Supporting the development of informed, reflective and culturally responsive teaching artists.
Teaching Artist Training: Student Application Information
Deadline to Apply: October 30, 2015
The Teaching Artist Training Program at Young Audiences of San Diego (YASD) is designed to
provide artists with the tools necessary to develop their knowledge and practice in the teaching
artist field. Teaching artists are practicing artists who engage people in learning experiences in,
through, and about the arts. This program will address the various settings in which teaching
artists facilitate learning, and will focus on working in and with schools. The training program
will include 6-weeks of course work, 5-weeks of observations and planning, 6-weeks of
practicum (supervised teaching in the schools), and 1-week of final presentations.
Artists from all disciplines (Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, Music, Poetry/Literary Arts) or
interdisciplinary artists are welcome to apply. This training is appropriate for professional
artists with a variety of levels of teaching experience, including those with no paid experience
looking for foundational knowledge; as well as experienced teaching artists looking to enhance
or refresh their work.
This year YASD is adding an Arts Integration track. We will be accepting 3 students who wish to
sharpen their skills in this particular area.
Teaching Artist Training Dates and Times
Session 1: Coursework Series
Nov 30 – Jan 22 – Coursework Series, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 PM
(no class from 12/19/15 – 1/3/16)
Session 2: Observation/ Planning Series
Dec 15 – Residency Introduction Meeting from 2:30 – 3 PM (led by Mentor at San Miguel School)
Jan 7 – Feb 4 – Thursday 5-week Residency Observations from 8:30 AM – 12 PM
Jan 25 – Feb 12 – Student Teaching Artist Cohort Meetings Wednesdays, 6 – 8 PM
January – Schedule Individual Meeting with Mentor Artist
Session 3: Practicum
Feb 2 – Residency Meeting #1 with Classroom Teacher from 2:30 – 3 PM
Feb 11 – March 17 – Thursday 6-week Practicum Residency from 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Feb 23 – Residency Meeting #2 with Classroom Teacher from 2:30 – 3 PM
Feb 24 – All Student Check-in Workshop, Wednesday from 6 – 9 PM
Final Portfolio Presentations
April 5 & 6 – Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 – 9 PM (Young Audiences Offices)
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Location of Coursework Session 1:
Young Audiences of San Diego Offices
4650 Mansfield Street
San Diego, CA 92116
Observations and Practicum Sessions 2 & 3*:
San Miguel Elementary School
7059 San Miguel Avenue
Lemon Grove, CA 9194
* Arts Integration Observations location TBD.
The Teaching Artist Institute at Young Audiences of San Diego works in partnership with The San
Diego County Office of Education and the Arts Education Resource Organization (AERO), a
convener of art education providers throughout San Diego County, the Teaching Artist
Organized, a statewide convener of teaching artists. The TAI curriculum and program approach
was designed collaboratively by a steering committee of San Diego Arts Education Specialists.
A special thank you to Buchanan Design for designing the artistic image of the institute.
For more information please visit our website: www.taisandiego.org or email: Sarah Cusey,
Professional Development & Title I Program Manager at Young Audiences,
sarah@yasandiego.org or (619) 282-7599 ext. 112
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Supporting the development of informed, reflective and culturally responsive teaching artists.
Teaching Artist Training: Student Application Form
Deadline for Submittal: October 30, 2015
Name:
Primary Arts Discipline:
E-Mail Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Two Professional References:
1. Name
Company
Email Address
Title
2. Name
Company
Email Address
Title
Phone Number
Phone Number
The cost of the Teaching Artist Training is $2,000/student. Due to generous donations, partial
scholarships are available. Please check below if you are in need of underwriting to participate
in the training. All TAI students are required to contribute a minimum of $550 for their
participation in the program (with a $50 refund upon completion of final assessment). $550 is
due upon the start of the training. A payment plan is available ($150 due November 20, and
$100/month December-March), if needed.
□ Partial Scholarship (write total payment you can afford) $_______________________
(Partial scholarship students are expected to pay a minimum of $550.)
The Teaching Artist Training will only accept 15 students. All applicants will be notified by
November 6th, 2015 via email.
Students of the training must be able to participate in all three sessions i.e. 17 weeks total.
Training dates, days and times are detailed on the Teaching Artist Training Information sheet.
Sign below if you are able to participate in all three sessions of the training.
Signature/ Date
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Supporting the development of informed, reflective and culturally responsive teaching artists.
Teaching Artist Training: Student Application Checklist
Deadline for Submittal: October 30, 2015
Accepted Applicants will be notified no later than November 6th, 2015
Accepted Applicants must submit their $550 Payment (or payment plan) by November 20th
($50 will be returned upon completion of the training)
Submit Application Packet by email or mail:
Sarah Cusey, Professional Development & Title I Program Manager at sarah@yasandiego.org
P.O. Box 16274, San Diego, CA 92176 (619) 282-7599 ext. 112
Application Must Include the Following:
□ Student Application Form
□ Current Resume (or CV) that reflects both your arts and teaching experience
o (2-page max)
□ Statement of Interest in this training and the teaching artist profession
o (1-page max/approx 500 words)
o Please indicate if you are interested in the arts integration track in this document
□ Artist Statement that references your philosophy or practice in the field relative to the
trends, history or styles of your discipline
o (1-2 pages)
□ Artist Work Sample: Images, audio or video
o Work submitted should be less than 5 years old
o Visual art or written work sample must include title, date of completion, and
medium (max 5 images)
o Performance work:
 One, 2-minute sample (cued to viewing point or send time for panel to cue
to)
 Include title, performance venue, producing company/agency
 Describe your role in the work
 If you are a performer, describe how we can identify you
o Work must be submitted in either:
 jpeg or pdf format (no larger than 1MB)
 A link to view work online
 CD/DVD/Publishing sent with application through mail
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