SPRING 2009 LEADERSHIP LEARNING LAB’S PROGRAM CALENDAR

1. LEADERSHIP OPENING WORKSHOP: BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (Gr. K-12)
Friday February 6, 2009
CPHS-1
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Celebrate Black History Month and Native American History Month with a trip to the newly renovated Brooklyn Children’s Museum. In this workshop, educators will examine the history of these two important and influential cultures. Through up-close examinations of narratives and artwork, participants will learn ways to incorporate cultural and historical celebrations into English, literature, geography, art, and science curricula. Continue your exploration of African American and Native American history with our hands-on workshops on African Diasporic Adornment and our Native American Beading to discover even more creative approaches to teaching cultural history and diversity in the classroom.
LOCATION: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• establish links between Native American History Month and Black History Month with science, geography, art, English, and literature curriculum;
• incorporate curriculum relevant to Black History and Native American History;
• engage youth with cultural diversity through art, dance, and storytelling.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 3 Train to Kingston Avenue. Cross Eastern Parkway and walk six blocks on Kingston Avenue. Turn left on St. Marks Avenue. Walk one block to the corner of Brooklyn Avenue. OR Take the A or C Train to Nostrand Avenue, walk south six blocks on Nostrand Avenue to St. Marks Avenue. Turn left on St. Marks Avenue. Walk two blocks to Brooklyn Avenue. OR Take the C Train to Kingston/Throop Avenue. Walk six blocks on Kingston Avenue. Turn right on St. Marks Avenue. Walk to  Brooklyn Avenue.

2. AFRICAN DIASPORIC ADORNMENT WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CPHS-2
10:00am – 2:00pm

This hands-on workshop explores African-American art from its roots through its modern transformation of social adornment and symbolism.  The facilitator will teach practical and simple techniques for making African jewelry that can be easily replicated in the classroom. 
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• establish links between artifacts, art and cultural history;
• engage youth with social and historical subjects through the instruction of art and creative activities;
• utilize visual spatial coordination and fine motor skills;
• replicate simple African jewelry techniques with students in the classroom.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS:  BY SUBWAY: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

3. NATIVE AMERICAN BEADING (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CPHS-3
2:30pm – 6:30pm

Beading is common to every continent and most cultures of the past and present.  Used primarily for ornamentation, beading also has a rich historical aspect when examined in the context of culture, commerce and craft.  In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the significant story of Native American beading and its social and economic impact that continues to influence contemporary times.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• engage students in Native American history and culture through arts and crafts;
• incorporate Native American culture, history, and significance into American History curriculum and instruction;
• understand the role of beads and beadwork in Native American cultures;
• utilize visual spatial coordination and fine motor skills;
• replicate basic techniques of Native American beading and crafts in the classroom.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

4. DANCING CLASSROOMS: AMERICAN BALLROOM THEATER COMPANY WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
CPHS-4
6:30pm – 10:30pm

The American Ballroom Theater Company was featured in the 2005 documentary entitled Mad Hot Ballroom and the feature film Take the Lead. The company’s founder, internationally renowned ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine, will demonstrate a holistic approach to kinesthetic learning through a variety of cultural dances.  Through active participation, workshop attendees will learn how to build confidence, creativity and cooperation in their students by applying social dance.  The techniques integrated into this fun and dynamic workshop focus on concentration, sequencing and systematic thinking while also exploring diversity and cultural awareness.
LOCATION:  American Ballroom Theater, 25 West 31st Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize Dulaine’s unique techniques to use dance as a means of imparting cooperation and confidence in the classroom;
• use creative, dynamic methods of classroom management;
• integrate dance into social studies, history, and math curriculum, among others.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the B, D, F, V, N, or R Train to 34th Street. Exit near intersection of West 34th Street and 6th Ave. Start out going south on 6th Ave. towards Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway. Turn left onto West 31st Street.

5. CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA WORKSHOP (Gr. 6-12)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
CPHS-5
10:30am – 2:30pm

In honor of Chinese New Year, visit the China Institute in America to learn about traditional Chinese folk art, calligraphy, textiles, and traditions. Educators will learn about Chinese New Year, its cultural roots and significance, as well as its current celebration in the United States. Additionally, workshop participants will be able to explore the China Institute’s current exhibitions and couple their new knowledge of Chinese arts and tradition with their understanding of Chinese New Year and the holiday’s history.
LOCATION: China Institute, 125 East 65th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York, NY

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of art in China’s history and culture;
• incorporate Chinese art forms into art, social studies, and history curriculum;
• implement curriculum that addresses Chinese New Year and its historical and cultural context.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the F train to 63rd Street / Lexington Avenue, Walk north on Lexington Avenue to 65th Street. Turn left on 65th Street. OR Take the 6 Train to 68th Street / Hunter College. Walk south on Lexington Avenue to 65th Street and turn right.

6. GRANT AND LEE IN WAR AND PEACE WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
CPHS-6
4:30am – 8:30pm

Celebrate American History Month with a visit to the New York Historical Society’s provocative exhibition about two of American History’s greatest generals: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. Participants will be plunged into the social and political confrontations of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age. Educators will have the opportunity to experience a guided tour of the exhibition as well as engage in an in-depth analysis and discussion of these two significant individuals. The workshop will address the biographies of Grant and Lee, the important role they played in the Civil War and the times surrounding it, and will provide an opportunity for educators to interpret how the events of their time have shaped the face of our nation today.
LOCATION: New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, at 77th Street, New York, NY

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• address the Civil War and its many implications for past and present with students in social studies, government, history, and global affairs curricula;
• incorporate historical biographies, specifically Robert E. Lee’s and Ulysses S. Grant, into curriculum for all ages;
• engage students with the social and cultural significance of the Civil War, Reconstruction and the Gilded Age in the current events of our nation’s political, social, and cultural climate;
• introduce history through biographies and artifacts.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the B or C Train to 72nd Street. Walk north on Central Park West for five blocks.

7. MOMA WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
CPHS-7
10:00am – 2:00pm

This workshop will explore the newly-refurbished Museum of Modern Art, the world’s foremost institution dedicated to the study and preservation of contemporary and modern works of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.  Participants will develop visual thinking strategies through critical analysis of art design and history.
LOCATION: Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, Main Entrance, Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify key features of modern art and distinguish between the techniques, inspiration, and messages of influential modern artists;
• utilize visual thinking and observation skills in conducting and teaching critical analysis;
• establish links between modern art analysis and English, literature, social studies, science, math, and politics curriculum.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the E or V Train to the 53rd Street / 5th Avenue Station. Exit near the intersection of 53rd Street and 5th Avenue. Walk west on 53rd Street. OR Take the F Train to 57th Street. Walk south on the Avenue of the Americas to 54th Street. Turn left on 54th Street.

8. SONY IMAX TECHNOLOGY Lab Workshop (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
CPHS-8
12:00pm – 4:00pm

At this recently renovated modern technological institution, teachers will learn techniques to help engage students with the most progressive teaching tools and learn how to integrate technology into their curriculum.  This hands-on workshop guides participants through interactive exhibits in technology, communications and digital entertainment.
Location:  Sony Plaza Public Arcade, 56th Street and Madison Avenue, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• develop creative ways to integrate technology into classroom curriculum;
• explore new technologies, their implications for education and everyday life, and their varied uses in schools;
• implement progressive and technologically advanced teaching tools in schools of every level.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the E or V Train to 53rd Street / 5th Avenue. Walk north on 5th Avenue to 56th Street. Turn right on 56th Street and continue to Madison Avenue.  OR take the 4, 5, 6, N, or R Train to 59th  Street. Walk south on Lexington Avenue to 56th Street. Turn right on 56th Street. OR take the F Train to 57thth  Street. Walk south on the Avenue of the Americas to 56th  Street. Turn left on 56th Street.

9. BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
CPHS-9
1:00pm – 5:00pm

Honor Women's History Month through an in-depth tour of the “Dinner Party” exhibit in the Brooklyn Museum's Feminist Center. After its recent multi-million dollar renovation, one of the oldest and largest museums in the country now has expanded its capacity to showcase traditional and contemporary artworks from around the world. This workshop will introduce educators to their special and permanent collections while offering a program that focuses on interdisciplinary strategies that can be adapted for the classroom. This particular installation will offer creative ideas for teaching social studies, history, gender studies, religion and literature.
LOCATION: Main Entrance of the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.   

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• better understand and teach feminism, women’s history, and gender issues across curriculum, including politics, religion, social studies, and history;
• integrate interdisciplinary approaches to various provocative and controversial cultural topics;
• critically examine the roles of men and women throughout history and implement these lessons at various curriculum levels.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 2 or 3 Train to Eastern Parkway  / Brooklyn Museum. Transfers are available from the 4 and 5 trains at Nevins Street and the B, D, Q, N, and R trains at Atlantic Avenue / Pacific Street.

10. THE SOUNDS OF THE IRISH WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
CPHS-10
11:00am – 3:00pm

Join us at the Irish Arts Center for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! This workshop will focus on traditional Irish music and musical instruments. Participants will have the opportunity to hear musicians perform traditional Irish folk music and learn about the role that music plays in Irish history and culture. Through a discussion of how folk music has carried over into today’s Irish-American population, participants learn about the importance it plays in today’s cultural celebrations. Educators will be able to apply their knowledge of Irish culture and music to a greater understanding of how music shapes the way we understand and represent our society across histories and cultures.
LOCATION: Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51st Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, New York, New York.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of music in Irish history and culture;
• explore the way tradition and custom evolve in immigrant communities;
• establish links between Irish music, folk tales, and cultural celebrations in both Ireland and America;
• integrate creative curriculum that examines the roles that music plays within and across cultural divides.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the C or E train to 50th Street. Walk west on 50th Street to Tenth Avenue. Turn right on Tenth Avenue and continue north to 51st Street. Turn left on 51st Street.

11. WORKING WITH WATERCOLORS (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
CPHS-11
11:00am – 3:00pm

Bring Spring to life like the great Impressionist Masters of Watercolor! As one of the oldest painting techniques, dating as far back as the early Egyptians and continuing through the Renaissance and Baroque periods of European art, watercolor employs creative visual, spatial and fine motor skills.  Put away those paint-by-numbers and join us for a workshop that will teach easy and fun watercolor techniques,basic color theory, and an understanding of the most important elements of a watercolor masterpiece. Now you too can join the ranks of well-trained watercolor workers! Grab a paint brush and a palette and let the burgeoning spring flowers inspire you!
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand basic watercolor skills, including color theory, painting techniques, and brush skills;
• implement classroom strategies and curriculum that develop visual and spatial learning, as well as fine motor skills;
• integrate watercolors into art, science, and history curricula;
• create a watercolor painting that follows basic watercolor guidelines.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

12. WEST SIDE STORY WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
CPHS-12
10:30am – 2:30pm

Based on the classic Romeo & Juliet, this reinvented story looks at the turbulent life of cultural and ethnic clashes and the people caught in the middle.  Set in New York’s West Side in the 1950’s, this story explore the struggle to exist together in a world of violence, hate and prejudice which is still present in contemporary times. The modern revival of West Side Story maintains the story’s landmark status of serious subject matter, and its sophisticated integration of dance, song and book. A cultural walking tour of the present day West Side will be the prologue to viewing this story on stage.
LOCATION: By the Fountain, Center of the Plaza, Lincoln Center, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• use dance, movement and drama as a tool in teaching communication, story-telling, history, cultural and social understanding, diversity, and other curriculum;
• understand the cultural and historical background of immigrant populations in New York in order to create a more diverse and accepting school and classroom culture;
• incorporate theater, film, music and other popular art forms into classroom curriculum across subject matter.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 1 Train to 66th Street / Lincoln Center. Walk South on Broadway to Lincoln Center Plaza. OR Take the A, B, C, or D Train to Columbus Circle and walk north on Broadway to Lincoln Center Plaza.

13. URBAN EDGE WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunurday, March 22, 2009
CPHS-13
11:00am – 3:00pm

How do you engage today’s youth? At this dynamic workshop, participants will learn about how popular culture trends can be utilized to effectively relate to students.  Through up-close examples of graffiti, music production, deejaying, science fiction and gaming, participants will learn creative and modern strategies that can be used as inspiring motivators for positive behavior and social development.  This workshop will provide an understanding of how schools, organizations and professionals have identified cultural trends and transformed them into educational gains.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify cultural trends in everyday life and the modern world;
• utilize these trends as strategic ways to engage youth;
• use these strategies to promote positive youth development ;
• increase self-esteem and pro-social bonding;
• utilize social emotional learning to increase academic achievements.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

14. GLOBAL CONCERNS PROJECT WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Friday, March 27, 2009
CPHS-14
5:00pm – 9:00pm

This workshop features the Global Concerns Project, a pioneer at the forefront of global education. Participants will learn how to create an international community by increasing awareness and knowledge of worldwide situations, events and catastrophes. With international branches around the globe, this workshop will teach participants how to actively connect students and teachers worldwide through the use of presentations, workshops and hands-on activities.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• impart in students a feeling of social responsibility and social activism;
• integrate social learning techniques, hands-on projects, and community organizations into classroom curriculum;
• relate global issues with more local concerns.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

15. UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
CPHS-15
12:00pm – 4:00pm

This hands-on workshop invites participants to experience the past and present traditions of this underrepresented Eastern European immigrant community. Just in time for the beginning of spring and the celebration of Easter, educators will have the opportunity to create pysanky – Ukrainian Easter eggs! This traditional art form utilizes beeswax and dyes to liven up your Easter basket.  Instruction from skilled psyanka makers will teach participants how to make these eggs and how to take the project back to their classrooms. Lesson plans pertaining to the art, history, and culture of Ukraine and Ukrainian immigrants will be provided to all participants.
LOCATION: The Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street, between Second and Third Avenues, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• implement curriculum relevant to Ukrainian and other Easter European immigrant populations;
• integrate traditional art projects into social studies, diversity, geography, and art curriculum to better engage students of all learning types;
• create Ukranian psyanka utilizing traditional skills and techniques.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 6 Train to Astor Place. Walk south on Bowery towards East 7th Street. Turn left on East 6th Street and walk towards 2nd Avenue. OR take the F Train to 2nd Avenue. Walk north on 2nd Avenue to 6th Street. Turn left on East 6th Street.

16. BULLYING WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, April 4, 2009
CPHS-16
11:00am – 3:00pm

Examine the roots, causes and devastating effects of bullying. Learn how to identify characteristics of bullies and victims, and define methods that diffuse potentially troublesome situations. Through an interactive theatrical presentation, participants become skilled at utilizing strategies that engender empathy and awareness and promote a bully-free environment in the school.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify characteristics of bullies and victims;
• define and utilize methods that diffuse potentially troublesome situations with bullies in the classroom;
• understand root causes and overarching social catalysts of bullying;
• implement theater and performance as a tool for analysis and learning.

 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

17. REACHING THE INNER CHILD: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
CPHS-17
11:00am – 3:00pm

A national expert from Developmental Delay Resources will speak on the increased incidence of Autism among our early youth.  Participants will find out about the causes and effects of this learning disorder that is raising concern for parents and school staff, while exploring the links of diet and nutrition to the severity of autism.  The workshop will also address issues of controversial beliefs, inaccurate diagnosis, treatment, school responses, and alternative therapies.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify causes and effects of autism;
• understand links between autism and diet and nutrition;
• better serve those students currently struggling with autism and other developmental delays.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

18. WEST VILLAGE LITERARY CRAWL WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 19, 2009
CPHS-18
10:00am – 2:00pm

Take a historical walk down the streets of Greenwich Village and follow the steps of Great American Authors such as Dylan Thomas and John Steinbeck. Participants will learn about the history of American literature in New York City through site visits, historical lectures, performative readings and hands-on activities.  As educators trace the development of prose and poetry in New York City, they will also learn creative ways to engage and inspire students with the written word.
LOCATION: White Horse, 567 Hudson Street at Hudson and 11th Street, New York, NY

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize New York City as a resource for teaching history and literature curriculum;
• implement biographical information and biography-writing curriculum into English, literature, social studies, and history classes;
• integrate performance and site visits as a means of better engaging students with classroom curriculum.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 1 Train to Christopher Street. Walk northwest on West 4th Street towards West 10th Street. Turn left on West 11th Street and walk towards Bleecker Street. Continue to the corner of Hudson Street and West 11th Street. OR Take the A, C, or E Train to 8th Avenue / 14th Street. Walk south on 8th Avenue towards Jane Street. 8th Avenue will become Hudson Street. Turn left at 11th Street.

19. PAPER FLOWERS WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
CPHS-19
11:00am – 3:00pm

¡Viva Mexico! Celebrate Mexico’s victory over the French army by learning how to craft paper flowers to decorate your Cinco de Mayo classroom celebration! This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to make simple, beautiful decorative flowers out of tissue paper and other readily available materials. An easy and fun craft, these flowers can be used as an activity for every grade level. Educators will explore Mexican crafts and culture and leave with the ability to replicate this project on their own.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• create paper flowers and replicate the craft in the classroom with students;
• implement artistic and creative projects in social studies, history, and cultural curriculum to facilitate varied learning strategies;
• integrate curriculum related to Mexican history, independence, and traditional holidays.

 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

20. MERCHANTS’ HOUSE WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
CPHS-20
10:30am – 2:30pm

Spend the day in the historical district of the Bowery at the Merchant’s House Museum.  Noted as the best preserved federal home in New York City, this intimate workshop offers a rare glimpse of every day life in the 19th Century.  Participants will utilize visual literacy and thinking strategies through a study of period rooms, original furnishings and artifacts to provide a context to this historical turning period of American commerce and colonialism.
LOCATION: The Merchant’s House Museum, 29 East 4th Street, between Bowery and Lafayette, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• establish links with social studies;
• critically analyze historical periods through object analysis and critical observation;
• implement and integrate curriculum that addresses colonialism in New York City.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street or the B, D, F, or V Train to Broadway-Lafayette Street. Walk north on Lafayette Street towards Bond Street. Turn right on East 4th Street. OR Take the 6 Train to Astor Place. Walk south on Bowery towards East 7th Street. Continue to East 4th Street. Turn Right on East 4th Street.

21. NEW MUSEUM WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
CPHS-21
2:30pm – 6:30pm

Travel from the historical Bowery in the morning to the burgeoning art district of its modern era at the New Museum.  It is written that the “Bowery and New Museum both have a history of being accepting, open and embracing in an unprejudiced manner.”  As a home for contemporary art and architecture, the New Museum makes its contribution to the urban landscape of today while providing opportunities to develop visual thinking strategies and critical analysis of art, design and history.
 LOCATION: The New Museum, 235 Bowery, at Prince Street, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify key features of modern art and distinguish between the techniques, inspiration, and messages of influential modern artists;
• utilize visual thinking and observation skills in conducting and teaching critical analysis;
• establish links between modern art analysis and English, literature, social studies, science, math, and politics curriculum.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the F or V Train to 2nd Avenue / Lower East Side. Walk west on Houston towards Bowery. Turn left on Bowery.

22. ECO-EDIBLES WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
CPHS-22
10:00am – 2:00pm

What’s growing in your neighborhood park? Wild Man Steve Brill will lead participants on an excursion through Queens’ Forest Park to discover the edible plants and mushrooms growing in New York City. The hands-on tour will allow educators to forage on their own for wild plants that can not only be eaten, but also used for medicinal purposes. Participants will learn about ecology and the natural growth in Forest Park and other areas of New York City. This hands-on workshop can be replicated for ecology classes, and in studies of nutrition, weather, and the seasons. Furthermore, educators will learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants so that they can take their own students outside of the classroom and into the wild!
LOCATION: Forest Park, The corner of Union Turnpike and Park Lane, Queens, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize local parks and gardens in agriculture, biology, earth science, ecology, and nutrition curriculum;
• engage students with New York City’s natural habitat, thereby engaging all of their senses and catering to multiple learning types;
• identify edible and medicinal plants found in and around the New York City area.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the E or F Train to Union Turnpike / Kew Gardens. Exit on the south side of Queens Boulevard. Walk uphill (south) along Union Turnpike for three blocks to Park Lane.

23. LOTUS WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Friday, May 8, 2009
CPHS-23
5:00pm – 9:00pm

The month of May marks South Asian and Indian Heritage Month and we will be observing this tradition at Lotus Music and Dance, a center of education for traditional and indigenous art forms.   Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of ethnic dance, rhythm, movement, storytelling and song.  Through this multicultural examination, participants will take away strategies for cultural infusion of traditional performing arts with classroom curriculum.
LOCATION: 109 West 27th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand a broad history of the social and cultural influences in America;
• establish links between indigenous cultures with geography, art, history, literature and English;
• apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of multicultural art to teach social studies, history and literature.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 1 Train to 28th Street. Walk south on Seventh Avenue to 27th Street. Turn left on 27th Street. OR Take the R or W Train to 28th Street and walk west on 28th Street towards Avenue of the Americas. Turn left and walk south on the Avenue of the Americas to 27th Street. Turn right on 27th Street.

24. COASTAL CLASSROOMS (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
CPHS-24
1:00pm – 5:00pm

Coastal Classrooms is a New York City Parks program that provides participants with the opportunity to “get their feet wet.” An engaging exploration of New York’s coastal waterfront will reveal the world beneath the waves.  Participants will learn about coastal ecology, water quality, the present state of our water resources, urban waterfront restoration and future preservation efforts.
LOCATION: Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize local parks and outdoor spaces in biology, earth science, ecology, and nutrition curriculum;
• engage students with New York City’s natural habitat, thereby engaging all of their senses and catering to multiple learning types;
• better understand water quality, waterfront restoration, and water resources so as to implement these topics more thoroughly in science and social studies curriculum.

 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the N or W Train to Broadway in Queens. Walk west on Broadway towards 30th Street. Continue on Broadway until you reach Vernon Boulevard.

HISPANIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA WORKSHOP (Gr.K-12)

Saturday, October 18 , 2008
CPHS-5
11:00am – 3:00pm

This workshop will look back on Hispanic / Latino Heritage month by visiting the Hispanic Society of America and providing a closer look at the term “Hispanic” and its meaning in today’s cultural vernacular. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Hispanic Society’s galleries, gaining important knowledge of the history and influence of Spanish art on that of Latin America and the United States. Participants will develop a more expansive understanding of Spanish colonial history and its impact on the lives of Southern and Latin Americans. We will discuss Spanish influence on today’s Latino population in America and address the sometimes controversial, and culturally diverse, vocabulary used in reference to those of Latin and South American descent.

LOCATION: Audubon Terrace, Broadway between 155 and 156 Streets, New York, NY 10032

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the 1 Train to 157th Street. Exit near Broadway and 157th Street. Walk south on Broadway to Audubon Terrace, between 155th Street and 156th Street.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:
understand and implement curricula related to the history and influence of Spanish colonialism in Latin and South America;
explore Spanish art and architecture, art from Latin and South America, and contemporary Hispanic and Latin art in America as a means of understanding colonialism and cultural imperialism;
integrate understanding of cultural language and ethnic distinction into classroom curricula about colonialism, Hispanic Heritage Month, social studies, and history;
utilize understanding and knowledge of Latin America’s colonial history to create a more accepting, culturally aware, and diverse classroom and school culture.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

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Brooklyn, New York - September 27, October 5

1. LEADERSHIP OPENING WORKSHOP: BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (Gr. K-12)
Friday February 6, 2009
CPHS-1
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Celebrate Black History Month and Native American History Month with a trip to the newly renovated Brooklyn Children’s Museum. In this workshop, educators will examine the history of these two important and influential cultures. Through up-close examinations of narratives and artwork, participants will learn ways to incorporate cultural and historical celebrations into English, literature, geography, art, and science curricula. Continue your exploration of African American and Native American history with our hands-on workshops on African Diasporic Adornment and our Native American Beading to discover even more creative approaches to teaching cultural history and diversity in the classroom.
LOCATION: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• establish links between Native American History Month and Black History Month with science, geography, art, English, and literature curriculum;
• incorporate curriculum relevant to Black History and Native American History;
• engage youth with cultural diversity through art, dance, and storytelling.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 3 Train to Kingston Avenue. Cross Eastern Parkway and walk six blocks on Kingston Avenue. Turn left on St. Marks Avenue. Walk one block to the corner of Brooklyn Avenue. OR Take the A or C Train to Nostrand Avenue, walk south six blocks on Nostrand Avenue to St. Marks Avenue. Turn left on St. Marks Avenue. Walk two blocks to Brooklyn Avenue. OR Take the C Train to Kingston/Throop Avenue. Walk six blocks on Kingston Avenue. Turn right on St. Marks Avenue. Walk to  Brooklyn Avenue.

2. AFRICAN DIASPORIC ADORNMENT WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CPHS-2
10:00am – 2:00pm

(SCROLL DOWN for info about NATIVE AMERICAN BEADING)

This hands-on workshop explores African-American art from its roots through its modern transformation of social adornment and symbolism.  The facilitator will teach practical and simple techniques for making African jewelry that can be easily replicated in the classroom. 
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• establish links between artifacts, art and cultural history;
• engage youth with social and historical subjects through the instruction of art and creative activities;
• utilize visual spatial coordination and fine motor skills;
• replicate simple African jewelry techniques with students in the classroom.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS:  BY SUBWAY: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

3. NATIVE AMERICAN BEADING (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
CPHS-3
2:30pm – 6:30pm

Beading is common to every continent and most cultures of the past and present.  Used primarily for ornamentation, beading also has a rich historical aspect when examined in the context of culture, commerce and craft.  In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the significant story of Native American beading and its social and economic impact that continues to influence contemporary times.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• engage students in Native American history and culture through arts and crafts;
• incorporate Native American culture, history, and significance into American History curriculum and instruction;
• understand the role of beads and beadwork in Native American cultures;
• utilize visual spatial coordination and fine motor skills;
• replicate basic techniques of Native American beading and crafts in the classroom.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

4. DANCING CLASSROOMS: AMERICAN BALLROOM THEATER COMPANY WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
CPHS-4
6:30pm – 10:30pm

The American Ballroom Theater Company was featured in the 2005 documentary entitled Mad Hot Ballroom and the feature film Take the Lead. The company’s founder, internationally renowned ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine, will demonstrate a holistic approach to kinesthetic learning through a variety of cultural dances.  Through active participation, workshop attendees will learn how to build confidence, creativity and cooperation in their students by applying social dance.  The techniques integrated into this fun and dynamic workshop focus on concentration, sequencing and systematic thinking while also exploring diversity and cultural awareness.
LOCATION:  American Ballroom Theater, 25 West 31st Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize Dulaine’s unique techniques to use dance as a means of imparting cooperation and confidence in the classroom;
• use creative, dynamic methods of classroom management;
• integrate dance into social studies, history, and math curriculum, among others.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the B, D, F, V, N, or R Train to 34th Street. Exit near intersection of West 34th Street and 6th Ave. Start out going south on 6th Ave. towards Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway. Turn left onto West 31st Street.

5. CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA WORKSHOP (Gr. 6-12)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
CPHS-5
10:30am – 2:30pm

In honor of Chinese New Year, visit the China Institute in America to learn about traditional Chinese folk art, calligraphy, textiles, and traditions. Educators will learn about Chinese New Year, its cultural roots and significance, as well as its current celebration in the United States. Additionally, workshop participants will be able to explore the China Institute’s current exhibitions and couple their new knowledge of Chinese arts and tradition with their understanding of Chinese New Year and the holiday’s history.
LOCATION: China Institute, 125 East 65th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York, NY

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of art in China’s history and culture;
• incorporate Chinese art forms into art, social studies, and history curriculum;
• implement curriculum that addresses Chinese New Year and its historical and cultural context.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: BY SUBWAY: Take the F train to 63rd Street / Lexington Avenue, Walk north on Lexington Avenue to 65th Street. Turn left on 65th Street. OR Take the 6 Train to 68th Street / Hunter College. Walk south on Lexington Avenue to 65th Street and turn right.

6. GRANT AND LEE IN WAR AND PEACE WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
CPHS-6
4:30am – 8:30pm

Celebrate American History Month with a visit to the New York Historical Society’s provocative exhibition about two of American History’s greatest generals: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. Participants will be plunged into the social and political confrontations of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age. Educators will have the opportunity to experience a guided tour of the exhibition as well as engage in an in-depth analysis and discussion of these two significant individuals. The workshop will address the biographies of Grant and Lee, the important role they played in the Civil War and the times surrounding it, and will provide an opportunity for educators to interpret how the events of their time have shaped the face of our nation today.
LOCATION: New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, at 77th Street, New York, NY

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• address the Civil War and its many implications for past and present with students in social studies, government, history, and global affairs curricula;
• incorporate historical biographies, specifically Robert E. Lee’s and Ulysses S. Grant, into curriculum for all ages;
• engage students with the social and cultural significance of the Civil War, Reconstruction and the Gilded Age in the current events of our nation’s political, social, and cultural climate;
• introduce history through biographies and artifacts.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the B or C Train to 72nd Street. Walk north on Central Park West for five blocks.

7. MOMA WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
CPHS-7
10:00am – 2:00pm

This workshop will explore the newly-refurbished Museum of Modern Art, the world’s foremost institution dedicated to the study and preservation of contemporary and modern works of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.  Participants will develop visual thinking strategies through critical analysis of art design and history.
LOCATION: Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, Main Entrance, Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify key features of modern art and distinguish between the techniques, inspiration, and messages of influential modern artists;
• utilize visual thinking and observation skills in conducting and teaching critical analysis;
• establish links between modern art analysis and English, literature, social studies, science, math, and politics curriculum.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the E or V Train to the 53rd Street / 5th Avenue Station. Exit near the intersection of 53rd Street and 5th Avenue. Walk west on 53rd Street. OR Take the F Train to 57th Street. Walk south on the Avenue of the Americas to 54th Street. Turn left on 54th Street.

8. SONY IMAX TECHNOLOGY Lab Workshop (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
CPHS-8
12:00pm – 4:00pm

At this recently renovated modern technological institution, teachers will learn techniques to help engage students with the most progressive teaching tools and learn how to integrate technology into their curriculum.  This hands-on workshop guides participants through interactive exhibits in technology, communications and digital entertainment.
Location:  Sony Plaza Public Arcade, 56th Street and Madison Avenue, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• develop creative ways to integrate technology into classroom curriculum;
• explore new technologies, their implications for education and everyday life, and their varied uses in schools;
• implement progressive and technologically advanced teaching tools in schools of every level.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the E or V Train to 53rd Street / 5th Avenue. Walk north on 5th Avenue to 56th Street. Turn right on 56th Street and continue to Madison Avenue.  OR take the 4, 5, 6, N, or R Train to 59th  Street. Walk south on Lexington Avenue to 56th Street. Turn right on 56th Street. OR take the F Train to 57thth  Street. Walk south on the Avenue of the Americas to 56th  Street. Turn left on 56th Street.

9. BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
CPHS-9
1:00pm – 5:00pm

Honor Women's History Month through an in-depth tour of the “Dinner Party” exhibit in the Brooklyn Museum's Feminist Center. After its recent multi-million dollar renovation, one of the oldest and largest museums in the country now has expanded its capacity to showcase traditional and contemporary artworks from around the world. This workshop will introduce educators to their special and permanent collections while offering a program that focuses on interdisciplinary strategies that can be adapted for the classroom. This particular installation will offer creative ideas for teaching social studies, history, gender studies, religion and literature.
LOCATION: Main Entrance of the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.   

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• better understand and teach feminism, women’s history, and gender issues across curriculum, including politics, religion, social studies, and history;
• integrate interdisciplinary approaches to various provocative and controversial cultural topics;
• critically examine the roles of men and women throughout history and implement these lessons at various curriculum levels.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 2 or 3 Train to Eastern Parkway  / Brooklyn Museum. Transfers are available from the 4 and 5 trains at Nevins Street and the B, D, Q, N, and R trains at Atlantic Avenue / Pacific Street.

10. THE SOUNDS OF THE IRISH WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
CPHS-10
11:00am – 3:00pm

Join us at the Irish Arts Center for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! This workshop will focus on traditional Irish music and musical instruments. Participants will have the opportunity to hear musicians perform traditional Irish folk music and learn about the role that music plays in Irish history and culture. Through a discussion of how folk music has carried over into today’s Irish-American population, participants learn about the importance it plays in today’s cultural celebrations. Educators will be able to apply their knowledge of Irish culture and music to a greater understanding of how music shapes the way we understand and represent our society across histories and cultures.
LOCATION: Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51st Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, New York, New York.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand the importance of music in Irish history and culture;
• explore the way tradition and custom evolve in immigrant communities;
• establish links between Irish music, folk tales, and cultural celebrations in both Ireland and America;
• integrate creative curriculum that examines the roles that music plays within and across cultural divides.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the C or E train to 50th Street. Walk west on 50th Street to Tenth Avenue. Turn right on Tenth Avenue and continue north to 51st Street. Turn left on 51st Street.

11. WORKING WITH WATERCOLORS (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
CPHS-11
11:00am – 3:00pm

Bring Spring to life like the great Impressionist Masters of Watercolor! As one of the oldest painting techniques, dating as far back as the early Egyptians and continuing through the Renaissance and Baroque periods of European art, watercolor employs creative visual, spatial and fine motor skills.  Put away those paint-by-numbers and join us for a workshop that will teach easy and fun watercolor techniques,basic color theory, and an understanding of the most important elements of a watercolor masterpiece. Now you too can join the ranks of well-trained watercolor workers! Grab a paint brush and a palette and let the burgeoning spring flowers inspire you!
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand basic watercolor skills, including color theory, painting techniques, and brush skills;
• implement classroom strategies and curriculum that develop visual and spatial learning, as well as fine motor skills;
• integrate watercolors into art, science, and history curricula;
• create a watercolor painting that follows basic watercolor guidelines.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

 12. WEST SIDE STORY WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
CPHS-12
10:30am – 2:30pm

Based on the classic Romeo & Juliet, this reinvented story looks at the turbulent life of cultural and ethnic clashes and the people caught in the middle.  Set in New York’s West Side in the 1950’s, this story explore the struggle to exist together in a world of violence, hate and prejudice which is still present in contemporary times. The modern revival of West Side Story maintains the story’s landmark status of serious subject matter, and its sophisticated integration of dance, song and book. A cultural walking tour of the present day West Side will be the prologue to viewing this story on stage.
LOCATION: By the Fountain, Center of the Plaza, Lincoln Center, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• use dance, movement and drama as a tool in teaching communication, story-telling, history, cultural and social understanding, diversity, and other curriculum;
• understand the cultural and historical background of immigrant populations in New York in order to create a more diverse and accepting school and classroom culture;
• incorporate theater, film, music and other popular art forms into classroom curriculum across subject matter.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 1 Train to 66th Street / Lincoln Center. Walk South on Broadway to Lincoln Center Plaza. OR Take the A, B, C, or D Train to Columbus Circle and walk north on Broadway to Lincoln Center Plaza.

13. URBAN EDGE WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunurday, March 22, 2009
CPHS-13
11:00am – 3:00pm

How do you engage today’s youth? At this dynamic workshop, participants will learn about how popular culture trends can be utilized to effectively relate to students.  Through up-close examples of graffiti, music production, deejaying, science fiction and gaming, participants will learn creative and modern strategies that can be used as inspiring motivators for positive behavior and social development.  This workshop will provide an understanding of how schools, organizations and professionals have identified cultural trends and transformed them into educational gains.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify cultural trends in everyday life and the modern world;
• utilize these trends as strategic ways to engage youth;
• use these strategies to promote positive youth development ;
• increase self-esteem and pro-social bonding;
• utilize social emotional learning to increase academic achievements.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

22. ECO-EDIBLES WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
CPHS-22
10:00am – 2:00pm

What’s growing in your neighborhood park? Wild Man Steve Brill will lead participants on an excursion through Queens’ Forest Park to discover the edible plants and mushrooms growing in New York City. The hands-on tour will allow educators to forage on their own for wild plants that can not only be eaten, but also used for medicinal purposes. Participants will learn about ecology and the natural growth in Forest Park and other areas of New York City. This hands-on workshop can be replicated for ecology classes, and in studies of nutrition, weather, and the seasons. Furthermore, educators will learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants so that they can take their own students outside of the classroom and into the wild!
LOCATION: Forest Park, The corner of Union Turnpike and Park Lane, Queens, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize local parks and gardens in agriculture, biology, earth science, ecology, and nutrition curriculum;
• engage students with New York City’s natural habitat, thereby engaging all of their senses and catering to multiple learning types;
• identify edible and medicinal plants found in and around the New York City area.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the E or F Train to Union Turnpike / Kew Gardens. Exit on the south side of Queens Boulevard. Walk uphill (south) along Union Turnpike for three blocks to Park Lane.

23. LOTUS WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Friday, May 8, 2009
CPHS-23
5:00pm – 9:00pm

The month of May marks South Asian and Indian Heritage Month and we will be observing this tradition at Lotus Music and Dance, a center of education for traditional and indigenous art forms.   Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of ethnic dance, rhythm, movement, storytelling and song.  Through this multicultural examination, participants will take away strategies for cultural infusion of traditional performing arts with classroom curriculum.
LOCATION: 109 West 27th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• understand a broad history of the social and cultural influences in America;
• establish links between indigenous cultures with geography, art, history, literature and English;
• apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of multicultural art to teach social studies, history and literature.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 1 Train to 28th Street. Walk south on Seventh Avenue to 27th Street. Turn left on 27th Street. OR Take the R or W Train to 28th Street and walk west on 28th Street towards Avenue of the Americas. Turn left and walk south on the Avenue of the Americas to 27th Street. Turn right on 27th Street.

24. COASTAL CLASSROOMS (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
CPHS-24
1:00pm – 5:00pm

Coastal Classrooms is a New York City Parks program that provides participants with the opportunity to “get their feet wet.” An engaging exploration of New York’s coastal waterfront will reveal the world beneath the waves.  Participants will learn about coastal ecology, water quality, the present state of our water resources, urban waterfront restoration and future preservation efforts.
LOCATION: Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize local parks and outdoor spaces in biology, earth science, ecology, and nutrition curriculum;
• engage students with New York City’s natural habitat, thereby engaging all of their senses and catering to multiple learning types;
• better understand water quality, waterfront restoration, and water resources so as to implement these topics more thoroughly in science and social studies curriculum.

 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the N or W Train to Broadway in Queens. Walk west on Broadway towards 30th Street. Continue on Broadway until you reach Vernon Boulevard.

14. GLOBAL CONCERNS PROJECT WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Friday, March 27, 2009
CPHS-14
5:00pm – 9:00pm

This workshop features the Global Concerns Project, a pioneer at the forefront of global education. Participants will learn how to create an international community by increasing awareness and knowledge of worldwide situations, events and catastrophes. With international branches around the globe, this workshop will teach participants how to actively connect students and teachers worldwide through the use of presentations, workshops and hands-on activities.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• impart in students a feeling of social responsibility and social activism;
• integrate social learning techniques, hands-on projects, and community organizations into classroom curriculum;
• relate global issues with more local concerns.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

15. UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
CPHS-15
12:00pm – 4:00pm

This hands-on workshop invites participants to experience the past and present traditions of this underrepresented Eastern European immigrant community. Just in time for the beginning of spring and the celebration of Easter, educators will have the opportunity to create pysanky – Ukrainian Easter eggs! This traditional art form utilizes beeswax and dyes to liven up your Easter basket.  Instruction from skilled psyanka makers will teach participants how to make these eggs and how to take the project back to their classrooms. Lesson plans pertaining to the art, history, and culture of Ukraine and Ukrainian immigrants will be provided to all participants.
LOCATION: The Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street, between Second and Third Avenues, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• implement curriculum relevant to Ukrainian and other Easter European immigrant populations;
• integrate traditional art projects into social studies, diversity, geography, and art curriculum to better engage students of all learning types;
• create Ukranian psyanka utilizing traditional skills and techniques.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 6 Train to Astor Place. Walk south on Bowery towards East 7th Street. Turn left on East 6th Street and walk towards 2nd Avenue. OR take the F Train to 2nd Avenue. Walk north on 2nd Avenue to 6th Street. Turn left on East 6th Street.

16. BULLYING WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, April 4, 2009
CPHS-16
11:00am – 3:00pm

Examine the roots, causes and devastating effects of bullying. Learn how to identify characteristics of bullies and victims, and define methods that diffuse potentially troublesome situations. Through an interactive theatrical presentation, participants become skilled at utilizing strategies that engender empathy and awareness and promote a bully-free environment in the school.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify characteristics of bullies and victims;
• define and utilize methods that diffuse potentially troublesome situations with bullies in the classroom;
• understand root causes and overarching social catalysts of bullying;
• implement theater and performance as a tool for analysis and learning.

 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

17. REACHING THE INNER CHILD: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 5, 2009
CPHS-17
11:00am – 3:00pm

A national expert from Developmental Delay Resources will speak on the increased incidence of Autism among our early youth.  Participants will find out about the causes and effects of this learning disorder that is raising concern for parents and school staff, while exploring the links of diet and nutrition to the severity of autism.  The workshop will also address issues of controversial beliefs, inaccurate diagnosis, treatment, school responses, and alternative therapies.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify causes and effects of autism;
• understand links between autism and diet and nutrition;
• better serve those students currently struggling with autism and other developmental delays.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

18. WEST VILLAGE LITERARY CRAWL WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 19, 2009
CPHS-18
10:00am – 2:00pm

Take a historical walk down the streets of Greenwich Village and follow the steps of Great American Authors such as Dylan Thomas and John Steinbeck. Participants will learn about the history of American literature in New York City through site visits, historical lectures, performative readings and hands-on activities.  As educators trace the development of prose and poetry in New York City, they will also learn creative ways to engage and inspire students with the written word.
LOCATION: White Horse, 567 Hudson Street at Hudson and 11th Street, New York, NY

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• utilize New York City as a resource for teaching history and literature curriculum;
• implement biographical information and biography-writing curriculum into English, literature, social studies, and history classes;
• integrate performance and site visits as a means of better engaging students with classroom curriculum.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 1 Train to Christopher Street. Walk northwest on West 4th Street towards West 10th Street. Turn left on West 11th Street and walk towards Bleecker Street. Continue to the corner of Hudson Street and West 11th Street. OR Take the A, C, or E Train to 8th Avenue / 14th Street. Walk south on 8th Avenue towards Jane Street. 8th Avenue will become Hudson Street. Turn left at 11th Street.

19. PAPER FLOWERS WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
CPHS-19
11:00am – 3:00pm

¡Viva Mexico! Celebrate Mexico’s victory over the French army by learning how to craft paper flowers to decorate your Cinco de Mayo classroom celebration! This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to make simple, beautiful decorative flowers out of tissue paper and other readily available materials. An easy and fun craft, these flowers can be used as an activity for every grade level. Educators will explore Mexican crafts and culture and leave with the ability to replicate this project on their own.
LOCATION: The Leadership Learning Lab, Conference Space, 598 Broadway, 5th floor, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• create paper flowers and replicate the craft in the classroom with students;
• implement artistic and creative projects in social studies, history, and cultural curriculum to facilitate varied learning strategies;
• integrate curriculum related to Mexican history, independence, and traditional holidays.

 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the R Train to Prince Street, walk north 1 block to Broadway; Or take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street, walk 1 block west on Bleecker, turn left onto Broadway and walk one block south; Or take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette, exit at Broadway and walk south until you reach 598 Broadway, on the east side of the street.

20. MERCHANTS’ HOUSE WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
CPHS-20
10:30am – 2:30pm

(SCROLL DOWN for info about the NEW MUSEUM WORKSHOP)

Spend the day in the historical district of the Bowery at the Merchant’s House Museum.  Noted as the best preserved federal home in New York City, this intimate workshop offers a rare glimpse of every day life in the 19th Century.  Participants will utilize visual literacy and thinking strategies through a study of period rooms, original furnishings and artifacts to provide a context to this historical turning period of American commerce and colonialism.
LOCATION: The Merchant’s House Museum, 29 East 4th Street, between Bowery and Lafayette, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• establish links with social studies;
• critically analyze historical periods through object analysis and critical observation;
• implement and integrate curriculum that addresses colonialism in New York City.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the 6 Train to Bleecker Street or the B, D, F, or V Train to Broadway-Lafayette Street. Walk north on Lafayette Street towards Bond Street. Turn right on East 4th Street. OR Take the 6 Train to Astor Place. Walk south on Bowery towards East 7th Street. Continue to East 4th Street. Turn Right on East 4th Street.

21. NEW MUSEUM WORKSHOP (Gr. K-12)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
CPHS-21
2:30pm – 6:30pm

Travel from the historical Bowery in the morning to the burgeoning art district of its modern era at the New Museum.  It is written that the “Bowery and New Museum both have a history of being accepting, open and embracing in an unprejudiced manner.”  As a home for contemporary art and architecture, the New Museum makes its contribution to the urban landscape of today while providing opportunities to develop visual thinking strategies and critical analysis of art, design and history.
 LOCATION: The New Museum, 235 Bowery, at Prince Street, New York, NY.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
After participating in this workshop participants will be able to:

• identify key features of modern art and distinguish between the techniques, inspiration, and messages of influential modern artists;
• utilize visual thinking and observation skills in conducting and teaching critical analysis;
• establish links between modern art analysis and English, literature, social studies, science, math, and politics curriculum.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to replicate curriculum activities, utilize techniques and key concepts in their classrooms, as well as establish links to academic standards.

DIRECTIONS: By Subway: Take the F or V Train to 2nd Avenue / Lower East Side. Walk west on Houston towards Bowery. Turn left on Bowery.