The Dream Flag Project

Second Annual Dream Flag Project
Teachers' Workshop

Saturday, February 7, 2009

10:00 am-1:00 pm

The Philadelphia School
25th and Lombard Streets, Philadelphia 

Here's a chance to learn from the experience of teachers in many different kinds of schools and to have hands-on experience making Dream Flags for newcomers and returning schools as well.

This workshop is:

• Free to all interested Dream Flag teachers

• Includes Act 48 credit for those can use it.

This year’s workshop will include introductory information and activities on:

• Dream Flag basics

• Integrating art and poetry

• Organizational tips and strategies

and also information on:

• Giving students voice through poetry with specific teaching strategies

• Collaborating with other schools in the U.S. and internationally

• Making Dream Flag publications

• Creating Dream Flags exhibitions locally

Here’s a write-up on the website from our workshop last year—includes pictures, videos, and handouts:
http://www.dreamflags.org/create/08JanTrWkshp/08JanTrWkshp.htm

 Logistics:

• The Philadelphia School is located in Center City. We can park (for free) in the school's lot on Lombard between 25th and 26th Streets.

• We'll provide some beverages and snacks (but not lunch.)

• We'll provide all materials. You may want something to take notes.

Sign Up:

• Those who will attend must email dreamflags@agnesiriwn.org by Monday, January 12th to be guaranteed a spot.

• After that, please just check with us. We'd like to have as many people as possible.

MANY THANKS to The Philadelphia School and it's principal, Amy Vorenberg, for hosting this event to support The Dream Flag Project!