Make it Work!

How to put arts integration to work in YOUR

school

Presented by:Susan Riley

Howard County Public Schools

Who am I?

• Susan Riley, Vocal/General Music Teacher at Thunder Hill ES in Columbia, MD.

• Administrative Intern at THES.• Piloted a successful arts integration

program at THES for the past two years.

Why Do We Customize?

An Arts Integration Example:

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Watch our students and teacher talk about this program

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Different Perspectives

“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.”  ~Anaïs Nin

What options to include?

• Sub time

• Professional development days

• Visiting schools

• Professional book clubs

• Course work

• Partnerships and Artists in Residence

Ready, Set, Build - Options!

• Professional Development Strategies that work!

Ready, Set, Build - Options!Blogs and/or Computer Conferences

Ready, Set, Build - Options!

Lesson Plan Bank

Time to buy!Putting down an initial investment

Evaluate your PurchaseTake time to notice....

* Data* Lessons Implemented* Student Work Samples

Peer Reviews

Celebrate!

Vision for your next car...

• What model would you LIKE to be?

Thank you!

Contact Information

Susan Riley526 Crossbridge

DriveWestminster, MD

21158

susan_riley@hcpss.org

410-313-6922