SparkEd offers educator workshops and recommends the professional development in the arts programs as well as regional, state and national arts education and advocacy resources.
SPARK WORKSHOPS
Below are listings for training and professional development for K-12 and post-secondary educators to use Spark to teach about the arts.
Ongoing: K-12 Professional Development
Learn how to use KQED's weekly Spark program about Bay Area arts and artists in your classroom. Through presentation of Spark, brainstorming, discussion, and hands-on arts activities, participants learn to how to develop dynamic and engaging arts curricula for K-12 students using Spark and other media resources. In some cases, Spark artists are also available to co-offer workshops. Call to schedule a free or low-cost workshop in San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin Counties. Phone: (415) 553-2298
Ongoing: Pre-Service Teacher Presentations & Training
Schedule free presentations and/or training workshops for pre-service educators (K-12 and single subject) in San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin Counties. Phone: (415) 553-2298
K-12 ARTS EDUCATION IN THE BAY AREA
Support quality arts education for all students from Pre-school through grade 12. Get involved in the strategic planning conversations in your area.
Alameda County Office of Education, Arts IS Education artiseducation.org
The Alameda County Office of Education is now entering the implementation phase for a progressive, county-wide plan to provide quality arts education for every child in every school, every day.
San Francisco Unified School District, Arts Education Master Plan sfusd.edu
SFUSD is about to complete and publish a progressive plan for district-wide arts education plan for K-12 students.
ARTS EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND
The arts education advocacy efforts in the Bay Area are connected to statewide and national efforts to secure quality arts education as part of a complete education. The regional, state and national organizations listed below offer more information about these efforts. Check them out and become involved -- make arts part of every student's education!
Regional and Statewide
California Alliance for Arts Education artsed411.org
CAAE is the state arts education advocacy organization for California.
California Arts Council cac.ca.gov
The California Arts Council offers grant and program support for arts and arts education.
The California Arts Project csmp.ucop.edu
The TCAP offers training, leadership development, and resources to all credentialed K-12 teachers.
National
Americans for the Arts artsusa.org
The Americans for the Arts is the largest national arts advocacy organization, offering resources, publications, advocacy materials, research, training, networking, conferences and more.
Art:21 pbs.org/art21
Art:21 is the national PBS documentary series about contemporary visual artists and includes accompanying educational materials.
National Arts Education Association naea-reston.org
NAEA is dedicated to training for K-12 visual arts teachers.
National Dance Education Organization csmp.ucop.edu
NDEO advances dance education centered in the arts by providing the dance artist and the dance educator a network of resources and support.
Music Educators National Conference menc.org
MENC's mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.
American Alliance for Theatre & Education menc.org
AATE is the leading national professional organization for theater educators, theatre artists, and educators who use drama and/or theater in the classroom.
