The Arts @ Large model is based on a simple mission: consistently advocate for the connection of arts to academics by building sustainable partnerships between the arts community, K-12 educators and students, public policy makers, and institutes of higher education. With this mission in mind, Arts @ Large strives to meet goals that make arts education accessible for ALL students.Arts @ Large:Provides ongoing, quality arts experiences for students that builds an arts-rich school climate, which encourages the inclusion of art and music specialists in school staffing plans.Forges sustainable partnerships with artists, arts and community organizations to enhance in-classroom and after school learning, and motivate ALL students to higher academic achievement.Provides arts education experiences in an inclusiveenvironment designed to motivate students with diverse learning and physical abilities.Helps teachers build skills to integrate performing, visual, and literary arts into all subjects in a manner sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.The arts are essential because they:Are a unique languagethat all people use to communicate regardless of age, ability,ethnicity or gender.They allow people to move beyond individual differences such as race, society, culture, education and economic level.Are symbol systems like letters and numbers and are equally important to a person's development.Allow every child to learn.Connect the learning of both content and process.Develop independence and collaboration.Provide opportunities for self expression,creative problem solving and critical thinking.Improve student achievement -enhancing test scores, attitudes and social skills.Provide authentic assessment opportunities.Create a bridge between motivation, instruction, assessment and application - leading to deeper understanding.Integrate mind, body and spirit thereby addressing the whole child.Provide immediate feedback and opportunities for reflection.Exercise and develop higher order thinking skills including analysis, synthesis, and problem solving.Address the multiple intelligences and various learning styles

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Ryan Hurley

Teri Sullivan

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H a n d b o o kArts @ Large © 20094650 N. Port Washington Rd.Milwaukee, WI 53212www.artsatlargeinc.org2008Contributors:Kim AblerRyan Hurley Teri SullivanArts @ Large would like to thank Ellen Homb and 2-Story Creative  for the design and layout of this handbook.   This handbook is made possible in part by:The Helen Bader Foundation Barbara Carson Brewers Charities, Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Greater Milwaukee Foundation Mary L. Nohl Fund Harley-Davidson Foundation Dorothy Inbusch Foundation Jewish Community Foundation MPS pARTnership for the Arts Fund Northwestern Mutual Foundation Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Kathleen RiveraLucy and Jack Rosenberg Philanthropic Fund St. Charles Youth & Family Services Foundation 2-Story CreativeWisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental DisabilitiesArts @ Large © 2009F o r w a r d4  : :  A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooKThere is a passion for arts education that is sometimes hard to explain.  It begins when you walk into a classroom of 1st graders, some sitting quietly, some fidgeting and you see the variety of personalities and sense that each child is capable of learning, given the opportunity to explore their own style – their own creativity.The passion grows when you meet a visual artist keenly in touch with the value of using symbols to bring cultural exploration alive through making giant banners and masks that represent worlds far away from the central city.  You see it in the eagerness of students to add their own adornment to the sculptures, putting a personal stamp on the classroom’s collective piece of artwork.The excitement grows when a teacher fully adopts the use of multi-media technology into everyday projects, helping her students tell their own stories in a way that, perhaps, only this new, young generation can grasp.our passion for arts education and equity for ALL students set us on the path to Arts @ Large.  Making the dreams of teachers and students come alive, helping to build community, tapping into the creativity and imagination of our rich cultural arts community fuels our efforts.  Each day we feel honored to welcome the support of the local, regional and national funding community to build stronger connections between arts and academics in our schools.  Every moment that we are able to provide the resources for teachers to work side-by-side with artist educators, community partners and higher education we are grateful. Time and again, we are thankful that a paintbrush can be put in the hands of a child that would otherwise have no opportunity to find their creative voice and visualize their story.  We believe that a harmonica can be a tool to help a student socialize among his or her peers.These and many more reasons are why we strive to build a sustainable program, a program built with the help of teachers, administrators, specialists, artists, and funders for our students.When art meets academics, the left and right brain merge.  Arts @ Large, from its very beginning, has been a collaboration.  It requires creativity and organization, risk taking and vision.  It is a balancing act with an outcome that meets the needs of every child and teaches the whole child.  It might be easier to create a “canned” stagnant program where one size fits all, but that would only reach either the left or the right side thinkers.  We create unique programs for each and every school because that is art.And, that is Arts @ Large.– Kim Abler & Teri Sullivan, Founders and Co-DirectorsArts @ Large © 2009Ta b l e  o fC o n t e n t sA RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooK : : 5I.  The Arts @ Large Program   6-13  a. Connecting Arts to Academics   6-7  b. Arts Rich Environment 8  c. The Arts @ Large Model   9-11  d. Arts Education Collaboration   12-13II. Planning Your Successful Arts @ Large Program   14-45  a. Guidelines for Successful Programs   16-17  b. Define   18-24  c. Identify   25-26  d. Partner   27-33  e. Plan   34-35  f. Implement   36-37  g. Assess   38-41  h. Celebrate   42-45III. Arts Education Partnerships   46-61  a. Role of the Teacher   47-53  b. Role of the Artist   54-59  c. Creating a Partnership   60-61IV. Best Practices   62-75  a. On Assignment with Arthur Leipzig   64-65  b. Through Our Eyes:  Building Community   66-69  c. Milwaukee Heroism Project   70-71  d. Playin’ the Blues for Inclusion   72-75V. References   76Arts @ Large © 20096  : :  A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooKArts @ Large has built an exemplary program that links community artist educators and higher education with teachers and students to create an atmosphere of arts-infused learning.  Since the inception of Arts @ Large in 2001, we’ve observed and documented characteristics of excellence in arts education collaboration both in the classroom, and in after school and summer programs.  The organic evolution of the Arts @ Large program is the result of ideas and best practices developed in a collaborative model between teachers, administrators, after school providers, artist educators, higher education and most importantly, students.A c a d e m i c sA r t s t oC o n n e c t i n g“ W e  a l l  h a v e  a  g i f t .”–  7 t h  g r a d e  s t u d e n t ,  A l b e r t  S t o r y  S c h o o l“An ar t i st  cannot  fa i l ;  i t i s  a  success  to  be one.”  –  C h a r l e s  H o r t o n  C o o l e yArts @ Large © 2009A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooK : : 7The Arts @ Large model is based on a simple mission: consistently advocate for the connection of arts to academics by building sustainable partnerships between the arts community, K-12 educators and students, public policy makers, and institutes of higher education.With this mission in mind, we strive to meet goals that make arts education accessible for ALL students.   Arts @ Large:•	Provides	ongoing,	quality	arts	experiences	for	students	that	builds	an	arts-rich	school	climate,	which	 encourages the inclusion of art and music specialists in school staffing plans.•	Forges	sustainable	partnerships	with	artists,	arts	and	community	organizations	to	enhance	in-classroom	 and after school learning, and motivate ALL students to higher academic achievement.•	Provides	arts	education	experiences	in	an	inclusive	environment	designed	to	motivate	students	with	 diverse learning and physical abilities.•	Helps	teachers	build	skills	to	integrate	performing,	visual,	and	literary	arts	into	all	subjects	in	a	 manner sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.The arts are essential because they:•	Are	a	unique	language	that	all	people	use	to	communicate	regardless	of	age,	ability,	ethnicity	or	gender.		 They allow people to move beyond individual differences such as race, society, culture, education and  economic level.•	Are	symbol	systems	like	letters	and	numbers	and	are	equally	important	to	a	person’s	development.•	Allow	every	child	to	learn.•	Connect	the	learning	of	both	content	and	process.•	Develop	independence	and	collaboration.•	Provide	opportunities	for	self	expression,	creative	problem	solving	and	critical	thinking.•	Improve	student	achievement	-	enhancing	test	scores,	attitudes	and	social	skills.•	Provide	authentic	assessment	opportunities.•	Create	a	bridge	between	motivation,	instruction,	assessment	and	application	-	leading	to	 deeper understanding.•	Integrate	mind,	body	and	spirit	thereby	addressing	the	whole	child.•	Provide	immediate	feedback	and	opportunities	for	reflection.•	Exercise	and	develop	higher	order	thinking	skills	including	analysis,	synthesis,	and	problem	solving.•	Address	the	multiple	intelligences	and	various	learning	styles.Arts @ Large © 2009(5 = Highly arts-rich, 1 = Needs most improvement)1     2     3     4     5 When students are asked what is important to them, they include the arts.1     2     3     4     5 Student art is regularly displayed in the hallways.1     2     3     4     5 Art and Music Specialists are included and participate in whole staff planning.1     2     3     4     5 Art and Music Specialists are included in grade level planning meetings.1     2     3     4     5 Artist Educators have provided art residencies within the past year.1     2     3     4     5 All teachers integrate art into their curriculum on a regular basis (weekly or more).1     2     3     4     5 The arts are included and evident in classroom teacher lesson plans.1     2     3     4     5 School staff, students and parents participate in the arts in the community.1     2     3     4     5 The school calendar and newsletter provides evidence of arts experiences and opportunities at school and in the community.1     2     3     4     5 The arts are shared with the parents and the community.1     2     3     4     5 There is a connection between the during the school day and the after school arts programming.1     2     3     4     5 Reading and writing assignments incorporate the students’ art experiences.1     2     3     4     5 The arts are used to assess students in the other content areas.1     2     3     4     5 The arts or arts integration are included in the professional development in a school year.1     2     3     4     5 School programs and parent events include opportunities for students to perform or exhibit their artwork.1					2					3					4					5	 The	school	Educational	Plan	reflects	the	art	programming at the school.1     2     3     4     5 The school has developed partnerships with local artists and/or arts organizations.Adapted from Burnaford, G., April, A., & Weiss, C. (2001).  Renaissance in the Classroom: Arts Integration and Meaningful Learning.  Mahwah, NJ: Lawerence Erlbaum Associates.R i c hE n v i r o n m e n tA r t sArts @ Large strives to create an arts-rich environment in schools that provide for ongoing arts integrated experiences inclusive of the needs of ALL students. We ask schools to consider the place that the arts hold in their overall programs.Schools who apply to be a part of the Arts @ Large program consider these factors when determining where their school ranks in providing teachers and students with an arts-rich environment.What we do is as important as what we say.  Actions speak louder than words.  Looking at your school, consider where you are and where you would like to be.  Which of these criteria ranks as needing improvement and can be selected as goals that your school can work toward?8  : :  A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooKArts @ Large © 2009Arts @ Large schools are accepted through an application process that is reviewed by a committee of the Arts @ Large Board of Directors and selected community and school representatives.  Artists, educators, and business representatives help to prioritize the needs of schools and the appropriate fit for the Arts @ Large program.  Financial resources are distributed based on student enrollment and the availability of funding from local, regional and national sources. •	Arts	@	Large	staff	works	with	schools	to	create	project	teams	comprised	of	teachers	representing	all	 grade levels and a variety of academic subjects.•	Teams	identify	academic	learning	priorities.•	Arts	@	Large	helps	teams	forge	sustainable	partnerships	with	higher	education,	artists,	arts	 organizations and community organizations.•	Teachers	participate	in	workshops,	in-services,	and	higher	education	courses	to	acquire	skills	in	 proven arts integration methods.•	Teacher	teams	and	partners	collaborate	to	create	arts	integrated	curriculum	that	motivates	students	 to higher levels of engagement and academic achievement. Arts @ Large schools receive a multitude of services that build an arts-rich learning environment.  Arts @ Large provides:•	multi-disciplinary	arts	experiences	for	students	that	encourages	partnerships	between	artist	educators,	community organizations, higher education and schools to create short and long-term project-based learning.•	professional	development	for	teachers	through	participation	in	higher	education	arts	integration	courses,	on	and off-site in-services and workshops.  •	substitute	teachers	that	allow	classroom	teachers	the	opportunity	to	participate	in	visual,	performing,	and	literary arts workshops.•	art	and	music	supplies	for	academic	curriculum-based	arts	integration	experiences.•	transportation	and	admission	fees	for	students	and	teachers	to	attend	performances	and	exhibitions.•	resources	for	students	to	create	their	own	neighborhood	and	public	exhibitions,	and	special	events.Arts @ Large applications are reviewed and ranked based on a series of criteria.   Eligible schools are K-8 Schools that…•	have	a	.2	or	less	art	and/or	music	specialist	allocation.•	have	50%	or	more	of	the	student	body	eligible	for	free	or	reduced-price	lunch.•	have	an	enrollment	of	500	or	less.•	have	a	diverse	ethnic,	social,	developmental,	and	academic	focused	student	population.•	support	providing	arts	experiences	for	ALL	students,	regardless	of	their	ability,	geographic	location,	 gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status.•	demonstrate	support	by	administrators	and	teachers	to	create	a	school-wide,	sustained	commitment	 to the arts by integrating visual, performing, and literary arts across the academic spectrum. •	demonstrate	the	ability	by	classroom	teachers	to	lead	an	arts	integration	effort.•	support	collaboration	between	classroom	teachers	and	community	artist,	arts	organization,	 and higher education partners to enhance academic learning.•	support	professional	development	for	all	teachers	in	arts	integration	strategies.•	staff	administrators	willing	to	explore	ways	to	reinstate	licensed	specialists	in	full	or	part-time	capacities	within	or at the end of Arts @ Large’s three-year tenure in a school (length of support is based on available funding).A r t s @ L a r g eT h eM o d e lA RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooK : : 9Arts @ Large © 2009S a m p l e  F o r mS c h o o l  A p p l i c a t i o n10  : :  A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooKComplete your application and submit to Arts @ Large. Ongoing applications accepted.Arts @ Large, Inc.4650 N. Port Washington Rd.Milwaukee, WI  53212This application is posted on our Web site for download at:  www.artsatlargeinc.orgSchools accepted for admission into the program will be notified by an Arts @ Large representative.  Program services are subject to available resources.School Name_________________________ Principal______________________Contact Person_________________________Title___________________Address____________________________________City______________________________State________ZIP__________School Phone______________________Contact Person Phone___________________Fax_____________________ E-mail______________________School Hours_______________________	Total	Enrollment		_____	#	of	Teachers		____%	Eligible	for	Free/Reduced-Price	Lunch		____%	Special	Needs____%	African	American		____%	Asian		____%	Hispanic		____%	Native	American		____%	White		____%	Other❏ I have attached a current staff roster to this application.Please attempt to answer questions within the space allowed. If needed, one additional page may be added.1. Why are you interested in becoming an Arts @ Large school?2. Looking at your existing educational plan, how do you envision introducing the arts to support academic curriculum?Arts @ Large © 2009A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooK : : 113. When was the last time that you had a licensed art specialist on staff?  What prompted the elimination of a licensed art specialist position?  What efforts have you taken to support your arts programming since the elimination?4. Please describe your special needs student population.  (Number of students, types of exceptionality, and staff that support your special needs population.)5. Please describe the facilities and material resources available in your school to support an Arts @ Large program.6. If your school is selected, who might you invite to serve on your Arts @ Large team to best represent the interests of all students and teachers in your school?  (may include classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, special education representatives, parent volunteers…)  7. Is there anything else that you wish to share that would encourage your school’s acceptance into the Arts @ Large program?❏  Yes,_____________________________________________ school meets the Arts @ Large eligibility requirements.Principal________________________________________________________________ Date_______________             SignatureContact Person____________________________________________________________ Date_______________             SignatureArts @ Large © 2009C o l l a b o r a t i o nA r t s  E d u c a t i o nChARACTERISTICS of ExCELLEnCE In ARTS EduCATIon CoLLABoRATIon  •	Sustainable	long-term	relationships	are	developed.•	Multiple	perspectives	are	valued.•	Projects	support	capacity	building.•	Partners	view	the	entire	curriculum	as	being	whole.•	Projects	provide	equal	access	for	all	students.•	The	program	builds	on	the	strength	of	each	art	form.•	Projects	encourage	leadership	among	the	partners.•	School-wide	initiatives	build	bridges	with	the	community.12  : :  A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooKArts @ Large © 2009When your Arts @ Large team considers a partnership with an artist educator, arts organization, higher education or community partner, take an inventory of your program plans.❏  Projects are spread throughout the school equitably.❏  Arts @ Large teams meet regularly to plan and monitor the overall program.❏  School Governance Committees are committed to the  Arts @ Large initiative in their school.❏  Open communication is maintained between the school, artist educators and community organization partners.❏  Artists and teachers collaborate in creating and implementing projects.❏  After the artists leave, teachers continue the work or build on projects.❏  Teachers work with artists and a team-teaching approach is presented.❏  The school principal or leader supports the Arts @ Large program and is involved.❏ During residencies, the entire school community is aware of projects.❏  At the beginning of residencies, artists, teachers and  Arts @ Large staff meet to plan.❏  In the middle of residencies, artists, teachers and  Arts @ Large staff meet to assess progress and make process improvements.❏  At the end of residencies, artists, teachers and Arts @ Large staff assess the project.❏  Projects are documented throughout (student writing, drawings, photography/video, surveys, lesson plans).❏  Parents are involved in projects.❏  Projects are created to serve the needs of all students regardless of their learning or physical abilities.❏  Projects consider the cultural diversity of students and reflect a respect for culture.❏  The Arts @ Large Student Team is active in relaying the voice of the student population to teachers and staff.A	vast	majority	of	Arts	@	Large	school programs include a variety of partnerships with artist educators, arts organizations, community organizations and higher education to develop long-lasting relationships with the community and raise the level of arts programming for all students.Partnerships between teachers, artist educators, community organizations and higher education bring new ideas,	new	perspectives	and	projects	that motivate students to learn in an exciting environment.  The success of the Arts @ Large program is entirely based on meeting the needs of teachers, students and all partners involved.A RTS @ L A RGE H A NDBooK : : 13Arts @ Large © 2009

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