Ron Jessee

THOUSAND OAKS, CA. – California Lutheran University is presenting a symposium on infusing art into education from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 6.

Ron Jessee, an innovative visual and performing arts professional development leader in California, will be the keynote speaker at the “Arts and Learning Symposium: Beyond Advocacy to Action” in Lundring Events Center. Jessee is the coordinator of visual and performing arts for the San Diego County Office of Education.

Jessee and Maureen Lorimer, an assistant professor in CLU’s School of Education, will lead roundtable discussions on identifying existing arts infusion programs in Ventura County, determining additional needs and developing a plan to expand opportunities.

Michael McCambridge, chair of CLU’s Department of Teacher Education, and his students will demonstrate drama techniques that can be used as teaching strategies. With the $1 million Project ACT – Active, Collaborative Teaching grant, they are working with Moorpark Unified School District on an effort to create a model program for incorporating drama in all subject areas.

Art Trek, a Westlake Village-based nonprofit organization that trains parents and volunteer docents to deliver art lessons in schools, will conduct a hands-on art activity. The symposium will also feature music by Mariachi Inlakech, a student group organized by the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center in Oxnard, and artwork by Ventura County students.

A continental breakfast will be served.

CLU’s School of Education and Project ACT are presenting the free symposium for educators, artists and members of arts organizations and nonprofit groups.

Lundring Events Center is located in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, which is north of Olsen Road near Campus Drive in Thousand Oaks.

Registration is required. Contact Maureen Reilly Lorimer at (805) 493-3836 or mlorimer@callutheran.edu or visit http://www.callutheran.edu/artslearning.