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2008 VSA arts Conference

Agenda*

8:30–9:00 a.m.

Registration

9:00–10:00 a.m.

Keynote Address—Universal Design for Learning: Applications for Arts in Education, Dr. Tracey Hall, Center for Applied Special Technology

10:00–10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15–11:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

 

Engaging a School Community Through Creative Dance, Sean McMahon and Nancy Ng, Luna Kids Dance

 

Introduction to Taiko Drumming: A UDL Approach, Philip Alexander, Empire State Partnerships Office of Partnership Support and Research, and Alex Núñez, Arts Horizons LeRoy Neiman Art Center

 

Applying UDL Guidelines in the Visual Arts Classroom, Gordon Sasaki, Teaching Artist

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Study Groups I

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Lunch
Legislative Briefing on UDL, Ricki Sabia, National Down Syndrome Society Policy Center

1:15–2:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1:15–2:30 p.m.

Multiple Points of Entry Into the Art of Making Theater: The Power of Improvisation, Oran Sandel, Teaching Artist

1:15–2:30 p.m.

Using Visual Arts to Address Literacy Skills for All Learners, Nicole Agois and Kati Blair, VSA arts of Massachusetts

1:15–2:30 p.m.

Supporting Teaching Artists to Include All Students, Celia Hughes and Sherry A. Snowden, VSA arts of Texas

2:30–3:15 p.m.

Study Groups II

3:15–3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks: Dr. Tracey Hall, Center for Applied Special Technology, and Dr. Don Glass, VSA arts

The Contours of Inclusion:
Universal Design for Learning for Arts in Education

VSA arts invites educators for a full-day conference that will explore the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to arts curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The conference will provide multiple opportunities to learn about the principles of UDL and explore the following questions:

  • What do the principles of UDL look like when applied to arts in education?
  • How do the principles of UDL resonate with high-quality arts teaching and learning?
  • What are the implications for students with disabilities?

Hear keynote Dr. Tracey Hall from the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) frame UDL principles and practices. Engage with examples of UDL in workshops and facilitated discussions. Learn to apply UDL to arts curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Registration Information

When:
September 19, 2008
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where:
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC
Deadline:
Registration CLOSED
Registration Fee, which includes:
continental breakfast,
lunch and beverage service
($40 per person, $20 per student)

Downloads:
Registration form/brochure (PDF Format)
Registration form (Text Format)