PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: *TEACHING ARTIST PREPAREDNESS*SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2018 | 10AM - 3PMLOCATION: True North Cultural Arts 739-1 Moore Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 https://arts-inspiredlearning.org/module-one-registration AREAS OF EMPHASIS INCLUDE: - Arts Integration - Youth Development - Behavior Management - Curricular Connections - Outcomes & Indicators - Strategies & Activities *Program Development: Teaching Artist Preparation* This first module is intended for working professional artists in all disciplines who are new to working as a teaching artist and current teaching artists who would like to enhance or improve their knowledge and skills. This session is recommended for anyone interested in joining the teaching artist roster of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning. Participants who successfully complete the session and program plan will be awarded a digital badge representing their knowledge and competency in arts-integrated program development. A digital badge provides evidence of achievement as a result of participation and specific accomplishments completed during and after the session. Digital badges may be included in an online portfolio and/or other micro-credentialing sites, such as Mozilla Backpack. SESSION PRESENTERS: *David Schiopota* *Director of Programs* Center for Arts-Inspired Learning *Emma Parker* *Artistic Manager * Center for Arts-Inspired Learning *Ryan Upp* *Resident Teaching Artist* Center for Arts-Inspired Learning *Kara Stewart* *Executive Director*, Art Sparks *Coordinator of the Arts Administration* *Graduate Program*, University of Akron For Questions call (216) 561-5005 x 23 or email emma@arts-inspiredlearning.org