CAN Quarterly Workshops: 2022-2023

Professional Learning Communities

Presented on November 1, 2022

In the first CAN Quarterly Workshop, we will discuss how arts-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) provide space for arts educators to share their expertise and personal perspectives on the target CAN content areas: Social-Emotional Learning and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. They are a place where educators can study their own teaching practice and collaborate with peers on how to improve student learning. PLCs are spaces of affirmation, compassion, and patience as well as supportive environments for risk-taking, vulnerability, and honesty. In this interactive workshop we will explore reflective and reflexive teaching through an equity lens. Arts educators will take away strategies for intentional personal reflection and proactive reflexive teaching practices.

Moderator

LaSaundra Booth, Professional Development/Grant Project Content Manager, NAfME

Panelists

• Josh Streeter: Assistant Professor, Theatre Education, Emerson College

• Nicole Robinson: Dance Director, AB Miller High School

• Angie Keedy: Professional Development Specialist, NAfME

• Dennis Inhulsen: Chief Learning Officer, NAEA

• Jessica Goffredo-Englehart: Borough Arts Director, NYC DOE

Handout

Read about beneficial PLC experiences from current CAN Teacher Leaders in the digital handout created for CAN Professional Learning Communities Quarterly Workshop held in November. Download the handout here.

Podcast Series with The Creativity Department

Don’t miss the first in a multi-episode collaborative series where NAEA and The Creativity Department will be joined by Oral Historian Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz in conversation with teacher leaders. Together they will dive deeply into topics such as ED&I, SEL, and Leadership with CAN teachers and leaders! Enjoy the first two conversations, episode 1 featuring Kim Hoj, Dance and Career Technical Education Teacher, and Jared Cassedy, Performing Arts Coordinator and Conductor of the Lexington High School Wind Ensemble about the importance of PLCs; and episode 2 featuring Amber Arnod, Fine Arts Instructional Coach, and Tina Barrone, Theatre Teacher.

Click here to listen.

Special thanks to Davis Publications for their support on this project.

The contents of this podcast were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Assistance for Arts Education Program. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Upcoming Workshops:

• March 8, 2023: Social-Emotional Learning
• May 11, 2023: Teacher Leadership