Educator Resource Center

The mission of the Educator Resource Center (ERC) is to expand the Everson's support of educators in our community by providing resources related to school curricula. This lending library includes art reproductions, lessons, multicultural art objects, books, DVDs and a research kiosk with laptops, wireless internet, scanner and printer. The ERC is available for use Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 5:00pm by appointment. Please call one week in advance to schedule your visit. You may also call in advance to reserve materials. To set up an appointment, contact Qiana Williams, Manager of School & Public Programs, (315) 474 6064 or qwilliams@everson.org.

Educator Resource Center Circulation Policy

• All materials are for private study and/or educational purposes only
• There is no charge to borrow resources
• Resources may be borrowed for three weeks
• You may renew materials one time and keep them for an additional three weeks unless a hold has been placed
• You may check out a maximum of five resources at any given time
• To request a hold on resources, contact the ERC
• Resources must be picked up from and returned to the ERC
• There will be a $1 fine for each day an item is overdue
• The borrower will be financially responsible for any lost or damaged material

Workshops

Professional Development workshops are held throughout the year for educators of all disciplines and grade levels. Educators receive curriculum packets (lesson ideas, images and other resources) and partake in gallery walks, lectures, and art making to support pre- and posttour classroom activities.

Visual Thinking Strategies Workshops

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a student-centered, developmental, inquiry-based method of teaching. VTS helps students and teachers develop critical thinking skills through art-based discussions. Teachers learn facilitation techniques, which improve student observation and evidential reasoning skills and address important Visual Arts and English Language Arts learning standards. VTS workshops are held on a regular basis. Workshops for individual schools may also be arranged. Contact the Education & Public Programs Department for more information.

September 13, 2010

10.00am - 3.00pm

High School Teacher Workshop: Student Art Open "Designing the Future"

Registration Required

This year’s High School Student Art Open, Designing the Future, will draw its inspiration from the Museum’s two fall exhibitions, Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller, and Designed to Scale. A talk by Rob Englert, founder of ram industrial design, inc., art making and lively discussion will round out the day. This workshop is required for schools to participate. Box lunch included. To register contact Kimberly Griffiths, Associate Curator of Education (315) 474 6064, ext. 310, kgriffiths@everson.org.

September 15, 2010

4.00pm - 6.00pm

Educator Evening

$10 pre-registration required

Join the education department for a private viewing and tour of Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller, and Designed to Scale led by guest speaker Linda Labella-Morgan. Educator packets will offer many ways to engage your students in pre- and post-tour activities. A reception and musical entertainment will follow. Please contact Amy Goodall-Ayres (315) 474 6064 x 303 or agoodall@everson.org to reserve your place.