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Art Talks with Melanie Rick

Art Talks

Series Description

Whether you’re a new teacher eager to discover the power of Reading Art and Acting Right, or a seasoned educator seeking fresh strategies for incorporating Reading Art and Tableau in your classroom, Melanie Rick offers tailored coaching sessions. Receive personalized guidance and support to enhance your teaching practice and deepen student engagement through an online community of practice.

This can also include classroom support in January.

Dates/Times/Details

  • Dates: Wednesdays, Once a Month
  • Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom
  • Capacity: 15 people per session
  • There will be a 1-hour exploratory task to complete in your class after this workshop for a total of 3 hours credit.

Session Descriptions

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September 4

The First Weeks of School: Early Implementation of Focus 5 Strategies

Dive into Reading Art, Tableau, and Acting Right concepts for the beginning of the school year.

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October 9

Reading Art

Go deeper with Reading Art. Troubleshoot and discuss applications across disciplines.

Tableau

November 6

Tableau

Whether you’re still practicing the process with your students or wondering, “What else…” think, share, plan, and create with Melanie to deepen your understanding of tableaux.

Happy young students

December 11

Actor’s Toolbox in the New Year: Resetting Expectations after the Break

Give yourself the gift of coming back to a collaborative, creative classroom community through drama. Plan how to resume the Actor’s Toolbox to start your year off right.

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