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OK A+ Educators Invited to Apply to San Francisco's Keeping Score Summer Institute - 02.18.2009
San Francisco Symphony Keeping Score Applications now available and open to educators in the OK A+ Schools network.

Oklahoma A+ Schools®partners with the San Francisco Symphony Keeping Score Education program to offer professional development to Oklahoma A+ educators, grades PK-12.

The 2009-2010 application process is now open and applications are due February 27, 2009. For more information and access to the application, click here, which will redirect you to Keeping Score's Web site.

1. Explore the KS site via fliers, overviews, lesson plans, and video links.

2. Download application.

3. Determine a 3-4 member team from your school.

4. Request the application tip sheet and ask questions or receive support for filling out the application. (rwade@uco.edu )

5. Complete and email applications to rwade@uco.edu by 5:00 PM on Feb. 27.

“It’s so exciting to connect with educators on a national level that believe, as we do, in the power of arts integration to transform our students and ourselves. Keeping Score brings classical music to the table as a resource for deep integration with all disciplines,” said Rosalynn Wade, local coordinator for Keeping Score.

In its 4th year, Keeping Score Education is a professional development program that offers K-12 teachers coaching, materials, and support to integrate music into their classrooms. Designed to complement the San Francisco Symphony’s award-winning media project, Keeping Score Education offers a 21st-century resource for today’s teachers and students. Oklahoma A+ Schools® shares the belief that integration of the arts and nurturing creativity in every learner are means to truly preparing our students for life in a global society.

Teachers accepted to the program receive professional development throughout the year, beginning with a Summer Institute. Immersed in the exciting environment of a major symphony orchestra, they attend presentations, performances, and interactive workshops. Four full-day follow-up workshops during the school year extend their learning and support their curriculum design process.

“I look at music in a whole new way since participating in Keeping Score. Music is approachable, including symphonic music, and I integrate it in my classroom now. Keeping Score gave me life lessons about enjoying music, not just for teaching, but for myself as a person too,” said Rachel Costa, Monroe Elementary Teacher.

The 2009-2010 application process is now open and applications are due February 27, 2009. For more information and access to the application, click here, which will redirect you to Keeping Score's Web site.

Oklahoma timeline ‘09:

Submission of applications, Feb. 27

Final selection of teams, March 31

Orientation meeting, May 7 in OKC, 3-hour evening meeting – hear all about “what you need to know and what to expect in San Francisco”   and meet your mentor who will provide one-on-one support to your team for the full year.
Completion of pre-institute assignments, including “5 Minutes for 5 Days” activity in your classroom, May 8 to end of school year.

Pre-Institute training in OKC, June 15, full day
Institute in San Francisco, June 17-21

Post-Institute training in OKC, tentatively June 24, full day

Four full days of training within the school year 09-10, dates and locations TBD

Please note: This is a competitive application process. Acceptance of your school does not guarantee the total number of teachers on your team. Every effort is made by the selection committee to consider all relevant factors in making final determinations.