This session will explore how schools can successfully integrate arts-learning programs that enhance student engagement, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement. Drawing from Arts for Learning Connecticut’s 40+ years of experience, we will share best practices for embedding arts programming into a school’s curriculum, strategies for gaining buy-in from stakeholders, and ways to ensure sustainability. This session will focus on broad approaches to arts integration that can be adapted to various school models and needs.
Objectives & Outcomes: Understand the educational and social-emotional benefits of arts learning programs. Learn step-by-step methods to implement arts-based initiatives in schools. Explore real-world examples of successful arts integrations.
Interactive Elements: Case study discussions of different arts-integration models. Hands-on activity where attendees will participate in a visual arts workshop.
This interactive workshop empowers educational leaders to critically evaluate their school’s mathematics program for high-impact opportunities that drive student growth and achievement. Participants will collaborate with experienced educational leaders and mathematics specialists to identify key areas of improvement and develop actionable plans tailored to their school’s unique needs. Ideal for leaders unsure of where to begin, the session provides practical strategies for assessing program strengths and challenges.
Attendees are encouraged to bring relevant data, artifacts, and program information for personalized feedback and in-depth analysis during the work session. The more resources participants provide, the more specific and actionable their takeaways will be. By the end of the workshop, leaders will leave with a structured plan to engage their leadership teams in fostering a robust and effective mathematics program aligned with their school’s goals for success.
Program Developer and Administrator/Director of Student Success, Kolbe Cathedral
Chase Dunlap is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in both urban and suburban middle and high schools. He holds Connecticut Professional Educator Certifications in History and Social Studies (026), Educational Leadership (092), and Special Education (165). Throughout... Read More →
Erin Cramm is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and curriculum developer with over 16 years of experience in math instruction across NYC and Bridgeport, CT. She has taught middle and high school mathematics, utilizing data-driven strategies to help students surpass state... Read More →
Throughout this session we will explore: *your strengths as a leader *your current practices in your administrative partnerships *ideas for improving your practices *ideas for improvements in partnerships leading to more school success
Then by the end of this session you will leave with a few actionable steps in order to improve your collaborative partnership with your administrative partner.
Christine Domler was a Science Teacher for 10 years at Stafford Middle School, Assistant Principal at Stafford High School for 3 years and has been the Windsor Locks Middle School Assistant Principal for the past 8 years.
Heather Tamsin was a MS math/reading teacher 15 years at Mansfield Middle School, 3 year Principal (Pk-8) at Eastford Elementary Principal and now has been the Principal at Brooklyn Middle School for the past 7 years.
