west Regional Practicum: october 17-18, 2024
West Regional Practicum
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The West Regional Practicum is designed to convene Teaching Artists from El Sistema-inspired and community music programs across the West Coast and Rocky Mountains, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, and Alaska. Teaching Artists from Canada and U.S. territories are always welcome at the Regional Practicum closest to their location. Over two full days in-person, participants gain new skills and tools that directly support the continued growth of their teaching practice as they hear from expert clinicians, reflect together through collaborative conversations, observe teaching artistry in real-time, and build a network of peer Teaching Artists.
We look forward to meeting you October 17-18 at the West Regional Practicum in Watsonville, CA hosted by El Sistema Santa Cruz.
About the Host organization
El Sistema Santa Cruz is an organization dedicated to empowering the youth and kids of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley by providing them with the keys to unlock their musical heritage and the tools to construct their creative and social legacies through music education. By teaching music, we offer our students a holistic youth development experience focused on community, safety, and joy. Our approach transforms students into not only skilled musicians but also effective leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers, equipping them with critical life skills for their academic, social, and emotional well-being.
Our inspiration comes from José Antonio Abreu, the Venezuelan economist, musician, and visionary founder of El Sistema Venezuela. Abreu championed the idea that music education could drive social change—and he was right. Following his philosophy, we aim to produce not only outstanding musicians but also compassionate, civic-minded individuals. Through the universal language of music, El Sistema Santa Cruz is committed to making a difference in the lives of our students and communities.
featured clinician
COMING SOON!
practicum WORKSHOPS
Lesson Plan Design for Varied Learning Styles
This workshop will focus on designing lesson plans that intentionally support different learning styles and build musical skills over time. Participants will learn how to create learning goals that are specific and work to define success for student learning. An emphasis will be placed on planning that supports all students in the classroom and will explore pacing, scope and sequence, and scaffolded learning. Planning skills within the context of community-based programming will be shared that give teaching artists a sense of ownership and a deeper purpose in the classroom, by focusing on both concert-readiness and musical skill building.
sample schedule
Day 1
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast and Opening Session
10:00 – 12:00 Workshop #1
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Workshop #2
3:00 – 5:00 ES Santa Cruz Site Visit and Peer Observations #1
6:30 – 8:30 Regional Networking Social
Day 2
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Workshop #3
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Workshop #4
3:00 – 5:00 ES Santa Cruz Site Visit and Peer Observations #2
5:00 – 6:00 Closing Reflections
Attending the west Regional Practicum
October 17-18, 2024
The TATI Regional Practicums are designed to be intimate, personalized conferences between a committed group of Teaching Artists. By registering for the West Regional Practicum and securing one of these limited spots, you are committing to attend both days in their entirety.
General admission
lab cohort alumni
current lab cohort member
$125
$80
free
TATI Regional Practicum Policies
TATI Regional Practicum Attendance Policy
As a reminder, the TATI Regional Practicums are designed to be intimate, personalized conferences between a committed group of Teaching Artists. By registering for a TATI Regional Practicum and securing one of these limited spots, you are committing to attend both days in their entirety.
– Commitment to Full Attendance: By registering for a TATI Regional Practicum, you are committing to attend both days of the conference in their entirety, from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
– No Partial Attendance: Partial attendance is not permitted. You must be present for the full duration of both days.
– No In-and-Out Attendance: Each conference session builds on the last. As such, attendees are not allowed to come and go during the conference. Consistent presence is required.
– Equal Expectations: These attendance requirements apply equally to all participants, whether you are a member of the host organization or an external guest.
– Non-Compliance Consequences: Failure to comply with this attendance policy may result in your registration being voided without a refund.
TATI Regional Practicum Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel, you will need to send a written request by the refund deadline of September 5, 2024. You will receive a refund of the registration fee, minus a $25 administrative fee, for each cancelled registration. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received after September 5, 2024. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to info@tatraininginstitute.org.
travel and lodging
TATI HAS A BLOCK OF HOTEL ROOMS RESERVED AT:
Hampton Inn Watsonville (1.7 miles from Practicum activities)
75 Lee Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Free daily hot breakfast
Parking Available
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Deadline to book your room: October 1, 2024
Single and double rooms available.
Travel Tips
The West Regional Practicum will be based in Watsonville, CA. Little to no public transportation is available. San Jose is the nearest airport. Out-of-town guests are recommended to rent a car or to use a taxi/ride share service to get to/from the hotel and workshop location, as well as to/from the hotel and the airport. Once at the workshop, participants will be encouraged to carpool to site visits as needed.
