Arts Schools Network (ASN) and Creative Generation are pleased to announce their partnership to produce the E-Learning Series, a new component of ASN’s ongoing work supporting arts schools leaders throughout the United States by developing high quality professional learning experiences.
The five curated sessions are led by experts and practitioners in the field of arts & cultural education, each with a unique topic that is pertinent to the challenges faced by educators in the current learning environment. In addition to new connections in the field and a wealth of useful resources, participants of the E-Learning Series receive a certificate upon completion of the five webinars. The E-Learning Series is open to anyone who wishes to join, but registration is required. Participation in the series is free for ASN Members and $75 for non-members.
Creative Generation was founded in April 2019 as a research initiative and has grown its work throughout the United States and around the world. Through pioneering research in the arts and cultural education field – and the relentless support of arts and cultural educators in their work to cultivate the creative capabilities of young people – the organization regularly leads professional learning initiatives through its Academy for Creative Leadership, including the 2020 ASN National Conference.
Click here to register for the E-Learning Series.
The ASN E-Learning Series topics and speakers are as follows:
Session #1 - February 25, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EST
Keys to College Success: How to Prepare Students for a Successful Transition
Patricia Decker, Director of Recruitment, NYU Tisch School of the Art
Andrew Laue, Associate Director, Fine Arts Admissions, Webster University
Laurence Kaptain, Dean, The College of Arts & Media, University of Colorado Denver
Joseph Price, Department Head Theatre and Dance, Missouri State University
This session provides detailed information regarding instructional techniques and curricula design to help prepare students for success in higher education. What works, what doesn't work, lesson planning, and in-classroom teaching methods will be presented with an eye towards understanding what is expected at the college level. Real-world examples will be given to demonstrate the typical academic challenges a college freshman faces, and how they can best prepare to successfully navigate those challenges. Time will be given to discuss how high school teachers might adapt their curricula to accommodate virtual instruction, and how manage issues of student stress.
Session #2 - March 25, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EST
Knowing what to do starts with knowing who you are: Claiming unchanging values in uncertain times
Shelly Peters, Principal, CRANE|Atlanta
For the past year, life has seemed in near-constant doubt or disarray, with individuals and organizations alike struggling to sustain established routines and plan confidently for the future. Our most successful decisions in the face of such uncertainty are those rooted in unchanging values—in beliefs, intentions, and principles that we know will hold fast, even as the world around us shifts unpredictably.
This is particularly true for institutions recalibrating communications strategies to meet the changing and competing needs of this moment. Shelly Peters of CRANE|Atlanta has helped schools, universities, and nonprofit organizations leverage enduring purpose and principles to add credibility, stability, and resonance to messaging and marketing. She believes that now more than ever, the stories you tell must feel and be unshakably true, built on the steady bedrock of your mission and your values. In this workshop, Shelly will help you think about both whats and whys: what your campus or curriculum comprises and also why your school or program exists. You’ll also explore how to focus your messaging on the things that should and will remain constant, instead of fixating on the things currently in flux.
Session #3 - April 22, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EST
Mindfulness and How Art Can Increase Inclusion Awareness
Edward Young, III, Illuminational Speaker, Mindfulness Expert,
Founder and Host of One Minute Motivation
This session incorporates elements that help create more inclusive environments amongst both students and staff in your organization. By using the mindfulness of introspection, each attendee will have the opportunity to do a self-audit in regards to their relationship with inclusion. Weaved throughout the program will be artistic examples related to this topic, along with tools to use creativity to foster awareness and create dialogue.
Session #4 - May 13, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EST
Re-Connecting our School Communities through the Arts
Jenn Katona, Founder/President, 3 Looms
As we reopen schools and reconnect as communities, our students, teachers, staff and families are dealing with a collective trauma. Before schools can help students academically we must be intentional in creating spaces and opportunities for human connection and social reconnection. The arts are an important piece of that recovery. This session will explore how to build ensemble, strong communities and provide arts-based activities that support Socio-Emotional learning goals.
Session #5 - June 10, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EST
Practice Makes Performance: Preparing Yourself to Lead a Facility Project
Chris Wineman, Principal, Semple Brown | Architects & Designers
The leadership of the client for an arts school facility project is a key component of project success. Chris Wineman and Bryan Schmidt, Principals of Semple Brown Design will outline steps you can take to make sure you (and your board or district) are prepared to make the most of this once-in-a-generation opportunity. We will discuss advance research you can do, best practices for project administration and advice for how to be an effective client. This will include consideration of pandemic-related topics such as facility support for remote learning, specialized parameters for healthy HVAC systems and taking advantage of outdoor space to enhance the school environment.
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About Creative Generation
Contributing to the development of thriving communities and a more just world, Creative Generation works to inspire, connect, and amplify the work of young creatives who catalyze social transformation and those who are committed to cultivating their creative capabilities. Founded in 2019, Creative Generation operates four signature programs: The Campaign for a Creative Generation, the Institute for Creative Social Transformation, The Academy for Creative Leadership, and an Incubator for Creative Impact.
About Arts Schools Network
Arts Schools Network is a non-profit association founded in 1981 with a mission to inspire emerging and seasoned leaders in K-16 arts schools by providing quality resources, support, and networking opportunities to elevate their institutions.