Professional Development with PGT
When the arts are part of the fabric of a school, through the regular classroom curriculum as well as extension activities from in-school residencies, learning is enhanced in all subjects and the school's social environment is strengthened. The Play Group Theatre offers Arts in Education residencies, as well as professional development courses, guiding classroom teachers and administrators through a holistic approach to arts integration in all subject areas.
 
Through presentation, discussion and hands-on activity, PGT’s Professional Development provides teachers with the information and learning strategies necessary to foster development in the following skill areas:
- Collaboration and effective communication
- Developing and expressing point of view
- Text analysis
- Responding to literature
- Character development
- Exploring a variety of perspectives and gaining empathy for a variety of people
- Adapting voice and using language in a variety of ways
- Expressing and understanding personal, social and cultural connections
- Making connections between text, self and the world
 
To discuss professional development opportunities for your school, please contact Isa Braun, Education and Programs Manager: isa@playgroup.org or call (914) 946-4433.
 
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Arts in Education Residencies with PGT
Through the Artist in Residence Program, The Play Group Theatre provides students the opportunity to explore active collaboration with professional artists in their own classroom environment. It is our goal to enhance the curriculum and lessons in each grade by facilitating the release of each student’s own creative expression — through the written and/or spoken word as well as physical and dramatic expression. More about PGT Residencies >>
 
To discuss Residencies for your organization, please contact Jill Abusch, Artistic Director at jill@playgroup.org or call (914) 946-4433
 
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