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In the spring of 2011 the Maine Department of Education launched the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative (MAAI).
The goal of the initiative is to create an environment in Maine where assessment in arts education is an integral part of the work all arts educators do to deepen student learning in the arts.
MAAI includes:
- Thirty-eight teacher leaders were selected to participate in professional development institutes focusing on leadership, assessment, technology, and creativity, using a student-centered philosophy. Teacher leaders developed and facilitate workshops throughout the state. The 2011-12 schedule is archived below and the 2012-13 is listed below. Workshops include hour-long sessions as well as all day workshops at no cost, with contact hours provided.
- “Another Teacher’s Story” series of blog posts highlighting the work of Maine arts educators are posted at http://meartsed.wordpress.com.
- Seven professional development webinars facilitated by Rob Westerberg and Catherine Ring are archived below with the meeting plans. Commissioner of Education Stephen Bowen was a guest on the June 2012 webinar.
- Forty-five arts educators have taken graduate courses available through the New England Institute for Teacher Education.
- About 600 Maine arts educators have participated in one or more professional development opportunities to date.
A website with the detailed MAAI information including resources from the professional development teacher leader institutes is located at http://maineartsassessment.pbworks.com.
List of Workshops Offered During the 2011-12 School Year
2012-2013 Mega-Regional Workshops
The Mega-regional workshops will take place in four locations to provide all day free professional development opportunities in arts education. Contact hours are available. The workshop facilitators are the MAAI teacher leaders (phase 1 and 2) and MLTI technology integrators. At least one workshop at each location will have an integrated co-facilitated session that integrates at least one arts discipline and technology. All participants must pre-register. Join us for this unique opportunity!
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January 14, 2013, 8:00 to 3:30 |
University of Maine, Farmington |
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March 1, 2013, 8:00 to 3:30 |
University of Southern Maine, Portland |
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March 22, 2013, 8:00 to 3:30 |
Easton Schools, Easton |
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March 29, 2013, 8:00 to 3:30 |
Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth |
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2012-2013 Regional Workshops
The Regional workshops are being presented in all regions of Maine during the 2012-12 school year. These workshops are free and contact hours are available. The workshops are facilitated by the MAAI teacher leaders from phase 1.
Workshop title and description
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What is the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative? – A brief overview of the MAAI, formative vs. summative assessments, examples, links to websites for more information, break-out session for art and music for collaboration. |
August 30, 2012, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Biddeford Intermediate School, 335 Hill Street, Biddeford |
Andrea Wollstadt, K-5 music educator, Biddeford Intermediate School, John F. Kennedy Memorial School, Biddeford |
Fitting the Titanic into Your Lifeboat: Paddling Through the Sea of Easy Student Recording and Assessment - A Hands-on Workshop presenting NoteShare, iTunes and Bento to manage playing examples. Participants will use their own MLTI computer to learn applicable programs, then use a provided rubric to assess examples of student recordings. |
October 9, 2012, Woodland High School, Washington County music teachers |
Bonnie Atkinson, Instrumental music director, grades 3-12, Machias, AOS 96 |
MAAI: Impossible - What exactly is the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative and what direction are we headed in Maine Arts Education? |
November 2, 2012, 11:00am, Dexter Ridgeview School, District V Middle School Honors Festival |
Andria Chase, Instrumental, general music, grades 4,5, Corinth, RSU #64 and Sarah Williams, band/chorus grade, general music, grades 2-4, Glenburn Elementary School, RSU 26 |
Unpack it! Unwrap it! - Breaking down the Standards to Inform Instruction and Learning Information and techniques in breaking down the standards with students to provide a successful learning experience. |
November 2, 2012, 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Hancock Grammar School |
Janie Snider, visual arts, grades K-8, Hancock Grammar & Laomoine Consolidated Schools |
There is no I in ART; Working Together to Promote Quality Art Education for all Learners - Presentation addressed to parents. The Maine Learning Results and assessment terminology will be explained in user-friendly terms. A hands-on component is also included, as the parents create a piece of art. The presentation can be tailored to suit the needs of arts educators, classroom teachers, and/or administrators. |
November 5, 2012, MSAD 32 Superintendent and Board of Directors;
November 6, 2012, Ashland PTO;
November 28 , 2012, Northern pARTners, Presque Isle |
Susan Beaulier, Visual Art, K-12 MSAD #32, Ashland |
Assessment: To Educate and Advocate! - There are many benefits to bringing authentic assessment into the music classroom. This workshop will discuss fundamental core benefits by identifying connections to the student, the community at large and the classroom teacher. In doing so, the case is made for utilizing assessment as a core component of the educational landscape for all Arts educators. |
December 8, 2012, 9:00am, Bates College - New Commons 226, Lewiston |
Jarika Olberg, choral/general music, grades 2-12, Waynflete School, Portland |
The Sweet Spot: Where Learning Meets Engagement - This presentation discusses the importance of engaging students in their learning and tools that can support them. |
December 8, 2012, 10:00am, Bates College - New Commons 226, Lewiston |
Barbie Weed, visual art, grades 5-8, Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, MSAD 15 |
A Skeptic's Exploration of Rubrics - The presentation follows my research into rubrics in order to improve both the clarity of the assessment instrument for myself and my students and to find ways to genuinely involve my students in the process. |
January 16, 2013, 4:00pm, Messalonskee High School, Oakland |
Leone Donovan, Visual Arts, Messalonskee High School, RSU 18 |
Formative and Summative Assessment – Two Big Words with Practical Applications in an Art Class - Participants will create a clay sculpture and get a hands-on understanding of both formative and summative assessment as part of the creative problem-solving process |
January 16, 2013, 4:00pm, Messalonskee High School, Oakland |
Gloria Hewett, visual arts, grades 6-8, Mount View Middle School, RSU 3 |
Literacy - A Gateway to Creativity - This workshop shows how literacy strategies can be utilized to improve students’ ability to analyze artwork. Stronger art analysis abilities can change and improve students’ understanding of their own creative problem-solving process. Assessments are discussed as a vital part of this process. |
January 16, 2013, 4:00pm, Messalonskee High School, Oakland |
Pamela Ouellette, visual arts, Lisbon High School |
Assessment: This is NOT a Drive By (Assessment is MEANT for ME-student perspective) - Take a close look at a student performance in terms of formative and summative assessment. Through a hands-on exercise participants will determine what needs to be assessed and generate a rubric with the groups' ideas. Information about the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative and resources will be shared |
January 19, 2013, 9:00am, All Aroostook Fesitval, Houlton High School, Houlton |
Mari-Jo Hedman, Director of Music K-12, Fort Fairfield, MSAD #20 |
Theatre Games: Learning By Doing - Using a Theatre-based rubric allows any teacher to assess students using the MLRs, thus "hitting" standards that may not have been accessible before. Theatre techniques will be taught to show how to enhance curriculum/learning in any subject area. |
January 25, 26, 2013, Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham |
Susan Jones, chorus, theatre, social studies, Medomak Valley High School, RSU 40 |
Getting Started: Incorporating Meaningful Assessment Within the Large Ensemble - A look at incorporating standards based learning and assessment within the large ensemble without the use of technology. |
January 25, 2013, District III High School Honors Festival, Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham;
April 5, 2013, District III Junior High Honors Festival, Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport |
Drew Albert, Music director, Maranacook Community High School, RSU 38 and Ashley Smith, Choral Director, Brunswick High School, Brunswick School Department |
Assessment, A Self Help Program for the Art Teacher - My journey to understanding the power of authentic assessment and using technology to manage student product and track student growth. |
TBA |
Danette Kerrigan, Visual Art, Sacopee Valley Middle School, MSAD 55 |
A journey into the 21st Century - Changing the Way I Teach! - Come along on my journey as I talk about the changes I am making in my Keyboarding Class to fit the learning styles of all my students! |
January 26, 2013, District I Music Festival, Noble High School, North Berwick |
Jane Kirton, chorus, keyboarding, music for the soul, Sanford High School |
Conditions for a Creative Classroom - Using formative assessments to promote creative thinking and student voice in the classroom. |
March 15, 2013, Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport |
Suzanne Southworth, visual arts, Camden Hills Regional High School |
Sighting in Rubrics: How to Hit Educational Targets - This workshop revolves around the concept of General Rubrics and how they can be used to assess a variety of different products and processes. A good portion of the workshop involves assessment of student examples and discussion of how to interpret criteria using the rubric currently used in my classes. |
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Samantha Orchard, visual arts, Woodland Jr/Sr High School, Baileyville |
Webinars
The MLTI and Department of Education hosted webinars throughout the 2011-2012 school year on the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative and how it impacts teaching and learning in our schools. Visual art educator Catherine Ring and music educator Rob Westerberg, and guests hosted the webinar series.
The 7 webinars were designed to engage teachers and administrators alike. Each program addressed the key components of the Initiative. These webinars have an accompanying "meeting plan" that school leaders can use or adapt to facilitate faculty meetings, conversations, or study groups looking at quality arts assessment practices. The "meeting plans" are posted with each webinar.
September 7, 2011
Why Arts Assessment? The Maine Arts Education Assessment Initiative Overview.
Click here to view a recording of this web conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for Why Arts Assessment? - PDF | MS Word
November 2, 2011
Building an Online Arts Education Community with You.
- Creating an online network of support for ongoing work
- Providing tools to use for assessment and integration into teaching
- Providing resources on arts assessment
Click here to view a recording of this web conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for Building an Online Arts Education Community with You - PDF | MS Word
December 7, 2011
Standards Based Assessment in the Arts.
- Development within National Standards work
- Connection to Maine Learning Results
- Exploring Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Click here to view a recording of this web conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for Standards-Based Assessment in the Arts - PDF | MS Word
February 1, 2012
Leadership and the Arts
- The Role of Teachers
- The Role of Administrators
- The Role of the greater Community
Click here to view a recording of this conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for Leadership and the Arts - PDF | MS Word
March 14, 2012
An Elementary Discussion: How in the World Can I Possibly Do This?
- Addressing the unique needs of elementary arts educators
Click here to view a recording of this web conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for An Elementary Discussion - PDF | MS Word
Additional materials:
April 4, 2012
The Maine Arts Assessment Initiative: What We've Learned!
- Sharing the lessons learned over the last year and a half.
Click here to view a recording of this web conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for What We've Learned - PDF | MS Word
Additional Materials:
May 23, 2012
Back to the Future: Arts Teachers Lead the Way
- Commissioner of Education, Stephen Bowen, talks about
his perspectives on arts education in Maine and the connections we share with the Maine Department of Education Strategic Plan
- The next steps, phase 2 of the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative:
We've launched the next phase!
Click here to view a recording of this web conference. (Flash*)
Meeting Plan for Back to the Future - PDF | MS Word
Additional Materials:
- Crosswalk: Maine Arts Assessment and Maine DOE Strategic Plan - PDF | MS Word
2/26/13
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