Integrated Arts Conference

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The Wizard of OzElementary and secondary school teachers are invited to participate in the annual ETC Integrated Arts Conference.

This one-day event offers professional development and continuing education workshops.  Arts educators and artists learn how to integrate  into curriculum visual art, music, drama and writing based on the theme of each year's production.

Join us for the 14th Annual Integrated Arts Conference

Saturday, January 24, 2009
Silver Center for the Arts
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Staff development and graduate credit are available.  For information about graduate study in integrated arts at PSU, contact Dr. Trish Lindberg, M.Ed. Integrated Arts Program Coordinator and ETC Artistic Director (603-535-2647).

Conference Schedule 

  • 8 a.m.. Registration and refreshments
  • 8:30 a.m.. Welcome from Trish Lindberg, artistic director, ETC, TIGER, professor of education
  • 8:45 a.m.. Keynote Address Reclaiming Munchkin Land, or No Munchkin Left Behind
    Arts integration is an especially powerful tool in this time of standards-based curriculum. Visual art, music, and drama engage the brains and hearts of young people and help children find the courage to learn.  Bethany Nelson, M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education, faculty member, Theatre Education, Department of Performing Arts, Emerson College, Drama Specialist


  • 9:15 a.m.. - 10:45 a.m. Workshop Session One


  • 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break
  • 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Workshop Session Two


  • 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon in Newfound Room, Prospect Hall
    During lunch there will be an opportunity to network with other educators and artists.
  • 2 p.m. The Wizard of Oz, Hanaway Theatre, Silver Center for the Arts
    Relive this timeless story and music.

Registration is now open.  Register online today!