Professional Development
Specializing in offering customized professional development for public school districts, charter school networks and independent schools.
Professional Development
3 Looms provides individualized thought partnering with schools of all sizes to support the development of targeted goals for future growth in all aspects including but not limited to curriculum, staffing and facilities.
If you are a school ready to commit to quality arts education but not sure where to start in this process, 3 Looms can support that work.
Beyond arts consulting, 3 Looms has experience working with schools to bring active learning techniques into the classroom. Working with teachers within the arts and all content areas, we can bring the artistic process into the classroom and this can be revolutionary. We have seen school cultures transform as the use of active learning strategies are implemented.
We offer both short-term professional development opportunities or a longer-term partnership as options to suit your school’s specific needs.
Services Include:
Supporting Educators
School Reform using Arts Based Instruction and Structures
Curriculum Mapping
Transdisciplinary Unit Planning with Arts at the Center
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Instruction Delivery
Assessment
Culturally Responsive and Trauma Informed Teaching
SEL in the Arts
Building Democratic Classrooms through Ensemble Building / Responsive Classroom Approaches and Exploring Dynamics of Power within a Classroom
Remote and Hybrid Learning Support
Puppetry in the Classroom
Masks in the Classroom
Creating Theater with the Very Young
Social Emotional Learning Workshops for the Very Young
If you have a specific need not listed here, we can customize plans to meet your goals and resources..
Case Study
We worked with a K-5 school in the Title 1 School District in Southern Connecticut. This K-5 school typically scores in the top quartile of district elementary schools on standardized testing measures. We began working with the school and the teachers in transforming how they approach education.
Within three years, they had hired new arts staff, built a beautiful dance studio, upgraded the stage and earned the Exemplary School Award by the Arts Schools Network. But the real power was in the students’ academic achievements. Here is the story.
Experience Highlights
New York City Department of Education Office of Arts and Special Projects
Served as Curriculum Consultant and Professional Development Workshop Facilitator topic: Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts with NYC DoE Office of Arts and Special Projects. Created a 4-Video series on Curriculum Development and adapting curriculum for the hybrid/remote platforms.
Norwalk Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts
Drove the strategy design to provide every NPS K-12 student with a quality arts education. Additionally, laid groundwork to develop a district wide K-12 arts pathway.
What People Are Saying
“I have worked with Dr. Jennifer Katona for the past five years as a principal at both the elementary and middle school levels. She is a collaborative partner in developing curriculum, improving teacher practice, coaching students, and infusing the arts in the education experience. Her extensive knowledge and experience coupled with her kindness and humor allows the novice practitioner to access the content and the skilled educator to push their boundaries. She is an invaluable partner in any arts initiative. ”
