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Training

Art in Action provides online training for all licensed schools (Online Lessons), as well as grade-specific hands-on custom training workshops at school sites in designated areas, and group training workshops at our Menlo Park, CA offices. Participants in hands-on training workshops learn how to lead open-ended discussions, how to manage classroom participation in each grade level, and how to use the various media. They do several projects, building their self-confidence and art skills.

Custom training workshops at your school are available any time of the year. For details and cost, please contact us at 650.566.8339 or 1.888.566.1982, or email us.

Group training workshops are held during September-October at Art in Action in Menlo Park, CA. Register for group training.

Training workshops by conference call are available for Art in Action schools any time of the year. For details and cost, please contact us at 650.566.8339 or 1.888.566.1982, or email us.

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What's Covered in Training

Guiding a discussion of the masterpieces, key concepts, and vocabulary used in each lesson:
  • Docents practice asking interpretive questions, helping students understand each masterpiece, and transitioning from discussion of the masterpiece to demonstration of the project.

Demonstrating techniques for each project:

  • Docents review sketching, drawing, and clay techniques and learn how to use various mediums while creating mini versions of several projects.

Creating a positive classroom atmosphere:

  • Docents learn tips on encouraging students to express their observations during discussion and extend their art skills during the project.

Managing the classroom or art room:

  • Docents learn how to set up, clean up, and store materials.

Integrating the lessons into the general curriculum:

  • Docents learn how to incorporate Art in Action lessons into language arts, social studies, science, music, and math.
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