SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
CTLE Cultural Arts Workshops are a component of the JOURNEY Arts in Education program. JOURNEY partner school districts may send an unlimited number of teachers to these workshops dependent upon availability. *
These workshops are opportunities for teachers to expand knowledge and gain valuable teaching ideas and techniques through cultural arts professional development programs.
The Huntington Arts Council is a certified sponsor for NYSED for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE). Five courses are being offered this year, three hours each, a total of 15 CTLE hours, including some Language Acquisition hours.
For questions, please contact:
sgutierrez@huntingtonarts.org, 631-271-8423 x114
*Workshops are FREE for teachers in JOURNEY school districts. For all others, the cost is $50 per workshop.
CTLE workshop schedule for Fall 2026
This series is part of the JOURNEY Arts in Education program, in partnership with these school districts: Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, Kings Park CSD, Northport/East Northport, Plainview/Old Bethpage, South Huntington and Westbury.
The Fall 2026 schedule will be available in the coming months. Below is the schedule from last year as an example of the types of workshops that make up this component of the JOURNEY Program.
Fall 2025 CTLE Workshops
september 30, 2025, 4:30-7:30 PM
Emphasis on Cultural Identity & Self-Expression
through Linoleum Cutting with Manuel Macarrulla
This in-person, hands-on workshop explores how linoleum cutting can be used to support student identity, self-expression, and cultural pride—particularly for English as a New Language (ENL) learners. Educators will engage in culturally responsive practices and learn how to integrate visual storytelling into their curriculum to foster inclusion and strengthen family and community engagement
october 7, 2025, 4:30 - 7:30PM
Bead Painting with Oluwaseyi "Shayee" Awoyomi
Join Nigerian artist Oluwaseyi “Shayee” Awoyomi for a hands-on workshop exploring the cultural richness of Yoruba bead painting through storytelling and design. This CTLE-eligible session supports the Language Acquisition Requirement, emphasizing culturally responsive teaching, family engagement, and strategies for ELLs/MLLs
October 14, 2025, 4:30-7:30 PM
Rhythm Kings – “Al Andalusia to Dizzy” with Napoleon Revels-Bey
This CTLE workshop in partnership with Nassau Performing Arts. Led by acclaimed teaching artist Napoleon Revels-Bey, this dynamic session explores the global roots of jazz and the power of rhythm to support language acquisition, academic engagement, and culturally responsive teaching for ENL/ELL students.
October 21, 2025, 4:30-7:30 PM
Performing Arts Advocacy – Caribbean Identity in Motion Led by Zaman
Join Guyanese-born performing artist and human rights activist Zaman for a dynamic CTLE workshop exploring Caribbean identity through dance and music. Educators will engage in movement practices rooted in Bollywood, Kathak, and Chutney styles while gaining inclusive, arts-based strategies to support multilingual learners and affirm student identities across disciplines.
October 28, 2025, 4:30-7:30 PM
Clay Connections: Culturally Responsive Ceramics for the Classroom
Join ceramic artist Gina Mars for a dynamic hands-on workshop exploring Asian-inspired teapots and culturally grounded sculptural projects for grades 1–8. This session emphasizes foundational and advanced hand-building techniques while supporting English Language Learners through visual and kinesthetic instruction. Aligned with NYS Learning Standards the workshop highlights how ceramics can build inclusive classrooms and foster stronger home-school connections.
2025 -2026 Journey Partner School Districts
- Cold Spring Harbor CSD
- Commack UFSD
- Harborfields CSD
- Huntington UFSD
- Kings Park CSD
- Northport-East Northport UFSD
- Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD
- South Huntington UFSD
- Westbury UFSD
Teacher Feedback
Native American Music and Dance Workshop (10/5/20 – Louis Mofsie) – The stories helped to put the artistry into perspective. – Anonymous
A Peace of Hate – Art through Collage, Painting and Poetry (10/19/20 – Dr. Nichelle Rivers) – She was an excellent presenter and got everyone involved, even the virtual people! – Anonymous
Mask Making for Día de los Muertos (10/26/20- Miguel Cossio) – I like the projects and I would love to try them with my students, they were very age appropriate. – Anonymous
Improvisation- YES! The Art of Risk! (11/2/20- Dr. Thomas Manuel) – This presenter was dynamic and personable and had so many useful things that could be applied to any area of discipline. At first I thought it was going to be geared more towards music teachers but in fact it transcended all subject matter and the ideas and content could be applicable in your own personal life as well as different subject matters whatever one may teach. Very worthwhile workshop! – M.M.
Building Trust Through Process – A Two Part Workshop (11/9/20 Urban Bush Women) – Thank you for putting this workshop together. The Urban Bush Women are phenomenal. They did a great job in such a challenging environment. Thank you for hosting!! – Anonymous