It’s TIME! Open registration for Camp Musicuentos ’15

Are you ready for the most intense, profitable workshop on curriculum planning this summer?

I’ve been planning for the 2015 Camp Musicuentos workshops since the inaugural workshop ended last June, and I’m so excited to announce that registration for the events (a 2-day workshop in Louisville, Kentucky, and a one-day workshop in Warwick, RI) is now open.

What’s this about?

Camp Musicuentos is a one-day workshop designed to get you as far as possible in planning your next school year: units, themes, assessments, down to the resources and activities if you can make it that far.  Here’s a summary of what you can expect:

• A crash course in setting realistic proficiency goals and expectations for your class
• Only 20 teachers grouped by similar levels for maximum benefit
• Working together through a step-by-step process beginning with choosing and scheduling your units/chapters for the next school year
• Developing proficiency-based performance assessments
• Identifying discrete skills students will need to accomplish a goal
• Learning to more efficiently find, evaluate, and share activities and resources to prepare students for higher proficiency
• And delicious snacks, coffee, drinks, and lunch won’t hurt either!

I’ve found that in workshops I’ve attended, the smaller the group, the more I can learn from the people around me, so in order to be of the most benefit for the participants, this workshop is limited to 20 participants per day.  Last year the one-day workshop in Louisville filled up in 72 hours, so I encourage you to reserve your spot right away.  Once a day is full, I will open a waiting list here.  Things come up, and chances are one or two people will have to cancel, and a spot will open up for a later registration.

Where will I meet you?

(Base)Camp Musicuentos: 6/25-26, Louisville, KY

JUNE UPDATE:  This workshop is full. You may join the waiting list to be notified if someone cancels.

Cost and two levels! Based on feedback from last year’s workshop, I’ve divided the workshop into two days (8:30 to 4:30) based on level.  On Thursday we’ll work specifically as a group of teachers of novices, and on Friday we’ll work together to plan for our intermediate students.  The cost for one day is $139.00 and for both days is $259.00.

Camp Musicuentos NE: 7/24, Warwick, RI

JUNE UPDATE: This workshop is full. You may join the waiting list to be notified if someone cancels.

My first expansion for Camp Musicuentos is into the northeast.  Join us in Warwick, Rhode Island this year.

The beautiful Hilton Garden Inn in Warwick is hosting the event.  This location also offers muffins and coffee in the morning, South of the Border build-your-own-burrito lunch, and afternoon granola bars, fruit, and yogurt.  They also have blocked a limited number of rooms for participants at a discounted rate.

Cost: Just one day for the Northeast workshop, with teachers divided into groups working together based on the levels they teach.  We’ll meet from 9:00 to 5:00 and the cost is $139.00 for the day.

Where should Camp Musicuentos expand to next?