How are we supporting teachers in promoting

student learning through arts integration?

Addressing teachers' professional learning standards...

• Professional Knowledge

• Instructional Planning

• Instructional Strategies

• Differentiated Instruction

• Assessment Strategies

• Assessment Uses

• Positive Learning Environment

• Academically-Challenging Environment

• Professionalism

• Communication

Establishing schoolwide learning targets...

• We can distinguish between arts-enhancement vs. arts-integration

• We can support student learning through integration of the arts

• We can foster teacher growth in arts integration via authentic learning opportunities

Documenting our process as we go in order to support one another throughout our journey...

1. A team comprised of classroom teachers, instructional leads, & building administrators was identified to lead the charge of taking on the arts integration initiative.

2. The FVE Arts Integration Team attended an immersive 3-day training over the summer to begin understanding the foundations of the concept & to develop an implementation plan.

3. The FVE Arts Integration Team redelivered professional development sessions with teachers & support staff during pre-planning.

4. To further promote the arts integration movement, teachers & support staff worked  diligently to create classroom staging areas to support student productions & to extend themes beyond the classroom.

5. Parents, families, & community members were introduced to the new initiative during Open House, Curriculum Night, & School Council.

6. Teachers & support staff participate in in-class modeling sessions with ArtsNow consultants to engage in hands-on demonstrations with students.

7. Ongoing support is offered to teachers & support staff through various avenues such as professional development sessions, as well as having access to resources, in-house coaching, & support from the ArtsNow consultants.