REGISTRATION FORM June 9-10, 2006 Hilton Washington Washington, D.C. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 3, 2006 The VSA arts International Conference is a gathering of professionals in the arts, education, and disability fields committed to growing inclusive communities and taking bold steps to expand opportunities for all people to learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. JOIN US IN TAKING: Bold Steps in Breaking through Barriers Bold steps to create unquestioned access to inclusive arts learning programs in schools and communities that develop artistic, academic, and social skills for everyone. Bold steps to establish an inclusive arts community where everyone is welcome and can fully experience and delight in the offerings. Bold steps to empower people with disabilities to become accomplished professionals in their field of choice within the arts. ABOUT VSA arts VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and promotes increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts programs through a nationwide network of affiliates and in more than 60 countries around the world. VSA arts is an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides educators, parents, and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities. For more information about VSA arts, visit our Website: http://www.vsarts.org KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Elliot Eisner, Ph.D., author and leading theorist on arts education and curriculum studies. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., best-selling author and noted speaker on autism. CONFERENCE SESSIONS* Choose from more than 25 workshops, panel presentations, and lectures in content areas ranging from arts in learning experiences to professional development and cultural arts access. * Dates and times of sessions subject to change. FRIDAY, JUNE 9 ---------------- 9:00am - 10:30am ---------------- Keynote Speaker Elliot W. Eisner, Ph.D. is Lee Jacks Professor of Education and Professor of Art at Stanford University. He has served as president of the American Educational Research Association, the National Art Education Association, the John Dewey Society, and the International Society for Education Through Art. Dr. Eisner works in three fields: Arts Education, Curriculum Studies, and Qualitative Research Methodology. His research interests focus on the development of aesthetic intelligence and on the use of methods from the arts to study and improve educational practice. Originally trained as a painter, Dr. Eisner’s teaching and research center around the ways in which schools might improve by using the processes of the arts in their programs. His books include The Educational Imagination, The Enlightened Eye, and Cognition and Curriculum Reconsidered. ----------------- 10:45am - 12:15pm ----------------- F1-A Resources Available from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Panel, Introductory Learn about two national Kennedy Center education networks: Partners in Education and the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, how they work in your state, and how they may serve as collaborators in your arts education endeavors. Information will also be shared about other arts education resources including ArtsEdge, a web-based program for K-12, and a free distance learning performance education program. Presenters: Darrell Ayers, Barbara Shepherd, Nuit Hansgen, R. Virginia Rogers, Washington, D.C. F1-B Dance/Movement Instruction for Children with Disabilities Panel, Introductory Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate a program combining art, movement education, and medical expertise in school and community settings. Learn from the experiences of Allegro Foundation…a Champion for Children with Disabilities, an organization that has conducted dance/movement programs for children with and without disabilities for over 15 years. Presenters: Patricia Farmer, Ruby Navarro, Jane Fastje, Dr. Judy Rollins, North Carolina F1-C The Arts, Sensory Stimulation, and Learning Panel, Introductory Explore how to engage students with multiple disabilities in creating artwork that can be utilized to construct a multi-sensory environment that will enhance their education. Gather information from the experiences of the Mt. Tabor Elementary School and learn how to initiate a similar project. Presenters: Gayle Holtman, Patrice Will, Cindy Cecil, Indiana F1-D Creating Original Operas at Bancroft NeuroHealth Lecture, Introductory Delve into the Metropolitan Opera’s Creating Original Opera program at Bancroft NeuroHealth, a residential and day program for students with severe special needs. Review both qualitative and quantitative research demonstrating student artistic and psychosocial gains. Presenters: Dr. Kathleen Howland, Hilda Bacon, Massachusetts F1-E Art Enables, A Case Study in Arts-Entrepreneurship Lecture, Introductory Understand the fundamentals of arts-entrepreneurial programming for people with developmental and/or mental disabilities. Beyond gaining an overview of the elements involved in designing, launching, and sustaining such a program, discover the efficacy of arts-entrepreneurship in developing the social and artistic skills of persons with disabilities needed to achieve professional and economic independence. Presenters: Joyce Muis-Lowery, Jill Scheibler, Washington, D.C. --------------- 1:45pm - 3:15pm --------------- F2-A Professional Development in Art, Education, and Disability Lecture, Introductory Learn how the VSA arts Institute enhances the ability of teachers and artists to integrate the arts into education to address the learning needs of all students. Explore the VSA arts Institute’s strategies to pass along best practices for creating engaging lessons and inclusive learning environments. Presenters: Julia Jones, James E. Modrick, Washington, D.C. F2-B Visual Art: Another Form of Communication Workshop, Intermediate Explore the results of an arts/social studies integrated curriculum research project. Learn methods for embedding and scaffolding art objectives into another subject; collecting and assessing student perceptions of learning and non-art teacher perceptions of student art learning; and teaching art to students with learning disabilities. Presenters: Dr. Cynthia Bickley-Green, Debbie Metcalf, North Carolina F2-C New Horizons: Inclusive Arts in Pediatrics Panel, Introductory Explore inclusive practices of New Horizons at Children’s National Medical Center, one of the first arts education and cultural enrichment programs specifically designed for a children’s healthcare environment. Through interactive demonstrations, learn to adapt multiple art forms for individuals with disabilities in a pediatric hospital setting. Presenters: Tina Lassiter, Heather Stemas, Ermyn King, Nora Stinely, Washington, D.C. F2-D The Arts - Breaking Through Learning Barriers Lecture, Introductory Investigate how the arts can encourage brain reorganization and synaptic development for students with disabilities. Enjoy a dynamic, interactive, and humorous account of how one autistic child’s involvement in the arts led to the development of the educational innovation that is known as Artsgenesis. Presenter: Kathleen Gaffney, New York F2-E Mime Your Own Business Workshop, Introductory Improve your ability to address language and drama skill development of students who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing. Discover how the use of performance skills, specifically mime, along with comprehensive assessment tools, enable Deaf and hard-of-hearing students to construct a story in written format. Presenter: Don Kukla, Montana --------------- 3:30pm - 5:00pm --------------- F3-A THE CITY: A Multi-Level Art Project Workshop, Introductory Discover THE CITY, a multi-level art activity that can enhance creativity, knowledge, and awareness of one’s environment. Through the creation of their own city blocks and collaborative construction of a city, participants will explore the flexibility of this project and how it can be woven into a variety of core subject areas. Presenters: George Dubinsky, Eric Jacobson, New York F3-B The Benefits of Dance and Movement for All! Workshop, Introductory Join this interactive workshop and discover how movement and music can be adapted for people of all physical abilities. Understand how balance, stretch, strength, and personal exploration can be used to unify diverse populations. Presenters: Karen Peterson, John Beauregard, Florida F3-C Critical Thinking Skills through the Arts Workshop, Intermediate Uncover how students with special needs can build on their visual, auditory, and kinesthetic strengths to develop critical thinking skills that apply across all learning domains. Examine strategies that integrate the arts with other curriculum content areas to support student achievement. Presenters: Rose Ann Schwartz, Susan Mackey, John Ceschini, Maryland F3-D ArtWorks! Jumpstarting a Visual Arts Career Workshop, Introductory Help provide career support to visual artists with disabilities through the tips and techniques learned in this hands-on workshop. Use a visual arts activity to solidify artistic vision and learn the steps needed to make a career in the arts happen for developing and emerging artists. Presenters: Celia Hughes, April Sullivan, Texas F3-E Creating an Inclusive Teaching Plan Workshop, Intermediate Teach to the learning strengths of your students rather than focusing on their weaknesses. This workshop will impart the skills needed to create arts infused curricula that address various learning styles by using alternative ways of teaching. Presenter: Dr. Nancy Wolf, Oregon F3-F Art Stations VSA arts Start with the Arts Family Festival (at Union Station) 40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Take an art journey at the VSA arts Start with the Arts Family Festival and learn the value of using the arts as a teaching strategy, or to enjoy at home. Experienced teaching artists lead each art station, demonstrating both art and teaching techniques that engage budding artists of all abilities in interactive learning experiences. Stop in at one of three art stations and participate in creating public art, mask making, or beading. Enjoy a performance, browse through the children’s book fair, have dinner and stay for the free concert at 6:00pm. 3:00 Tony DeBlois, jazz pianist, Massachusetts Jessie Ross, jazz vocalist, Canada 4:00 Derek Mortland, folk guitarist, Ohio Quamon Fowler, jazz saxophone, Louisiana 6:00 Matt Savage Trio, jazz, New Hampshire SATURDAY, JUNE 10 ----------------- 9:00am - 10:30 am ----------------- Keynote Speaker Temple Grandin, Ph.D. is a designer of livestock handling facilities and an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin also consults with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare. She has appeared on television shows such as 20/20, 48 Hours, CNN Larry King Live, PrimeTime Live, and the Today Show, as well as shows in other countries. She has been featured in People magazine, the New York Times, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Time magazine, the New York Times book review, and Discover magazine. She has authored over 300 articles in both scientific journals and livestock periodicals on animal handling, welfare, and facility design. She is the author of Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Developing Talents, and Thinking in Pictures. Her book Animals in Translation was a New York Times bestseller. ----------------- 10:45am - 12:15pm ----------------- S1-A Harmonizing Your Child’s Brain to Music Lecture, Intermediate Develop a repertoire of effective strategies for linking children with disabilities and their families to community resources that support arts and culture. Affirm the importance of creative expression by taking part in the creation of an improvisational musical piece. Presenters: Nancy Green, Dr. Margarita Arnal, Texas S1-B Art in Mental Health Lecture, Introductory Explore current research endeavors by Workman Arts to assess the value of accessible facilities and activities for artists with mental health needs. Discuss the outcomes obtained in a study concerning the impact Workman Arts had on member quality of life, and deliberate the utility of a standardized questionnaire for organizations that support this population. Presenter: Nicole Koziel, Canada S1-C Inclusion Fever: A Music Therapist's Perspective Lecture, Introductory Learn teaching strategies to help navigate the responsibility maze of including students with disabilities into your music class. This workshop draws from the experiences of music therapists and will address many issues surrounding the inclusion of students who have autism, are non-verbal, or who have learning delays. Presenter: Dorita Berger, Connecticut S1-D Inclusive Strategies for the Urban Classroom Panel, Intermediate Explore strategies for inclusive arts education in a variety of arts disciplines, including music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Study powerful instructional practices based on extensive classroom experiences with New York City students with severe cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Presenters: Kathy London, Dr. Diane Duggan, Lisa Knox, Leslie Newman, Barbara Tetenbaum, New York S1-E How to Win Friends and Influence Playmates Workshop, Intermediate Learn specific strategies to increase the number and quality of social engagements between children with disabilities and their peers. Participants will develop an activity matrix that provides structure for embedding social interactions into daily routines and ensuring consistent and planned social opportunities throughout the entire day. Presenters: Dr. Laurie Sperry, Edith Purcell, Ron Roybal, Colorado --------------- 1:45pm - 3:15pm --------------- S2-A Jump Into Evaluation Workshop, Introductory Jump into a hands-on, interactive, and practical discussion of outcomes evaluation. VSA arts evaluation efforts focus on developing ways to document the outcomes of inclusive arts education for students with disabilities. This workshop will be a creative space in which our framework will be shared, explored, and challenged. No prior evaluation/research experience is necessary to participate. Presenter: Dr. Kathlyn M. Steedly, Washington, D.C. S2-B Self Advocacy Takes the Stage! Workshop, Introductory Come explore the High School Self Advocacy Theater, an innovative theater program where students in special education learn and practice the self-advocacy skills essential for their transition from school to adulthood. This workshop provides an inside view of how the program works through watching video of actual classes and participating in a typical class. Presenter: Emily Anderson, Vermont S2-C Playground Inclusion: Using Creative Arts Lecture, Introductory Inclusion and meaningful participation are challenged when playground environments and activities do not match the abilities and interests of children with special needs. Learn how to develop a playground curriculum using art, music, and dramatic play to successfully create an inclusive environment for outdoor play. Presenters: Linn Wakeford, North Carolina, Dr. Petra Kern, Canada S2-D Six Steps to Teacher Development Panel, Introductory Discover how teachers without a background in the arts can learn essential skills to effectively meet the needs of students and engage them in the learning process through the arts. Delve into the ArtsSmart Institute for Learning’s professional development model that enables teachers and artists to work collaboratively to serve the interests of students of all abilities. Presenters: Sara Lawrence, Sue Potter, Charlotte Smelser, Kay Thomas, Texas S2-E Art and the Autistic Child Lecture, Intermediate Find out how to employ the arts as a tool to capture the attention and interest of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn from the personal experiences of an art therapist in using the arts as a tool to strengthen relationships and enhance communication and expression. Explore the unique strengths and challenges of autistic children through this session. Presenter: Dr. Jane Richardson, Massachusetts --------------- 3:30pm - 5:00pm --------------- S3-A Dance - A Kinesthetic Experience Workshop, Introductory Be an active participant in learning how to use dance and creative movement as educational tools. Discover new and creative approaches to modifications and adaptations for dance. Presenter: Kit Bardwell, Kansas S3-B Hand Papermaking for All Workshop, Introductory Experience the satisfaction that comes from making your own paper, a simple process that can serve as a connection between the arts and your required curriculum. Learn how to use the ancient art of papermaking to energize your classroom and empower students with disabilities to achieve success. Presenters: Tom Harmon, V.A. Patterson, Cathy Edwards, Mississippi S3-C Bang! Pow! Zap! Exploring Sound in Comics Workshop, Introductory Explore how the process of cartooning can connect the visual and language arts. Learn about the form and function of comics, focusing on how comics can help students build literal vocabulary, practice sequencing, and transform abstract ideas into stories. Come away with strategies for teaching this popular art form to students with auditory and learning disabilities. Rubrics and assessment guidelines will be provided. Presenters: Richard Jenkins, Debra Detamore, Oklahoma S3-D Creative Communication Workshop, Intermediate Discover how to communicate creatively about any subject, including math, languages, life skills, or science. Drawing on the traditions of movement, dance, drama, and music, learn how to turn a curriculum of non-artistic content into an arts-infused, inclusive learning experience. Through interactive improvisation, explore and develop adaptive tools that enable students with disabilities to excel in the classroom. Presenter: Lela Lombardo, Florida S3-E Creativity Abounds: Exploring Adaptive Materials & Equipment Workshop, Introductory Experiment with adaptive art equipment and materials while creating works of art. Discuss inclusive strategies concerning the creation, analysis, and philosophy of art before delving into the usefulness, need, and expense of adaptive equipment and materials. Presenter: Dr. Susannah Brown, Florida FREE SPECIAL EVENTS Matt Savage Trio June 9, 6:00-7:00pm Union Station Spend the evening with critically acclaimed jazz prodigy Matt Savage on piano, accompanied by his rhythm section, bassist John Funkhouser and drummer Steve Silverstein. VSA arts Start with the Arts Family Festival June 9, 9:00am-5:00pm June 10, 10:00am-3:00pm Union Station Come to Union Station and participate in arts activities, celebrity story hours, and live performances. Browse through an art exhibit and a book fair featuring disability-related children’s books. Enjoy these interactive learning experiences and explore the value of using the arts in the classroom and at home. Join Us for an Evening of Art and Celebration at the Kennedy Center Exhibit Opening June 10, 5:30-7:30pm Join us for the opening of Transformation, an international juried exhibition by artists with disabilities. Each work of art explores the transformative power of the arts and focuses on the influence of education and disability. Open 10 am to 10 pm daily. Finale Concert June 10, 7:30pm Come celebrate the finale of the VSA arts International Conference and the Start with the Arts Family Festival with special guest performers. CONFERENCE SITE AND LODGING The official hotel and site of the VSA arts International Conference is: Hilton Washington 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 USA Tel: +1-202-483-3000, 1-800-HILTONS Fax: +1-202-232-0438 www.hilton.com Group Code: VSA arts Special conference room rates are: Room Type: Single Double Triple Quad Rate per night: $179.00 $199.00 $219.00 $239.00 + tax + tax + tax + tax To take advantage of this offer, please reference Group Code: VSA arts when making hotel reservations. The special conference rates are only available until Friday, May 5, 2006. MEALS A box lunch will be provided Friday and Saturday. Breakfast and dinner are on your own. Please consult the hotel concierge for local dining options. BOOK SIGNING Dr. Eisner and Dr. Grandin will be available to sign books following their keynote presentations. The Arts and the Creation of Mind and Animals in Translation can be purchased in the signing area courtesy of Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse. REGISTRATION FORM June 9 - 10, 2006 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Please mail or fax the completed form and registration fee to: VSA arts International Conference 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 USA Fax: 202-429-0868 Please complete a separate form for each person attending the conference. Mr./Ms./Dr. First Name:______________________ Last Name:________________________ Title: __________________________ School/Organization Name: ____________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State/Province: _______________________ Zip/Postal: ________________________ Country: __________________________________ Tel: _______________________________ TTY: ______________________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Email: ____________________________________ 1) Which of the following best describes you? (choose one) ___ Teaching Artist ___ Classroom Educator ___ Researcher ___ Museum Educator ___ Education Administrator ___ Arts Program Provider ___ Access/504 Coordinator ___ Community Instructor ___ VSA arts Affiliate Staff ___ Other _______________ 2) Years of experience in the field of: Art: ____ Education: ____ Disability: ____ 3) How familiar are you with VSA arts? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Familiar Somewhat Familiar Very Familiar 4) How did you learn about the VSA arts International Conference? (check all that apply) ___ Internet ___ VSA arts mailings ___ VSA arts emails ___ VSA arts Affiliate ___ Friend/Colleague ___ Other ______________________________________________ 5) Which topic area interests you the most? 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FRIDAY, JUNE 9 ---------------- 9:00am – 10:00am ---------------- ___ Keynote ----------------- 10:45am - 12:15pm ----------------- ___ F1-A ___ F1-B ___ F1-C ___ F1-D ___ F1-E --------------- 1:45pm - 3:15pm --------------- ___ F2-A ___ F2-B ___ F2-C ___ F2-D ___ F2-E --------------- 3:30pm - 5:00pm --------------- ___ F3-A ___ F3-B ___ F3-C ___ F3-D ___ F3-E ___ F3-F ------------- Evening Event ------------- ___ Matt Savage Trio SATURDAY, JUNE 10 ---------------- 9:00am – 10:00am ---------------- ___ Keynote ----------------- 10:45am - 12:15pm ----------------- ___ S1-A ___ S1-B ___ S1-C ___ S1-D ___ S1-E --------------- 1:45pm - 3:15pm --------------- ___ S2-A ___ S2-B ___ S2-C ___ S2-D ___ S2-E --------------- 3:30pm - 5:00pm --------------- ___ S3-A ___ S3-B ___ S3-C ___ S3-D ___ S3-E -------------- Evening Events -------------- ___ Exhibit Opening ___ Finale Concert PAYMENT INFORMATION - 2 DAY - ___ Early registration (before May 3, 2006): $80 per person ___ Registration (after May 3, 2006): $100 per person - 1 DAY EDUCATOR OPTION - (PreK-12 classroom teachers) ___ Friday, June 9: $50 per person ___ Saturday, June 10: $50 per person - VSA arts AFFILIATES - ___ US affiliate discount, 2 days: director, staff, board member, $50 (before May 3, 2006) ___ International affiliate 2 days: director, staff, board member, fee waiver, $0 (before May 3, 2006) - CONFERENCE PRESENTERS - ___ Adjudicated presenter only, fee waiver, $0 ___ Check: Make check payable to VSA arts, Inc. 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