Programs

Join the vibrant VTS Community for monthly VTS Image Discussions! Come experience a Visual Thinking Strategies discussion! We ask you, “What’s going on in this image?” and participants observe, consider and build ideas. In the hour, we have a 8 minute introduction from the partnering museum, one full 25 minute group discussion, and then go... Read more » ...

The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to get educators -even with no background in the arts- running effective VTS discussions on their own. This course is an entry to basic, evidence-based, group-learning facilitation skills using art. Your small peer group will be guided through exercises, image discussions, reflections, readings, live facilitation practice with individualized coaching,... Read more » ...

Supercharge your VTS practice with the VTS Advanced Practicum – a thrilling ride that takes your skills to the next level.  Elevate your facilitation prowess through immersive coaching and stimulating exercises, meticulously designed to fine-tune your paraphrasing, framing, and linking abilities. In addition, dive deep into the art of image selection, honing your skills to... Read more » ...

Picture this: You, guiding fellow practitioners on their journey to VTS excellence. With the VTS Coaching Workshop I, you’ll harness the power of your VTS experience to elevate others.  The Coaching Workshop I is your launchpad, propelling you into the art of feedback processes of both group coaching and intimate one-on-one coaching sessions. Together, we’ll... Read more » ...

The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to get educators -even with no background in the arts- running effective VTS discussions on their own. This course is an entry to basic, evidence-based, group-learning facilitation skills using art. Your small peer group will be guided through exercises, image discussions, reflections, readings, live facilitation practice with individualized coaching,... Read more » ...

What does learning, or success, look like in a VTS discussion? How do we know if it’s working? Curious about the visual cognition, or Aesthetic Development, research that grounds VTS? Wonder why we ask such specific questions?  In this workshop we take a closer look at VTS practices, viewer comments, and the connection to foundational... Read more » ...

The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to get educators -even with no background in the arts- running effective VTS discussions on their own. This course is an entry to basic, evidence-based, group-learning facilitation skills using art. Your small peer group will be guided through exercises, image discussions, reflections, readings, live facilitation practice with individualized coaching,... Read more » ...

The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to get educators -even with no background in the arts- running effective VTS discussions on their own. This course is an entry to basic, evidence-based, group-learning facilitation skills using art. Your small peer group will be guided through exercises, image discussions, reflections, readings, live facilitation practice with individualized coaching,... Read more » ...

Supercharge your VTS practice with the VTS Advanced Practicum – a thrilling ride that takes your skills to the next level.  Elevate your facilitation prowess through immersive coaching and stimulating exercises, meticulously designed to fine-tune your paraphrasing, framing, and linking abilities. In addition, dive deep into the art of image selection, honing your skills to... Read more » ...

Picture this: You, guiding fellow practitioners on their journey to VTS excellence. With the VTS Coaching Workshop I, you’ll harness the power of your VTS experience to elevate others.  The Coaching Workshop I is your launchpad, propelling you into the art of feedback processes of both group coaching and intimate one-on-one coaching sessions. Together, we’ll... Read more » ...

The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to get educators -even with no background in the arts- running effective VTS discussions on their own. This course is an entry to basic, evidence-based, group-learning facilitation skills using art. Your small peer group will be guided through exercises, image discussions, reflections, readings, live facilitation practice with individualized coaching,... Read more » ...

The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to get educators -even with no background in the arts- running effective VTS discussions on their own. This course is an entry to basic, evidence-based, group-learning facilitation skills using art. Your small peer group will be guided through exercises, image discussions, reflections, readings, live facilitation practice with individualized coaching,... Read more » ...

Equip yourself with coaching strategies that empower growth and evolution.  Building on the foundation laid in VTS Coaching Workshop I, we’re diving deeper into practice, reflection, and the exciting world of advanced coaching dynamics.  Become a master observer with a knack for insightful note-taking. Dive into the intricacies of observation and elevate your ability to... Read more » ...