2007 Summer Institute
Through the ARTS
2007 Summer Institute
August 7 – 9, 2007 in Orlando, Florida

The 2007 Through the ARTS Summer Institute is designed to energize school leaders, administrators and faculty members, as well as community artists and arts organizations to utilize the power of the arts to transform teaching and learning by integrating the arts throughout the school curriculum and into the school environment. School-based teams, including artists and community members, are encouraged to attend in order to collaboratively develop strategies for successful implementation of Institute content in their own schools.

Leadership sessions:
All Institute participants will gain valuable information on current programs, thinking and research in arts integration. School leaders will share strategies for the successes they have achieved within their schools. Participants will be empowered to carry what they learn and experience back to their own settings.

Break-out sessions:
Arts and arts education experts from schools, universities, and community organizations will offer hands-on arts integration experiences to ensure active engagement with student-approved materials and strategies. These small group sessions will focus on building knowledge and skill in the arts while learning applicable effective teaching strategies and techniques for integrating the arts throughout the curriculum.

School-based planning:
Optional planning sessions will be offered to school teams planning for arts integration in their schools; a facilitator will work directly with each school in the planning process.

Artists’ Showcase:
Outstanding artists-in-schools will share their successful programs and be on hand to dialogue with other Institute participants.

Registration:
Registration fee is $325/participant.

Institute Schedule:
Tuesday, Aug. 7
Afternoon

Opening: Why Arts?
Dr. Mary Palmer, Professor, University of Central Florida and Director, Through the ARTS

Hope McMath, Director of Education, Cummer Museum of Art

Break-out sessions: Hands-on arts experiences which focus on arts-integration led by teachers and teaching artists.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
Morning

Opening: From the Top: Arts Education in Florida
Dr. Linda Lovins, Fine Arts Specialist, Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee

Linda Stone, Arts in Education Specialist, Florida Department of State/Division of Cultural Affairs, Tallahassee

Dr. Mary Palmer, University of Central Florida and Founder, Arts for a Complete Education/Florida Alliance for Arts Education

Break-out sessions: Hands-on arts experiences which focus on arts-integration - led by teachers and teaching artists.
Afternoon:

Leadership Panel: Sharing School Success
Schools which have successfully implemented arts integration strategies will share ideas.

Brian Kier, Principal, Davenport School of the Arts (Polk County) – Davenport, Florida

Rosette Brown, Principal, McNair Middle Magnet School of the Arts (Brevard County) – Rockledge, Florida

Dr. Ruth Baskerville , Principal, Ivey Lane Elementary School (Orange County) – Orlando, Florida

Nancy Rickards, Principal, Cambridge Elementary Magnet for Arts and Sciences (Brevard County) – Cocoa, Florida

Stacy Burdett, Principal, Cypress Elementary School (Osceola County) – Kissimmee, Florida

Break-out sessions:
Hands-on arts experiences which focus on arts-integration - led by teachers and teaching artists.

During this time, there will be special sessions for teaching artists in addition to those offered for other participants. Sessions for teaching artists will focus on collaborative planning to meet the school needs through artist-in-schools opportunities. Standards-based planning, teaching strategies, and assessment will be included.

During this time, there will be a special opportunity for facilitated Individual School Planning. Interested schools will be paired with a Through the ARTS facilitator who will assist with discussion and planning as needed/desired.

Afternoon Tea and Artists' Showcase:
Successful artists in the schools will share their work.
Artists in the Schools will exhibit their programs and be available to dialogue with participants.
Participants enjoy networking and conversation over “afternoon sweets.”

Thursday, Aug. 9 - Optional
Morning

Individual School Planning - guided by a facilitator.

Break-Out Session Leaders:

Dr. Megan Alrutz – Professor, Theatre for Youth, University of Central Florida, Orlando

Jennifer Betts – Visual Art Educator, University of Central Florida, Orlando

James Burks – Magnet Arts Coordinator, Cambridge Elementary Magnet School of the Arts and Sciences (Brevard County), Cocoa

Maggie Carrillo - Drama Teacher, Cypress Elementary School (Osceola County), Kissimmee

Scott Devlin – Musician, Walt Disney World, Orlando

Marty Eyster – Dancer, Artist in Schools, Brevard Cultural Alliance, Rockledge

Debbie Fahmie – Music Teacher and Osceola County Teacher of the Year 2007, Cypress Elementary School (Osceola County), Kissimmee

Marilyn Farber – Arts Education Specialist, VSA Arts of Florida, Tampa

Andrea Gelfuso- Reading Coach, Davenport School of the Arts (Polk County), Davenport

Chris Kahl – Musician, Artist in Schools, Brevard Cultural Alliance, Rockledge

Cari Kupec – Magnet Arts Coordinator, McNair Middle Magnet School of the Arts (Brevard County), Rockledge

Kathy Lott – Magnet Arts Coordinator, McNair Magnet School of the Arts (Brevard County), Rockledge

Patty Lanier – Movement Education, University of Central Florida College of Education

Dr. Linda Lovins – Fine Arts Specialist, Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee

Hope McMath – Education Curator, Cummer Museum of Art, Jacksonville

Dr. Debby Mitchell – Movement Education, University of Central Florida College of Education, Orlando

Susan Rosoff – Curator of Education, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando

Harolyn Sharpe – Theatre/Drama Specialist with
Through the ARTS, Jacksonville

Lee Anne Spaulding – Reading Education, University of Central Florida College of Education

Sarah Sprinkel – Early Childhood Specialist with
Through the ARTS, Winter Park

Linda Stone – Arts Education Specialist, Florida Department of State/Division of Cultural Affairs, Tallahassee

Joyce Young – Title I Coordinator, Davenport School of the Arts (Polk County), Davenport

Registration:

Registration Fee is $325/person. This fee includes all materials, coffee breaks, and Wednesday lunch. Payment must be made in advance. To obtain a refund, a written refund request must be received by July 24. A $50. administrative fee will be assessed on all cancellations.

School Teams may register their entire team by completing one School Team Registration Form. Individuals should complete the Individual Registration Form.

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School Team Registration Form
Individual Registration Form

NOTE: Checks should be made payable to Mary Palmer & Associates, LLC and sent along with your completed Registration Form to:

Mary Palmer & Associates, LLC
11410 Swift Water Circle
Orlando, FL 32817

Questions? Please email us at ThroughtheArts@aol.com.