National Art Education Association Middle Level Division
A Community of Visual Art Educators
The goal of this network is to have a safe, respectful and encouraging place for discussion and sharing between middle school art educators.
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Lesson Plans
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Studio Management
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Assessment
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NAEA
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Youth Art Month
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Technology
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Graphic Arts
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Opportunities
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Blog Posts
Exhibit Outstanding Student Artwork on the Big Screen in NYC
Artsonia sponsors artwork on the.....Big Screen Plaza in NYC!
– Submit Artwork
What is Big Screen Plaza?…
Continue Posted by Kimberly Cairy on January 25, 2012 at 5:40pm
Are you one of the 2,000?
Did you know that we have over 2000 registered for NAEA Convention in NYC already??? Previous conventions in NYC were around 850 at this same point! Are you having difficulty getting funding or release time to attend from your school district? Check out the NAEA website for resources that may help you state the numerous reasons you should attend the NAEA Convention in NYC! We hope to see you NYC!
Posted by Kimberly Cairy on January 25, 2012 at 5:09pm
Looking to become involved at the NAEA Convention?
Greetings! The Museum Division Director, Anne Manning, has contacted us with an opportunity for individuals who want to participate in some type of leadership role.
On Friday March 3 (Hilton in NYC during the convention) at 8:30 there will be 4 focus groups with representatives from each division and each region.
We need to identify 2 middle level teachers from each region who have some experience utilizing museum(s) with their students. They should be dependable, i.e.…
Posted by Kimberly Cairy on January 25, 2012 at 4:48pm
Instructional Resources Gallery
About the Instructional Resources Gallery(IRG):
- A NAEA needs survey of members indicated this as a requested tool to help them with instruction.
- In response, IRG was developed by NAEA members for NAEA members.
- The lessons are reviewed by multiple individuals who work with authors to guarantee quality before publication.
- An extensive lesson plan template includes entry points, standards, images and assessment to ensure thoroughness and…
Posted by Linda Kieling on October 1, 2011 at 6:00pm
Forum
What do you need/want help with? 6 Replies
We all need a little help now and then. As a middle level art educator, what area do you feel you need the most support in right now? What would help?Continue
Started by Linda Kieling. Last reply by Deborah K.Cox on Sunday.
What are you reading? 1 Reply
Professional Development comes in many forms. Reading articles, blogs and books are good ways to stay abreast of emerging trends, find new ideas and be inspired.What are you reading right now?Continue
Started by Linda Kieling. Last reply by Linda Conti Oct 18, 2011.
What is happening now?
NAEA Super Summer Summit - Reston, VA. Linda and I are attending the NAEA Super Summer Summit right now! So exciting to represent the Middle Level Division. Continue
Started by Kimberly Cairy Jul 23, 2011.
Who Advocates?
Art Educators are doing important work with students through visual art. I firmly believe as a professional it is our responsibility to also educate others about the importance of visual art. For the…Continue
Started by Linda Kieling Jun 28, 2011.
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Enjoy~
Creatively, Linda Kieling
Art Educator, Rosemont Ridge Middle School
NAEA Middle Level Director
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Carolyn Platt commented on Kimberly Cairy's photo
please, explain the lesson for this image.
Deborah K.Cox replied to Linda Kieling's discussion 'What do you need/want help with?'
ok, putting post back since the other is about room set up. I am overhauling my classroom managment rules and procedures, 10 years teaching but there is always the "bad"class with that handful that wreck everything, and now with 30…
Deborah K.Cox replied to Linda Kieling's discussion 'What do you need/want help with?'
I am overhauling my classroom managment rules and procedures, 10 years teaching but there is always the "bad"class with that handful that wreck everything, and now with 30 (half of which didn't want art but taking either for…
Kari Wilson, Susan Bartman and Debbie Lamson joined National Art Education Association Middle Level Division
Lesson Plans
This group is interested in sharing lesson plans, project ideas and resources to support projects and ideas of other visual art educators.
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Global Art Project
Has anyone participated in the Global Art Project. My school is considering doing it this year - I have pasted some information from their website here if anyone is interested.....Project Mission "The Planet In Our Eyes" (The colour of our skin is different but we all see the same WORLD: united through PEACE!) created by Andra-Alida Baban of Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania for the 2004 Global Art Project exchange. "What is my opinion about Global Art Project? Well it's the most wonderfull thing…See More
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Opportunities
This section is for posting opportunities that could include exhibits, contests and collaborations.
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Advocacy
This group is interested in brainstorming and sharing ideas about advocating for visual art students and programs.
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