In this 5 week asynchronous course, art and music educators will explore a variety of digital tools that enhance creativity, streamline lesson planning, and engage students in meaningful ways. This asynchronous online learning experience allows you to work at your own pace while discovering how technology can support both visual and performing arts instruction.

Some of the topics we will explore include:

Templates & Design Tools: Build quality resources like music programs, art show posters, award certificates, labels and more!

Video & Media Creation: Learn to create and embed video and media to be used for project demonstrations, tutorials or digital student showcases.

Presentations: Develop visually engaging lessons that thoughtfully organize an entire unit or project.

Regardless of which grade or fine art area you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

In this 5 week hybrid course, art teachers will learn functional hand building techniques to scaffold clay projects in their art room. We will cover glazing techniques, material recommendations as well as firing programs and maintaining your kiln. Teachers will need access to their own clay, glazes and kiln to create teachers samples for this hybrid course. We will meet live via Google meet for one hour each week, allowing for live demos, troubleshooting and Q&A, followed by independent work time

Some of the topics we will explore include:

Hand building Techniques: No wheel? No problem! Michele will show you multiple hand building techniques that work with kindergarteners through high school.

Glazing and Finishing Methods: Explore a variety of finishing options suitable for different budgets and supplies.

Firing: Never fire a kiln before? We will walk you through step by step low fire bisque and glaze firings.

Storage, Safety and Supplies While our projects dry and get fired, we will review and establish storage routines and safety guidelines for your art room. We will also review clay, tools, glaze and equipment.

Regardless of which grade or fine art area you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

In this 5 week asynchronous course, we will explore the delightful world of digital drawing! No need for Photoshop or expensive subscriptions-your students can dive into virtual art using free platforms and a Chromebook, laptop, or iPad!

Join me in this asynchronous course as we explore digital art projects, ranging from beginner to intermediate, with options for single-day or multi-day activities. While the course is self-paced, I'll be available during virtual office hours to offer support as needed. The dates listed below indicate the course duration, not scheduled meetings. The virtual office hours will be announced once the course begins!

Some of the topics we will explore include:

Exploring Digital Tools with Students: Beyond the basic scavenger hunt

Digital Platforms: Explore several digital platforms creating choice boards that work for your classroom .

Project Planning and Digital Delivery: Create a digital project that fits your timeline and digital access

Regardless of which grade or fine art area you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Join us as we continue to navigate the steps of implementing the IAAP in your district. This workshop will create an outline for year one and two of the IAAP. You do not need to be actively participating in IAAP to join us, we are creating the plan for the upcoming years. During this workshop we will:

Align your district's programs with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts

Adjust and create program pathways for art and music students

Review modes of collecting and storing student artworks and evidence.

It is recommended that districts:

Send representatives from both the art and music departments to help in the decision making process.

Support and encourage art and music teachers in attending all IAAP sessions being held this year. Did you miss meeting 1? Reach out to Michele Gorham at mgorham@ocmboces.org for a recap opportunity.

Join us at La Casita Cultural Center to create Huichol Art. Participants will create imagery using yarn, a traditional art form of indigenous peoples of Mexico in the Jalisco and Nayarit regions. Participants will be given a simple template and discuss the significance of the art style and practice. All materials are included, the hands-on workshop begins at 12:30pm and ends at 2pm, with time after for questions and lesson development. Please arrive before the workshop start time.

NYS Learning Standards for the Arts:

Anchor Standard 11: Investigate ways that artistic work is influenced by societal, cultural, and historical context and, in turn, how artistic ideas shape cultures past, present, and future.

Essential Questions

How do works of art and design help us understand the lives of people of different times, places, and cultures?

How do art and design enhance people's lives and influence culture?

Regardless of which grade or fine art area you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

La Casita is a program of Syracuse University established to advance an educational and cultural agenda of civic engagement through research, cultural heritage preservation, media, and the arts-bridging the Hispanic communities of the University and Central New York.

Bring on spring with all the color theory projects! Looking to incorporate or update your color theory instruction with your PreK-12 students?

Come join us for the virtual sharing of your best color wheel & rainbow projects, tips & techniques, and favorite materials.

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course(1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with project ideas, tips, materials, books, artists and questions

On February 5th(2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course(1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own slide decks, visuals, playlists, artists slides and teacher samples, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 Art educators. We will use break out rooms by grade level if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

March is Music in Our Schools Month!

What is Music in Our Schools Month? Wondering how to get students, parents, faculty and administrators involved in celebrating young musicians for MIOSM? Come join us as we share the best ideas for rolling out a MIOSM event in your building. We will be sharing how to get started with events, ideas and more to celebrate student musicians!

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course(1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with MIOSM projects, events, ideas, handouts, celebrations, questions and more!

On February 10 (2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course(1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own MIOSM events that celebrate student musicians! Submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 Music educators. We will use break out rooms by grade level if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

March is Youth Art Month!

What is Youth Art Month? Wondering how to get students, parents, faculty and administrators involved in celebrating young artists for Youth Art Month? Come join us as we share the best ideas for rolling out a Youth Art Month extravaganza in your building. We will be sharing how to get started with events, contests, art show tips, handouts and more to celebrate Youth Art Month!

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course(1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with Youth Art Month projects, ideas, handouts, celebrations, questions and more!

On February 12 (2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course(1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your Youth Art Month celebration with handouts, contests, art shows, and more! Submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 Art educators. We will use break out rooms by grade level if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

Looking to refresh your music curriculum with new lesson ideas and classroom routines? Want to strengthen your daily routines and instructional instructional strategies to create a more engaging music room?

Come join us for the virtual sharing of your best lessons, classroom management, favorite musicians & composers and more!

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course (1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with best practices, routines and management, musician, composers, cultural connections, questions and more!

On February 24th (2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course (1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own slide decks, visuals, playlists, musician/composer/cultural slides and teacher samples, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 music educators. We will use break out rooms by topics and grades if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

Want to add more painting to your art curriculum? Ready to add some new projects to your curriculum? Or unsure of how to manage painting supplies with your students?

During this workshop we will explore all that you can do with acrylic, watercolor and tempera paints. We will cover techniques, tools, supply management, project ideas and more!

Come join us for the virtual sharing of your best painting projects, tips & techniques, and favorite materials.

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course(1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with project ideas, tips, materials, books, artists and questions

On March 3rd(2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course(1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own slide decks, visuals, playlists, artists slides and teacher samples, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 Art educators. We will use break out rooms by grade level if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity. Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

In this workshop, voice and choral educators will explore best practices for teaching vocal technique, selecting and sequencing repertoire, and structuring efficient rehearsals. Participants will virtually share classroom tested lessons, rehearsal strategies, musician spotlights, and instructional resources designed to support quality choral instruction

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course (1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with warm ups, rehearsal routines, repertoire ideas, assessment, questions and more!

On March 5th (2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course (1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own slide decks, assessments visuals, refined routines or rehearsals, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 music educators. We will use break out rooms by topics and grade if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

Ready to introduce fiber arts, weaving, marbling, paper craft and more into your art curriculum? Need advice on how to manage the supplies involved with craft based art?

During this workshop, we will explore the rich world of traditional and contemporary craft in the art room. We will cover techniques, tools, supply management, project ideas, and creative ways to bring craft practices into PreK-12 classrooms. This workshop is designed to inspire and support both new and experienced art educators.

Come join us for the virtual sharing of your best craft projects, supply management, favorite materials and more.

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course(1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with project ideas, tips, materials, books, artists and cultural connections and questions

On March 12th (2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course(1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own slide decks, visuals, playlists, artists/cultural slides and teacher samples, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 Art educators. We will use break out rooms by grade level if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

Join fellow music educators for a full day of professional learning.

This conference will feature a broad range of sessions, from assessment strategies to hands-on instructional approaches designed to strengthen and enrich your curriculum. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, participate in focused discussions, and select from breakout sessions such as:

Orff in the Elementary Classroom

Reading Sessions

Beyond the Beat- Percussion Workshop

Lesson Sharing Lab

(Sessions subject to change.)

Please note:Location To Be Announced.Lunch on your own

Join fellow art educators for a full day of professional learning.

This conference will feature a broad range of sessions, from assessment strategies to hands-on instructional approaches designed to strengthen and enrich your curriculum. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, participate in focused discussions, and select from breakout sessions such as:

Hands-on workshops in a variety of media and for all grade levels

Lesson Sharing Lab

...and more!

(Sessions subject to change.)

Please note:Location To Be Announced. Lunch on your own

In this workshop, band and orchestra educators will explore best practices for ensemble instruction, rehearsal structure, assessment, and classroom management. Participants will virtually share rehearsal strategies, planning tools, and instructional resources designed to support engaging and top notch ensemble programs

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course (1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with warm ups, rehearsal routines, planning tools, questions and more!

On March 24th (2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course (1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own slide decks, assessments visuals, refined routines or rehearsals, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 music educators. We will use break out rooms by topics and grade if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

Ever wonder how you can use a 3D printer for projects, replicas and classroom management? From creating reusable classroom tools and organization systems to designing project templates, artifacts, replicas and instructional supports, this session is designed to help teachers explore what a 3D printer can do for their practice!

Come join us for the virtual idea sharing where art and music educators will collaborate, exchange ideas, and build a shared collection of 3D prints for art and music classroom.

This workshop will be 2 hours of independent work and 2 hours of a Google meet with participants.

Before the course(1 credit): Contribute to the shared slide deck with project ideas, tips, materials, books, artists and cultural connections and questions

On March 26(2 credits): Join us LIVE from 6-8 pm as we will share our ideas, have live demos and Q&A.

After the course(1 credits): Put these ideas into action by creating your own 3D prints, slide decks, artists/cultural slides and teacher samples, submit for credit.

*Partial credit can be given*

This is designed for PreK-12 Art and Music Educators. We will use break out rooms by grade level if needed.

Regardless of which grade you teach, this professional development will equip you with practical strategies and time to learn them to help you enrich your teaching practice and support student creativity.

Please note that the hours listed below (5-9pm) are there to match the CTLE hours. The virtual meeting will take place from 6-8 pm.

Join us as we continue to navigate the steps of implementing the IAAP in your district. This workshop will create an outline for year THREE of the IAAP. You do not need to be actively participating in IAAP to join us, we are creating the plan for the upcoming years. During this workshop we will:

Creating localized assessments based on the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts (including rubrics, self assessment, written reflection)

Developing a communication plan for staff, administration, parents and students.

Design a process for submitting final portfolios for assessment.

It is recommended that districts:

Send representatives from both the art and music departments to help in the decision making process.

Support and encourage art and music teachers in attending all IAAP sessions being held this year. Did you miss meeting 1 or 2? Reach out to Michele Gorham at mgorham@ocmboces.org for a recap opportunity.

What if movement wasn't an "extra” but the most direct path to musical understanding? Movement Is Music is a highly practical workshop designed to help teachers bring purposeful, musical movement into their classrooms-whether you're brand new to Dalcroze Eurhythmics or a seasoned practitioner looking to refresh & expand your toolkit.Participants will experience & unpack a wide range of ready to use lesson ideas that connect movement directly to rhythm, meter, phrasing, form, expression & musicianship. You'll walk away with concrete strategies for integrating movement into general music, instrumental, choral & classroom curricula, even in settings with limited time, space or resources. This workshop emphasizes: Practical, classroom-tested movement activities you can use immediately Clear entry points for teachers new to Dalcroze principles Deeper refinements & extensions for experienced Dalcrozians Adaptations for real world teaching contexts(large classes, limited space, mixed abilities) Building musical understanding through embodied experience-not just explanation

Rather than focusing on theory alone, this workshop centers on doing, reflecting & translating movement experiences into meaningful classroom practice.

About the Presenter:Anthony Molinaro is a nationally recognized presenter, music educator & Dalcroze practitioner. He is the co-author of Make It Music, a widely used resource for movement-based music instruction & the creator of MusicXT, a popular platform offering videos, articles & practical teaching tools for music educators. Anthony regularly presents at state, national & international conferences & is known for his engaging down to earth approach that bridges traditional Dalcroze principles with the realities of today's classrooms.

Whether you're just beginning your Dalcroze journey or looking to strengthen & modernize your practice, Movement Is Music will leave you energized, confident & equipped with tools you can use the next day.