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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 8\, 2025 "TEACHING DIGITAL MUSIC-MAKING"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers\, in-person\, at Perpich Center for Arts Education in August\, 2025. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Separate registration is required for each workshop. \nFriday\, August 8 – Teaching Digital Music-Making \nDATE: Friday\, August 8\, 2025 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION: This is a workshop dedicated to inspiring confidence and passion into the music production classroom and includes an intro to recording and producing music with the Ableton software. Intended audience is music educators of students in grades 6-12. Guest presenter is James Patrick\, Minneapolis. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-8-2025-teaching-digital-music-making/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 1-hour seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered three times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nFriday\, August 8 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)\nTuesday\, August 12 (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.)\nWednesday\, August 13 (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T080000
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 1-hour seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered three times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nFriday\, August 8 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)\nTuesday\, August 12 (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.)\nWednesday\, August 13 (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:NATIVE AUTHORS BOOK FAIR
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION HERE \nDATE AND TIME: Tuesday\, August 12\, 2025 (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) \nDESCRIPTION: Plans are coming together for the Native Authors Book Fair on August 12 at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley. We hope you’ll put it on your calendar to join us! The afternoon will include two panel discussions with our guest authors\, an opportunity to meet the authors\, and time to peruse and purchase books. Watch for more details! \nAuthors will include: \n\nArt Coulson (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma)\nNicholas DeShaw (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa)\nKiki Garcia (Bad River)\nMelonee Montano (Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior) and Evan Larson\nMarquie Moss (Mandan\, Hidatsa\, and Arikara Nation)\nKim Sigafus (White Earth Nation)\n\nBooks will be for sale by Birchbark Books\, Black Bears and Blueberries\, and Kim Sigafus.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/native-authors-book-fair/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Literary Arts,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:CAPP CO-CHAIR FALL CONFERENCE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration link will be sent in an email to program participants \nWe are very excited to welcome you to the start of the 20th Comprehensive Arts Planning Program cohort! In preparation for the first year of programming\, we will meet for the CAPP Kickoff Conference on Wednesday\, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nOur Kick-off Conference will happen in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education. We are located off of Hwy. 55 in Golden Valley. This conference will be our first time to meet each other\, delve into our beginning planning\, network with other CAPP cohort sites\, create synergy amongst your CAPP team\, and kick-off our two year program!\n*All co-chairs are required to attend this conference. CAPP district administrators are encouraged to attend this conference as well. \nMEETING LOCATION:\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nArts High School\, Dance Studio\n6125 Olson Memorial Highway\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nDATE: Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025 \nSIGN IN: 8:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. \nMEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nAGENDA:\n9:00 a.m.    Welcome\, Introductions\, and Overview \n9:40 a.m.    Why a Strategic Plan Matters: The Purpose of a Comprehensive Plan for Arts Education Programming\nThis session delves into the fundamental “why” behind developing and implementing a comprehensive arts education plan\, both from a personal conviction and community imperative. While the passion for arts education is deeply felt\, effectively advocating for and sustaining robust programs requires a well-articulated\, actionable framework. This session will equip co-chairs and district administration with the rationale and initial tools to embark on such a crucial planning process. \n10:30 a.m.    Break \n10:40 a.m.    Launching and Leading Your Local CAPP Committee\nThis session is designed for co-chairs and district administrators committed to establishing and leading an effective arts education committee within their school district and community. It addresses the critical steps involved in launching and leading a successful committee while drawing on recent experiences and diverse configurations of past CAPP cohorts. Participants will analyze various committee structures and dissect roles and responsibilities of their committee. Furthermore\, this session will explore methods for identifying key allies within school districts and cultivating a diverse\, effective team to advocate for robust arts education. \n11:30 a.m.    Insights & Lessons Learned from past CAPP cohorts\nLearn from past participants of the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program as they reflect on leading their committees\, creating a strategic plan\, working with various stakeholders in their district\, and implementing programs and projects large and small. \n12:10 p.m.    LUNCH \n12:40 p.m.    MN K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts\nThis presentation dives into the 2018 K-12 Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts. Topics include why or how the standards and benchmarks look the way they do; understanding Foundations and the Create\, Perform\, Respond\, and Connect processes; recognizing specific language used in the benchmarks; and a description of the standards and benchmarks formatted in three ways. This workshop will be tailored to the group and their questions regarding standards implementation. \n1:30 p.m.    Break \n1:40 p.m.    Beginning Your Arts Program Analysis – Current Reality and Needs Assessment\nThis session is the first crucial step in strategically strengthening an arts education program: understanding the current reality of the district’s arts education programming. Before charting future goals\, it is essential to rigorously assess what currently exists and what is truly needed. Participants will learn practical approaches and tools for conducting comprehensive needs assessment for their district’s arts education offerings. \n2:40 p.m.    Logistics for Next Planning Meetings and Workshops in Local Districts \n3:00 p.m.    Wrap-Up \nClock hours and BOSA hours will be available for this conference. \nLunch will be catered. Please note any special dietary needs in the registration form. \nHotel rooms are available on the night of Tuesday\, August 12th for those who live more than 2 hours away from Perpich Center. (Co-chairs and one district administrator of each district are eligible for these hotel rooms.) ***Hotel room requests must be received by August 1 before 3:00 p.m. We cannot guarantee hotel availability after this time*** \n\nMileage reimbursement is available for Alexandria\, Brainerd\, Little Falls\, and Kasson-Mantorville co-chairs and district administration. Information on how to collect reimbursement for mileage will be explained at the workshop. \nQuestions? Email CAPP Specialist\, Kristi Johnson at kristi.johnson@pcae.k12.mn.us \nWe are very excited to launch the 20th Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP) cohort!
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/capp-co-chair-fall-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAPP - Comprehensive Arts Planning Program,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 1-hour seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered three times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nFriday\, August 8 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)\nTuesday\, August 12 (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.)\nWednesday\, August 13 (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-3/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T153000
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SUMMARY:2025 MINNESOTA DANCE SUMMER WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop hosted by Perpich Center for Arts Education! \nRHYTHM AND LEGACY\nPresenters – Davente Gilreath (Dance 2010)\, Matthew Wagner (Dance 1999)\, Mary Harding \nDATE AND TIME: \nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\n8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nRegistration Due by August 4\, 2025. \nAbout the Summer Workshop: Join us for a day-long exploration of rhythm and legacy. Guest teachers Davente Gilreath and Matthew Wagner will ground us in physical practice that highlights coordination\, rhythm\, and line. We will delve deeply into styles and genres – modern Afro-Caribbean (Davente) and tap groove (Matthew). As we dance\, we will question and reframe history\, both ours as teachers and the history of the form. \nWe will dance\, we will discuss\, and we will thread our work with the naming of our legacies as movers as we introduce our students to a more inclusive history. \nLearning Outcomes: Participants will learn movements based on techniques\, styles\, and genres of guest artists. Participants will reflect on their personal dance histories and how it influences their teaching.\nParticipants will layer elements to increase complexity in curriculum. \nREGISTRATION HERE \nREGISTRATION FEE: Free \nLUNCH:\nLunch will be provided. We ask that you list your dietary restrictions in the form. Thank you! \nLOCATION:\nPerpich Center for Arts Education – Dance Studio\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nCLOCK HOURS:\nYou will receive 7 Professional Development clock hours for attending. \nQuestions or comments? Contact Mary Harding at mary.harding@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2025-minnesota-dance-summer-workshop/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:WORK DAYS FOR ARTS INTEGRATION TEAMS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThursday\, August 14\, 2025 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) \nDESCRIPTION:\nWe’ve heard from several teachers across Minnesota that they are ready to develop or refine lessons through an arts integration lens but could use a bit of experienced support. Might this include teachers from your school district? \nThis summer we have two opportunities for workshopping your arts integration ideas—Thursday\, June 12 and Thursday\, August 14. These days will begin with an introduction to our arts integration continuum and examples of integrated lessons\, but then the majority of each day will be supported work time. Bring your ideas\, teaching resources\, and one or more colleagues to Perpich Center for either or both days. Here’s a great opportunity to get a head start on lesson planning for the new school year! Participants are strongly encouraged to attend as a team: arts educator + non-arts/classroom educator(s). \nLOCATION:\nPerpich Center for Arts Education – Gaia Building\n6125 Olson Memorial Highway\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nOnce you arrive to campus\, follow the road around to the left and past the soccer field. The Gaia Building is the 2-story white building back by the woods. Enter through the doors at the top of the parking lot. \nDETAILS: \n\nThere is no cost to participate in these work days.\nLunch is provided.\nEach person must complete the registration and with that\, participants are strongly encouraged to attend as a team: arts educator + non-arts/classroom educator(s).\nA clock hours form for 6 hours will be provided following each day.\nThe facilitator for these work days is Wendy Barden\, Director of the Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/work-days-for-arts-integration-teams-2/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
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CREATED:20250806T210111Z
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SUMMARY:PERPICH CENTER 40TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:We are turning 40! \nPlease join us for our community open house on Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. to celebrate forty years of arts education in the state of Minnesota. \nThe event will feature: performances and work by alumni\, staff\, current students; tours of campus; refreshments; and more. \nRSVP HERE \nPerpich Center for Arts Education was born as the Minnesota Center for Arts Education in 1985\, created by the state legislature at the urging of then Gov. Rudy Perpich and First Lady Lola Perpich. (It was renamed in Perpich’s honor after his death in 1995.) This year\, we are celebrating 40 years of our agency’s mission to provide all Minnesota students the opportunity to develop\, enhance\, and integrate their artistic and academic abilities to their highest potential.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-center-40th-anniversary-open-house/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors,Community Event,High School Event,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235159Z
CREATED:20250917T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235159Z
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SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: MEDIA ARTS - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about media arts teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere are two info sessions available for media arts: \n\nMonday\, September 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, or\nTuesday\, September 30 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to media arts licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-media-arts-public-info-sessions/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Media Arts,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235122Z
CREATED:20250917T213201Z
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UID:19757-1758643200-1758648600@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: DANCE AND THEATER - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about dance and theater teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere are two info sessions available for dance and theater: \n\nTuesday\, September 23 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, or\nWednesday\, October 1 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to dance and theater licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-dance-and-theater-public-info-sessions/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235235Z
CREATED:20250917T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235235Z
UID:19745-1758729600-1758735000@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: MUSIC - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about music teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere are two info sessions available for music: \n\nWednesday\, September 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, or\nMonday\, September 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to music licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-music-public-info-sessions/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235217Z
CREATED:20250917T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235217Z
UID:19750-1759161600-1759167000@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: MUSIC - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about music teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere are two info sessions available for music: \n\nWednesday\, September 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, or\nMonday\, September 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to music licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-music-public-info-sessions-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235139Z
CREATED:20250917T200925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235139Z
UID:19755-1759248000-1759253400@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: MEDIA ARTS - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about media arts teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere are two info sessions available for media arts: \n\nMonday\, September 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, or\nTuesday\, September 30 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to media arts licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-media-arts-public-info-sessions-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Media Arts,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235103Z
CREATED:20250917T213218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235103Z
UID:19760-1759334400-1759339800@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: DANCE AND THEATER - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about dance and theater teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere are two info sessions available for dance and theater: \n\nTuesday\, September 23 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\, or\nWednesday\, October 1 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to dance and theater licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-dance-and-theater-public-info-sessions-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T173000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235020Z
CREATED:20250917T213608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235020Z
UID:19763-1759766400-1759771800@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:POTENTIAL CHANGES TO MN ARTS TEACHER LICENSING: ALL PROPOSALS/ALL ARTS AREAS - PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:Perpich Center for Arts Education would like to invite you to a meeting about all proposals related to arts teacher licensing. Perpich Center\, MDE\, and PELSB are preparing for future rulemaking regarding the teaching licensure standards in the arts—dance\, media arts\, music\, theater\, and visual arts. Reviewing these requirements for adequate reflection of the evolving needs of K-12 students\, schools\, and communities is an important undertaking. This process presents a great opportunity for input from the field\, and the results of this process will have an impact on the future of arts education in our state. Moving forward\, your input and involvement are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. \nThere is one info session available for all proposals/all arts areas: \n\nMonday\, October 6 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \n\nOther Details: \n\nWhat: We will share the steering committee recommendations and opportunities for participation and feedback. We will explain the steps taken so far and outline the next courses of action. There will also be time for asking clarifying questions. Each session is the same\, therefore participants only need to choose one session to attend.\nWho: This meeting is open to the public\, and is especially intended for those looking to learn more about potential changes to arts licensing in Minnesota.\nWhere: This is a virtual meeting. A zoom link will be sent out before each session.\nQuestions? Email max.clark@pcae.k12.mn.us\n\nWe recognize the survey and meeting(s) are happening at a busy time of the school year\, so thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful responses.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/potential-changes-to-mn-arts-teacher-licensing-all-proposals-all-arts-areas-public-info-sessions/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T161500
DTSTAMP:20251015T031246Z
CREATED:20251013T210036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T031246Z
UID:20114-1761131700-1761149700@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:CLASSROOM VISIT – MARCY ARTS ELEMENTARY – MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOLS – WITH MOLLY MCELROY\, ELEMENTARY THEATER
DESCRIPTION:“THE INTENTION OF TEACHER-TO-TEACHER OBSERVATION IS THAT IT BE A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND\, IN TURN\, FOR STUDENT LEARNING.” \nREGISTRATION HERE \nDATE AND TIME:\nWednesday\, October 22\, 2025 (11:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.) \n\n\n11:15 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. – Check in at the Main Office and meet up with the group (please bring photo ID)\n\n\n11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Welcome and Intros with Stephanie Lein Walseth\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – Head to Molly McElroy’s Classroom\n\n\n11:40 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. – Observe a 5th grade Drama Class\n\n\n12:35 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. – Break for conversation with Molly McElroy\n\n\n1:05 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Observe a 1st grade Drama Class\n\n\n2:05 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Observe a Kindergarten Drama Class\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Travel to Brasa Rotisserie for food and conversation (pay on your own)\n\n\n3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Facilitated conversation about our observations and Q&A/Debrief with Molly\n\n\n4:15 p.m. – Wrap up and head out\n\n\nEVENT LOCATIONS:\nLOCATION #1:\nMarcy Arts Elementary School\n415 Fourth Ave. SE\nMinneapolis\, MN 55414\nhttps://marcy.mpschools.org/ \nParking: There is only street parking at Marcy\, and that can sometimes prove to be tricky\, so we advise you to leave plenty of time to find a parking spot and walk to the building. \nBuilding Entrance: Please enter through main door which lets you into the front office. You can sign in and receive visitor passes there. \nLOCATION #2 (Food + Facilitated Conversation):\nBrasa Premium Rotisserie\n600 E. Hennepin Avenue\nMinneapolis\, MN 55414\nhttps://www.brasa.us/ne-mpls \nABOUT THE DAY: \n\nThis day is a unique opportunity to inform your teaching practice through peer observation and discussion and form stronger connections with theater teachers nearby. To accomplish this\, \n\nWe will observe Molly McElroy teach 5th\, 1st\, and Kindergarten Drama Classes. We will pay particular attention to classroom routines\, rituals\, and community building. Think about your “Ah-ha!” and “I wonder…” moments.\nFollowing the classroom observation\, Perpich Theater Education Specialist Stephanie Lein Walseth will facilitate a discussion of our observations and then introduce you to opportunities to connect our observations into practical implementation ideas focused on the Minnesota Academic Standards in Theater among other guiding principles and documents.\nYou will take away new ideas and strategies for your classroom\, plus have a better understanding of how the new theater standards relate to the classes you teach.\n\n\n\nDETAILS: \n\nThe day is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth\, Theater Education Specialist in Professional Development & Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. There is no cost to participate. A certificate for 5 clock hours will be distributed at the end of the day.\nThe maximum number of participants is 7. Registration will close when we reach that number.\nQuestions? Email stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/classroom-visit-marcy-arts-elementary-minneapolis-schools-with-molly-mcelroy-elementary-theater/
LOCATION:Marcy Arts Elementary School\, 415 Fourth Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Visit,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T110000
DTSTAMP:20251015T210024Z
CREATED:20251015T210024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210024Z
UID:19593-1762246800-1762254000@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:GUIDELINES & RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MN AMERICAN INDIANS IN THE SECONDARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE CURRICULUM
DESCRIPTION:License Renewal Session – Addresses the MN American Indian History and Culture relicensure requirement \nThis session explores the cultural heritage of MN American Indians\, both past and present. We will examine the contributions of MN American Indians as a prerequisite to lesson planning and curriculum development. We will utilize the MN Academic Standards for Arts Education to provide a useful framework for this endeavor\, with particular emphasis on the applications of the “Connect 10” anchor standard. We will highlight music-related resources involving the contributions of MN American Indians and provide ideas for lesson plan development using these materials. An extensive bibliography and list of resource links\, including materials available through the Perpich Center Library\, are included in this session. \nREGISTRATION HERE \nTarget Audience: Music Ensemble Educators (Band\, Choir\, Orchestra) \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 4\, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Perpich Center for Arts Education\n“Large Glass Box” (Gaia Building – 2nd floor)\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422 \nOther Details: \n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop\nA clock hours form will be provided after the workshop\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/guidelines-resources-to-explore-the-contributions-of-mn-american-indians-in-the-secondary-music-ensemble-curriculum/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20251015T210320Z
CREATED:20251015T210320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210320Z
UID:20172-1762261200-1762268400@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:GUIDELINES & RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MN AMERICAN INDIANS IN THE SECONDARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE CURRICULUM
DESCRIPTION:License Renewal Session – Addresses the MN American Indian History and Culture relicensure requirement \nThis session explores the cultural heritage of MN American Indians\, both past and present. We will examine the contributions of MN American Indians as a prerequisite to lesson planning and curriculum development. We will utilize the MN Academic Standards for Arts Education to provide a useful framework for this endeavor\, with particular emphasis on the applications of the “Connect 10” anchor standard. We will highlight music-related resources involving the contributions of MN American Indians and provide ideas for lesson plan development using these materials. An extensive bibliography and list of resource links\, including materials available through the Perpich Center Library\, are included in this session. \nREGISTRATION HERE \nTarget Audience: Music Ensemble Educators (Band\, Choir\, Orchestra) \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 4\, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Perpich Center for Arts Education\n“Large Glass Box” (Gaia Building – 2nd floor)\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422 \nOther Details: \n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop\nA clock hours form will be provided after the workshop\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/guidelines-resources-to-explore-the-contributions-of-mn-american-indians-in-the-secondary-music-ensemble-curriculum-2/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20251015T031415Z
CREATED:20251014T165519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T031415Z
UID:20118-1762764300-1762783200@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:CLASSROOM VISIT – ELY SCHOOL DISTRICT – WITH MOLLY & MADDIE OLSON
DESCRIPTION:“THE INTENTION OF TEACHER-TO-TEACHER OBSERVATION IS THAT IT BE A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND\, IN TURN\, FOR STUDENT LEARNING.” \nREGISTRATION HERE \nDATE AND TIME:\nMonday\, November 10\, 2025 (8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Check in at the Main Office and meet up with the group (please bring photo ID)\n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Participants will first observe a lesson team taught by Maddie Olson and Molly Olson with the 7th grade Media Literacy class. Students will be working in groups and creating a dance combination through the process of using an algorithm with icons to represent the dance. They will be incorporating the idea of function and iteration (CS/math terms). Groups will practice and film their combinations.\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Mary Harding will present a lesson to participants on using stories and dance to support literacy goals in the classroom. She will also teach a lesson centered on PE dance standards.\n11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – Sharing from Mary and Molly from the NDEO Conference about ideas that can be used in any classroom.\n11:40 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – **Spanish class dance break – the Spanish class will come in to show their favorite dance that helps them learn vocabulary.**\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Participants will prepare a lesson which incorporates dance to implement into their own classroom with support from Mary and Molly.\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Facilitated conversation and lunch with a debriefing session (lunch is pay on your own. Orders will be taken in the morning for lunch to be delivered to the school.)\n1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Wrap up and leave\n\nEVENT LOCATIONS:\nLOCATION #1:\nEly School District – Media Center\n600 E. Harvey St.\nEly\, MN 55731 \nParking: Free parking is available in the East Lot \nBuilding Entrance: Enter through the Main building entrance. Please bring a photo ID as you will need it to check in \nLOCATION #2 (Food + Facilitated Conversation):\nWe will be eating lunch in the Media Center. Lunch orders will be taken in the morning for delivery to the school from Boundary Waters Catering.\n*Lunch is pay on your own. Participants are responsible for their own lunch cost. \nABOUT THE DAY: \n\nThis day is a unique opportunity to inform your teaching practice through peer observation and discussion and form stronger connections with dance and other teachers nearby. To accomplish this\, \n\nWe will observe Molly Olson and Maddie Olson teach a 7th grade Media Literacy Class. We will pay particular attention to how movement connects the learning. Think about your “Ah-ha!” and “I wonder…” moments.\nFollowing the classroom observation\, Perpich Dance Education Specialist Mary Harding will facilitate a discussion of our observations and then introduce you to opportunities to connect our observations into practical implementation ideas focused on the Minnesota Academic Standards in Dance among other guiding principles and documents.\nTeachers will then plan strategies and lesson plans for your classroom\, plus have a better understanding of how dance standards relate to the classes you teach.\n\n\n\nDETAILS: \n\nThe day is hosted by Mary Harding\, Dance Education Specialist in Professional Development & Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. There is no cost to participate. A certificate for 5 clock hours will be distributed at the end of the day.\nThe maximum number of participants is 10. Registration will close when we reach that number.\nQuestions? Email mary.harding@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/classroom-visit-ely-school-district-with-molly-maddie-olson/
LOCATION:Ely School District\, 600 E. Harvey St.\, Ely\, MN\, 55731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Visit,Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20251015T031458Z
CREATED:20251015T012509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T031458Z
UID:20121-1762932600-1762956000@perpich.mn.gov
SUMMARY:CLASSROOM VISIT – PIM ARTS HIGH SCHOOL – WITH RACHEL BRADY\, ROB THOMPSON\, WILLIAM LEAF – THEATER
DESCRIPTION:“THE INTENTION OF TEACHER-TO-TEACHER OBSERVATION IS THAT IT BE A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND\, IN TURN\, FOR STUDENT LEARNING.” \nREGISTRATION HERE \nDATE AND TIME:\nWednesday\, November 12\, 2025 (7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) \n\n\n7:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. – Check in at the Main Office and meet up with the group (please bring photo ID)\n\n7:40 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. – Travel to Ms. Brady’s classroom and get settled in\n7:50 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Musical Theatre 2 (Rachel Brady)\n9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Meet and Greet the demonstrating teachers\, Tour of the Building\n9:45 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. – Senior Musical Theatre Seminar (Rob Thompson)\n11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Improv (William Leaf)\n12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Travel to Pizza Lucé in Eden Prairie (address below – pay on your own)\n12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Facilitated conversation about our observations and Q&A/Debrief\n1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Wrap up and head out\n\nEVENT LOCATIONS:\nLOCATION #1:\nPiM Arts High School\n7255 Flying Cloud Drive\nEden Prairie\, MN 55344\nhttps://www.pimartshs.org/ \nParking: Park anywhere in the main lot. Note that as school starts at 7:50 a.m.\, it will be fairly busy – drive with caution\, for the lot is small and student drivers plentiful. \nBuilding Entrance: Enter through the main school door (it says PiM Arts High School above it). It is unlocked prior to 7:50 a.m. Proceed straight ahead into the front office to sign in. \nLOCATION #2 (Food + Facilitated Conversation):\nPizza Lucé\n1347 Viking Drive\nEden Prairie\, MN 55344\nhttps://pizzaluce.com/locations/eden-prairie \nABOUT THE DAY: \n\nThis day is a unique opportunity to inform your teaching practice through peer observation and discussion and form stronger connections with theater teachers nearby. To accomplish this\, \n\nWe will observe three theater educators teach three different classes! Rachel Brady will teach Musical Theatre 2\, Rob Thompson will teach a Senior Musical Theatre Seminar\, and William Leaf will teach Improv. We will pay particular attention to classroom routines\, rituals\, and community building. Think about your “Ah-ha!” and “I wonder…” moments.\nFollowing the classroom observation\, Perpich Theater Education Specialist Stephanie Lein Walseth will facilitate a discussion of our observations and then introduce you to opportunities to connect our observations into practical implementation ideas focused on the Minnesota Academic Standards in Theater among other guiding principles and documents.\nYou will take away new ideas and strategies for your classroom\, plus have a better understanding of how the new theater standards relate to the classes you teach.\n\n\n\nDETAILS: \n\nThe day is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth\, Theater Education Specialist in Professional Development & Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. There is no cost to participate. A certificate for 7 clock hours will be distributed at the end of the day.\nNote: The maximum number of participants is 7. Registration will close when we reach that number.\nQuestions? Email stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/classroom-visit-pim-arts-high-school-with-rachel-brady-rob-thompson-william-leaf-theater/
LOCATION:PiM Arts High School\, 7255 Flying Cloud Drive\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Visit,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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SUMMARY:CLASSROOM VISIT – PARK SPANISH IMMERSION ELEMENTARY – ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS – WITH DAVID DAVIS\, K-5 MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:“THE INTENTION OF TEACHER-TO-TEACHER OBSERVATION IS THAT IT BE A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND\, IN TURN\, FOR STUDENT LEARNING.” \nREGISTRATION HERE \nOn November 13 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm\, join Perpich Center facilitator Michael Buck\, at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School in St. Louis Park as we visit the music classroom of David Davis.  \nBefore lunch\, we will attend several music classes to observe David’s routines\, procedures and methodology for implementing the Academic Standards for Music in his general music classroom. Participants will watch three\, 50-minute classes – one section each of grades 5\, 2\, and 3. Note that instruction in the music classroom is lead in English\, though some Spanish language will be used. \nFollowing the class instruction\, we will move off-site to get lunch and discuss elements of the instruction that might be applicable in your classroom. Lunch is pay on your own. \nHost teacher David Davis shares: From kindergarteners co-teaching songs from their own cultures to 4th and 5th graders composing original music to honor a community member on an instrument of their choosing\, creativity and student voice are at the heart of my self-design curriculum. My goal is to send the clear message that everyone is a musician regardless of technical skill or musical background. As a Science of Reading (LETRS)-trained educator\, I also integrate rhythmic and tonal literacy through sound-before-sight strategies\, supporting aspects of music literacy\, including speaking (improvising)\, reading\, writing (composing)\, and understanding (audiating) music. Every activity is designed to help students grow not only in musical skill\, but also in communication\, collaboration\, creativity\, cultural understanding\, and positive musician identity. \nTarget Audience: K-5 General Music Educators \nWhen: Thursday\, November 13\, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School\, 9400 Cedar Lk Rd S\, St Louis Park\, MN 55426 \nLunch & Debrief: Crossroads Deli https://www.crossroadsdelicatessen.com/ \nOther Details: \n\nThe day is facilitated by Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist of Professional Development & Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education.\nRegistration is required and available on a first come\, first served basis.\nParticipants must attend the full day session.\nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, due to the limited space within this professional learning event\, please ensure that if you register\, you are able to attend.\nA certificate for 8 clock hours will be given after the workshop.\nLunch is pay on your own. Participants will need to pay for their own lunch.\nParticipants will need to make arrangements with their own school to get time off and arrange for a substitute teacher (Perpich Center cannot cover the cost of a substitute teacher.)\n\n*Participation is available for up to 8 people. Registration will close when we reach that number.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/classroom-visit-park-spanish-immersion-elementary-st-louis-park-public-schools-with-david-davis-k-5-music/
LOCATION:Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School\, 9400 Cedar Lk Rd S\, St Louis Park\, 55426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Visit,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 ELEMENTARY ART COHORT
DESCRIPTION:Now in it’s third season\, the Elementary Art Cohort is a professional development experience designed for new teachers\, classroom generalists who are teaching their own art\, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers who are new to teaching\, as well as elementary visual arts specialists who want to deepen their practice. Participants will engage in collaborative learning with other educators committed to advancing artistic thinking and creative literacy in elementary learners. Whether you are an experienced art educator refining your approach or a classroom teacher integrating the arts into your curriculum\, this cohort will support your growth with structure\, flexibility\, and inspiration. \nOver the course of the year\, participants will engage with a cycle of learning that centers on big ideas\, artistic inquiry\, studio experimentation\, and reflection. The work is grounded in frameworks such as the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts\, the Studio Habits of Mind\, and concept-based curriculum and instruction. Teachers will walk away with usable\, classroom-ready curriculum units\, strategies for formative and summative assessment\, and a renewed understanding of how artistic thinking supports deep learning across content areas. \nAPPLY HERE \nCohort Members Can Expect: \n\nHands-on media experiences across 2D\, 3D\, digital\, and mixed media\nCurriculum development support: Create\, revise\, or refine a concept-based unit aligned to MN Academic Standards in the Arts\nProfessional dialogue with fellow educators through peer feedback and collaboration protocols\nResources and exemplars to take directly into your classroom practice\nPersonalized feedback and coaching as you implement new strategies and approaches\n\nThis Cohort is Ideal For: \n\nK–5 visual arts specialists\nClassroom teachers integrating visual arts\nArts Integration Coordinators\nEarly-career\, Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers seeking a foundation for strong curriculum and assessment design\n\nRequirements to Join the Cohort: \n\nA teacher (or desire to teach) of visual arts within the generalist’s classroom or new to the visual arts classroom at the elementary level\nAbility and commitment to attend all three in-person sessions at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley\nAbility to collaborate and engage in hands-on visual arts experiences\n\nCohort Meeting Dates (three all day workshops): \nThe Elementary Art Cohort will meet in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education three times throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. These are full-day sessions (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a break for lunch. Cohort members are required to attend all three workshop days. \n\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026\n\nMore Details:  \n\nThe Elementary Art Cohort will meet in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education: 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\nWorkshops are full-day sessions (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a break for lunch.\nLunch is provided for each workshop.\nThere is no cost to participate in this cohort.\nA clock hours form will be provided after each workshop day.\n\nSign up now and unlock a world of creativity and innovation for your students! \nQuestions? Contact jeremy.holien@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2025-2026-elementary-art-cohort/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media Arts,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 MEDIA ARTS INTRODUCTION COHORT
DESCRIPTION:Register for Perpich’s Media Arts Introduction Cohort! (formerly Media Arts Cohort Level 1) \nWhy Join this Cohort? \nThe Media Arts Introduction Cohort is a year-long\, hands-on\, idea-rich professional learning community designed to equip teachers with the foundational skills\, tools\, and curriculum structures needed to teach media arts with confidence and clarity. Whether you are a visual arts teacher ready to branch into digital forms\, a tech-savvy educator seeking more creative applications\, or entirely new to media arts—this cohort meets you where you are. \nParticipants will build conceptual and technical fluency across digital photography\, video\, animation\, and graphic design. The work is grounded in concept-based curriculum and instruction (CBCI)\, inquiry-based practices\, and creative production cycles that help students develop voice\, critical thinking\, and artistic literacy. Over the course of the year\, participants will design\, revise\, or refine classroom-ready units aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) or local standards\, while engaging with peer critique protocols\, artist case studies\, and adaptable project structures. \nAPPLY HERE \nCohort Members Can Expect: \n\nHands-on media experiences across 2D\, 3D\, digital\, and mixed media\nResources and exemplars to take directly into your classroom practice\nPersonalized feedback and coaching as you implement new strategies and approaches\nFoundational skill-building with accessible tools (Canva\, Adobe Express\, Stop Motion Studio\, etc.)\nProject-based learning examples ready to adapt for your students\nSupport in developing or revising a unit or lesson set\nCollaborative critique protocols for teaching students to analyze and make media\nArtist case studies that inspire diverse approaches to media creation\nNetworking with a statewide community of like-minded educators\n\nThis is not a “sit and get” PD — it’s active\, collaborative\, and immediately relevant to classroom practice. \nThis Cohort is Ideal for: \n\nMiddle and high school visual arts teachers\nTechnology integration specialists or digital media teachers\nClassroom Generalists adding creative technology to their classrooms\nEducators with little to no media arts teaching experience\n\nExpectations for Joining the Cohort:\n \n\nTeaching or seeking to teach media arts in an integrated or standalone course offering this year\nAbility and commitment to attend all three in-person sessions at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley\nAbility to collaborate and engage in hands-on media arts experiences\n\nCohort Meeting Dates (three all day workshops): \nThe Media Arts Introduction Cohort will meet in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education three times throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. These are full-day sessions (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a break for lunch. Cohort members are required to attend all three workshop days. \n\nMonday\, November 17\, 2025\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026\n\nMore Details: \n\nThe Media Arts Introduction Cohort will meet in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education: 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\nWorkshops are full-day sessions (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a break for lunch\nLunch is provided for each workshop\nThere is no cost to participate in this cohort\, and no cost for the online media offerings\nA clock hours form will be provided after each workshop day\n\nIf you are a teacher looking to bring a new dimension of creativity and critical thinking to your classroom\, then the Perpich Media Arts Introduction Cohort will be a great support for you. This program offers an exciting and immersive learning experience that will empower you to incorporate media arts into your school. \nQuestions? Contact jeremy.holien@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2025-2026-media-arts-introduction-cohort/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media Arts,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 MEDIA ARTS ADVANCED COHORT
DESCRIPTION:Register for Perpich’s Media Arts Advanced Cohort! (formerly Media Arts Cohort Level 2) \nWhy Join this Cohort? \nThe Media Arts Advanced Cohort is for educators who have completed the Introduction Cohort (or equivalent experience) and are ready to push their creative\, technical\, and pedagogical boundaries. This is a year-long professional learning community where participants operate as artists\, critics\, and curriculum designers—expanding their media fluency while developing the intellectual rigor to mentor students in creating media that matters. \nParticipants will dive into advanced storytelling structures\, nuanced image-making\, cinematic editing principles\, and the integration of animation\, mixed media\, and generative AI as intentional creative tools. The work builds on foundational skills but moves toward more sophisticated curricular design anchored in conceptual transfer\, enduring understandings\, and authentic student engagement. \nThis is a space to experiment\, problem-solve\, and engage in meaningful dialogue with colleagues who are equally committed to evolving their media arts practice. \nAPPLY HERE \nCohort Members Can Expect: \n\nHands-on media experiences across 2D\, 3D\, digital\, and mixed media\nAdvanced production techniques in video\, photography\, animation\, and multimedia\nExploration of cinematic\, design\, and visual culture principles\nEthical and identity-centered approaches to media creation\nRefined critique protocols and responsive feedback structures\nDevelopment of advanced\, concept-based curriculum aligned to the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Media Arts\nA professional network for sharing\, revising\, and field-testing lessons and units\nResources and exemplars to take directly into your classroom practice\nPersonalized feedback and coaching as you implement new strategies and approaches\n\nThis Cohort is Ideal for: \n\nEducators who have completed the Media Arts Level 1 Cohort\nExperienced media arts teachers seeking to expand creative and technical fluency\nVisual arts educators ready to integrate advanced media concepts into their teaching\n\nExpectations for Joining the Cohort:\n \n\nTeaching or seeking to teach media arts in an integrated or standalone course offering this year\nAbility and commitment to attend all three in-person sessions at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley\nAbility to collaborate and engage in hands-on media arts experiences\n\nCohort Meeting Dates (three all day workshops): \nThe Media Arts Advanced Cohort will meet in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education three times throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. These are full-day sessions (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a break for lunch. Cohort members are required to attend all three workshop days. \n\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTuesday\, February 24\, 2026\nMonday\, April 20\, 2026\n\nMore Details: \n\nThe Media Arts Advanced Cohort will meet in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education: 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\nWorkshops are full-day sessions (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) with a break for lunch\nLunch is provided for each workshop\nThere is no cost to participate in this cohort\, and no cost for the online media offerings\nA clock hours form will be provided after each workshop day\n\nQuestions? Contact jeremy.holien@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2025-2026-media-arts-advanced-cohort/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media Arts,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T133000
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SUMMARY:ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER EDUCATOR WINTER ROUNDTABLE
DESCRIPTION:DATE AND TIME:\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026\n9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n(*Deadline for registration is Monday\, January 5th*) \nLOCATION:\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGAIA Building\, Large Glass Box – 2nd Floor\n6125 Olson Memorial Highway\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nCOST: FREE  \nCLOCK HOURS: Certificates will be given for 4 Clock Hours \nTARGET AUDIENCE: Minnesota Elementary and Middle School Theater Educators and Directors \nREGISTRATION LINK \nDETAILS:\nYou asked and we answered! Join us for the first ever winter edition of our Elementary and Middle School Roundtable! We will spend half a day together to share your challenges\, questions\, strategies\, ideas\, and resources for teaching elementary and middle school theater. This session will continue to build upon the knowledge and resources shared at our past two summer roundtables\, and you’re welcome to join whether you are returning or new to this circle! \nThis day is FOR you and will be largely shaped BY you! It is about sharing and connecting with one another\, and building on the collective wisdom in the room. Drawing upon your notes and evaluations from last summer about what is top of mind for you\, we will focus on these topics at this gathering: \n\nMore game/activity/exercise sharing\nStrategies for Building Community\, Engaging All Learners\, and Managing the Classroom\nLesson or Unit Plan sharing\nInformal lunch conversations about AI\, Teaching Tech Theater\, and other topics\nAnd a guest appearance by Christine Deignan\, half of a professional duo working to create new\, relevant\, useful\, age-appropriate Middle School Musicals\, who is curious for your input on their newest work-in-progress\n\nIn the registration form\, please be sure to indicate what you might be willing to share (a theater game/exercise\, a strategy for community building and engagement\, and/or a lesson/unit plan). I’ll follow up asking for more details as we get closer\, and then I’ll work to structure the day and the conversations accordingly! \nLunch will be included! Please indicate your dietary restrictions on the registration form. \nOTHER DETAILS:\nThis roundtable day is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth\, Theater Education Specialist in Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education \n(More here: https://perpich.mn.gov/professional-development/state-arts-education-specialists/theater-education-specialist/) \nThis workshop is FREE for participants. Upon completion\, certificates for 4 Clock Hours will be available. \nPlease contact Stephanie with any questions about the workshop: stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/elementary-and-middle-school-theater-educator-winter-roundtable/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T104500
DTSTAMP:20251223T195056Z
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SUMMARY:UNLOCKING CREATIVITY: CURRICULUM LEADER'S GUIDE TO MEDIA ARTS IN EDUCATION
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeremy Holien\, Perpich Center’s Visual & Media Arts Education Specialist\, for an engaging\, online training designed for curriculum leaders and administrators seeking to deepen their understanding of media arts in K-12 educational settings. \nThis session will provide participants with foundational insight into the significance and potential of media arts as a powerful tool for enhancing classroom learning. Unlock the potential of media arts in your school’s curriculum and empower your educators and students with creativity\, innovation\, and critical skills that prepare them for the future. \nDATES AND TIMES (one session offered twice): \n\nTuesday\, January 13\, 2026 (10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)\nTuesday\, February 10\, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.)\n\nREGISTRATION HERE \nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis training is intended for K-12 curriculum leaders\, administrators\, and educators interested in expanding their knowledge of media arts and its applications in educational settings.\nThe session will include a combination of presentation with video examples/digital tools\, interactive discussions\, and Q&A segments to ensure an engaging and collaborative learning experience.\nThis session is offered twice. Please choose to attend the date/time that works best for you. It will not be recorded for later viewing.\nA Zoom link will be sent to everyone registered for this session a day prior to the event.\n\nSESSION LEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nWhat is Media Arts? \n\nDefine what media arts encompasses and its role in contemporary education.\nExplore the creative and critical thinking skills fostered through media arts.\n\nWhat is the potential for classroom learning? \n\nDiscuss how media arts can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.\nIdentify opportunities for integrating media arts across various subjects.\n\nWho can teach Media Arts? \n\nClarify the skill sets (and license) required for educators to effectively deliver media arts content.\nHighlight the importance of collaboration between various teaching disciplines.\n\nWhat is included in a Media Arts curriculum? \n\nExamine what a media arts curriculum looks like\, including key components and frameworks.\nProvide insights into existing media arts programs and resources.\n\nDo you have any tangible examples? \n\nShowcase real-world examples of media arts projects and instructional strategies that have successfully been implemented.\nShare student work and successful case studies that illustrate best practices.\n\nWhat curriculum and assessment supports are available? \n\nDiscuss available resources\, tools\, and assessment strategies to support the implementation of media arts.\nProvide guidelines for assessing student learning and progress in media arts.
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/unlocking-creativity-curriculum-leaders-guide-to-media-arts-in-education/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Media Arts,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 RELICENSURE TOPICS SERIES FOR ARTS EDUCATORS - READING TEXT IN ARTS CLASSES
DESCRIPTION:In January – March 2026\, Perpich Center for Arts Education is hosting our 5th annual series of virtual sessions on topics required for renewal of Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses in Minnesota. This year’s series addresses SIX of the required topics and each topic is offered twice. Examples of the strategies shared will come from arts classrooms but all educators are welcome! \nREADING TEXT IN ARTS CLASSES \nAll teachers in the school share a responsibility for helping students to both learn to read and read to learn. Through an arts lens\, examine four components of reading—phonemic awareness\, word-recognition skills\, vocabulary instruction\, and reading comprehension. This session addresses the topic of Reading Preparation.\nOffered on: Tuesday\, January 20 (4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) and repeated Thursday\, February 19 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) \nREGISTER HERE \nMORE DETAILS:  \n\nThese are online/virtual sessions. The Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the sessions.\nSessions will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nParticipants are encouraged to engage fully with video cameras on if at all possible.\nA clock hours certificate will be provided following each session.\nThere is no cost to attend.\nThe presenter is Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center. In these sessions\, she weaves her 4+ decades of experience in music/arts education with the expertise of others to bring practical and important ideas for your teaching.\nQuestions may be sent to lorene.mcgrane@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2026-relicensure-topics-series-for-arts-educators-reading-text-in-arts-classes-2/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 RELICENSURE TOPICS SERIES FOR ARTS EDUCATORS - LEARNING FROM OJIBWE AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS
DESCRIPTION:In January – March 2026\, Perpich Center for Arts Education is hosting our 5th annual series of virtual sessions on topics required for renewal of Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses in Minnesota. This year’s series addresses SIX of the required topics and each topic is offered twice. Examples of the strategies shared will come from arts classrooms but all educators are welcome! \nLEARNING FROM OJIBWE AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS\nIn video interviews\, four Ojibwe authors/illustrators share their work and provide a window into their culture and history: Thomas Peacock (Fond du Lac)\, Marcie Rendon (White Earth)\, Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake)\, and Anton Treuer (Leech Lake). Allison Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) also offers insights for selecting Native literature to bring into your teaching. This session addresses the topic of Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Contributions of American Indians.\nOffered on: Thursday\, January 22 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and repeated Tuesday\, February 24 (4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) \nREGISTER HERE \nMORE DETAILS:  \n\nThese are online/virtual sessions. The Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the sessions.\nSessions will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nParticipants are encouraged to engage fully with video cameras on if at all possible.\nA clock hours certificate will be provided following each session.\nThere is no cost to attend.\nThe presenter is Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center. In these sessions\, she weaves her 4+ decades of experience in music/arts education with the expertise of others to bring practical and important ideas for your teaching.\nQuestions may be sent to lorene.mcgrane@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2026-relicensure-topics-series-for-arts-educators-learning-from-ojibwe-authors-illustrators/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:2026 RELICENSURE TOPICS SERIES FOR ARTS EDUCATORS - PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS' MENTAL HEALTH
DESCRIPTION:In January – March 2026\, Perpich Center for Arts Education is hosting our 5th annual series of virtual sessions on topics required for renewal of Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses in Minnesota. This year’s series addresses SIX of the required topics and each topic is offered twice. Examples of the strategies shared will come from arts classrooms but all educators are welcome! \nPRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH\nThe mental health of our students is a crucial part of their development\, but can also be a challenging subject to navigate. We’ll discuss some of the more common conditions instructors may encounter and how to best support students. This session addresses the topic of Key Warning Signs for Mental Illness. Our guest presenter is Mike Smith\, a theater technician and therapist practicing at Cottonwood Center in White Bear Lake.\nOffered on: Tuesday\, January 27 (4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) and repeated Thursday\, March 5 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) \nREGISTER HERE \nMORE DETAILS:  \n\nThese are online/virtual sessions. The Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the sessions.\nSessions will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nParticipants are encouraged to engage fully with video cameras on if at all possible.\nA clock hours certificate will be provided following each session.\nThere is no cost to attend.\nThe presenter is Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center. In these sessions\, she weaves her 4+ decades of experience in music/arts education with the expertise of others to bring practical and important ideas for your teaching.\nQuestions may be sent to lorene.mcgrane@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2026-relicensure-topics-series-for-arts-educators-practical-strategies-for-supporting-students-mental-health/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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