Drama

Call for Secondary Writers

Tags: Curriculum, Dance, Drama

We are pleased to announce that the Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators will be developing resource materials to support Intermediate/Senior teachers with the implementation of the Drama and Dance curriculum in the context of Inquiry learning. The development of resources reflects CODE’s mandate to encourage and support Drama and Dance in education in Ontario.Writing teams will create resources to support secondary teachers in the facilitation of student-led inquiry in dance and drama. These resources will be available to CODE members on our website at www.code.on.ca.

Dance and Drama Summer AQs

Tags: Dance, Drama, Professional Development

Are you looking for an AQ in Dance or Drama this summer? Check out our listings by CODE region!

Free Prologue Children's Festival

Tags: Announcements, Dance, Drama, Event, Productions, Professional Development, Student Opportunities, Teaching resources

From our friends at Prologue to the Performing Arts:Prologue Children's Festival: May 25 at the YPT!A smorgasbord of FREE, family fun will be served up Monday May 25 at 7 p.m., when the Prologue Children’s Festival for the Arts presents a jaw-dropping variety of award-winning Canadian talent at Young People’s Theatre!

Former CODE President Selected as Toronto Arts Council Fellow

Tags: Announcements, Dance, Drama

Christine Jackson, former CODE President and current Toronto DSB Program Coordinator for the Arts, has been chosen as one of an esteemed group of artists and educators to participate in the inaugural Toronto Arts Council Cultural Leaders Lab.

Bur Oak Secondary School breaks down barriers with "Shoes"

Tags: Announcements, Drama, Productions, Student Opportunities

The Special Needs class of Bur Oak Secondary School in Markham made history on March 3, 2015, when they competed at the Ontario Sears Drama Festival. This unique show titled “Shoes” featured youth who are living with challenges such as autism, developmental delays, and Downs Syndrome. In visually innovative ways, the show explores the hopes and dreams of these young people.

CODE at Kempenfelt

Tags: CODE Event, Curriculum, Dance, Drama, Teaching resources

The CODE Management Board, along with the Elementary Inquiry-based Learning writing team, is meeting this weekend at Kempenfelt Conference Centre in Barrie

In Memory of Bob Beattie

Tags: Drama

CODE grieves the loss of one of our early founders. CODE is honoured to share this tribute to founding member and past president Bob Beattie.

Calling all Professional Artists for CODE Conference 2015

Tags: Annual Conference, Dance, Drama

Calling all amazing drama and dance artists and educators! We are still seeking drama and dance workshop proposals, especially those from our experienced 'Master' drama and dance specialists, for this year's conference. And do you have a favourite guest artist who you have loved having in your classroom and would want to see at a conference? Send them this link and encourage them to apply! Submit by March 1, 2015http://dramafocus.formstack.com/forms/code_proposals

Entry Points for Drama - Intermediate

Tags: Curriculum, Drama, Professional Development, Teaching resources

Are you an Intermediate teacher who is looking for great ways to bring Drama into your classroom? As a follow-up to our Entry Points for Drama - Primary and Entry Points for Drama - Junior resources, Grade 7 and 8 teachers who are CODE Members can now access Entry Points for Drama - Intermediate. These fantastic resources give new (and experienced) Drama teachers useful Inquiry-based entry points using Media, Non-fiction and Fiction sources. Not a CODE Member? Check out our Membership page to find out how to become a member. To access the Resources, Members can log in, click on Resources and Seach "Entry Points."

Pre-Service Education in Ontario: Drama and Dance Panel Report

Tags: Annual Conference, CODE Workshop, Dance, Drama, Ministry of Education

Starting in September of 2015, Faculties of Education in Ontario will move to a two-year Bachelor of Education Model. Michael Wilson, Past President, founding CODE member and long-time advocate for the Arts in Ontario schools led a panel discussion at the 44th Annual CODE Conference in October 2014, about the state of Teacher Education in Drama and Dance, and what we can do as teachers and as a subject association to ensure the long-term viability of our subject areas in Ontario Schools. Please read!