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We Did It!

February 29, 2012

My brain is swirling with ideas

Yesterday’s post was about the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative (MAAI) work we tackled while together at the UMaine Museum of Art in Bangor. We took a look back to evaluate how the first phase of the work has gone and, we looked to the future to help plan phase II of the MAAI. The results of the work are being summarized and when we have a phase II plan in place we will, of course, share it with all of you in the field!

The day was filled with energy, a chance to renew connections, processing, creativity, and a passionate commitment from the Teacher Leaders and the Leadership Team. The take away comments were revealing and included how important yesterday was, and the value of the past several months to everyone. The enormous growth since the work began 9 months ago is incredible! Maine is so fortunate to have arts educators who are so focused on the importance of educating young people!

Thank you to Eva Wagner, Education Coordinator from UMaine Museum of Art and the staff there who made it possible for us to meet in such a wonderful space. I highly recommend that you stop by and see the exhibit. A great big thank you to facilitator Jill Spencer who did a fabulous job. Jill is an active blogger, she writes about exemplary and innovative teaming practices at Teaming Rocks! Collaborate in Powerful Ways and is a contributor to the Bright Futures blog. You can check her out at http://jillspencer.net.

Most of the pictures below were taken by Catherine Ring yesterday.

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Regional Presentation in Visual Arts Assessment

November 25, 2011

One of 23 workshops being given this school year

REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN VISUAL ART ASSESSMENT

DECEMBER 7th at BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON

Hosted by Bates College  Education Department

Refreshments, Networking and Sign–In: Starts at 3:30PM

Workshops: 4:00 – 5:30 PM

  • Did you miss the State Arts Assessment Initiative Conference on October 7th?
  • It’s not too late to learn more about setting criteria and formative assessment!
  • Join us in connecting with other Visual Art teachers and discussing approaches to assessment!

Laura Devin presenting at statewide arts assessment conference, Oct. 7th, USM

Workshop Choices:

  • Workshop #1  – Quick, Down, Dirty AND Effective Art Assessment (K-5 Visual Art)  4:00 – 5:30 PM with Laura Devin,  Visual Art Educator,  RSU1 Bath  and Karen Wolfe; Rosemary Polizotto

Following a short, hands-on art making activity, participants will examine ways to realistically utilize a variety of assessment tools to deepen student learning in grades K-5.   We will see how a variety of practical formative assessments consistent with rubric expectations can deepen student learning and address arts standards, studio thinking, and 21st century skills.  Optional:  Sharing of a favorite assessment tool from participants is encouraged (bring 20 copies).  Take-home resources will be available in hard copy and digital forms. WORKSHOP  LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.

  • Workshop #2  – Why create criteria based on MLR standards with student involvement ? (6-8 Visual Art) 4:00 – 5:30 PM with Jeffrey Orth, Visual Art Educator Richmond Middle/High School

Worried about involving students in creating criteria for art works? Using MLR standards with students? In this workshop we will go through the process of working with student in creating criteria aligned with MLR standards. WORKSHOP  LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.

  • Workshop #3  – Finding the Hidden Treasure in Art with Student Self Assessments (9-12 Visual Art) 4:00 – 5:30 PM with Jennie Driscoll, Visual Art Educator Brunswick High School

Participants will create a small art work and practice the use of exemplars, setting criteria, and use of assessments to inform revision.  Come explore the benefits for learning that come with student self assessments.  WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.

Please RSVP by to Jennie Driscoll jdriscoll@brunswick.k12.me.us to attend one of these free workshops by December 5th.  Please give your name, email, and workshop choice.

Workshops will be held at Bates College, Pettingill Hall, Ground Floor Rooms G10, G 21 and G 50.  Check-in is in room  G04 starting at 3:30 PM.  Workshop start at 4:00PM . For location/ directions/ parking  see building #55, go to: http://www.bates.edu/about/location/interactive-map/

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Almost 300 Maine Arts Educators

October 12, 2011

Professional Development Opportunities

During the last week amost 300 arts educators have participated in opportunities to learn more about assessment in arts education. That is about one fourth of all the arts teachers in Maine.

On Wednesday, October 5th teacher leader Audrey Grumbling presented to her colleagues in RSU 21. At the statewide arts education conference Arts Teachers Leading the Way… Back to the Future: Arts Assessment For Learning at USM, Portland on October 7th, 225 teachers participated in 27 workshops and large group sessions. The workshops were facilitated by the 18 Maine teacher leaders.

Rob converses with colleagues in Presque Isle

Yesterday, October 6th, Lisa Marin, teacher leader from Jonesport presented all day in Machias at the Harvest of Ideas workshop to 10 Washington county teachers. And, I traveled to Presque Isle with teacher leader Rebecca Wright from Ellsworth High School, and leadership team members, York High School music teacher Rob Westerberg, and Catherine Ring. We facilitated an all day workshop with 40 arts teachers who had traveled from all over Aroostook county.

During the next 8 months there will be 21 more workshops available facilitated by the 18 teacher leaders and 4 webinars on arts assessment. The webinar information is located at http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/assessment.html

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Arts Assessment Teacher Leaders

May 10, 2011

Look to your arts education leaders

I am excited to announce the Arts Assessment Teacher Leaders who will be attending a four day professional development institute in August. They will turn around and provide workshops at the statewide arts education conference on October 7th at USM. They will also be presenting a workshop in regions across the state during the 2011-12 school year.

DANCE EDUCATOR

  • MARYELLEN SCHAPER, Bonny Eagle Middle School, grades 6-8

MUSIC EDUCATORS

  • ALLYSA ANDERSON – Camden Rockport Middle School, grades 5-8
  • WILLIAM BUZZA – Leavitt Area High School, grades 9-12
  • JEN NASH – Etna-Dixmont, grades PK-8
  • MATTHEW DOIRON, Sanford High School, Sanford, grades 9-12
  • DEB LARGE, Hall-Dale High School, grades 6-12
  • JAKE STURTEVANT, Bonny Eagle High School, grades 9-12
  • ALICE SULLIVAN, Woodland/Princeton, grades K-12
  • SHARI TARLETON, Brunswick Junior High School, grades 6-8

VISUAL ARTS EDUCATORS

  • SHANNON CAMPBELL, Vinalhaven School, grades K-12
  • LAURA DEVIN, Woolwich Central School, grades K-8
  • JENNIE DRISCOLL, Brunswick High School, grades 9-12
  • AUDREY GRUMBLING, Mildred L. Day School, grades K-8
  • CHARLIE JOHNSON, Mount Desert Island High School, grades 9-12
  • LISA MARIN, Jonesport-Beals High School, grades 9-12
  • LEAH OLSON, Bucksport Middle School, grades 5-8
  • JEFFREY ORTH, Richmond Middle/High School, grades 6-12
  • SHALIMAR POULIN, Gardiner High School, grades 9-12

THEATRE EDUCATOR

  • REBECCA WRIGHT, Ellsworth High School, grades 9-12

The Maine Arts Assessment wiki is located at http://maineartsassessment.pbworks.com where you can watch the work unfold.

 

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