Fine Arts Summer PD Courses

Please pass on the following information to fine arts staff. These professional development opportunities are hosted by the Iowa Department of Education.  

Fine Arts in Iowa Core
June 13, 2014
North Iowa Area Community College
This day is designed for educators who have not had a fine arts/Iowa Core alignment introduction and experience with lessons and assessments focused in their area of discipline.  The disciplines offered are instrumental music, vocal music, general music, visual art and drama/theatre.

Register at https://www.educateiowa.gov/event/fine-arts-iowa-core-research-practice-discovery-0

Fine Arts: Revisited, National Standards: Revised
June 18, 2014
Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center
This day is designed to introduce the Fine Arts National Revised Standards, navigate the interactive website, and provide experience combining the guidance in the Fine Arts Companion documents and revised Fine Arts National Standards in lessons, classroom expectations and assessments. The keynote speaker is Lynn Tuttle, Arizona Department of Education, and lead writer of the Fine Arts National Standards Revision.

Register at https://www.educateiowa.gov/event/fine-arts-connections-iowarefined-nationalrevised-part-2

The days are offered at no cost to participants. Course credit is optional as an on-line forum and at participant's cost.