For Teachers Include the Museum in your Professional Development Plan. Programs support Common Core, state, and district standards, as well as reflection on practice.
teacher programs Teacher Nights
fall 2013 | Oct 17, 5–7 pm Setting the Stage with Thomas Sully: Painted Performance spring 2014 | April 10, 5–7 pm Project Design and Exchange in the Kohl’s Art Generation Studio Treat yourself to a free evening at the Museum just for teachers. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour with Museum curators, get tips from Museum educators, and network with fellow teachers at a reception. The night’s theme varies; check mam.org > Learn + Play for details. Teachers of all grades/subjects, Free Registration required: Email teachers@mam.org with your name, school, grade, subject, and phone number. The National Writing Project at Carroll University: Summer Institute
July 7–11 and July 14–18, 2014, 1:15–4:45 pm Using the artwork in the Museum as inspiration, teachers explore aspects of writing (including editing and assessment), discover writing-to-learn strategies to support student understanding, and examine ways to motivate students to become better readers and writers. Graduate credit is available; please see registration form online for details. Space fills quickly; register early. Teachers of all grades/subjects, $90 per teacher Download registration form at mam.org > Learn + Play > Teacher Programs.
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