snider from Hancock Grammar School
  • Making Maine and ME with Visual Arts Teacher Jennie Driscoll from Brunswick High School
  • Evaluating Individual Proficiency within the Large Ensemble with Music Teacher Jen Etter from York Middle School
  • Dancing with the Creative Process: How to incorporate standards-based dance and movement activities in classroom learning and assessment with Dancer, Educator, and Teaching Artist John Morris
  • In the Midst of Madness with Music Teacher Jen Nash from Sabasticook Valley Middle School, Dance Teacher MaryEllen Schaper from Bonny Eagle Middle School, and Associate Professor, Educational Leadership from USM Jeff Beaudry, Ph.D.

https://youtu.be/g6iRIsCB-YQ

  • Empathy, Kindness and Wonder, Arts Integration at Work with the Director and Founder of Sweet Tree Arts Lindsay Pinchbeck
  • Brains on Fire: How Research on the Brain Can Inform Arts Education with the Executive Director of the New England Institute for Teacher Education Catherine Ring
  • From Cool to Tool: Technology Integration with Student Learning in Mind with Music Teacher  Kate Smith from Central School in South Berwick, Mountain Valley High School in Rumford Teacher Jeff Bailey, and Mt. Blue High School in Farmington Teacher Dan Ryder

https://youtu.be/-TTsWrlkTOo

  • Proficiency Based Learning: An Advocacy Story Music Teacher Rob Westerberg from York High School

Please note: On August 3, 2015, MAAI, the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative, announced its new name, MALI, the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. MALI is a program of the Maine Arts Commission. You can read about it at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/maai-goes-to-mali/. Please email Argy Nestor if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

 

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Top Ten Reasons to Attend Conference

September 14, 2015

Biennial statewide conference – October 9

$90 registration fee extended until September 17!

Screen Shot 2015-09-09 at 8.55.45 PMSo, I am sure you are thinking about registering for the statewide biennial conference Arts Education: The Measure of Success. I’ll cut to the chase, here is the link with all of the information and registration information http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide.

Just in case you haven’t registered yet, below are the top ten reasons why you shouldn’t hesitate to register:

10 – Most likely there won’t be snow on October 9

9 –  The food will be much better than school food

8 – Point Lookout Conference Center is a wonderful place to learn

7 – If you don’t attend you will be sooooo sorry!

6 – The biennial conference is ONLY held ONCE every 2 years – are you willing to wait 2 more years until the next one?

5 – It’s going to be a fabulous opportunity to network with educators from across the state

4 – The workshop presenters have been preparing since May to provide an excellent learning opportunity on relevant topics

3 – The morning format of 5 X 5 – nine presentations, 5 minutes long, 5-8 slides on a variety of topics is going to be a fantastic way to learn about several topics in a short period of time. (And they will be fascinating, action packed, and FUN, FUN, FUN!)

2 – It is a great opportunity to learn with and from other dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts educators

1 – We will celebrate all that is GREAT in ARTS education – The ARTS are at the heART of education and we do it up in a splendid way! We will be recognizing educators for their contributions!

OK, stop reading the blog and go register and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me at argy.nestor@maine.gov or call me at 287-2713.

The conference is sponsored by the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI), a program of the Maine Arts Commission. To learn more please go to http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/MAAI#.

Please note: On August 3, 2015, MAAI, the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative, announced its new name, MALI, the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. You can read about it at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/maai-goes-to-mali/. Please email Argy Nestor if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

 

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National Arts in Education Week

September 13, 2015

Resources

Screen Shot 2015-09-08 at 8.52.00 AMBelow are suggestions, from Americans for the Arts, on how to celebrate National Arts in Education Week and resources to help you do do.

Information on www.NationalArtsInEducationWeek.org Website and Resources
Launched in March 2015, a website containing downloadable resources has been made available for those interested in celebrating, advocating and participating in National Arts In Education Week.  A share domain (www.NationalArtsInEducationWeek.org) and logo have been created to unify the field in celebration. Containing action-oriented materials, the site asks supporters to take three actions:
·         Celebrate: Host or attend an event in your community to celebrate the week (and be sure to include it on ArtsMeet National Event Calendar). Download the logo (above) to be used on any materials, fliers or public awareness campaigns.
·         Advocate: Use the latest tools to bring attention to the cause of arts education in your community or state. Download resolutions for your school, city or state elected officials to voice their own support of arts education.
·         Participate: Get online and use the hashtag #ArtsEdWeek. Show a picture of student artwork or a performance with #EncourageCreativity or tell a story about an arts educator who made a difference with #TeachTheArts. Also, use the new Encourage Creativity. Teach the Arts. video campaign to bring awareness to the cause.

The Arts Education Navigator
The newest tool from Americans for the Arts launching on 9/14/15! Do you believe in the transformative power of arts education? The Arts Education Navigator will help you turn your passion into action.  Follow this six step process to better understand your role in the arts education ecosystem, the policies which affect your state, the current trends in the field and how to best take action. With over 300 contributors and 75 partner organizations, find the tools and tips you need to take action immediately! www.AmericansForTheArts.org/Navigator (Note: this link goes live on 9/14/15)

Blog Salon September 14–18: Reauthorizing ESEA
Read from 20 of the top experts from the field on the impacts of the current reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). As the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate go into Conference Committee, this is your chance to understand the inner workings on this law and its impact on arts education. Learn more on ARTSblog.

“Arts Education: What You Need to Know” Webinar Series
Every year there are new buzzwords which affect our work. Each day during the week of September 14–18, we will gather thought leaders to unpack these terms, where they came from, and their impact on our day to day work in arts education. These daily webinars will be held at 3:00 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 20 minutes. To continue the conversation, join Jeff Poulin (@JeffMPoulin) and special guests for a Twitter chat from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (EST) by following the specified hashtag. You can either view them live or throughout the week.

The topics include:

  • Monday, September 14, 3:00pm ET: Arts Integration
    Including presentations from Amy Duma (John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Janet Starke, (Richmond Center Stage) and Lauren Hess (Cincinnati Public Schools). Register here. Follow the conversation at #ArtsIntegration
  • Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 3:00pm ET: Creative Youth Development
    Including presentations from Heather Ikemire (National Guild for Community Arts Education), Traci Slater-Rigaud (President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities), Erik Holmgren (Massachusetts Cultural Council) and Denise Montgomery (CultureThrive). Register here.  Follow the conversation at #CYD
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 3:00pm ET: STEAM
    Including presentations from Kate McClanahan (Americans for the Arts), Lucinda Presley (The Innovation Collaborative) and Andrew Watson (Alexandria City Public Schools). Register here. Follow the conversation at #STEAM
  • Thursday, September 17, 2015, 3:00pm ET: Arts Education Standards
    Including presentations from Pam Paulson (Perpich Center for Arts Education), David Dik (Young Audiences Arts For Learning) and Jim Palmarini (Educational Theatre Association).  Register here. Follow the conversation at #Standards
  • Friday, September 18, 2015, 3:00pm ET: Creative Aging
    Including presentations from Gay Hanna and Evan Sanderson (National Center for Creative Aging) and Robert Schultz (City of Mesa, AZ Arts and Culture).  Register here. Follow the conversation at #CreativeAging
    Be sure to register for the webinars to receive the direct link, pre-reading materials, and details for the follow up Twitter chat!

Join the National #ArtsEdChat on Twitter
Join Americans for the Arts’ Arts Education Program Coordinator, Jeff M. Poulin (@JeffMPoulin) and special guests for a Twitter chat from 8:00–9:00pm ET by following the specified hashtag. The Schedule is as follows.
Monday, September 14, 8:00-9:00pm ET: Arts Integration (#ArtsIntegration)
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 8:00-9:00pm ET: Creative Youth Development (#CYD)
Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 8:00-9:00pm ET: STEAM (#STEAM)
Thursday, September 17, 2015, 8:00-9:00pm ET: Arts Education Standards (#Standards)
Follow @Americans4Arts and #ArtsEdWeek for more updates.

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The Art of Ethiopian Icons

September 12, 2015

Interactive Illustrated Presentation

ATT00001Traditional artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique interactive and beautifully illustrated presentation on the rich folk tradition of Ethiopian icon painting on Friday, September 25 at 6pm at the Auburn Public Library (49 Spring St. Auburn, ME 04210).
One unique aspect of Ethiopian art derives from Ethiopia’s legacy as an ancient Christian culture set deep in Africa. Though remote and often isolated, Ethiopia developed a tradition, going back to the 4th century involving  contacts with Byzantine, European and Islamic cultures. Ethiopian Christian panel paintings contain a wealth of historical detail and symbolism and reflect diverse influences from Eastern and Western Europe, Coptic and Islamic cultures, and Africa.

image001Traditional Ethiopian art is characterized by its brilliant colors and childlike directness. The 15th century saw a magnificent flowering of painting in the highlands of central and northern Ethiopia. The results can be seen in paintings on wooden panels and in manuscripts. Many of these works were destroyed during the Muslim invasions of the 1530s. However, in the 17th century a renewed flowering of Ethiopian traditional art took place, drawing much from the earliest painting.

Painted and carved Orthodox icons were produced in a tradition that reached its peak at the end of the seventeenth century. The figures were painted in bright and vibrant colors and the icons were decorated with painstakingly hand-carved traditional patterns. The traditional local techniques were used to process and paint wood. The icons together with richly illustrated manuscripts have provided the most defining expression of Ethiopian Christianity.

This program is free and open to the public. It was made possible in part through a grant from the Camden Conference.

The Ethiopian Icon Painting: St. George Slaying of the Dragon
ATT00002Traditional artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique workshop on the rich folk tradition of Ethiopian Icon painting on Saturday, September 26 from 10am to 1pm at the Auburn Public Library (49 Spring St. Auburn, ME 04210, tel.: 207-333-6640) as part of the Camden Conference on Africa. The workshop is open to adults, teens and  families with children 6 and up.  It is a great opportunity for adults and families to work together and learn about Ethiopian crafts and culture. Inspired by spectacular images of Ethiopian art, program participants will have a unique opportunity to use their creativity and imagination to produce their own authentic pieces of collectible folk art.

Traditional painting techniques and designs are also introduced. The goal is to produce a finished piece of folk art. Throughout the workshop, students will be listening to traditional music.

Paints and brushes will be provided for the workshop. Students should purchase a pre-designed painting surface (there will be several options: free, $10 and $35).

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Sell Your Ideas

September 11, 2015

Win-win

Screen Shot 2015-09-09 at 7.18.56 PMI bet more than once you’ve thought about your teaching ideas and have wanted to share them with others. And perhaps you’ve thought about all the lessons that you’ve created and wished that you could sell them. In the September 3 issue of the New York Times there is an article that talks about teachers doing both of these – sharing and selling their ideas.

There is a virtual market where teachers are selling their resources and some of them are even making a boat load of money for resources that sell for mostly between 1 and 5 dollars (and higher). In fact, 12 teachers on the site have become millionaires and nearly 300 have earned more than $100,000. Yes, that’s a lot of visitors and a ton of resources. In fact, the site has about  1.7 million lesson plans, quizzes, work sheets, classroom activities and other items available, typically for less than $5. Some of the items are free.

You can read the entire article at http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/technology/a-sharing-economy-where-teachers-win.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share.

The website is called Teachers Pay Teachers and located at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/.

Have you been there? Selling your ideas there? Had any luck? If so, please share your experiences! The meartesed blog readers would love to know.

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A Word About the Conference Presentations

September 10, 2015

Biennial statewide conference – October 9 – Early-bird registration deadline is today, September 10!

GO DIRECTLY TO REGISTRATION https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1726177

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide-Register

The photo below is from a zoom meeting where some of the workshop presenters for the October 9 statewide biennial arts education conference The Measure of Success were engaged in learning more about how to put together the best format for the morning sessions. We are calling the sessions 5 X 5.

What does that mean?

Nine workshops are being offered during the PM sessions. Each conference participant selects from two of them (they are repeated) to attend when they register. During the AM session each workshop presenter will have 5 minutes and 5-8 images to provide a glimpse of their afternoon session that is scheduled for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What if you see/hear something in the AM that you must attend?

You can change your mind and attend a different session in the PM than you registered for before the conference.

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If they look serious it is because they were working to bring you the BEST learning opportunities possible!

THE TOPICS

  • Studio Habits of Mind: Using the “Hidden Curriculum” to Encourage Student Autonomy with Visual Arts Teachers Theresa Cerceo from Dr. Levesque Elementary, Wisdom Middle/High School and Janie Snider from Hancock Grammar School
  • Making Maine and ME with Visual Arts Teacher Jennie Driscoll from Brunswick High School
  • Evaluating Individual Proficiency within the Large Ensemble with Music Teacher Jen Etter from York Middle School
  • Dancing with the Creative Process: How to incorporate standards-based dance and movement activities in classroom learning and assessment with Dancer, Educator, and Teaching Artist John Morris
  • In the Midst of Madness with Music Teacher Jen Nash from Sabasticook Valley Middle School, Dance Teacher MaryEllen Schaper from Bonny Eagle Middle School, and Associate Professor, Educational Leadership from USM Jeff Beaudry, Ph.D.
  • Empathy, Kindness and Wonder, Arts Integration at Work with the Director and Founder of Sweet Tree Arts Lindsay Pinchbeck
  • Brains on Fire: How Research on the Brain Can Inform Arts Education with the Executive Director of the New England Institute for Teacher Education Catherine Ring
  • From Cool to Tool: Technology Integration with Student Learning in Mind with Music Teacher  Kate Smith from Central School in South Berwick, Mountain Valley High School in Rumford Teacher Jeff Bailey, and Mt. Blue High School in Farmington Teacher Dan Ryder
  • Proficiency Based Learning: An Advocacy Story Music Teacher Rob Westerberg from York High School 

    Want to learn more about the sessions? 
    If you wish to reach a description of each workshop, see photos of the presenters, WATCH A ONE MINUTE VIDEO on each session, please go to http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide-Workshop-Descriptions#.

    What else are these workshop presenters providing?

    An amazing collection of resources that will go live on the day of the conference, October 9. You will be blown away by what they’ve put together for conference attendees. You won’t want to miss it just for the resources alone!

    Deadline for the Early-bird registration of $90 is today, September 9!

    The conference is sponsored by the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI), a program of the Maine Arts Commission. To learn more please go to http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/MAAI#

    Please note: On August 3, 2015, MAAI, the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative, announced its new name, MALI, the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. You can read about it at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/maai-goes-to-mali/. Please email Argy Nestor if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

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Measure of Success!

September 9, 2015

Early-bird registration deadline looming

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 10 is the DEADLINE for the early-bird registration for the upcoming exciting professional development opportunity:

Statewide Biennial Arts Education Conference

The MEASURE of SUCCESS

Friday, October 9, Point Lookout Conference Center, Northport

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The conference offers a rich choice of workshops facilitated by some of Maine’s finest educators and artists. http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide

TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO:

http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Biennial-Statewide-Register

Please join us in celebrating arts education!
Register by September 10 – Early Bird

$90.00 payment can be made with a school purchase order, check, or credit card.
$10.00 for undergraduate students with a valid student ID.

Register after September 10
$100 for any payment received after September 10.
$125 for Walk-in registration.

If you need a letter of support to use in your request to your administrator/district to attend please go to http://mainearts.maine.gov/CMSContent/arts_in_education/Biennial_Statewide/MALI_Letter_of_Support.pdf.

MALI_V1_Color_100ppiThe conference is sponsored by the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI), a program of the Maine Arts Commission (MAC). To view the resources developed by MALI please go to http://www.maineartsassessment.com/. To learn more about the MAC please go to https://mainearts.maine.gov. To learn more about the MAC arts education programs please go to https://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/Arts-in-Education.

QUESTIONS about anything above please contact Argy Nestor at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

Please note: On August 3, 2015, MAAI, the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative, announced its new name, MALI, the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative. You can read about it at https://meartsed.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/maai-goes-to-mali/. Please email Argy Nestor if you have any questions at argy.nestor@maine.gov.

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