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Susan Heilman posted a reply on Re: Special Sensory-friendly type events for ad...
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Said: Hello to followers of this chat! I'm thrilled at the response to this discussion. My name is Susan Heilman and I'm the Director of Community Partnerships at Discovery Museum in Acton, MA. If you're interested in continuing t...
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Anger Management and De-escalation
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Said: We have not had the same experience here, but there is a local organization that provides training to whoever would like to have it. I am sure they would be happy to share resources, even if you are not in Door County. https://doo...
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 ...
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