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Curriculum Implementation

Strong implementation of the resources you choose is a key component to student success. Davis’s Professional Development team is here to ensure successful and meaningful use of your Davis instructional materials. Choose from three tiers of support to guarantee successful curriculum application. Session content is flexible and can be expanded or condensed based on the amount of time available.

Learn about our professional development options and all they provide for your art room.

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Contact Kristi Oliver, Professional Development Manager, for more information.

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Curriculum Implementation Tier 1
In-Person + Online

Curriculum Implementation Tier 1

The introductory-level support tier is designed for educators at the beginning of their journey in implementing a new art curriculum. It aims to provide foundational knowledge, practical strategies, and essential tools to effectively integrate instructional materials into the art room. The goal of this program is to provide a comprehensive overview of the materials, including key components, instructional goals, and how they align with the district or state standards. Choose content from the sessions we offer or speak with our Professional Development Manager to customize for your specific requirements.

Sample Objectives

  • Lesson Planning: Learn how to pace, use, and adapt program lessons.
  • Classroom Management: Acquire strategies for managing the art room, including fostering a creative environment and addressing diverse student needs.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Explore methods for assessing student progress.
  • Incorporating Technology: Discover how to integrate technology to enhance learning and engagement.

Duration and Format
Tier 1 implementation sessions are available per grade band (elementary, middle, high) or by specific program. Sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually as single or multiple-day programs. Typically, training days offer a mix of theoretical instruction and practical application. Follow-up sessions or online modules may be available for extended support.

Target Audience
These sessions are ideal for art teachers, coordinators, and administrators who are tasked with implementing and/or supporting an art curriculum in their schools or districts. Sessions can be organized for groups of 40 participants or less.

Suggested Sessions

  • Davis Digital Deep Dive: Curriculum Implementation
  • Instructing with Resource Card Sets
  • Process-Based Studio Engagement
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Curriculum Implementation Tier 2
In-Person + Online

Curriculum Implementation Tier 2

The intermediate-level support tier is designed for educators who have foundational experience with art instruction and are ready to deepen their expertise in implementing a comprehensive art curriculum. It aims to deepen educators’ existing knowledge to enhance curriculum delivery, provide meaningful techniques for deepening student engagement, and integrate pedagogical strategies within art programs. Choose content from the sessions we offer or speak with our Professional Development Manager to customize for your specific requirements.

Sample Objectives

  • Lesson Planning: Discover advanced techniques in curriculum usage, adaptation, and skill development.
  • Classroom Management: Cultivate an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Employ effective strategies for assessing student progress and artistic development.
  • Inquiry: Enhance techniques for incorporating cross-disciplinary connections and real-world application.

Duration and Format
Tier 2 implementation sessions are available per grade band (elementary, middle, high) or by specific program. Sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually as single or multiple-day programs. Typically, training days offer a mix of theoretical instruction and practical application. Follow-up sessions or online modules may be available for extended support.

Target Audience
These sessions are ideal for educators with prior experience in teaching art and a basic understanding of curriculum usage. Art teachers, coordinators, and administrators seeking to enhance their program’s effectiveness and deepen students’ artistic experiences and practice. Sessions can be organized for groups of 40 participants or less.

Suggested Sessions

  • Teaching through Inquiry
  • Teaching with a Visual Journal
  • Using Thematic Units to Promote Understanding
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Curriculum Implementation Tier 3
In-Person + Online

Curriculum Implementation Tier 3

The advanced-level support tier is for educators who have expertise with art instruction and using a comprehensive art curriculum. It aims to equip educators with the sophisticated skills and in-depth knowledge required to build upon and enrich a comprehensive art curriculum. This program focuses on advanced pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, and the utilization of cutting-edge tools and resources to enhance student engagement and artistic growth. Choose content from the sessions we offer or speak with our Professional Development Manager to customize for your specific requirements.

Sample Objectives

  • Curriculum Enhancement: Refine and employ advanced instructional techniques such as inquiry-based learning.
  • Classroom Management: Address and accommodate diverse student backgrounds and abilities within the art room.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Implement formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate and support student progress.
  • Collaboration: Work with colleagues, administrators, or community members to support and advocate for your program.

Duration and Format
Tier 3 implementation sessions are available per grade band (elementary, middle, high) or by specific program. Sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually as single or multiple-day programs. Typically, training days offer a mix of theoretical instruction and practical application. Follow-up sessions or online modules may be available for extended support.

Target Audience
These sessions are intended for experienced art educators, coordinators, and administrators who seek to deepen their expertise and enhance their art programs at an advanced level. Sessions can be organized for groups of 40 participants or less.

Suggested Sessions

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Adaptive Art
  • Evolving Ideas/ Postmodern Principles
  • Teaching with Contemporary Art and/or Media Arts
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