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Why Good Work Works Conferences

A day of conversation and workshops

Watch this page for information on the upcoming 2012 Why Good Work Works Conference

 

Click the links below for information, images and resources from previous conferences.

April 2011 - Why Good Work Works: Real World Application

Our most recent conference was held on Monday, April 11th, 2011, from 9:30am – 4:30pm, and featured the following sessions:

  • Rehearsal for an upcoming musical theater performance by students on the autism spectrum, ages 9-13.
  • Open Dance Session with emotionally disturbed students ages 14-18, working on original choreography.
  • Addressing Sexuality in the Special Education Classroom
  • Pre-planning for the Special Education Residency
  • Gold in the Classroom – Paraprofessionals
  • Raising Money, Losing Money, Meeting the Match – Stories and Approaches From the Field

The event was free and lunch was included. For full conference descriptions and bios of presenters and panelists please click here.

April 2010 - Why Good Work Works: Values Obstacles and Bridges

On April 26th, 2010 we held our annual conference Why Good Work Works at the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan from 9:30am -4:30pm with the theme Values, Obstacles and Bridges. Participants were treated to panel discussions and hands on workshops.

The event was free and lunch was included. For full conference descriptions and bios of presenters and panelists please click here.

The event attracted teaching artists, arts teachers, classroom teachers, arts and school administrators, college students, parents and consultants.

April 2009 - Why Good Work Works: Propelling a Dialogue for Special Education and The Arts

Our first conference was held at the Uris Center at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 29th 2009, from 9:30-4:00. For full conference descriptions and bios of presenters and panelists please click here.

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Stephen Yaffe, Chairperson
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