Of concern to supervisors and administrators is the lack of attention given to evaluations and how systems may fail to capture the unique qualities and competencies effective art teachers are expected to exhibit. After a discussion of these evaluations, audience members will discuss art teacher evaluation methods they use in their schools.
Teacher burnout is a cultural crisis. Self-care initiatives (touted as a solution) can be perceived by teachers as superficial... or worse, as more work. We surveyed and spoke with K-12 art educators to better define "self-care" and to critically examine better strategies to systematically support their well-being.
Discover innovative art education practices integrating STEAM, cross-curricular programs, and community engagement strategies by exploring effective curriculum development and sustainable program management. You will gain practical insights into fostering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in education. Ideal for educators seeking impactful teaching approaches aligned with contemporary educational trends.
Join us to learn about our arts-integrated professional development, designed for all state K-12 teachers based on a multiorganizational partnership. Programming strategies, stories of K-12 teachers and students, and impact on schools' collaborative culture will be shared and discussed through interactive dialogues. Teachers, administrators, and university faculty are all welcome.
Does your school system have schools without art units? Join us as we walk through a hands-on arts integration innovation using a school bus as a mobile classroom. Find out how you can create a similar program on a small budget and advocate in a big way for arts education.
Discover how community partnerships enrich visual arts education by integrating local culture and expertise. Learn innovative strategies for curriculum development, enhancing student engagement, and promoting cultural competence. Ideal for educators seeking practical insights on fostering respectful, authentic, and impactful art education through community collaboration.
TAB and choice-based art education are popular best-practice approaches in our field. As an administrator/supervisor, it is important to understand these pedagogies as they relate to supervision, professional development, curricula, and evaluation. Participants will leave this presentation with effective tools for supporting their teachers and programs.
Visual Art Teacher, Lt. Job Lane Elementary School
Jennifer Ferrari, M.Ed, MA, is the visual art teacher at Lane Elementary School in Bedford, Massachusetts. She believes wholeheartedly in the significance of student voice and power of choice in the art room, working alongside her young artists as they together develop a learner-directed... Read More →
Do you report to a leader who doesn't come from a visual arts background? This is a reality many of us face. Gain strategies for leading upward and helping upper leadership better understand, and in turn, better advocate for the visual arts classroom.
How are artistically (advanced learners) gifted students identified? A year-long national study, funded by the National Art Education Foundation, provides answers and questions that can be important to any art educator who works with or has interest in artistically advanced learners.
Join members from the Supervision/Administration Division to discuss issues impacting the field today. You will have a say in which topics we talk about first and to what depth. Come ready to complete a quick poll at the start of the session to help steer our time together.
