Empowering Arts Educators: Building Arts Endorsement Competencies for Classroom Success
When: Summer 2024
Where: Utah Valley University - Orem (June 10-14) and 10 weeks asynchronous online
Cost: $65 per credit; 2-credit course (Scholarships Available)
Led by artist and educator Korryn Coates, this 2-credit course, ADVANCED STUDIO WORK & 3D DESIGN, will use ceramics and sculpture techniques to explore the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while developing advanced visual arts skills and competencies in ceramics and sculpture for K-12 teachers. Ceramics 1 or Sculpture 1 Pre-Requisite Required. Meets the following visual art endorsement competencies:
- Elem: Advanced Studio Work
- K-12 or Sec: Advanced Studio Work - Partial
- Elem, Sec, & K-12: 2D/3D Design
- Elem, Sec, & K-12: Creative Process
For more information, contact kelly.bruceglynn@uvu.edu or tamaragoldbogen@weber.edu.
BTS Arts WSU Region Kickoff Event
When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Where: WSU Davis | 2750 University Park Blvd, Layton
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Meet with other BTS Arts Educators in the WSU region! Participants will form connections, participate in and develop lesson plans, and set student-centered goals. Educators will leave with tools to help them have a successful start to the year as well as a community of support.
This event is only for BTS Arts Educators in the Weber State University service region.
WSU BTS Arts PLC | Fall 2024
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: Weber State University Shepherd Union | 3910 S West Campus Drive, Ogden
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Join all BTS Arts Educators and Instructional Coaches in the WSU region as we Collaborate, Connect, and Create! Please note, this event is only open to WSU BTS Arts Educators, BTS Arts Instructional Coaches, and BTS Arts District Administrators. Relicensure hours are available. Participating educators will receive a $50 stipend. Dinner will be provided.
Evening for Educators: Walk the Block - Exploring O-Town's Colorful Murals
When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: In Person at The Monarch Ogden (455 25th St Ogden) or Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Join us for an evening of site-specific art experiences where we will explore how art reflects and shapes the character of a community. Inspired by the vibrant murals that decorate downtown Ogden, this free event will feature hands-on workshops providing K-12 educators with ideas and resources for art-making in their classrooms.
WSU BTS Arts PLC | Winter 2025
When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: Weber State University Shepherd Union | 3910 S West Campus Drive, Ogden
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Join all BTS Arts Educators and Instructional Coaches in the WSU region as we Collaborate, Connect, and Create! Please note, this event is only open to WSU BTS Arts Educators, BTS Arts Instructional Coaches, and BTS Arts District Administrators. Relicensure hours are available. Participating educators will receive a $50 stipend. Dinner will be provided.
Play It By Ear
When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: Weber State University Shepherd Union | 3910 S West Campus Drive, Ogden
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
When we improvise, we engage students in creating their own ideas and give them a voice in the group. This teacher workshop presented by the WSU Arts Learning Collaborative will explore how adding improvisation to your classroom through music and play can foster creativity and confidence. Participants will take part in hands-on arts-integrated activities they can use to connect the Utah Fine Arts Standards with other subjects. This event is directed toward elementary music and general classroom teachers. Relicensure hours are available. Dinner and registration begin at 4:00.
The Science Around Us: Webinar TBD
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Stay tuned for more details!
WSU BTS Arts Spring PLC
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Where: Weber State University Shepherd Union | 3910 S West Campus Drive, Ogden
Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Join all BTS Arts Educators and Instructional Coaches in the WSU region as we Collaborate, Connect, and Create! Please note, this event is only open to WSU BTS Arts Educators, BTS Arts Instructional Coaches, and BTS Arts District Administrators. Relicensure hours are available. Participating educators will receive a $50 stipend. Dinner will be provided.