Events

Our next workshops will be held at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia on November 18. For more information and to download a registration form, please click here.

Arts Across America’s one-day workshop
“Enhancing Academic Performance through Theater Arts”
for elementary, middle, and high school teachers and administrators

In the workshop, we:

•	present research identifying the positive influence of theater arts on academic performance, social skills, and motivation to learn
•	show how the field of theater arts is distinct in its capacity to integrate and unify other art forms
•	identify various models and strategies for implementing or strengthening a theater arts program
•	discuss how to develop and implement a program in your school within your means
•	demonstrate how to build support for a new or existing program
•	share experiences and encourage participants to network and learn from colleagues

The interactive one-day workshop includes a 60 page workbook chock full of resources and program implementation ideas. Since 2005, the workshop has been presented to hundreds of K – 12 teachers and administrators throughout the Northeast United States and at national and state school association conferences. The response has been so positive we decided to share just a few participant comments:

•	The information on starting up and running with a production was helpful and helped me feel more motivated and encouraged.
•	Lots of valuable resources! I especially appreciate the data and research.
•	The most helpful part of the program was the concrete statistics on how theatre arts do help children grow intellectually and socially. The book had everything and even offered links I can’t wait to try!
•	It will help us to build relationships among the school, parents and the community through the arts.
•	Incorporation of theater arts can be used to help improve SAT scores.
•	My school needs a program and what you shared today has “armed” me with the tools I’ll need to get something off the ground next year!
•	We are now better equipped to bridge the gap between the academic and artistic staff.
•	The workshop demonstrated how to effectively integrate theater arts into school—wonderful ideas for production.
•	I feel better able to reach out to all students to help develop social skills, academics and self-esteem through theater.
•	The practical aspects of starting a program are so valuable.
•	I love the idea of getting the community involved.
•	Now we have a solid foundation of materials and ideas to implement in our school. We also have access to valuable resources thanks to this workshop and I feel like I can come to Arts Across America for further help/guidance.