Publications
Community Partnerships to Model Mutual Learning and Growth Through the Arts (Chapter 5)
Funding Challenges and Successes in Arts Education Siu Challons-Lipton (Queens University of Charlotte, USA) and Richard Emanuel (Alabama State University, USA)
H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, labeled as a failing school in 2004 became the Integrated Arts Academy, an arts magnet school through the development of strong school/community partnerships. It tells the story of how initially two key community arts organizations provided the Burlington School District with vision and professional development to address excellence and equity in a school with a diverse population that included 98% free and reduced lunch, 40 percent English language Learners (23 different languages/dialects spoken) and 25% Special education. To help achieve success the school has expanded partnerships with arts and community organizations. This chapter demonstrates how the partnerships through articulating mutual vision and expectations have contributed to a balanced population that has sustained its cultural richness, enhanced student academic and behavioral performance, and positively impacts grants, curriculum, residencies, community, and teacher education.
Funding Challenges and Successes in Arts Education Siu Challons-Lipton (Queens University of Charlotte, USA) and Richard Emanuel (Alabama State University, USA)
H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, labeled as a failing school in 2004 became the Integrated Arts Academy, an arts magnet school through the development of strong school/community partnerships. It tells the story of how initially two key community arts organizations provided the Burlington School District with vision and professional development to address excellence and equity in a school with a diverse population that included 98% free and reduced lunch, 40 percent English language Learners (23 different languages/dialects spoken) and 25% Special education. To help achieve success the school has expanded partnerships with arts and community organizations. This chapter demonstrates how the partnerships through articulating mutual vision and expectations have contributed to a balanced population that has sustained its cultural richness, enhanced student academic and behavioral performance, and positively impacts grants, curriculum, residencies, community, and teacher education.
The Library Media Center and Responsive Classroom Practices
AUTHOR(S)
Riley, Bobby
PUB. DATE
November 2007
SOURCE
Library Media Connection;Nov2007, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p22
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the importance of library media center and responsive classroom practices. The author points out the fact that the concepts and practices of the responsive classroom provide an awareness of and comfort with the routines of children's everyday lives allows them to be better prepared to function and learn. He then highlights the six major components of the responsive classroom, which includes morning meeting, rules and logical consequences, as well as guided discovery. He also believes that responsive classroom can be utilized as a means to establish a better classroom environment as well as solve problems in the classroom.
AUTHOR(S)
Riley, Bobby
PUB. DATE
November 2007
SOURCE
Library Media Connection;Nov2007, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p22
ABSTRACT
The article discusses the importance of library media center and responsive classroom practices. The author points out the fact that the concepts and practices of the responsive classroom provide an awareness of and comfort with the routines of children's everyday lives allows them to be better prepared to function and learn. He then highlights the six major components of the responsive classroom, which includes morning meeting, rules and logical consequences, as well as guided discovery. He also believes that responsive classroom can be utilized as a means to establish a better classroom environment as well as solve problems in the classroom.
Immersing the Library in English Language Learning
Riley, Bobby
Library Media Connection, v27 n2 p26-27 Oct 2008
The author relates how his school has a very active English Language Learner (ELL) program. ELL students typically have varying levels of social and academic language, but almost always have some English proficiency. Recently, his school established a Newcomer Program that drastically changed the school system. They acquired students lacking any English skills and experiencing no previous schooling. In this article, the author shares his experiences in assisting the Somali Bantus of his school's Newcomer Program. He describes how his school library found an effective way in serving its Bantu population.
Riley, Bobby
Library Media Connection, v27 n2 p26-27 Oct 2008
The author relates how his school has a very active English Language Learner (ELL) program. ELL students typically have varying levels of social and academic language, but almost always have some English proficiency. Recently, his school established a Newcomer Program that drastically changed the school system. They acquired students lacking any English skills and experiencing no previous schooling. In this article, the author shares his experiences in assisting the Somali Bantus of his school's Newcomer Program. He describes how his school library found an effective way in serving its Bantu population.
A Better Approach to School Discipline
How restorative practices can help decrease disciplinary referrals and increase students’ social-emotional skills
Riley, Bobby
Principal Magazine, Jan/Feb 2018
https://www.naesp.org/sites/default/files/Riley_JF18.pdf
How restorative practices can help decrease disciplinary referrals and increase students’ social-emotional skills
Riley, Bobby
Principal Magazine, Jan/Feb 2018
https://www.naesp.org/sites/default/files/Riley_JF18.pdf
On Being a Vulnerable Leader
April 19, 2018
This is part of a series of posts from nominees for our LifeChanger of the Year educator recognition program. We meet scores of fascinating LifeChangers every year who have interesting perspectives to share about children, education and life.
April 19, 2018
This is part of a series of posts from nominees for our LifeChanger of the Year educator recognition program. We meet scores of fascinating LifeChangers every year who have interesting perspectives to share about children, education and life.
The Arts Help Refugees, Other Students to Master Academics
The Hechinger Report
May 1 2017
https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-arts-help-refugees-students-master-academics/
The Hechinger Report
May 1 2017
https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-arts-help-refugees-students-master-academics/
Presentations
EdWeb Online Webinar, October 2017
Arts Integration Meets Diverse Learners Needs
http://home.edweb.net/webinar/arts-integration-meets-diverse-learners-needs/
Arts Integration Meets Diverse Learners Needs
http://home.edweb.net/webinar/arts-integration-meets-diverse-learners-needs/
National Distinguished Principals Conference, Washington, DC, October 2017
Arts Integration Meets Diverse Learners Needs
Arts Integration Meets Diverse Learners Needs
National Art Education Association Conference, New York, March 2017
Arts Integration
Panel
Bringing life into a diverse school culture through an integrated arts approach
An interactive panel shares the story of how a failing urban school transformed into a thriving, vibrant integrated arts academy, which achieves excellence and equity while enriching the greater community.
Arts Integration
Panel
Bringing life into a diverse school culture through an integrated arts approach
An interactive panel shares the story of how a failing urban school transformed into a thriving, vibrant integrated arts academy, which achieves excellence and equity while enriching the greater community.
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Philadelphia, July 2017
Session 1: Arts Integration Meets Diverse Learners Needs
Session 2: Creative Leadership Impacts School Culture
Session 3: Arts Infused Professional Development
Session 1: Arts Integration Meets Diverse Learners Needs
Session 2: Creative Leadership Impacts School Culture
Session 3: Arts Infused Professional Development
University of Vermont Teachers and Adminstrators Panel, February 2017
Vermont Creative Network Summit, November 2015
Education Closet, Connectivity - Steam and Arts Integration Conference
Building an Arts Magnet School, Summer 2015
Building an Arts Magnet School, Summer 2015
VPA Equity Summit
Burlington Vermont Nov. 2018
How School Culture Creates an Equity Informed & Aware School Community
Burlington Vermont Nov. 2018
How School Culture Creates an Equity Informed & Aware School Community
Introduction to Restorative Practices
Burlington School District Food Service Staff
August 2018
Burlington School District Paraeducators
December 2018
Burlington School District Food Service Staff
August 2018
Burlington School District Paraeducators
December 2018