Educator Programs

Professional Development Workshops

The Public Education department, in collaboration with the Corcoran College of Art + Design’s Art Education program, offers professional development opportunities. These programs are designed to help teachers make meaningful classroom connections with works of art. Teachers explore special exhibitions and the Corcoran’s collection while learning new ways to incorporate object-based learning into their curriculum. Participants take part in studio experiences, writing activities, Gallery explorations, and lectures. Attendees receive an Educator Packet compliment of the Public Education department. Pre-registration is required and limited space is available.

Past is Prologue: Teaching about the Present through Historical Art Works
Saturday, April 21 , 2012
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore selected works from the Corcoran’s collection. Discuss common themes spanning historical periods, generations, cultures, social movements, and artistic disciplines. Learn how the issues and themes presented in these works may be used to make interdisciplinary curricular connections and engage students in making their own comparisons.

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Summer Teacher Institute
June 26-29, 2012
9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Educators are invited to focus on contemporary topics and engage with a broad range of practical and thought-provoking ideas through speakers, gallery activities, discussions, and hands-on workshops.

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Educator In-Service Events

What better place to discuss interdisciplinary learning with your colleagues than the Corcoran Gallery of Art? The Corcoran welcomes school and county systems who wish to use our facilities and resources to encourage dialogue among teachers. Gallery and College educators work closely with schools to arrange for a personalized In-Service event. To schedule an In-Service Event, please call (202) 639-1730 or e-mail tours@corcoran.org.

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