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22 Music, art & Dance ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ JUNE 2008Lincoln Center Institute For TheArts In <strong>Education</strong> AnnouncesImagination Award 2008 Recipientswww.<strong>Education</strong><strong>Update</strong>.comCalendar of Events June 2008ConferencesGILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTEOF AMERICAN HISTORY19 West 44th Street, Suite 500New York, NY 10036History now looks at the american westThe institute is pleased to present the ninth issue of history now, aquarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available atwww.historynow.org. The issue examines the american west, withessays by some of the most eminent scholars in the field. As always,history now accompanies these scholarly essays with imaginative andaccessible supporting material and lesson plans. Don’t miss this issue’sinteractive feature -- “a view of the west” -- a photographic tour of thelate 19th and early 20th century american west.2007-08 Historians’ forums in new york cityFor the 11th straight year, the gilder lehrman institute presentsdistinguished scholars and historians to lecture on their most recentlypublished books and answer audience questions. The historians’forums are open to the public and are followed by a reception and booksigning. Check out the 2008 schedule and buy tickets:www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/public_lectures.htmlFeatured documentThe institute regularly features documents from the gilder lehrmancollection. In the spotlight this week is a broadside, printed in 1805in new york city, which illustrates the atrocious treatment of slaves.See the broadside and read the transcript:www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.htmlDyslexia Events &WorkshopsINTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION1 West 23rd Street, Suite 1527; New York, New York 10010Office Telephone: 212.691.1930; Office Fax: 212.633.1620www.NYBIDA.orgADULT SUPPORT GROUP July 200807/8/200871 West 23rd Street room 1527New York, 10010The Support group provides adults with Dyslexia an opportunity toTwo New York City schools—PS 115 TheDaniel Mucatel School in Brooklyn and TheRenaissance Charter School in Queens—wasrecently honored with Lincoln Center Institute’sImagination Award during daylong festivities.The Imagination Award, now in its second year,is given to recognize and highlight imaginativethinking in the teaching and learning practice ofNew York City’s public schools.“Developing students’ imaginations and teachingthem to think creatively is critical if they areto meet the challenges of today’s world,” saysScott Noppe-Brandon, Executive Director ofLincoln Center Institute (LCI). “Both PS 115 andthe Renaissance Charter School encourage studentsto observe and question the subjects of theirstudy and engage them; both schools use the artsas a catalyst for richer, more complete learning.”PS 115 The Daniel Mucatel School was theImagination Award winner in the elementaryschool category. Located in the Canarsie sectionof Brooklyn, PS 115 applies imaginative thinkingto every aspect of its curriculum. All of thestudents receive classes in every arts disciplinethroughout the year, and the school takes part inthe national “Odyssey of the Mind” program increative problem solving. The school’s principal,Mitchell S. Pinsky, believes that a curriculumshould make connections to the students’world, thereby creating an excitement aboutlearning and stimulating the intensity of instructionin the classrooms.At The Renaissance Charter School, whichreceived the Imagination Award in the highschool category, students are also encouraged toconnect to their world and to the city in whichthey live. The school prides itself on nurturing“the whole child,” and many electives are offeredto both tap into teachers’ knowledge and students’interests. Located in Jackson Heights, the schoolhas a multi-national student body that, as a group,shares 89 languages. Embracing this wealth ofdiversity, Renaissance Charter School offers adaily “global lab” class, where global history topicsare taught in a hands-on way.The Imagination Award celebrated the two winningschools with ceremonies at each:PS 115 The Daniel Mucatel School—a presentationof an Imagination Banner to PrincipalPinsky, which was followed by a performance bynoted storyteller David Gonzalez and a sharing ofstudents’ work.The Renaissance Charter School—ScottNoppe-Brandon presented the ImaginationBanner to co-principals Stacey Gauthier andGwen Clinkscales, and student work was shared.The day ended in a Celebration of theImagination Award at Lincoln Center’s StanleyH. Kaplan Penthouse which featured anImagination Conversation, a panel discussionon innovation and the imagination moderatedby Chris Cuomo, news anchor of ABC TV’s“Good Morning America” and co-anchor of“Primetime.” Cuomo, who has been at ABCsince 1999, has covered foreign conflicts aswell as domestic issues such as drug policy andthe related issues facing today’s youth, sexualabuse and emerging criminal patterns. His “GoodMorning America” profile of inspiring 12-yearold poet Mattie Stepanek was recognized with aNews Emmy award, making Cuomo one of theyoungest correspondents to receive this award innetwork news history. There was also a reprise ofthe award presentations to the two schools anda keynote address by Eric Liu and Scott Noppe-Brandon, co-authors of the forthcoming book,Imagination. A reception followed.Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in<strong>Education</strong>, established in 1975 and located inNew York City, is the educational cornerstone ofLincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. It isthe leading organization in developing skills ofobservation, imagination, and creativity throughguided encounters with the visual and performingarts. Over the past 30 years, Lincoln CenterInstitute has shared its unique method of educationwith more than 20 million students, teachers,college professors and arts administrators representingpublic schools, arts organizations andprofessional teaching colleges in New York City,across the nation and around the world. See www.lcinstitute.org for more information. #share common experiences, feelings, and learning stratergies. Itoffers participants a place to feel understood, accepted and cherishedfor themselves. Facilitated by Betsy Auricchio Ph.D.212-691-1930 x12Evaluation Review July 200807/13/200871 West 23rd Street room 1527Have you or your child been evaluated & you can’t understand thereport? Review of your child’s or your own Psychological, <strong>Education</strong>alor Neuropsychological Evaluation; a monthly service offered tomembers only where two professionals will explain the report &its recommendations. The format of the review will be an opendiscussion with the facilitators. No other people can be present. Allinformation will be held confidential among the participants. Due tolack of childcare facilities, we ask that you not bring your children.Pre- registration is required - reports must be received one weekbefore the session. Facilitators:Larry Thomas Ph.D. & Madie FrankelM.A.212-691-1930 x12Demystifying the Dyslexia Evaluation & Testing Process09/25/200871 West 23rd Street room 1527New York, 10010A Presentation & Discussion Forum: Topher Collier Psy.D.212-691-1930 x12ADVOCACY December 200812/04/200871 West 23rd Street room 1527New York, 10010Advocacy Skills for parents: Advocates for Children212-691-1930 x12Open Housestouro college new yorkschool of career and applied studies1870-86 Stillwell Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11223Phone: 718-265-6534 x1015Fax: 718-265-0614Location: West 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10010Every Tues. & Thurs. from 10: am - 7 pm,Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. at 27-33.Telephone: 212-463-0400 ext.500The Lyric Introduces Music to NewYork City’s ChildrenBy Dr. Joan Thomson KretschmerHeads bobbing, toes tapping, parents smiling.That’s what I saw late on a Friday afternoonrecently, as kids from Harlem Day Charter Schoolperformed with MaD Fusion, an acclaimed trio ofversatile composer-musicians, gifted in both classicalmusic and jazz.A prestigious grant from Chamber MusicAmerica, The Residency Partnership Program,enabled the Lyric Chamber Music Society ofNew York to have MaD Fusion in February andMay for a series of special workshops. In twoweeklong sessions, artists and students explored avariety of musical styles. Elementary school studentswere learning about improvisation, settingstories to music, and performing with the artistsin two different public concerts.Since its inception in 1998, the Lyric ChamberMusic Society of New York has brought chambermusic to New York City school children of abroad variety of backgrounds.Beginning with a master class with the greatflutist, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Lyric’s educationaloutreach has been a commitment to introducechildren to classical music. As musicians andeducators, we understand the importance ofmusic in developing a child, and the power ofmusic study in fostering discipline, teamwork,listening skills, and self expression. It is part ofour mission to expand the audience for classicalmusic and to provide a fertile seeding ground fortomorrow’s performers.Lyric virtuosos have played in New York Cityschools from P.S. 1 in Chinatown to the FrederickDouglass Academy in Harlem and Bronx Prep.Glenn Dicterow, Concert Master of the New YorkPhilharmonic, and Carter Brey, Principal Cello,New York Philharmonic, are among the manymusicians who have shared their love of musicwith New York City students.In 2004, the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation askedme to develop a music program at the HarlemDay Charter School. Subsequently, Lyric artistshave given an initial, hands-on experience toyoungsters who otherwise would not have theRESOURCE & REFERENCE GUIDEBOOKSBank Street Bookstore112th St. & Broadway ; (212) 678-1654Exceptional selection of books for children,teachers and parents. Knowledgeable staff.Free monthly newsletter. Open Mon-Thurs10-8 PM, Fri & Sat 10–6 PM, Sun 12–5 PM.Logos Books1575 York Ave, (@84th Street);(212) 517-7292A charming neighborhood bookstorelocated in Yorkville featuring qualityselections of classics, fiction, poetry,philosophy, religion, bibles and children’sbooks, and greeting cards, gifts and music.Books can be mailed. Outdoor terrace.High Marks In Chemistry1-877-600-7466;www.HighMarksInSchool.comOver 95,000 books sold. HIGH MARKS:REGENTS CHEMISTRY MADE EASY BYSHARON WELCHER (College Teacher,Chairperson and teacher of high schoolreview courses). This book is your privatetutor-Easy review book for NEW regents(second edition) with hundreds of questionsand solutions, Get HIGH MARKS $10.95.Available at Leading book stores or call(718)271-7466.COLLEGESCOLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND2800 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314For more information, call 718.982.2019or emailteachersabbatical@mail.csi.cuny.eduVisit our Website atwww.csi.cuny.edu/teachersabbaticalTEACHERS ON SABBATICAL PROGRAMSpecially Designed Graduate Courses (8 credits)in 15-week Sessions Apply Now for Fall 2008and Spring 2009!The College of Staten Island (CSI) isa senior college of The City Universityof New York (CUNY), the nation’sleading urban university. CSI’s 204-acrelandscaped campus, the largest in NYC, isfully accessible and contains an advanced,networked infrastructure to supporttechnology-based teaching, learning, andresearch. CSI offers 43 undergraduateand 15 master’s degree programs, andparticipates in the doctoral programs ofThe City University Graduate School andUniversity Center.FOSTERCARE &ADOPTION1-888-611-KIDSHelp rebuild a family inyour community today!ESS Foster care and AdoptionChildren and Teens: Manhattan and BronxTeens only: All boroughs1-888-611-KIDSGRADUATEEDUCATIONInternational Universityfor Graduate Studieswww.iugrad.edu.kn(888) 989 - GRAD (4723)IUGS is an accredited and recognizedtwenty-eight year old University whichoffers only master’s and doctoral degrees.All relevant graduate credits includingapproved continuing education creditsare accepted in transfer. Visit our websiteat www.iugrad.edu.kn or call (888) 989 -GRAD (4723).MEDICALNYU Cancer Institute212-731-5000; www.nyuci.orgUnderstanding Cancer. And you. At theNCI-designated NYU Cancer Institute, weprovide access to the latest research,opportunity to learn how to play an instrument orinteract with highly accomplished, professionalmusicians. In our work, we regularly observenumerous examples of music’s positive effectsduring our lessons, workshops, and assemblies.For the past three years, Lyric artists have givenfree weekly instrument lessons, one-on-one andin small groups. Musicians equally comfortablein classical music as well as jazz have demonstratedand taught their instruments to spellboundchildren.Lyric virtuosos have shown how their instrumentswork, discussed their lives as musicians,and demonstrated their artistry. Unusual combinationsof instruments, like saxophone andtrombone, marimba and a battery of percussion,bassoon and clarinet have delighted our youngaudiences, their teachers and interested parentswho might otherwise never hear such memorable—andoften life-changing—performances.In 2005, Lyric began weekly, free group keyboardlessons with Richard Bishop, then Artistin-Residence,a prizewinner at the TchaikovskyCompetition in Moscow and duo-recitalist withworld-renowned artists like Isaac Stern. Thanksto the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, the Lyricpurchased instruments for the school’s children.In 2006, we added group percussion lessons withartist-teacher, Pablo Rieppi, Percussion, whoperforms with the New York Philharmonic andother ensembles and teaches at major universitiesin the N.Y. area.In 2007-2008, Lyric added clarinet lessons withclarinetist, Ben Baron. All our teachers, includingYuko Kato, piano, and Lorne Watson, percussion,study the basics of music and their instrumentswith their students, exploring rhythm, note readingand writing, ensemble playing, and storiesabout music and musicians.The Lyric is seeking partners to expand ouroutreach activities to serve more children in additionalschools. #Dr. Joan Thomson Kretschmer is the Founderand Artistic Director of The Lyric.treatment options, technology, clinical trialsand a variety of programs in cancerprevention, screening, diagnostics, geneticcounseling and supportive services. Visitwww.nyuci.org or call 212-731-5000.SPECIALEDUCATIONThe Sterling School(718) 625-3502Brooklyn’s private elementary schoolfor Dyslexic children offers a rigorouscurriculum, Orton - Gillingham methodologyand hands-on multi-sensory learning. Oneto-oneremediation is also provided. If yourbright Language Learning Disabled childcould benefit from our program pleasedo not hesitate to contact Director: RuthArberman at 718-625-3502.Special <strong>Education</strong> Teachers WantedCall: 718-436-5147Fax resume to: 718-436-6843E-mail resume to: abcdinc@verizon.netVisit our website: www.abcdnyc.netAssociates for Bilingual Child DevelopmentInc. is Seeking Mono/Bilingual SpecialEd Itinerant Teachers, Bilingual Certified.Teach Preschoolers 3-5 years of age,Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunity,Competitive Salary and Rates. Call: 718-436-5147. Fax resume to: 718-436-6843.E-mail resume to: abcdinc@verizon.net.Visit our website: www.abcdnyc.netSchoolsLycée Français de New York505 East 75th Street;New York, NY 10021212-439-3834;Admissions@LFNY.org www.LFNY.orgThe Lycée Français de New York is a multicultural,bilingual institution with studentsfrom fifty nations (preschool-12th grade).The school is an American, private, nonprofitschool chartered by the NY StateBoard of Regents, and accredited by theFrench Ministry of <strong>Education</strong>.

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