Connie Towson Ford Educators Academy
The Educators Academy is a resource for teachers of all grade levels and disciplines designed to introduce the methodology for developing lesson plans using an arts-integrated curriculum. The program offerings enable educators to use the museum collections to connect to the State of Ohio Academic Standards to enhance student achievement.
Summer 2009 Workshop
Igniting Student Success
August 4, 5, and 6, 2009
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Teachers of all grade levels are invited to participate in a dynamic three-day institute to become skilled at infusing art into core curricula and instruction. Discover teaching strategies and develop lesson plans with an art-centered, interdisciplinary approach to help foster student success. The sessions are taught by a variety of professionals and focus on visual literacy skills, use of technology, and hands-on projects—all tied together under the theme "America." Enliven your classroom with an arts-integrated approach to learning!
Details
Bulletin Board
The Educators Academy (formerly TRC) Teachers Advisory Committee Needs YouCome join us. Become a member of the Connie Towson Ford Educators Academy Advisory Committee. Help design and transform a new vibrant Educators Academy. Seize the opportunity to become a member of a team that will develop new ideas and provide relevant professional development programming for all teachers
Over the next several months the Connie Towson Ford
Educators Academy will rely even more on its members to continue to be ambassadors redesigning excellent workshops and providing up to date resources we have always taken pride in offering. Please be sure to tell your friends and colleagues about the many special opportunities offered through the Educators Academy. We want your input. Expect a mailed survey asking for your opinions and feedback as the Educators Academy prepares to open its new space in the near future.
Consultations
Individual consultations for teachers preparing for class visits or a discussion of ideas for special projects are scheduled on request.
School Inservice Programs
Schools and school districts may request special in-service programs at the Museum designed to meet specific curriculum needs and faculty interests.
How to contact the Connie Towson Ford Educators Academy
If you have questions about teaching materials or in service presentations, contact Claire Rogers, Associate Director, Education Department .
Telephone 216-707-2480
Fax 216-421-9277
TDD 216-421-0018
E-mail educatorsacademy@clevelandart.org
Teacher Open House programs
Slide Packets
and Digital Images
Educators Academy slide packets are now available. We are also happy to provide many of the slide packets digitally at a cost of $15 each. Call 216–707–2480 or 216–707–2286 for more information.
Sample Slide Packet
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Lesson Plan