PA Theatre Endorsement Working Group3-15-15

Meet the team

Gene Frank, Norristown Educational TheatreTheatre Endorsement Working Group Co-chair

Cory Wilkerson, PA Arts ConsultantTheatre Endorsement Working Group Co-chair

Dave DeitzPennsylvania Department of Education Consultant Arts Education

Jennifer Bronder, Knoch High School, Saxonburg, PA

Jill Campbell, State College High School, State College, PA

Laura Ferguson, Propel Schools, Pittsburgh, PA

Joel Gori, Yocum Institute for the Arts, Reading, PA

Barry Kornhauser, Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Deborah Klose, Director of Arts Education, Philadelphia School District, Philadelphia, PA

Terri Mastrobuono, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA

Melissa Mintzer, Penn Manor High School, Lancaster, PA

Robert Smith, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

Thomas Stretton, Cabrini College, Radner, PA

Mark Stutz, Parkland High School, Allentown, PA

Lisa Weitzman, Capital Area School for the Arts, Harrisburg, PA

Kellee VanAken, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA

Kristin Wolanin, Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster, PA

Mark Zortman, Central York High School, York, PA

Agenda Theatre Endorsement – overview &

history Introduction to the work Next Steps

Overview

What is an endorsement? How was the process started? Where are we now?Where are we headed next?

Key Domains

Identify Competencies

Envision Coursework

Finalize Document

(Overview & Introduction)

Introduction to the work The Task - decide on candidate competencies for your sub group - research area colleges, will their course work meet the competencies you’ve chosen? - determine any needed field experience Key Domains/Sub Group Assignments

Next Steps Choose a lead Choose a style editor Create a google doc Determine a time frame how can you chunk the work? who will keep track of deadlines? will you need a conference call or meeting? Attend the March 31st meeting

Tools to help you Wikispace of archived materials at

http://performingartstuff.wikispaces.com/

Documents to note: - Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement - New Hampshire Assessment of Candidate Strengths and Professional Development Needs - PA Department of Education Style Guide

Theatre face to face meeting Tuesday, March 31st

from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location:

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network6340 Flank DriveHarrisburg, PA 17112