PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
Events
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5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
VIRTUAL MEETINGAre 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,...
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PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS – AUGUST 7, 2026 “THE RHYTHM OF SOMALIA: A COLLECTION OF SONGS, STORIES, AND TRADITIONS”
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesPerpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources, strategies, and...
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2ND ANNUAL BOOK FAIR
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesDATE AND TIME: Monday, August 10, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) DESCRIPTION: Perpich Center is excited to host our 2nd Annual Book Fair! This year, the Book Fair invites K-12 educators and librarians and community members to celebrate books by a diverse group of BIPOC authors...
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MUSIC WILL MODERN BAND 101
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesThis hands-on course serves as an introduction to modern band, a contemporary approach to music education that centers student creation and decision making, focusing on popular music and instruments. The workshop will cover core values of Music Will such as approximation, scaffolding, musical decision making,...
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2026 MINNESOTA DANCE SUMMER WORKSHOP
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesJoin us for the 2026 Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop hosted by Perpich Center for Arts Education! Featuring TU Dance, "Creating A Space of Belonging" will celebrate the legacy of TU Dance Founding Artistic Director, Toni Pierce-Sands! DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 9:00 a.m....
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EXPLORING 3D ASSESSMENT IN THE ARTS
VIRTUAL MEETINGAssessment is gathering evidence of individual student achievement. While this might be challenging in an arts classroom for several reasons, it is still possible! During this hour-long workshop, we’ll explore basic strategies and tools that will assist your current teaching situation and offer you what...
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EXPLORING 3D ASSESSMENT IN THE ARTS
VIRTUAL MEETINGAssessment is gathering evidence of individual student achievement. While this might be challenging in an arts classroom for several reasons, it is still possible! During this hour-long workshop, we’ll explore basic strategies and tools that will assist your current teaching situation and offer you what...
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2026-2027 MEDIA ARTS INTRODUCTION COHORT
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesBuild a foundation in teaching media arts. Register for Perpich's Media Arts Introduction Cohort! About the Cohort The 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...
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2026-2027 ELEMENTARY VISUAL ARTS COHORT
Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, United StatesBuild a foundation in teaching elementary art. Sign up for Perpich's Elementary Visual Arts Cohort! This cohort is for new elementary art teachers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers without formal art pedagogy preparation, and classroom generalists who teach visual arts. About the Cohort The...