Mentoring From the Middle

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Mentoring From the Middle Presented by: Mary Miller – NAEA Middle Level Division Director Linda Kieling – NAEA Middle Level Division Director-Elect *note: Following the 2011 convention ,notes were added to PowerPoint comments section to clarify points of discussion made during the presentation. These are visible when opened in Normal View mode and may also be printed. When viewed as slide show, arrows are animated and enter and exit on the click of the mouse.

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Mentoring From the MiddlePresented by: Mary Miller – NAEA Middle Level Division DirectorLinda Kieling – NAEA Middle Level Division Director-Elect*note: Following the 2011 convention ,notes were added to PowerPoint comments section to clarify points of discussion made during the presentation. These are visible when opened in Normal View mode and may also be printed. When viewed as slide show, arrows are animated and enter and exit on the click of the mouse.

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Why Submit? share new and inventive ideas with peers create enthusiasm for others to try or

embark on a similar journey gain feedback about the product/process develop collaborations elevate the quality of presentations utilize PR for your school and district

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When to Submit? All proposals are due no later than May 15

of the year prior to the next convention. Why so soon?

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Easy as 1-2-3

Review criteria and strategic goals. Develop proposal in a text document for easy editing, word tracking and inserting in final format.

Have proposal reviewed by peer for content, degree of engagement and errors. Pretend you are evaluating based on the criteria. How would you score it? Would you attend?

Login at NAEA and go to the proposals submission section. Cut and paste all sections. Review thoroughly and submit.

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Who cares if it’s a long title?

NAEA Proposal Form

Use all 150 words!

Middle Level

ALL co-presenter information

* = required

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Check one

Descriptions are listed

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Review Category

Choose Middle Level, choose Middle Level, choose Middle Level

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WOW! There is no way I’d miss this session!

What To Put in the Program

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Yes it really needs toaddress a NAEA goal.

Address Strategic Plan

Goals of Strategic Plan are on the form as well as on the website.

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What Reviewers are Looking For

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Clarity of Purpose 5 points

5 Clearly defined context focused on purpose, well written and thoroughly described, clearly describes context of best practices/technology/research/etc. Reader can clearly tell what participants will learn or experience

1 Not understandable. No context described.

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Suitability/Relevance: 5 points

5 Clearly describes relevance to theme, suitability for division/issue group, etc. timelienss. High interest level.

3 somewhat timely, suitable, relevant 1 not suitable to

division/organization/issue group, etc. will not be of interest to arts education community

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Quality: 5 points

5 Clearly demands attention and admiration, clear evidence of personal vision/style/innovation, clear use of best practices and reflection

3 some evidence of personal vision/style/best practice.

1 unappealing, lacks scholarly support for ideas.

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Which of these would you score highest?

“Animal Sculpture Lesson” – Create a animal sculpture using paper mache. Information will be shared on how to manage materials and how to use this engaging medium.

“Printing Possibilities” – Think Creatively! Printmaking doesn’t have to be a singular color process. Step up your printing program by infusing Reductive Printing and Japanese Justification techniques.

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Review Process

Scores averaged and cutoff # determined

List of accepted sent to NAEA Presenters notified

Proposals Reviewed and scored

5 point rubric for 3 items 15 total possible points

Proposals sent to Director

Proposals sent to Director-elect Proposals sent to Regional Directors

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YEA, it got accepted, now what?

Remember this is professional development for your peers.

Be well prepared! Rehearse and time yourself with colleagues and get their input.

Make sure your technology is working! Provide a business card, or website or

e-mail for attendees to contact you for further information if interested.

Keep on task and to the point. Be courteous to presenters who share the

room before and after you, by staying on time.

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Other tips:

Network! Join the Middle Level Listserv and Ning.

Communicate! Don’t hesitate to contact your division director or regional directors.

Volunteer! The more involved you become, the more you grow professionally.

Consider submitting a lesson to the NAEA’s Instructional Resource Gallery.

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THANK YOU and we look forward to your submissions!

For further information please contact: Linda Kieling, Middle Level Director, 2011-2013

[email protected] Kim Cairy, Middle Level Director-Elect,

2011-2013 [email protected]