Arts Learning

24 Individuals with special needs will experience the Performing Arts while participating in a twelve week program held at their facilities. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a performance for family, friends, peers and staff members. 70% of those enrolled will be participating in the performing arts for the first time. Others will be returning to our program to continue learning about theater, dance and creativity. 90% of the students expressed that after completion of their last program were more comfortable trying new things, worked better as a team and felt more creative. Prior to the start of our program teachers will meet with the staff of Chrestomathy in Burnsville and Eden Prairie to learn more about the needs of the participants enrolled. A staff member from Chrestomathy will observe our weekly program and will evaluate that day's class. Adjustments will be discussed for learning styles and content of materials given. Ongoing dialogue with students by teaching artists will take place on an ongoing basis to evaluate the comprehension of our program. What they especially enjoy, what is more challenging for them, etc. Post-performance surveys will be sent out to evaluate the program and performance. This will be given to family, friends and all who attend. Each location will have approximately 120-140 people attend their final presentation. Teaching Artists will discuss needed adaptations after each class and document how we will make those changes. Surveys at the conclusion of our twelve week program will be required.