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Programs - Professional Development - Start with the Arts Training - Start with the Arts Workshops

Workshops are for PPCD Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Education, Fine Arts (Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, Literary Arts), PE, and General Education Teachers grades K-3, Teaching Artists, Head Start Instructors, After School or Home School Program Leaders, Child Care Professionals, Parents

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A group of educators at a Start with the Arts Training in San Angelo.

CPE Credit: 12 hours

Class limit: 30

Fees charged on a sliding scale, based upon the following fees:

Trainer's fee: $825 per trainer for 2-days, plus travel, lodging and per diem reimbursement.

Start with the Arts 500 page book with CD-ROM, available in Spanish or English, one per participant: $59 each (plus shipping)

Art Supplies and Materials: $15 per person

Additional fees may apply, as needed.

Download the Start with the Arts flyer.

VSA arts of Texas is committed to providing services to interested agencies regardless of financial capacity. If you want more arts education but cannot afford listed fees, please contact us so that we can find a way to bring inclusive, language rich arts to your children.

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