The SF Opera DEC Department is hosting our inaugural Arts Integration and Healing weeklong workshop. K-12 Educators (Including Arts Specialists) are invited to sign up.  Each participant will receive a week of professional development and a $500 stipend to thank you for your time.  Space is limited to the first 22 registrants. More information, including the registration link, below.  Email hdworkin@sfopera.com with questions.

SFO Arts Integration and Healing Intensive

When: June 20-24 10am-3pm

Location: The Education Studio in The Veterans Building, San Francisco (Covid Allowing. The workshop will shift to digital if there is a significant surge)

Description:

The SFO Arts Integration and Healing Intensive is an innovative new professional development intensive that combines in-depth, standards-based training, as well as healing practices for educators and their students. Classroom teachers will spend a week immersed in the arts, arts integration, and mindful healing practices. A unique component of this program is that educators will be compensated to honor their time and commitment. 

Participants will learn to 

· Create standards-based arts integration lesson plans 

· Authentically assess arts integrated lessons 

· Advocacy for arts and arts integration in their schools and districts 

· Integrate Music, Dance, and Theatre curriculum 

· Use mindfulness and self-care practices for educators 

 Compensation: Participating educators will receive a $500 stipend for their participation (Please note that participants will need to fill out a W-9, and they will be considered an Independent Contractor with SF Opera. Appropriate tax documents will be sent early 2023)

 Capacity: We can accept up to 22 educators

Registration: Please follow this link to register