Support and Mentoring
Workshop Follow-Up
New Creative Ideas!

http://ances.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Arts+for+All

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PLANNING PROCESS – steps and questions to ask
WORKING with aids and caregivers
RESOURCES for specific topics / disabilities
TAKE AWAYS – ideas for visual art, music & drama!

PLANNING PROCESS
• Don’t be too ambitious
• Have options
• Utilize aides and assistants
• Get to know the students
- Planning Meeting
- Observations
• Ask questions and utilize your resources

PLANNING PROCESS possible questions to ask while planning
• How do the children address the teacher?
• Where do children gather for whole group meetings?
• How do children sit during group time?
Assigned places? In a circle?
• What behavior management strategies do you use?
• Do any of the students use augmentative communication or assistive technology?
• Do any of the students have assistants, how should I best involve them?
• What else would be helpful to know about an individual student or the class as a whole to plan my residency?
• Suggestions for communication with parents or opportunities for parents to observe/participate
• What else do I need to know to be successful with this student/group?

Positive Working Relationship
• Ask about the role of aides in your planning session
• Discuss what your expectations of the aid are prior to the lesson
• The aids are a valuable resource for understanding the student – value their contributions
• Have regular check ins with the aid – if there are problems then talk to the aid or the classroom teacher

PLANNING PROCESS
Positive Behavior Strategies
• Build Relationships
• Give Praise
• Be Organized and Prepared
• Be cautious of “waiting” time
• Give directions one step at a time
• Keep children engaged
• Provide choices
• Be conscious of physical space
• Ignore “nagging” behaviors
• Visual Object Schedule

resources
These webinars and many more can be found on the Kennedy Center website, thank you to the
VSA/Accessibility Team for archiving and supporting this important resource. http://www.kennedycenter.org/education/vsa/resour ces/webinars.cfm

resources
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Arts: A Guide for Teaching Artists
This introductory level Webinar for teaching artists and others working with, or who intend to work with, students with autism in the arts provides an overview of autism, the challenges and gifts associated with having autism, and teaching strategies when teaching students with autism in the arts.
Presenter: Sharon M. Malley

resources

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Understanding Differences: An Exploration of IEP Identifications for the Teaching Artist - Working with Students Who Are Blind /Low-
Vision
How can we make art experiences accessible and enjoyable for students who have visual impairments? How do they benefit from participating in art activities? This presentation geared towards teachers and teaching artists offers examples of tools, materials, and strategies for facilitating meaningful art experiences.
Presenters: Minda Tayam, Art Teacher, California School for the BlindDr.
Stuart Wittenstein, Superintendent, California School for the Blind

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Meeting Behavioral Challenges in Teaching Artist Residencies - What
Shall I Do Next??
This webinar will offer practical approaches and strategies for dealing with the many situations which present themselves to teaching artists (TAs) working in schools, in out-of-school settings, and in studio and community arts programs and workshops. It will stress problem-solving techniques, ways to make the most of good communication with other teachers, staff, and students themselves, and real-life examples.
Presenters: Deborah Stuart, Program Committee Chair, VSA New
Hampshire, Janice Hastings, Director of Development and Marketing at
New Heights

resources
The resource page of our website has all of our past webinars with notes and support materials archived,
FREE for anyone to access and use.
artsaccessinc.org/resources.shtml
our previous webinars include:

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Including Students with Emotional Disabilities and Behavior
Challenges in Arts Education
Arts Access is pleased to present a webinar on strategies for creating inclusive arts education experiences for students with emotional disabilities and behavior challenges.
Presenters : Jessica Carter, Preschool and Elementary Age,
Elise Ardoyno, Middle and High School Age Students
Artist Panel
Scott Renk, http://scottrenk.blogspot.com
Braima Moiwai, www.braima.com

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Physical Disabilities and Communication Barriers
Presenter Lisa Williams, director of Tadpole Lending Library, will inform participants about communication barriers faced by students with physical disabilities, and share strategies to overcome these obstacles. Panelists
Betsy Ludwig, Sandy McMillan, and Kay McMillan will identify resources for assistive technology, communication systems, and adaptive equipment that may be useful for arts educators.
This webinar was presented in partnership with the Tadpole Lending
Library, New Voices Foundation, NC Arts Council, NC Department of Public
Instruction, and VSA.

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UDL 101: An Introduction to Universal Design for Learning for
Teaching Artists
This introductory level Webinar for teaching artists with little to no knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) explains the UDL framework and the reasons why UDL is considered a key education reform strategy. Also participants learn why UDL is seen as a way to improve instruction and provide educators with the tools they need to be successful.
Presenters: Ms. Ricki Sabia, J.D., Founder and former Chair of the
National UDL Task Force

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UDL 102: Universal Design for Learning in the Arts Classroom
This introductory level Webinar for teaching artists with little to no knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and participants of the UDL 101 Webinar presents approaches and ideas on what UDL looks like when applied to the inclusive arts classroom.
Presenters: Gordon Sasaki, Educator at the Museum of Modern Art

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Discovery Method
Wait to meet the student, be prepared with options, don’t go too far into your planning until you interact and get to know the student.

t a k e a w a y s

http://www.wonderbaby.org/art icles/grow-a-musicalinstrument

http://handsonaswegrow.com/8
-gorgeous-fall-crafts-on-itsplaytime/#_a5y_p=591711

• http://www.artsonthemove.co.uk/ed ucation/secondary/specialneeds.ph
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• http://www.pinterest.com/gem1904/ drama-for-special-needs/

• Painting
• Texturing

• Painting
• Texture

• Dick Blick – www.dickblick.com
(they also have great FREE lesson plans!)
• Lakeshore Learning – www.lakeshorelearning.com
• Discount School Supply – www.DiscountSchoolSupply.com
• Incredible Art – lesson plans – www.incredibleart.org
(visual arts, drama and more)
• BigCeramicStore – www.bigceramicstore.com
(lesson plans for clay and glass)

Paula Crawford, Ed. D.
Exceptional Children Division http://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/
Christie Lynch Ebert
NCDPI
Arts Education Consultant &
A+ Schools Program Liaison
Christie.lynchebert@dpi.nc.gov
919-807-3856
Slater Mapp
NCDPI
Arts Education Consultant slater.mapp@dpi.nc.gov
919-807-3758
Catherine Lavenburg
NC Arts Council
ADA Coordinator catherine.lavenburg@ncdcr.gov
919.807.6501
Banu Valladares
NC Arts Council
Arts in Education Director banu.valladares@ncdcr.go
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919.807.6502

Betsy Ludwig
Executive Director betsy@artsaccessinc.org
919.833.9919
Brandon Cordrey
Program Director brandon@artsaccessinc.org
919.833.9919