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TAO Consortium & Mission

Teaching Artists Organized (TAO) is a collection of organizations and individuals sharing a passion for the important work that teaching artists do in schools, communities and institutions. A unique artist and education hybrid, the teaching artist has opportunity to share with people of all ages the critical role that the arts can play in their personal lives, social interactions, and educational success. We are interested in sharing information and quality professional services, expanding awareness about the value of teaching artists, and creating networks for employers and teaching artists to find one another.

Loosely identified as the "Founding Members" of TAO are California Shakespeare Theater, Theatre Bay Area, Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the Community Network for Youth Development (CNYD). Teaching artists from all disciplines are invited to participate in our workshops, services, conversations and surveys.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

TAO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Monday, August 29, 2005
6:30-9:00pm

BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING EFFECTIVE LESSON PLANS

• Ever wondered why a lesson plan just didn’t quite hit the mark? What makes a successful lesson?
• Do you have a lesson plan that you feel needs just a little something extra, but not sure what it is?
• How do your students learn best and what are the best strategies for getting students engaged?
• And how can you fulfill all the requirements that hiring organizations are asking for…linking your lessons to State Educational Standards; creating lessons with clear goals and outcomes, etc.

Come to TAO’s upcoming August 29th workshop with guest instructor Carole Rathfon on Best Practices in Effective Lesson Planning.

Pre-workshop assignment: Bring A Lesson Plan To Share With The Group

ABOUT CAROLE RATHFON
Carole Rathfon (Instructor) serves as a consultant to the Cal Shakes Artistic Learning Initiatives on curriculum development, training, and program evaluation. Carole received her B.A. from the University of California, Irvine and a lifetime secondary credential from the University of California, Berkeley. Previously, she worked with the Center for Human Development to create a drug abuse prevention curriculum and training program which was recognized as a model of excellence by the Department of Health and Human Services. She also has worked with a number of other corporations, including the Rand Corporation and Kaiser Permanente, to develop, implement, and evaluate curricula in a variety of fields. In addition to her corporate work, she served as a trainer and educator in traditional school settings. She has worked successfully with students, teachers, administrators and community leaders from diverse cultural, economic and social backgrounds to develop programs that engage and excite students of all ages.

Location: Cal Shakes Rehearsal Space
701 Heinz Ave. Berkeley CA

Cost: $15

From 6:30-7pm we’ll have bread and cheese and mingle.
Workshop starts at 7pm.

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