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DATES: July 28 – August 3, 2007 OBJECTIVES: The first objective of this seven-day institute is to provide a forum for elementary, middle and high school teachers to strengthen their understanding and implementation of high quality teaching in mathematics. The institute will include opportunities to understand, practice with students and reflect upon teaching and learning. Professional development will be offered on July 28 and 29. During July 30 to August 3 participants will team teach students in the morning and engage in professional development in the afternoon.
Teachers will utilize these research-based materials with an integrated approach: Elementary School: Investigations published by Pearson/Scott Foresman Middle School: Connected Math published by Pearson/Scott Foresman High School: Interactive Math Program, published by Key Curriculum Press Another objective is to develop a regional Professional Learning Community for mathematics. This would begin with teams which can extend their learning at their own schools, drawing upon the expertise of other teams they have met in the region. However, the institute does not exclude individuals who are interested in the professional development opportunity.
Ms. Janis Heigl, math educational consultant from the State of Washington, will lead the Institute. She has extensive experience in math education, leading institutes and working with schools for sustained learning for staff and students.
GRADUATE CREDIT: Graduate credit will be offered by Buffalo State, SUNY for interested teachers.
COSTS: To be announced.
Bogotá, March 8, 9, and 10, 2007 Proposal The Bi-national Arts Festival brings together Secondary students (Middle and High School) in the Arts from all the schools which belong to the SAC’S Community. The festival gives students the unique opportunity to perform at the higher level and on the larger scale than they would in their individual school programs. The festival is not competitive, but rather promotes the goal of working together, co-operatively and learning not only from peers, but also from the different styles of the participating teacher-directors. The students learn from each other artistically and culturally as the festival draws a diverse group together. Recommendations Although the Arts Festival is geared towards the advanced student, all motivated students are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity. Teachers should use their best judgment when choosing the school participants. Each participant should cover their own needs for the presentations (costumes, props, slides, etc.) However, a list of materials that can be covered by the festival will be announced (sound, materials such as poster paper) General Aspects
General Objectives
Specific Objectives
1. To set up an Art / Photography and Digital Image exhibition. 2. To participate in two workshops presented by nationally and internationally known working artists / photographers 3. To visit a representative museum in Bogotá To accomplish the purpose of these objectives: * The theme for the exhibition is free. However, only 8 (15 if photography is included) pieces of work can be exhibited per school. * Works have to be submitted one week in advance * Materials will be provided for the workshops. Maximum capacity for the workshops: 5 students and one advisor per school. * Transportation will be provided for the site.
1. To set up an integrated musical show in the different categories: Choir, Symphonic Band. 2. To offer the unique opportunity for the Director’s from different schools to conduct other students. 3. To be musically motivated by nationally and internationally known musicians. 4. To allow the students to freely participate in a Talent Show. To accomplish the purpose of these objectives: * A maximum of 5 students per school can participate in different areas. * Every school will previously receive the repertoire in order to rehearse it prior to the festival. * Each school should be responsible for their own instruments and gear.
1. To present a theatrical production (play/musical) from each participating school 2. To participate in two workshops. To accomplish the purpose of these objectives: * All schools must present the Arts Bi-national committee with a list of all requirements (technical, sound, and set) for their presentation at least 1 month prior to the festival. * All workshops will last approximately 3 hours (including a break) and can only hold a capacity of 30 -35 students (including all participating schools) depending on the workshop. . Please understand that there is a cap of students allowed to take the workshop. Once the school has submitted their subscription form, indicating the number of participants for each workshop and considering the eventuality that the workshops are overbooked, CNG will communicate to the participating schools the final availability.
1. To live a dance learning experience by participating in 4 try-out workshops in which dance genres such as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Folk will be developed at two levels (intermediate and advanced). 2. To perform what was learned on stage. To accomplish these objectives a series of patterns and requirements are needed: * Previous knowledge on the specific type of dance the participant wants to subscribe. Note that those students willing to take advanced-level workshops need the instructor’s approval. * High motivation and good attitude. * To use the appropriate gear to take a dance class as well as to bring the costumes according to the type of dance that will be performed. * The maximum amount of participants is 5 students per school. Note that this amount may increase / decrease depending on the number of participating schools. Please fill out the attached form for registration. All organization is subject to change depending on the amount of participants. Further information will be provided. Cordially, Dwight Mott Claudia Cerón Diana Mullen H.S. Principal Creative Core Team Leader Activities Coordinator
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