Drawing on Jewish traditions, this series of workshops introduces classroom teachers to Skirball’s Visions and Values Curriculum and invites participants of all cultural backgrounds to explore their family histories, create original works of art, and become agents of change. During this series, teachers use arts-integration techniques that foster social and emotional competencies, creative problem-solving, and collaboration in their classroom:  

• Participate in hands-on artist-led workshops.
• Gain access to standards-aligned teacher resources developed by teaching artists and inspired by artwork featured in the Visions and Values Curriculum.
• Gain tools to design your own interdisciplinary lessons that use primary sources and support core content across subject areas.
• Build lasting relationships with a community of local educators.

These workshops are inspired by the Skirball's Visions and Values Curriculum and focus on English language arts strategies that encourage active listening, creativity, and empathy building.  

Workshop 1: Wednesday, September 27 (online) 
Examine the rich diversity and history of American Jews with Kristen Hallahan of the Institute for Curriculum Services.

Workshop 2: Saturday, September 30 (at the Skirball) 
Using our Visions and Values Curriculum, find ways to deepen your students' understanding of their own cultural and family identities through art making.

Workshop 3: Wednesday, October 4 (online) 
Learn from NPR correspondent Elissa Nadworny about how to use storytelling techniques as a tool to express emotions, build community, and create authentic connections.

Curriculum Connections:  

• CA Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA: SL.1, 2, 3, 4; R.1, 2; W.2, 3, 9  
• California Arts Standards: 5.VA:Cr1.1, 5.VA:Cr2.2, 5.VA:Cr2.3, 5.VA:Re7.2 

"Workshops at the Skirball always offer such a hands-on learning experience and wonderful opportunity to network and connect with educators and artists."