1. PA Theatre Endorsement Working Group 3-15-15

2. Meet the team Gene Frank, Norristown Educational Theatre Theatre Endorsement Working Group Co-chair Cory Wilkerson, PA Arts Consultant Theatre Endorsement Working Group Co-chair Dave Deitz Pennsylvania Department of Education Consultant Arts Education

3.  Jennifer Bronder, Knoch High School, Saxonburg, PA  Jill Campbell, State College High School, State College, PA  Laura Ferguson, Propel Schools, Pittsburgh, PA  Joel Gori, Yocum Institute for the Arts, Reading, PA  Barry Kornhauser, Millersville University, Millersville, PA  Deborah Klose, Director of Arts Education, Philadelphia School District, Philadelphia, PA  Terri Mastrobuono, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA  Melissa Mintzer, Penn Manor High School, Lancaster, PA  Robert Smith, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA  Thomas Stretton, Cabrini College, Radner, PA  Mark Stutz, Parkland High School, Allentown, PA  Lisa Weitzman, Capital Area School for the Arts, Harrisburg, PA  Kellee VanAken, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA  Kristin Wolanin, Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster, PA  Mark Zortman, Central York High School, York, PA

4. Agenda  Theatre Endorsement – overview & history  Introduction to the work  Next Steps

5. Overview What is an endorsement? How was the process started? Where are we now? Where are we headed next? Key Domains Identify Competencies Envision Coursework Finalize Document (Overview & Introduction)

6. Introduction to the work  The Task - decide on candidate competencies for your sub group - research area colleges, will their course work meet the competencies you’ve chosen? - determine any needed field experience  Key Domains/Sub Group Assignments

7. Next Steps  Choose a lead  Choose a style editor  Create a google doc  Determine a time frame how can you chunk the work? who will keep track of deadlines? will you need a conference call or meeting?  Attend the March 31 st meeting

8. Tools to help you  Wikispace of archived materials at http://performingartstuff.wikispaces.com/ http://performingartstuff.wikispaces.com/  Documents to note: - Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement - New Hampshire Assessment of Candidate Strengths and Professional Development Needs - PA Department of Education Style Guide

9. Theatre face to face meeting  Tuesday, March 31 st from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network 6340 Flank Drive Harrisburg, PA 17112