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ACM Groupsite is the Association of Children's Museums' central hub online. It's a space where children's museum staff, stakeholders, and partners can view upcoming events from ACM, network with other children's museum professionals, and ask for advice, share ideas, and access resources on our discussion boards.
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Emily Miranker posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
ACM Lullaby Project Information Session
ACM Lullaby Project Information Session
Learn more about ACM's partnership with Carnegie Hall's Lullaby Project and how you and your team can bring this heartfelt initiative to your museum and community. As part of this session, you will learn more about the program and how to get started in partnership with Carnegie Hall. You will also hear directly from ACM museums who are already i...
Rebecca Shulman posted a new Topic
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For managers of gallery / front line educators
If you manage front line education staff - the staff who engage visitors and support classes and camps - consider joining me, Rachel Ropeik, and David Bowles to think about effective practices in managing teams and experiences!
Gallery Education Leadership Institute 2026
Baltimore | January 28-30 | Limited Capacity
Gallery Education Leadership Institute 2026
Baltimore | January 28-30 | Limited Capacity
This multi-day, in-person experience is crafted to address the complex realities of managing gallery education programs.
Claire West posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Said: Hi Dawn, I don't have any trainings relating to deescalating guests, but I do know a few tools we pull out when needed. Around the museum we have our conduct policies posted, it has been helpful for our younger staff to be ...
nicolette chambery posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Said: Oof, what a great question as a leader, and I wish I had ideas, but I'll keep this top of mind and if I come across anything, I'll be sure to send it your way!
Karen Gallego posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Said: Hi Dawn! We've noticed an uptick in people with a very short fuse at our museum too. I'm always looking for resources and training to empower staff to safely take action in these types of situations, so I'm also curious to learn...
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