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Theatre Teaching Endorsement Work Group PA Theatre Endorsement as approved by the PA Department of Education - May 2015

Studies and ELS e MEETING ARCHIVES Groups are formed Draft domains of knowledge identified Group survey utilized to collect input and finalize domains Click here to view the survey results Resource:
 * RESOURCE: Sample coursework at area institutes of higher education**:
 * February 20th - March 15th**
 * Responding to Survey:** Gene Frank, Cory Wilkerson, Terri Mastrobuono, Joel Gori, Jill Campbell, Tom Stratton, Barry Kornhauser, Kristen Wolanin, Laura Ferguson, Mark Zortman, Deborah Klose, Kellee Van Aken, Melissa Mintzer, Lisa Weitzman, Robert Smith

Domains of Knowledge Sub Committees Set up:

 * Play Creation and Analysis: **Cory Wilkerson, Arts Consultant, Lead, Palmyra, PA – Elem, Barry Kornhauser, Millersville University, Millersville, PA, Higher Ed, Terri Mastrobuono, Elizabethtown University, Elizabethtown, PA, Higher Ed, Joel Gori, Yocum Arts Institute, Reading, PA,Elem, Jennifer Bronder South Butler School District, HS, Tom Stratton, Cabrini College


 * Acting, Directing and Production: **Gene Frank, Lead – American Alliance for Theatre & Education, Norristown Educational Theatre, Norristown, PA and Cambrini College, HE, - Jill Campbell, State College High School, HS, Mark Stutz, Parkland Area School District, HS, Laura Ferguson, Pittsburgh Propel Charter School, elem

**Theatre History & Cultural Context:** Kellee Van Aken, Seton Hill University, Pittsburg area, Lead – Higher Ed, Kristin Wolanin, Lancaster Country Day School, HS, Lisa Weitzman, Capital Area School for the Arts, Harrisburg, PA, HS, Laurie Miller Petersen, Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy, Elem


 * Technical Theatre & Design: **Mark Zortman, Lead, PA Thespians/EdTA, Central York School District – HS, Robert Smith, Kutztown University, Higher Ed, Melissa Mintzer, Penn Manor High School, HS, Deborah Klose, Philadelphia Area School District, HS, Bob McCleary, DreamWrights Theatre, York, PA - Elem

**Large Group Meeting - March 15, 2015 - WebEx Meeting** Attending: Gene Frank, Cory Wilkerson, Mark Stutz, Deborah Klose, Barry Kornhauser, Mark Zortman, Kellee Van Aken, Tom Stratton, Laura Ferguson, Kristen Wolanin, Robert Smith, Lisa Weitzman //// Agenda: Review history of the endorsement Introduction to the work: what is an endorsement, how is it different than certification? who can get an endorsement? Share autism spectrum model Review results of survey and finalize domains of knowledge Assign sub groups and choose group leaders Next Steps


 * March 15th - March 30th - Sub Group collaborative work on competencies**
 * Work in process on google docs- input received from all group members**
 * First competency drafts below:**
 * [[file:Play Creation, Production and Analysis Domain.docx|Play Creation, Production and Analysis]]**
 * [[file:Acting, Directing and Pedagogy Domain.docx|Acting, Directing and Pedagogy]]**
 * [[file:Theatre History and Cultural Context Domain.docx|Theatre History and Cultural Context]]**
 * [[file:Technical Theatre and Design Domain.docx|Technical Theatre and Design]]**

Agenda: Share drafts to date to fine tune: do you notice any overlap? do you want to add to your group work? cut off noon 3-30-15 Discuss practicum (field experiences) how much? where can this happen? Walk through agenda for March 31st
 * Large Group Meeting - March 29, 2015 **
 * Attending live: **Gene Frank, Cory Wilkerson, Jennifer Bronder, Kristen Wolanin, Melissa Mintzer, Laurie Miller Petersen, Barry Kornhauser, Tom Stratton, Deborah Klose, Kellee Van Aiken, Dave Deitz,

**Large Group face to face Meeting - Harrisburg, PA March 31st, 2015** Attending: Gene Frank, Cory Wilkerson, Dave Deitz, Jennifer Bronder, Kristen Wolanin, Laurie Miller Petersen, Barry Kornhauser, Tom Stratton, Deborah Klose, Melissa Mintzer, Mark Zortman, Jill Campbell Chuck Guilding from the Department of Education, representing Dr. Christina Baumer, discussed the definition of an endorsement and answered questions. Small groups were formed by grade level taught, and each small group reviewed the first draft of the endorsement looking for any possible changes needed to be certain their grade levels were represented. After report out, the small groups reformed by Domain sub committee and reviewed the draft again against representative college coursework to be certain that the competencies could be met within typical college requirements. The groups reported out and any needed program changes were noted for edits to the draft. Next steps: sub groups will send any suggested edits to Gene and Cory by end of day Thursday, April 3rd Gene and Cory will make any final edits and get the draft to Dave by April 10th for sending to PA DOE


 * [[file:Theatre Endorsement - 1st Draft 3-30-15.docx|FIRST DRAFT OF ENDORSEMENT 3-30-15]]**
 * [[file:Theatre Endorsement Final Edit Review.docx|Final Review Document]]**


 * [[file:Theatre Endorsement - Final Draft.doc|FINAL DRAFT OF ENDORSEMENT]] - edited by PDE and moving to next step 4-13-15**

Useful Documents for Group Work
This endorsement will serve as our model or template for creating our Theatre endorsement.

This is a comprehensive list of competencies created by the NH Department of Education to guide coursework for a Theatre teaching certification. It may serve as a beginning space as we discuss our domains.

A study of arts learning, arts engagement and state arts policy conducted in 2008 by the Rand Corporation.

by Richard J. Deasy

Critical Evidence, How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement prepared by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and the Arts Education Partnership

[|Arts Education for All Students: A Shared Endeavor]

[|Roles of Certified Arts Educators, Certified Non-Arts Educators, & Providers of Supplemental Arts Instruction]

Additional resources you may find to be of help:
A framework of potential courses prepared by Gene Frank.

A spreadsheet showing the skills and competencies for Theatre as outlined byCareer and Technical Education