District professional development is based on a two-year survey where teachers identified pressing needs to improve their classroom instruction. The district-sponsored interdisciplinary modules are designed for K–12 arts teachers and instructional specialists and highly recommended for teachers new to the district or as refresher courses. Five workshops of 2 hours each include general principles, curricular guidelines, and classroom application. These sessions are available for Pro Comp/PDU, recertification, and license renewal. To register for these district-sponsored professional development opportunities, visit the professional development registration system.
| Interdisciplinary Modules | Audience | Date, Time, Location | Details |
Workshop 1: Developing Creative Minds |
K–12 arts teachers | November 9, 2009 (makeup session) 4:30–6:30 p.m. Del Pueblo, Room 105, 750 Galapago Street, Denver 80204 |
Learn more about children’s creative and academic development from presenter Capucine Chapman. How can you, the instructor, influence this development? |
Workshop 2: Making the Most of Your Teaching—Understanding District Expectations |
K–12 arts teachers | November 16, 2009 (makeup session) 4:30–6:30 p.m. CEC Middle College of Denver, Room 212, 2650 Eliot Street, Denver 80211 |
Learn about best practices and connecting your work to your School Improvement Plan (SIP) with presenters Karen Chapman, Karen Ritz, and Capucine Chapman. Bring a copy of your SIP goals. |
Workshop 3: Arts Integration—Helping Students See Connections Between Arts and Other Content Areas |
K–12 arts teachers | November 23, 2009 (makeup session) 4:30–6:30 p.m. CEC Middle College of Denver, Room 212, 2650 Eliot Street, Denver 80211 |
Presenters: Jennifer Crawford and Karen Ritz |
Workshop 4: Arts Standards and Core Curriculum Connection to RtI and Data (with ARTS 6600) |
K–12 arts teachers | October 26, 2009 (makeup session) |
Network with peers; exchange ideas, materials, and lesson plans; and discuss understanding RtI and using data with district instructional specialists and the central arts coordinator. |
Workshop 5: Technology as a Tool to Teach and Communicate |
K–12 arts teachers | December 7, 2009 (makeup session) 4:30–6:30 p.m. CEC Middle College of Denver, Room 112 Computer Lab, 2650 Eliot Street, Denver 80211 |
Learn about differentiated works for technology needs and more about the new Digital Door with presenter Joel’ Bradley. All paper work for graduate or DPS inservice credit due at this session. |
| Final Evaluation Session | All participating K–12 teachers | March 11, 2010 4:30–6:30 p.m. CEC Middle College of Denver, Cafeteria, 2650 Eliot Street, Denver 80211 |
Bring required documentation:
Paperwork for graduate credit will be also submitted at this time. See Credit Options page for more information. |