Professional Development
A West Coast Home for Kennedy Center Workshops
Teachers and Artists Discover New Ways to Make Learning More Engaging
Bright eyed and engaged students, that’s the goal of every good teacher. At Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, local educators discover how to make learning more dynamic, in-depth, and fun!
Each year, the Arts Center presents a series of professional development workshops in conjunction with the esteemed Kennedy Center for the Arts Partners in Education program. The workshops, which feature the nation’s finest teaching-artists, help local educators learn...
new ways to integrate the arts into their classrooms. Recent programs featured techniques to help students improve their writing by creating dialogue through drama, offered art as a means for exploring and understanding prejudice, and explored drama strategies for motivating students who are learning English as a second language.
Each three hour professional development session includes targeted lesson plans that meet California Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards. The Center's Professional Development program also offers classroom modeling, coursework, and a summer institute for teachers. The Center's program is presented in partnership with Healdsburg Unified School District.
2009-2010 Professional Development Programs
A teacher workshop is a great way to expand your teaching toolbox. By using the arts, such as theater, dance, visual arts, and creative writing, you can make learning active and engaging. Teachers and teaching-artists will gain practical, hands-on skills to immediately apply in the classroom. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to network with other educators and invigorate your classroom practices. In addition, we offer select classroom modeling opportunities for those attending workshops. Space is limited; make your reservations today!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 • 4 – 7pm
For Teachers of Grades 3-12 • Maximum number of participants: 35
Fee: $30 and you can bring a friend for free!
Exploring Points of View through Drama:
Walking in Another’s Shoes
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 • 4 – 7pm
For teachers of grades 5-12 • Maximum number of workshop participants: 30
Fee: $30 and you can bring a friend for free!
Word Painting:
Mastering Reading Fluency & Oral Expression through Music
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 • 4 – 7pm
For Teachers of Grades K-6 • Maximum number of workshop participants: 30
Fee: $30 and you can bring a friend for free!
Summer Intensive:
Strategies for Higher Level Thinking & Classroom Management
with Sean Layne
Monday, July 19 – Wednesday, July 21, 2010 • Daily: 9am – 4pm
For Teachers and Administrators of Grades 2-8 • Maximum number of participants: 35
Fee: $150 per person plus $50 supply fee • Participants must plan to attend all three days
To learn more please email
Tracy Sawyer, Arts & Outreach Programs Manager
or call 707.527.7006, ext. 154.
We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Kennedy Center Partners in Education program for helping us to provide life-long learning through the arts in Sonoma County.
