Opportunities

VSA Florida provides, supports and champions

arts education and cultural experiences

for and by people with disabilities.

Programs

• Artist in Residence

• Professional Development

• Student of the Month

• Florida Young Soloist

• Community Events/ Classes

• Kennedy Center/ VSA programs

Upcoming Webinars:

February- Reaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders:

A Webinar for Music Educators and Teaching Artists

- February 20, 4-5 pm (east coast time)

- February 21, 12-1 pm (east coast time)

Archived webinars also available!

http://www.vsafl.org/content/webinars

We send out announcements once a month- make sure I have

your email address.

• Limited number of trainings available each year

• 2 options:

• 1-2 hour session- “Accommodations and Behaviors”

• 5-6 hour session- “Inclusive Practices in the Arts”

Inclusive Practices in the Arts

This workshop is designed to provide a hands-on approach to learning about

differentiated instruction and how to accommodate learners of all

abilities. Participants will gain a sense of excitement and renewed energy, as

well as practical skills on how to use the arts to inspire learning in the

classroom and to include students with disabilities in arts programs.

• Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction in the Arts

• Accommodations and Behaviors

• Making Adaptive Art Tools

• Hands On Break Out Sessions- Visual Art or Music

May have a fee involved depending on travel or bringing an additional

presenter

Resource List

Student of the Month

• Honors students who exemplify outstanding

work, personal achievement, or leadership

in the arts.

• Two students selected each month during

school year

• Winning students will be featured on the

VSAFL website and in our monthly

newsletter

• Winners receive a $25 gift card and

personalized award presented at an awards

ceremony

• http://vsafl.org/programs/student-of-the-

month

Florida Young Soloist

• Annual adjudicated statewide contest. Deadline usually in January.

• Finalists selected by a panel of judges are given a chance to perform at a

professional venue to be determined each year

• Finalists represent Florida by having their musical entries sent to Washington,

DC to compete in the VSA International Young Soloist Program

• http://vsafl.org/programs/young-soloist

What is a teaching artist?

A teaching artist is a professional who has the experience and knowledge to

teach their craft to students and adults with various disabilities in a school setting,

Department of Juvenile Justice facility, or adult program.

Qualifications for teaching artists:

• Ability to work with students and/or adults with various disabilities

• Effective use of accommodations and modifications

• Ability to use Florida Standards to create appropriate lessons that relate to

classroom curriculum

• Ability to effectively teach the art form in which you indicate proficiency

• Reliable form of transportation

• Must submit and pass a background check

For more information, visit:

http://www.vsafl.org/content/what-vsafl-artist-residency-0

• Parent and educator resources, including Start with the

Arts• http://education.kennedy-

center.org/education/vsa/resources/edu_parents.cfm

• Webinar series• http://education.kennedy-

center.org/education/vsa/resources/webinars.cfm

Visual Art Programs

• VSA International Art Program for Children with Disabilities• http://education.kennedy-center.org/education/vsa/programs/vsa_iap.cfm

• VSA Emerging Young Artists Program • http://education.kennedy-

center.org/education/vsa/programs/emergingartist.cfm

Performing Arts Programs

• VSA Playwright Discovery Program• http://education.kennedy-

center.org/education/vsa/programs/playwright_discovery.cfm

• VSA International Young Soloists Program• http://education.kennedy-

center.org/education/vsa/programs/young_soloists.cfm

Jennifer Sabo

jsabo@usf.edu