ARTS FOR LEARNING MARYLAND INC
Programs
Summer Arts and Learning Academy
SUMMER ARTS AND LEARNING ACADEMY: THE SUMMER ARTS FOR LEARNING ACADEMY (SALA) IS OUR SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM THAT WE OPERATE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOLS. THIS SIX-WEEK, FULL DAY SUMMER PROGRAM CURBS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS IN LITERACY AND MATH BY PROVIDING ARTS INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION. THE POWER OF SALA LIES IN THE COLLABORATION THAT OCCURS BETWEEN TEACHING ARTISTS AND TEACHERS WHO CO-TEACH CHILDREN, PREK-6TH GRADE, IN THE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, KIDS HAVE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS, ATHLETICS, ROBOTICS AND FIELD TRIPS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 2,167 YOUTH THROUGH SALA.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4.6MEarly Learning Programming
EARLY LEARNING/WOLFTRAPAS THE MARYLAND AFFILIATE OF WOLF TRAP INSTITUTE FOR EARLY LEARNING, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS (FROM BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN). ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS OTHER TYPES OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMMING INCLUDING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOPS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ASSEMBLIES. THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR PROVED TO BE AN INCREDIBLE TIME OF GROWTH AND CONTINUED INNOVATION. ARTS FOR LEARNING FAR EXCEEDED OUR GOAL TO REACH 1,350 EARLY LEARNERS, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS, ENGAGING INSTEAD OVER 19,000 PEOPLE IN TOTAL. IN ADDITION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MSDE AND READY AT FIVE, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED A SERIES OF EIGHT SATURDAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022. THESE WORKSHOPS WERE LED BY WOLF TRAP MASTER TEACHING ARTISTS AND OUR NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, DR. SYRETHA STOREY. WE OFFERED PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THE ABILITY TO EARN THE MSDE CORE OF KNOWLEDGE HOURS REQUIRED TO RETAIN THEIR LICENSES, ALLOWING US TO RECRUIT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANY NEW CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE WORKSHOPS COVERED A RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING USING THE THEATER ARTS TO ACTIVATE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATIONS, DANCE FOR STRENGTHENING FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS WHILE ENCOURAGING COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND USING MUSICAL TECHNIQUES AS A PRACTICAL STRATEGY FOR ENCOURAGING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND ORAL LITERACY SKILLS. IN TOTAL, 628 EDUCATORS AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS REGISTERED TO ATTEND THESE WORKSHOPS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$860.4KAfter-School Arts & Learning Academy
ASALA: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS & LEARNING ACADEMY (ASALA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT SIX LOCATIONS. ASALA PAIRS A CLASSROOM TEACHER AND A PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTIST TO DELIVER ARTS-INTEGRATED MATH AND LITERACY LESSONS TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS EXPERIENCED THREE HOURS OF EXTENDED ACADEMIC LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT PER DAY FOR FOUR DAYS A WEEK. STUDENTS WERE INTRODUCED TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ART FORMS, FROM ILLUSTRATION AND SPOKEN WORD TO PERCUSSION, DRAMA AND DANCE, AND HAD A CHANCE TO WORK ALONGSIDE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE CITY AND LEARN FROM PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022, 433 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ASALA, CUMULATIVELY EXPERIENCING 17,016 HOURS OF ARTS-INTEGRATED LEARNING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.3M
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