Calling all Teaching Artists and Arts Educators: applications are now being accepted for the 8th year of the Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab<https://www.arts.wa.gov/arts-in-education/teaching-artists/teaching-artist-training-lab> (TAT Lab) - a professional development program for teaching artists working in all artistic disciplines, in all parts of the state. This is a dynamic program with a terrific faculty of master teaching artists, and a great way to connect with and learn from other arts educators who are passionate about making a difference with K-12 students. We will be accepting a cohort of up to 32 teaching artists. Certified classroom teachers are welcome to apply as well; clock hours are available. We encourage arts/culture organizations to consider sponsoring members of your education team to attend. The application deadline is less than three weeks away: July 18. Please see the information below and on our website <https://www.arts.wa.gov/arts-in-education/teaching-artists/teaching-artist-training-lab> for more information, and feel free to contact me with any questions. "All components of this program have been valuable! TAT Lab has empowered me to authentically redefine myself as a teaching artist. This experience has included one aha! after another. TAT Lab has been a powerful lens into strengths and weaknesses in my practice. I have learned SO much and will be a better teacher, and a better human, because of TAT Lab." - TAT Lab graduate, 2018 Lisa Jaret, Program Manager Arts in Education ArtsWA - Washington State Arts Commission 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 | PO Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504-2675 Tel: (360) 586-2418 ________________________________ Apply today to be a part of the 2018-19 Cohort [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=f4d69509-4cd1-408b-8415-8cf7187a5844&a=1108687355846&c=5e42f1c0-7ba6-11e3-aa87-d4ae5292c4dd&ch=5ed323d0-7ba6-11e3-ab1d-d4ae5292c4dd] [http://files.constantcontact.com/6cf7ae22201/a4b34c16-0954-4a9e-81d1-af3c9e7b0c86.jpg] [http://files.constantcontact.com/6cf7ae22201/ececf01c-0517-47cb-83c8-426a05ae955c.jpg] Are you passionate about teaching your art form to K-12 students? Are you interested in social justice and equity in public education? Do you want to design effective, student-focused learning plans? Do you believe that all students benefit from learning in and through the Arts? If yes, read on! TAT Lab is for you! What is TAT Lab? ArtsWA is pleased to co-present the WASHINGTON STATE TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING LAB<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YXefUuN08GHKBANNHFztUT7d2XEqJcdyo1eizhNei2sFD-LI6-Mx0oAnSgiOcpYlX9R77_CuEH87ZUoWIlaEXWWZOUMd6Jg2D6IMdexd3z7ujnmDu01Heb3c6xEyESkY5Yu0dwbZC-TWKfcNqo0Dt_x4Er3hvAxQTFGeYSSYjwms1eRfDK5E70MHhldm6HQcg-RhIL-31PZ1z9wA0myoeECBaWJg7kV5kLNbOxObNS0aYBLr3jOQYHeZvTg9nOVWc5uJbcXBDEWnmHQV3ey1YiX1L6pAk3hT9pGikL6jorjsET5YuY2CBnkIJ0LNwOioc5zfQtsvBtVkyocnKqnDseNZKiGkax5RM0859cD_zyFOrfAHD7wp5L3MtrIu64NUQZbJuuh_CIo=&c=lddryCyNXM9BS4CVBxsEqHPu1tL1GlHjH_yEucvljEZJcmiYbadaOQ==&ch=j5oUcmopU5YGzSHUV4FL2MOAdDgMc87lTFDkSQ_nio6tqGYBkbRiEQ==>, a professional development program for teaching artists working in all artistic disciplines and in all regions across Washington State. Working to ensure all students receive high quality arts instruction, TAT Lab focuses on arts education in K-12 public schools. TAT Lab is designed to fit your schedule and provide you with a community of teaching artists. The program runs September 2018 to March 2019 and includes three in-person training sessions lasting 2-3 days in Seattle, monthly teleconferences facilitated by a teaching artist mentor, and ongoing, individualized support from mentors and peers. [http://files.constantcontact.com/6cf7ae22201/b6bca733-9c89-42c3-86a2-1ef951aa5342.jpg] How will this curriculum further my teaching artistry? TAT Lab curriculum is informed by four key questions: 1. What unique qualities do teaching artists bring to a classroom? 2. What are "reflective practice" and "thoughtful planning" and why are they important? 3. How can we teach arts skills along with higher order thinking skills and habits of mind? 4. How do we create safe, inclusive and effective learning environments for all students? If these questions interest you as a teaching artist, apply for TAT Lab now! What are the program details? Details about program dates, tuition, application process, and more is available on our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YXefUuN08GHKBANNHFztUT7d2XEqJcdyo1eizhNei2sFD-LI6-Mx0n5zAf5jZ_Zy7NDnuHKmO-Jf6xBkJR5KdqltIriVYiWfnewgdQPllKbXY9PLI-U6j0I3WbSBxChEPJGWexx_Kp6QImc_plZpY1PR-LRhT4A7sQ1vUw1m2i6fxbVt7I2xlfFbPzNfKjCYLXsKkgGQj-0tolOJ1_mpwcWYSwbU4gGzMHPr2NoYpdc=&c=lddryCyNXM9BS4CVBxsEqHPu1tL1GlHjH_yEucvljEZJcmiYbadaOQ==&ch=j5oUcmopU5YGzSHUV4FL2MOAdDgMc87lTFDkSQ_nio6tqGYBkbRiEQ==>. Financial Aid is available. Teaching Artists from outside King County qualify for travel reimbursement. Click here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001YXefUuN08GHKBANNHFztUT7d2XEqJcdyo1eizhNei2sFD-LI6-Mx0oAnSgiOcpYlchGiKg-EPWCNfADWs3S_cVo4LGhsnap_aeuIg8JJ_-xq5hAx5_l7hgoY27jji-rT8_LV1ljbD4S5gZOe38RUG3uZX_R4rCquvqDfsbqYxaCL3ntMON1jLZtUm7Tdw1Ys7ihMHmI1l1swA7k-QMVAuBbk22T6SQAsQcOtO1TPRrjkY9LFiMtd2w_RIVjnA-gx3_SFGU52ys51SDLBK1I-QnrwFk_yDPGWuhSvQTzspbmN__SoVPbwbclHXfFBjC1cXj9ZGulL0i5MNtWrbAWq4yL2GCfBYDrzmJCGbm9eqsGm8kZxWht8gr_GQijj87wu2UU6RLeRdP9u40TjyTVUzQ==&c=lddryCyNXM9BS4CVBxsEqHPu1tL1GlHjH_yEucvljEZJcmiYbadaOQ==&ch=j5oUcmopU5YGzSHUV4FL2MOAdDgMc87lTFDkSQ_nio6tqGYBkbRiEQ==> for the full program description. For more information: Contact Lisa Jaret, ArtsWA Education Program Manager<mailto:lisa.jaret@arts.wa.gov>, (360) 586-2418. Or call TAT Lab at (206) 859-4040, email tatlab@sct.org<mailto:tatlab@sct.org>. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JULY 18. 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