Professional Development
LA Plaza, K-12 Teacher Exhibition Orientation Training
On Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, Oct 29, 2011
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is offering an opportunity for educators to receive a half-day, in-depth training on our two exhibitions: Calle Principal: Main Street Los Angeles, 1920s and LA Starts Here!, a chronicle of over 200 years of Los Angeles history. Training includes an in-depth tour and discussions with curators, and assistance with incorporating these exhibitions into California State Content Standards.
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact education@lapca.org
Space is limited. Deadline for reservations is Friday, October 7, 2011.
Open House for Educators
Be our guest at LA Plaza’s free educator open house on:
• Sunday, September 25 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
We want to let educators know that LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is their destination for learning about Mexican and Mexican American culture, especially the unique Mexican American experience in Los Angeles and Southern California.
Educators must show their school or professional ID to receive free admission for themselves and their household family members for this event.
For more information, please contact education@lapca.org.
Curriculum Resources for K-12 Teachers
In the fall of 2011, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes will provide a curriculum packet for teachers who schedule a school tour or complete a professional development training session at LA Plaza. Each curriculum packet will include recommended pre- and post-teaching units, historical documentation, links to primary source material, and information about LA Plaza’s exhibitions and garden.
Curricula for grades K–3 will focus on Calle Principal: Main Street Los Angeles, 1920s.
Curricula for grades 4–12 will focus on LA Starts Here!
Please check back for the K-12 curricula focusing LA Plaza's Edible Teaching Garden and the Culinary Arts Program.
For more information, please contact education@lapca.org.