As part of the Children First reforms, all schools have been given greater discretion over budgets, educational programming, teacher development, and other areas under an agreement that holds them accountable for student performance. Principals are able spend a portion of their funds on the services, including professional development, that they feel will best serve their school's educational objectives. To meet these needs, the Office of Arts and Special Projects will offer quality professional development workshops and other services at reasonable costs in dance, music, theater, and visual arts throughout the school year.

Teachers from all schools, regardless of their School Support Organization, are welcome to attend professional development events and participate in all programs administered by the Office of the Arts and Special Projects. Look for information on our programs in the Principals' Weekly newsletter, the Empowerment Weekly newsletter for Empowerment Schools, the Internal Services E-catalog in FAMIS and on this website. Teachers should discuss their interest in participating in our workshops with their Principal who will purchase the course on their behalf. All registration and course fees are to be paid by the schools, not by individual teachers.

UPCOMING Professional Development Opportunities

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