Physical Education

Las Virgenes Unified School District

Little Lake City Elementary School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

Native American

Pacific Islander

Arts Integration Subjects

http://www.musicenter.org

Special Education

Yes

About:

Drama Education Network provides standards-based curriculum products, teacher training services, and school residencies in arts and literacy for grades PreK-12. Our mission is to empower educators to use creative drama and theatre arts to create an optimal learning environment in any classroom. We specialize in theatre education, literacy development, and arts integration across the curriculum.

Our curriculum program, Drama Works! Teaching System (formerly known as The Drama Game File), is used by teachers all over the world and has been adopted by public school districts such as Los Angeles, Burbank, Sacramento, San Diego, New York City, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Louisville. Drama Works! has been reviewed and approved as standards-aligned in both theatre and ELA for K-12 students by the California Learning Resources Network (clrn.org) and was recently approved by the Texas State Board of Education for adoption as the new theatre textbook for grades K-12 (it was the only approved text in grades K-8). It includes digital and print components such as the Creativity Cards.

Our curriculum and teacher training services are developed and led by Mr. Jonas Basom, winner of the Bravo Award for Outstanding Arts Specialist of California. Mr. Basom has developed his pedagogy over 23 years teaching in CA private and public schools, including 9 years in the LAUSD as a traveling theatre specialist, where he developed and taught 12 model lessons for grades K-6 integrating drama and literacy while coaching teachers and leading staff development. He is now a consultant presenter for school districts, arts organizations, and educational conferences across the USA and internationally. He has trained thousands of teachers and students in more than 30 states and 10 countries. Mr. Basom currently instructs teachers in arts education and classroom management as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University and the University of Phoenix.

Student Programming:

Our most popular residency program, “Literacy Comes Alive With Drama!” is a series of model integrated lessons that teach drama and develop literacy using state standards for theatre (VAPA) and Common Core (ELA). Teachers and students learn creative drama activities that use theatre techniques such as pantomime, improvisation, tableaux, and storytelling to develop literacy concepts and skills in SPEAKING (projection, articulation, expression, dialogue), LISTENING (oral language, communication, collaboration), READING (visualization, vocabulary, sequencing, story recall), and WRITING (character, setting, plot, details, grammar). Lesson Titles include Actor’s Tools, Cooperation, Speaking on Stage, Character, Setting, Plot, and Story Dramatization. Includes strategies designed for students with special needs (ELL, GATE, learning disabilities) and integrates with ELA programs such as Treasures or Open Court.

We also do customized residencies to integrate with social studies, science, math, or the other arts.

Our programs are designed and led in person by Mr. Jonas Basom, author, professor, consultant, performer, and master teacher. Residencies can be part of a PD plan for teacher training (see our professional development offerings).

Teachers actively participate in each session, receive written lesson plans, and learn how to continue integrating drama on their own after the completion of the residency.

Program Options
#1: 9 lessons of 60 minutes (no culminating performance)
#2: 12 lessons of 60 minutes (includes culminating performance–not a full theatre production)
Flexible scheduling to fit your calendar and budget (can customize the number of lessons)
Max of 4 lessons per day (no combining classes for larger group size)
Student journals to document learning (template and guidance provided)
Drama Works! Teaching System curriculum materials for teachers (additional cost)
Available in greater Los Angeles area only

Professional Development:

Our PD services prepare teachers to integrate drama across the curriculum, improve literacy, develop 21st Century skills, build classroom community, reach ELL and GATE students, and meet the VAPA and Common Core ELA standards for CA. We offer a range of topics and delivery methods to create a flexible, customized program to fit your objectives, schedule, and budget. Teachers increase their knowledge, confidence, and motivation to teach with drama by participating in activities, creating, connecting, and reflecting. Our methods incorporate constructivism, brain-based learning, Bloom’s Taxonomy, social and emotional learning, multiple intelligences, and cooperative learning.

Core Topics

classroom management system for creative expression (rules & consequences, routines & procedures, partnering & grouping, signals & cues, teacher talk, space, pace, and modifications)
literacy (ELL strategies, Common Core, story dramatization, using drama with your adopted reading program)
C-R-E-A-T-E method for arts integration (six ways of using drama for educational and social purposes: Clarify concepts, Review information, Enliven content, Acquire skills, Think deeply, and Explore topics)
model lesson plan elements for effective arts integration (state standards, objectives, vocabulary, activities, sequence, quality questions, reflection, assessment, and modifications)

PD Services

teacher workshops (2hr, half-day, full-day, series)
model demonstration lessons with students (teachers observe)
video conferencing follow-ups (individuals, grade level groups, or entire staff)
coaching days (we observe lessons led by teachers and provide 1-on-1 feedback)

Our published curriculum, Drama Works! Teaching System, can be part of your PD plan (additional cost). Teachers can earn 3 graduate credits through University of the Pacific for using our trainings and/or curriculum

Music Center

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Music Center kwall Wed, 03/08/2017 - 19:10

Phone

213-972-3376

Website

kwyffels@musiccenter.org

Supervisorial District Located

First

District Partners

El Monte City School District

El Monte Union High School District

Alhambra Unified School District

Antelope Valley Union High School District

Arcadia Unified School District

Bassett Unified School District

Beverly Hills Unified School District

Castaic Union School District

Centinela Valley Union High School District

Charter Oak Unified School District

Claremont Unified School District

Compton Unified School District

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)

Covina-Valley Unified School District

Downey Unified School District

Duarte Unified School District

East Whittier City Elementary School District

El Rancho Unified School District

Glendale Unified School District

Gorman Elementary School District

Hacienda la Puente Unified School District

Hawthorne School District

Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District

Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary School District

Inglewood Unified School District

Keppel Union Elementary School District

Lancaster Elementary School District

Las Virgenes Unified School District

Lawndale Elementary School District

Lennox School District

Little Lake City Elementary School District

Los Nietos School District

Lynwood Unified School District

Manhattan Beach Unified School District

Monrovia Unified School District

Montebello Unified School District

Mountain View Elementary School District

Newhall School District

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District

Palmdale Elementary School District

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Paramount Unified School District

Pomona Unified School District

Redondo Beach Unified School District

Rosemead Elementary School District

Rowland Unified School District

San Gabriel Unified School District

San Marino Unified School District

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Saugus Union School District

South Pasadena Unified School District

South Whittier Elementary School District

Sulphur Springs Union School District

Temple City Unified School District

Valle Lindo Elementary School District

Walnut Valley Unified School District

West Covina Unified School District

Whittier City Elementary School District

Whittier Union High School District

Wiseburn Unified School District

ABC Unified School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

Arts Integration Subjects

https://www.lineagepac.org

Special Education

Yes

About:

As L.A.’s performing arts center, The Music Center convenes artists, communities and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The Music Center provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, on Jerry Moss Plaza, outside at Gloria Molina Grand Park—a 12-acre adjacent green space—in schools and other locations all over Los Angeles County. The Music Center presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, participatory dancing experiences, free and low-cost public concerts and events, arts education programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events. The Music Center also manages the theatres, the Plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. The Music Center is home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil.

Arts Education Programs
The Music Center's arts education programs serve young people and educators of all backgrounds and abilities, with festivals and events on campus, in-school performing arts assemblies, arts integration residencies for students (grades TK-12) and professional development for educators (TK-12) in dance, music, theatre visual and media arts. This includes The Music Center's Teach Through The Arts Initiative in support of Proposition 28 - with educator coaching and Professional Learning Community sessions with a Music Center teaching artist and online support. Our offerings feature over 50 performing arts assemblies (K-12) in dance, music, theatre and storytelling and free festivals and events each year, including the Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival (5th grade), the Very Special Arts Festival (TK-12) and student matinee dance performances (grades 6-12).

Lineage Dance Company

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Lineage Dance Company kwall Wed, 03/08/2017 - 19:10

Phone

(626) 844-7008

Website

brian.lineage@gmail.com

Supervisorial District Located

Fifth

District Partners

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Arts Integration Subjects

Alhambra Unified School District

Special Education

Yes

About:

Lineage Dance and Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit arts organization that creates dance performance, provides
arts education, nonprofit support, arts production infrastructure, dance classes for persons with movement challenges,
and more.

Student Programming:

Lineage offers teaching artist residencies, professional development, workshops, after-school dance programs, and more tailored to grade level and integrated to the curriculum needs of the school.

Professional Development:

Lineage Dance provides dance and theater artists to help teachers in STEM fields integrate the arts in the classroom.

Skirball Cultural Center

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Skirball Cultural Center kwall Wed, 02/15/2017 - 19:10

Phone

(310) 440-4679

Website

http://www.skirball.org

info@skirball.org

Supervisorial District Located

Third

District Partners

Glendale Unified School District

Inglewood Unified School District

Lancaster Elementary School District

Las Virgenes Unified School District

Lawndale Elementary School District

Lennox School District

Lynwood Unified School District

Montebello Unified School District

Palmdale Elementary School District

Redondo Beach Unified School District

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Wiseburn Unified School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

European

Arts Integration Subjects

Special Education

Yes

About:

The Skirball Cultural Center welcomes people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.

At the Skirball, learning means connecting to arts and culture, to history and the world around them through meaningful experiences. Our Education programs are unique in their emphasis on interpersonal engagement, multisensory learning, and values-based content. Led by inspiring educators, our programs strengthen learners' cultural literacy, encourage creativity and resourcefulness, and foster empathy, self-esteem and civic-engagement.

Student Programming:

Our school tours and performance programs for Pre K- Grade 12 students explore commonalities across cultures and spark creativity. Tours are aligned with Common Core State Standards and are supported with resources to help connect the on-site visits to classroom learning. Performance programs and workshop invite students to experience a wide array of music, dance, and theater up close and personal.

Professional Development:

Our Teacher Programs reflect the Skirball's deep commitment to fostering community and supporting experiential learning. We believe that creative classrooms give students unique tools to develop their identities, deepen their understanding of core subjects, and become active members of their communities. Hands-on workshops for K - Grade 12 teachers and administrators focus on integrating the arts into classroom curricula and igniting creativity and a love of learning for students and teachers alike.

Education Through Music-LA

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Education Through Music-LA kwall Wed, 02/15/2017 - 19:10

Phone

818-433-7600

Website

http://www.etmla.org

info@etmla.org

Supervisorial District Located

Fifth

District Partners

Compton Unified School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

Arts Integration Subjects

http://www.animaction.com

Special Education

Yes

About:

Education Through Music-Los Angeles puts music back into inner-city schools as part of the core curriculum for every child, where it belongs. Education Through Music-LA is serving nearly 12,000 students with weekly, yearlong music instruction. Music has the power to transform the lives of children and their communities, and to provide them with such lifelong benefits including self-confidence, problem-solving skills, teamwork, perseverance, concentration, and motivation to stay in school.

Our objectives include:

Weekly, yearlong instruction for every child.
Integration across the curriculum to reinforce overall learning.
Ongoing training for music teachers and class teachers.
Guidance for school leaders to build towards sustainability.
Parent engagement and involvement as advocates for their music program.

Student Programming:

ETM-LA establishes strong partnerships with Los Angeles County schools to provide comprehensive, high-quality music education based on CA State and National Standards, during the school day. While many programs may serve only a subset of the school population, we provide equity for all children, including those with special needs, engaging every child with weekly, yearlong standards-based instruction that integrates skills and concepts across the curriculum.

Areas of instruction include general music, strings, guitar, recorder, ukulele, band, and chorus, determined through customized planning with each school. Depending on the grade level, each student receives one 30-50-minute music class weekly throughout the entire school year in a designated music room.

Professional Development:

In order to ensure high quality instruction for all students, music teachers participate in six annual professional development workshops and a five-day intensive training institute every August. We also provide academic teachers at partner schools with professional development workshops on how to connect skills and concepts from the music curriculum into lesson plans. In addition, ETM-LA helps principals and school district leaders plan for long-term sustainability.

Our in-school music education and training programs are overseen by Program Director Ryan Rowles, M. Ed, a school music educator with over 16 years’ experience, as well as Executive Director Victoria Lanier, a Juilliard Pre-College trained violinist with a B.A. from Princeton University and an M.A. in Education from Columbia Teachers College. ETM-LA's professional development workshops are hands-on, relevant to the participants and their teaching needs, and customized to provide support for a wide range of teaching levels.

AnimAction, Inc.

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AnimAction, Inc. kwall Wed, 02/15/2017 - 19:10

Phone

818-222-4690

Website

cliffo@animaction.com

Supervisorial District Located

Third

District Partners

Glendale Unified School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Arts Integration Subjects

Green Dot Public Schools Charter Network

Special Education

Yes

About:

Our methodology is successful because the "language" of animation is universal. It speaks to all ages and transcends cultural barriers. It is a powerful means of communication. We formed AnimAction in 1989, with a single purpose in mind: to utilize our professional expertise in creating a unique and innovative environment for young people; one where they could experience the spirit of collaboration, develop new skills, and exercise the ability to make their own creative choices. AnimAction incorporates components of media literacy, critical thinking skills, research and inquiry, teamwork and reflection, and the joy that students get out of making connections across various subjects of learning and life. This is all with the ultimate goal of articulating a powerful message through the magical medium of animation. AnimAction is a media-arts project based learning program that integrates with K-12 education curriculum so that students can create their own educational animated content. We have been recognized by the Solicitor General of Canada, the California Department of Education, UNICEF and the World Health Organization as being a valuable resource and tool for education. For the last twenty-five years AnimAction has provided hundreds of workshop programs to students and professional development for teachers throughout the United States and around the world. AnimAction youth animators have been two-time Prism Awards winners competing with ABC, CBS, NBC and American Lung Association. We have received 2nd Prize Adult Jury Award, The Chicago International Film Festival and received two Gold awards at Worldfest Houston.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts kwall Wed, 02/15/2017 - 16:10

Phone

(310) 246-3800

Website

http://www.thewallis.org

education@thewallis.org

Supervisorial District Located

Third

District Partners

Beverly Hills Unified School District

Inglewood Unified School District

Montebello Unified School District

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

African-American

European

Latino

Arts Integration Subjects

http://www.universoulhiphop.com

Special Education

Yes

About:

Student Programming:

Our School Partners Program serves as many as 10,000 Los Angeles pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students each year through student matinee performances and corresponding workshops for teachers. We also have in-depth partnerships with Wallis Focus Schools in underserved communities. These partnerships include matinee performances throughout the season, sessions with visiting teaching artists, arts career days and opportunities for students and parents to attend shows together. We are also proud to invest in the development of young artists through in-depth courses such as The Art of Choreography, The Art of the Small Ensemble: Classical Music & Jazz and Creating Musical Theater. Our course offerings also include collaborations with organizations such as The Miracle Project, which provides theater programs for young people with autism and their typical peers, and Broadway Dreams, a summer intensive program with professional Broadway performers.

UniverSOUL Hip Hop

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UniverSOUL Hip Hop kwall Wed, 02/15/2017 - 16:10

Phone

310-626-3454

Website

universoulhiphop@gmail.com

Supervisorial District Located

Second

District Partners

Mountain View Elementary School District

Newhall School District

Saugus Union School District

Sulphur Springs Union School District

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

African-American

Americana

Latino

Arts Integration Subjects

http://www.theatreofhearts.org

Special Education

Yes

About:

UniverSOUL Hip Hop, LLC is a K-12 cultural educational group of international, award-winning artists and educators. We artfully blend the creativity of Hip Hop with the rigor of standards-based pedagogy and practices to provide cutting edge, interdisciplinary dance programs that cultivate lifelong learning, social fellowship, and 21st century success.

Founder and Executive Director - Tiffany Bong, is a Hip Hop dance lecturer for the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at University of Southern California, a master teaching artist for The Music Center, and an arts education specialist, presenter and grant panelist. The organizational team consists of 12 dance educators that hold an array of artistic accomplishments, which include world championship titles and recurring television appearances, as well as teaching experience in special education, English language development, and common core and arts integration.

UniverSOUL Hip Hop shares each school and district’s mission of ensuring that quality and equitable arts learning is at the core of each child’s education. Since its debut in 2012, our dance residency and assembly programs have tripled in school sites and the demand for this program continues to spread across school networks. The key to this growth is our team’s commitment to building longstanding partnerships and effective, accessible programs that serve the diverse learning needs and creative vibrancy of our communities.

Created by inner-city youth, Hip Hop reflects and celebrates the cultural diversity and powerful narratives embedded in the rich landscape and legacy of Los Angeles. This multicultural, multilingual dance practice serves as an inclusive, relevant, and empowering tool for young minds to develop a sense of heritage, confidence, self-mastery, innovation, service, and global citizenship.

Student Programming:

We offer the following dance programs:

1. ARTIST RESIDENCIES: Experienced teaching artists deliver robust, standards-based curricula that integrate the 21st century “Four C’s” skills (Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration), Common Core practices, and classroom studies.
Through collaborative tasks and group learning, students are challenged to develop the social-emotional character and practical skills needed to create, critique, practice and perform dance in an upbeat, structured, and supportive setting. New content is presented in each lesson, which scaffolds into the creation of original dance works. Residencies culminate in an interactive, student performance with family and friends.

Model residencies include the following (flexible to school needs): Planning & Evaluation Meeting 10 Sequential, Student Sessions Student Culmination & Presentation Student Reflection Assembly Performance Professional Development for Staff

2. WORKSHOPS & FAMILY NIGHTS: Workshops are a 60-minute introductory discovery into the rich artistry and relevance of Hip Hop dance. Participants learn the foundation of classic Hip Hop dance styles in a supportive and vibrant environment.

3. ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE: In our power-packed assembly - Spirit of Hip Hop, 5 internationally acclaimed Hip Hop dancers unite together to perform show-stopping movements that inspire students to find the courage and commitment to embrace one’s passions. Students learn and practice movement vocabulary along the way and learn the personal stories and American landmarks that influenced Hip Hop. The performance ends an exciting student freestyle dance contest and open Q&A about themes such as: self-expression, diversity, equality, careers, citizenship, wellness, and service.

Theatre of Hearts

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Theatre of Hearts kwall Wed, 02/15/2017 - 16:10

Phone

213.384.6878

Website

info@theatreofhearts.org

Supervisorial District Located

Second

Discipline

Program Type

Grades Served

Historical & Cultural Context

Arts Integration Subjects