Professional Development: The Power of Play

Led by Gulfshore Playhouse teaching artists, our customized professional development sessions are designed to help educators bring dynamic drama-based techniques into general education settings. Through interactive, hands-on activities, teachers will learn how to integrate theatrical tools, such as storytelling, improvisation, role play, and movement, into their daily instruction to enhance creativity, boost student engagement, and deepen understanding of academic content.

These sessions not only support standards-based instruction, but also provide strategies for making learning more joyful and impactful. Additionally, we can help educators develop and implement Student Growth Objectives (SGOs) as a tool to assess student learning and track progress in creative, meaningful ways. Whether you’re looking to increase participation, build stronger classroom connections, or measure student growth through arts integration, our workshops are designed to inspire and empower.

To learn more about how Gulfshore Playhouse can support your school or classroom through arts-integrated programming, please contact Steven Calakos, Director of Education, at scalakos@gulfshoreplayhouse.org or 239-261-7529 ext. 207.