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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SUBCOMMITTEE
April/May 2015-16 E-Report
TO CISC MEMBERS FROM Dr. Gary Waddell, San Mateo County Office of Education
Sarah Anderberg, CCSESA SUBCOMMITTEE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CCSESA Sarah Anderberg, Director, CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association [email protected]
Chair Dr. Gary Waddell, Deputy Superintendent, Instructional Services San Mateo County Office of Education [email protected]
CDE Contacts Jack Mitchell, Educational Programs Consultant California Department of Education Arts, Media, and Entertainment Visual and Performing Arts, Secondary [email protected]
CDE Contacts
Mary Rice, Education Programs Consultant California Department of Education Literacy, History and Arts Leadership World Languages and Visual and Performing Arts [email protected]
The California Arts Project Kristine Alexander, Executive Director The California Arts Project [email protected]
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TITLE PAGE Regional Arts Leads 3 CCSESA Arts Initiative Update 4-6 Regional Highlights 7-23 CISC Committee Goals 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REGIONAL ARTS LEADS
(One official subcommittee representative per region)
REGION NAME COUNTY EMAIL
1 Stacy Young Humboldt [email protected]
2 Nancy Silva Butte [email protected]
3 Steven Winlock Sacramento [email protected]
4 Derek Fenner Alameda [email protected]
5 Hamish Tyler Monterey [email protected]
6 Lisa Tiwater
Cheri Lloyd
Stanislaus [email protected]
7 Robert Bullwinkel
Aaron Bryan
Fresno [email protected]
8 Stephanie Enriquez Ventura [email protected]
9 Pauline Crooks San Diego [email protected]
10 Armalyn De La O San Bernardino [email protected]
11 Shannon Wilkins Los Angeles [email protected]
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Counties on the Move – Publication Now Available!
Highlighting County Offices of Education and their support of Arts Education
Knowing that the visual and performing arts contribute to effective schools, the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) Arts Initiative continues to build capacity for arts education at the national, state, region, county, and local levels. As part of this effort, we continue to publicize examples of county superintendents’ support for arts education in an engaging informational booklet entitled Counties on the Move Toward Arts Education for All Students. This CCSESA publication includes submissions from counties across California and provides a snapshot of the wide variety of arts education projects, programs, planning strategies, and collaborations provided by county offices of education.
CCSESA STATEWIDE ARTS INITIATIVE
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RECAP: CCSESA Arts Learning Colloquium May 11 | Los Angeles, CA
Over 75 participants gathered in Los Angles at the J. Paul Getty Museum on May 11, 2016 for the CCSESA Arts Learning Colloquium sponsored by the CCSESA Arts Initiative in partnership with the Los Angeles
County Office of Education. Participants had the opportunity to view the Cave Temples of Dunhuang, a new exhibit at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
The event presenters included:
Dr. Gary Waddell (CISC/VAPA Chair, San Mateo COE)
Shannon Wilkins (Region 11 Arts Lead, LACOE)
Elizabeth Escamilla (Head of Education, J. Paul Getty Museum)
Marcia Reed (Chief Curator, Getty Research Institute)
Sandy Rodriguez (Education Specialist Teacher Programs, J. Paul Getty Museum)
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2nd Annual Creativity at the Core Summer Institute July 28-30 | San Jose, CA
Plans are in place for an exciting three-day institute to be held at the Santa Clara County Office of Education on July 28, 29, and 30. Sponsored by CCSESA Arts Initiative in partnership with the SCCOE –Artspiration, CREATE CA, and the California Department of Education, this event will feature professional learning modules developed by county office and arts organization leaders from across California focused on arts learning and California State Standards. Other key offerings by experts will also be featured. Participants will hear from Santa Clara County Superintendent Jon Gundry; Carrie Roberts (CDE), Pat Wayne (CREATE CA); Yee Wan and Esther Tokihiro (SCCCOE); Erik Haddad (Google); Shraddha Compos (Greengineer, Silicon Valley); Debra Koffler (Filmmaker); Andrés 123 (Grammy award winning musician and music educator); and other state and national leaders. There will be a teacher strand and an administrator strand, so we encourage county office leaders to attend. Participants will have the option of receiving credits through San Jose State University.
For more information, click on the image below. To register, click here.
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DEL NORTE County
Del Norte’s first annual Maker Fair Del Norte at Crescent Elk Middle School was an overwhelming success. With over 250 people in attendance, families ate, played, and made together! Adults and kids ignited their creativity with 3D printers, Hotweels speedometry, mouse trap car engineering, balloon bending, face painting, printmaking, felting, cross stitch, duct tape wallet making, essential oil salves, rock painting, a giant Rube Goldberg Machine, a 300-piece art show, live music, animal track casting, and 6 pottery wheels. Many of the activities were student-run, including 4 activities by the young men of Bar O Boys' Ranch! This was highly engaging with great community and parent engagement.
HUMBOLDT County
Humboldt COE is preparing for the 4th annual Youth Arts Festival as part of the Youth Expo at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. This free event celebrates visual arts and performances in dance, music and theatre from many K-12 students in our county. A woodworking competition and “all things digital” fair also take place. Youth groups of all demographics give demonstrations. It is June 4 – June 5.
LAKE County
Taylor Observatory is hosting field trips, including on outdoor activity such as toilet paper roll solar system scale projects, a classroom activity (such as the oreo lab). LCOE has also done drone with art projects (students are creating a “Welcome to 5th Grade” video, much like the hotel videos one would see at a hotel as well as some work with perspective). Students are building mazes to code Dash through. They have to use math to determine the length Dash will travel.
MENDOCINO County
MCOE integrated art into the Afterschool Conference held in January by providing an opportunity for afterschool staff to interact with Art in History. Art in History provided the training and materials for free and showed how art projects can be related to the common core standards for History. They also provided information on grants that could support these projects during the school day and out of school time.
Brought back from the STEAM conference in Humboldt, teachers were introduced to the Hummingbird Kits and how technology and art can be integrated to be used in ELA and Math courses. Teachers were given an overview of resources and the opportunity to work with the kits. Two classroom kits are now available for teachers throughout the County to check out. They have been in three schools already and are scheduled to be out in schools the beginning of next year.
SONOMA County
Sonoma COE hosted its second Five Minute Film Festival in March with over 95 film submissions. The Sonoma County Office of Education is now partnering with the Luther Burbank Center and the Kennedy Center for the Arts to provide professional development opportunities for Arts Integration. In August SCOE will be hosting our first reMAKE Education Summit. http://www.remakeeducation.org/
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
REGION 1 – Submitted by Stacy Young Regional Arts Lead: Humboldt County Office of Education
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Engage in Artful Teaching - CCSESA Arts Region 2 Summer Arts Education Convenings Don’t miss our Engage in Artful Teaching – CCSESA Arts Region 2 Summer Arts Education Convenings. We are presenting a full day of visual art in Redding on July 18th focused on painting techniques in representational, abstract, and nonobjective art using a variety of media as well as art class and materials management tips. This convening will be taught by three of the finest high school AP art studio teachers in the north state and is for high school and middle school visual art teachers as well as general education elementary teachers (3-6) and afterschool staff. Later that same week, on July 20th and 21st we are presenting two-days of arts integration, STEAM and making. Participants will learn how to integrate visual art, music, theatre, dance, and creativity in core curriculum to improve student learning and to promote student, teacher, family, and community engagement. This two day convening is for PreK-6th grade general education, 6-8th
middle school teachers, special education teachers and afterschool staff. Details and registration links are here: http://www.bcoe.org/divisions/ess/arts_education/v_a_p_a_professional_learning/
BCOE Signs Arts Education Resolution – Prelude to Countywide Strategic Arts Education Plan As a prelude to the release of Butte County’s first ever Strategic Arts Education Plan - All Eyes on the Arts, the Butte County Office of Education board of trustees unanimously signed a Butte County Arts Education Resolution affirming the county’s commitment to arts education at a board meeting in May. We wanted to get BCOE Board public support for arts education as part of student access to a broad curriculum. This formal Butte County Office of Education recognition and subsequent Strategic Arts Education Plan will help support districts and schools in the county with bringing about a renaissance in arts education and integration in their schools after years of restricted spending and budget cuts in the arts. Here’s a link to the news story: http://www.chicoer.com/social-affairs/20160512/butte-county-school-board-signs-arts-agreement
Renowned Jazz Group Provides Educational Outreach for Hundreds of Students CCSESA Region 2 / BCOE Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) in partnership with CSU Chico Performances and the Oroville State Theatre presented a Get Hip jazz education outreach to 1200 local students, grades 3-5, during two free concerts on Friday morning, April 15th. The nationally renowned JazzReach–Metta Quintet sparked curiosity, engaged young minds, and ignited creative imaginations with an interactive introduction to jazz that illuminated the art form's cultural origins, concepts about improvisation and creative self-expression. Students also explored the role and responsibility of each individual member of the jazz ensemble and how they all must work together to serve and achieve the collective goal of making great music. JazzReach drew parallels between the ensemble, the bandstand, and community as an effective means to promote important social values such as civic responsibility, teamwork, collaboration and cooperation.
REGION 2 – Submitted by Nancy Silva Regional Arts Lead: Butte County Office of Education
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Take a look at the news coverage story here and you’ll see the impact these educational outreach concerts had on the students: http://www.actionnewsnow.com/player/?video_id=13403
Talent Show for Butte County Students CCSESA Region 2 / BCOE VAPA Program partnered with the Oroville Exchange Club and State Theatre for a Got Talent? student showcase night featuring 32 students, aged 6-18, from a variety of schools in southern Butte County. The house was packed with family and friends cheering on performances in music, vocal, dance, and novelty. Winners received prizes donated by local businesses and an opportunity to participate in regional and state Exchange Club Talent Show competitions. More information in the news story here: http://goo.gl/f7IXf5 Dream Big – Music Festival and Fundraiser for Schools CCSESA Region 2 / BCOE VAPA Program held a middle and high school music festival–fundraiser on May 5th called: Dream Big. Seven groups from Butte County schools performed at the Oroville State Theatre including choirs, marching bands, orchestras, and strings groups. North State Symphony Conductor, Scott Seaton, was on hand to speak about the importance of music education in K-12 schools and to encourage students to continue with their music education! All proceeds from this event went to the music groups that performed.
Affordable After School Music Lessons for High Need Students CCSESA Region 2 / BCOE VAPA Program has officially kicked-off plans to offer low-cost violin and flute lessons at interested local schools in southern Butte County during the 2016-17 school year. We have located a professional strings teacher to provide the afterschool strings / flute program and we will be touring classrooms at interested schools in May and also at Back to School nights in August and September to recruit students for the 2016-17 school year.
The 2016 Principal Arts Leadership Awards (PAL Awards) recognized eight principals who are making a difference in the arts.
REGION 3 – Submitted by Dr. Steven Winlock Regional Arts Lead: Sacramento County Office of Education
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The summer Arts Institute will be held June 15, 16, 17. This three-day art institute will support teachers in developing K-12 art integrated lessons and making connections with art partners to assist with art integration in the classroom. Workshops, demonstrations, and trainings are all a part of this three-day summer institute.
SCOE has partnered with the University of Phoenix to offer a Visual Arts Credential to teachers who currently hold a California Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential.
ALAMEDA County
Integrated Learning Specialist Program (ILSP) – Summer Intensives – June, 2016. ILSP course curriculum is based on research-based frameworks from Project Zero (Harvard’s Graduate School of Education), and provides educators with the skills to create imaginative, integrated lessons in any subject area. Registration is open for summer intensives in the East Bay, Marin, San Francisco, and Solano.
For more information, go to http://www.integratedlearningacoe.org/schedule-summer-2016/
Inventing Our Future – August 9-11, 2016. Registration has opened for the Fifth annual Inventing Our Future conference. This year’s theme, “Re * Storying Our Common Humanity,” focuses on restoring our common humanity through storytelling. This year’s featured speakers are Mia Birdsong, Ashanti Branch, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, and Violet Juno. To learn more about this conference and for registration information, go to www.inventingourfuture.org
MARIN County
Marin County Office of Education will be offering the Integrated Learning Specialist Program Course B: Ongoing Assessment Strategies & Applications on June 20-24th from 9 am – 4 pm. To register, click here.
In mid-May, Marin County Office of Education launched a comprehensive mapping of arts education offerings in Marin's TK-grade 12 classrooms. Led by Quadrant Research, the firm also leading the National Arts Education Data Project, this mapping initiative intends to capture arts instruction provided by credentialed teachers and teaching artists during the school day and in school-connected settings.
The Marin mapping initiative addresses two major critiques of the National Arts Education Data Project: 1) that it does not capture elementary level music education; and, 2) that it does not take into consideration the contributions of nonprofit arts & cultural organizations. The resulting data will be housed in an interactive, searchable, online database accessible to principals, teachers, parents, students, administrators and the general public. It will provide a spotlight on arts-rich schools as well as places where more resources are needed to implement robust arts education. The mapping is expected to be completed by the fall.
SOLANO County
Solano County Office of Education is offering the Integrated Learning Specialist Program Course A: Strategies and Resources for Arts Integration and Course B: Ongoing Assessment Strategies and Applications. To register go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCOEILSP16
REGION 4 – Submitted by Derek Fenner Regional Arts Lead: Alameda County Office of Education
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Region 5 completed its annual Forum with over 65 attendees, including regional teachers, administrators, artists, business people, parents and interested parties. Regional county updates were provided along with a presentation of Actos a CCESA Module. A sneak preview was presented of the joint CTE/VAPA video broadcast module. Arts funding, with special emphasis on local funding formulas and Title I qualifications, were also presented during the forum. Goals and objectives for next year’s regional arts accomplishments were also presented to the forum audience.
MONTEREY County
The Media Center for Arts, education and Technology recently debuted a television program patterned after TedTalks, called MCAET Talks. We’ve so far integrated CCSESA Creativity at the Core modules and recorded three sessions with Fresno County Office of Education’s Bob Bullwinkel on Creative Business and the Arts, Arts Integration and Common Core and the Arts. We are also planning for many media presentations highlighting advocacy and the arts.
SANTA CLARA County
• 20th Anniversary of the Young Artists Showcase
• Conferences: Cilker Arts Really Teach in November. Partner with our downtown museums/arts organizations, representing all 5 VAPA disciplines
• Certificate program: highlights program shares
o STEAM Digital Storytelling: graphic novel, animation, photojournalism, documentary
Will work with the Smithsonian on transferring lessons and other items to their online system.
o Starting the planning on the Design certificate: 2D, 3D, 4D and 5D
o STEAM PBL – partnership with Bullis Charter. Launch at Disney Museum and Autodesk
• STEAM Symposium in April
• Focus on helping districts create their Strategic Arts Plan for LCAP alignment and program
• Advocacy
SANTA CRUZ County
No information to report.
REGION 5 – Submitted by Hamish Tyler Regional Arts Lead: Monterey County Office of Education
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SAN BENITO County
San Benito County Office of Education announces a new San Benito County Visual and Performing Arts Lead, Kristen Shouse and like most of us she wears many hats. Kristin is also the County’s curriculum and instruction director.
Welcome aboard Kristen!
Arts Education Leadership Team (AELT) Meeting March 22, 2016 @ the Stanislaus COE
Participants: 13 Area Educators, Arts Partners, Parents, etc. SCOE facilitates a meeting of local arts leaders (5 times a year) to expand the leadership across the Region in support of Arts Education as we move into a new era of teaching and learning with the Common Core Standards. Agenda included updated Reports on: Kennedy Partners in Education Grant sponsoring “Toying with Science” with Garry Krinsky at the Gallo Center for the Arts; The Educationally Interpretive Exhibition (EIE) (Student Art Show) at SCOE during March; the EIE Reception on March 7th; Creativity at the Core Grant; local Arts Partners shared upcoming events and the job opening for our VAPA/STEAM Coordinator. Visual & Performing Arts website: http://www.stancoe.org/scoe/iss/vapa/ The State Theatre: Youth Education Program – Partnered with the Stanislaus COE Testing Pep Rally: Featuring Music Notes – Grades K thru 8 March 23, 2016 @ The State Theatre, Modesto, CA
Teachers/Parents: 11 Students: 165 Two middle school educators in South Central Los Angeles, LaMar Queen and David Landix, performed original songs including “Shoot for An A,” “A’s on my Paper,” and “Get an Education.” They encouraged students to succeed on their standardized tests. The duo also presented test-taking strategies in between songs. Arts Education Leadership Team (AELT) Meeting
May 11, 2016 @ the Stanislaus COE Participants: 10 Area Educators, Arts Partners, Parents, etc. SCOE facilitates a meeting of local arts leaders (5 times a year) to expand the leadership across the Region in support of Arts Education as we move into a new era of teaching and learning with the Common Core Standards. Agenda included: Introduction of our new VAPA/STEAM Coordinator, Amy Zschaber; updates on our 2 grants; Counties on the Move Publication, Creativity at the Core Summer Institute in July 2016, Stanislaus Arts Council President shared about LA’s Grading the Arts Report Card and our VAPA Website Calendar and VAPA Monthly Newsletter which started in January 2016 that shares upcoming events at the Stanislaus COE and surrounding areas. Visual & Performing Arts website: http://www.stancoe.org/scoe/iss/vapa/
REGION 6 – Submitted by Lisa Tiwater/Cheri Lloyd Regional Arts Lead: Stanislaus County Office of Education
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FRESNO County
Any Given Child - Fresno is the tenth national site for the John F. Kennedy Center's Any Given Child Initiative. With the City of Fresno and Fresno Unified, Fresno COE developed and implemented a strategic plan to provide high quality education for every K-8 student. This strategic plan is available to all Fresno County school districts. Fresno COE has also partnered with Sanger COE to make Sanger, CA an Any Given Child city. Fresno COE is facilitating the planning and implementation of the goals established in year one by the strategic planning team.
Highlights: In May Fresno COE concluded training for all of Fresno Unified School District's first grade teachers in arts integration for music and dance as part of Fresno USD's strategic arts plan and "Any Given Child" partnership with the Kennedy Center. Also, on May 31 Fresno COE hosted "The Art of the Word: Student Exhibition" at the Fresno Art Museum. Over 1000 3rd grade students' artwork was on display at the museum. Students and their family members toured the museum and were delighted to see their child's artwork on displacy as part of Fresno USD's strategic arts plan and "Any Given Child" partnership with the Kennedy Center.
Fresno County Youth Choir (FCYC) - The Fresno County Youth Choir was founded in 2007 by the Fresno COE to create multicultural harmony through music that fills the heart, lifts the soul, and changes lives. The FCYC is a select choir that is open to all Fresno County high school and college students involved in their school choral music program. This program is provided at no cost to the students thanks to the generosity of the Foundation@FCOE and our community business partners.
Highlights: Recruiting for the 2016 Fresno County Youth Choir begain in March. 100 students applied, and 65 have been selected, for this unique choral music program. This summer's focus will be on suicide prevention and mental health for teens. The musical production will inform audiences of the present and heart-breaking reality of teen suicide, help audiences understand the signs of mental illness and suicide, and provide resources to support anyone dealing with any aspect of these difficult but critical issues. The Fresno COE will be partnering with local and statewide organizations to develop curriculum and provide resources for student performers and audiences. The Fresno County Youth Choir will perform at homeless shelters, veteran's service facilities, hospitals, assisted living centers, and community hot spots all across Fresno from July 5-8. The choir will then take their show on the road with performances throughout San Francisco and Sacramento from July 9-12.
iAccess Grant (PDAE Grant) - The iAccess Grant is a $1.4 million dollar grant given over 4 years to train Fresno Unified School District third through sixth grade teachers in theater, visual arts and digital media.
Arts Business Coalition (ABC) and Spark! Initiative - Developed by the Fresno COE, The Arts Business Coalition (ABC) is a partnership among local school and business leaders to further arts education within the county. The ABC's Spark! Initiative provides funding for arts programs at under-resourced schools throughout Fresno County.
Stages - Stages is a free summer youth theater project founded by the Fresno COE in partnership with California State University Fresno and Fresno City College. Stages is funded by the Foundation@FCOE and its community business partners. Stages provides a platform for students to explore their creativity as they work collaboratively to write, cast, direct, and produce an original piece of devised theater around an issue that directly effects young people in our community.
REGION 7 – Submitted by Robert Bullwinkel/Aaron Bryan Regional Arts Lead: Fresno County Office of Education
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Highlights: Recruiting for the 2016 Stages Youth Theater Project began in March. 30 high school students from throughout Fresno County will be selected for this unique and inspiring theater arts opportunity. This summer's focus will be on suicide prevention and mental health for teens. Students will create a theatrical production that will inform audiences of the present and heart-breaking reality of teen suicide, help audiences understand the signs of mental illness and suicide, and provide resources to support anyone dealing with any aspect of these difficult but critical issues. The Fresno COE will be partnering with local and statewide organizations to develop curriculum and provide resources for student performers and audiences.
Arts Every Day - The Fresno COE provides arts integration professional development, curriculum-writing and facilitator training. This training gives teachers the skills, knowledge and confidence to teach the arts every day.
Fresno Arts Network (FAN) - This professional learning and networking coalition has created powerful opportunities like the Arts for Learning Conference and the Superintendent’s Rally for the Arts. The FAN has over 500 members representing arts, education and community organizations.
Highlights: FAN Members joined the celebration at the Superintendent's Rally for the Arts and SMART Awards Ceremony, May 24, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Downtown Fresno. Fresno COE is selecting educators, artists and arts advocates to join the Fresno Arts Network Steering Committee. This group will provide direction and leadership to the FAN for the future to ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are represented in the development of future FAN events.
Superintendent's Model Arts (SMART) Award - The Superintendent's Model Arts (SMART) Award encourages schools and districts to focus on equity and access in their arts offerings as they include the arts in their students' well-rounded education.
Highlights: On May 24, 8 outstanding schools were honored as SMART Award winners. The ceremony featured exciting student performances from each of the schools being honored for their achievement in providing equity and access to high-quality arts for every student, every day.
Special Projects - Arts Integration Training in partnership with The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Fresno COE, and the Fresno Arts Council, October 29-30, 2015.
Highlights: Training for all of Fresno Unified School District's first grade teachers in arts integration for music and dance as part of Fresno USD's strategic arts plan and "Any Given Child" partnership with the Kennedy Center was completed in mid-May. Throughout the year 275 teachers received training in standards-based arts integrated music and dance curriculum developed specifically for their classrooms and aligned to current ELA and Math curriculum.
State and Regional Leadership - The Fresno COE serves as the Region 7 lead on the CCSESA Arts Initiative. The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) provides technical assistance, resources and planning to support the arts in Central California.
Highlights: Fresno COE took part in the CSSESA Arts Learning Colloquium at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, CA (May 10-11). Visual & Performing Arts Program Manager, Aaron Bryan and Arts Education & Community Development Program Manager, Bob Bullwinkel were in attendance as representatives for Fresno COE and Region 7.
MADERA County
Madera County ArtsFest - The Madera County Schools Foundation has set the date for the 3rd Annual ArtsFest in Madera - Saturday, May 14, 2016. For more information please contact Susan Pennell, Manager, Library Media Services and VAPA Lead, Madera COE: [email protected] or 559-662-6263.
Highlights: The Madera County Schools Foundation held their 3rd Annual ArtsFest in Madera on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
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Artists-in-Schools Program - The Madera County Arts Council is working with two districts, Madera Unified and Golden Valley Unified, having teaching artists working in classrooms during the school day and in the after-school program. For more information, please contact Sherril Royse, Education Program Manager, Madera County Arts Council. [email protected] or 559-661-7005.
Madera Unified School District - Under the direction of Dr. Marcheta Williams, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, the following programs are a sample of what are being implemented during the 2015-2016 school year. For more information, please contact Dr. Williams at [email protected] or 559-675-4500 x256.
Highlights: Theatre Arts Traveling Production: Under the direction of Ginger Latimer, Theatre Arts Teacher at Madera South High School, students have performed the production of "Captain Louie" for all elementary schools in the district throughout the year.
General Music for All Students K-4 Madera USD: New this school year - all Madera Unified school students are provided weekly general music classes in grades K-4.
Strings Program: Fourth grade students at James Monroe Elementary School are given the opportunity to participate in the newly formed string orchestra. Instrumentation includes violins, violas, and cellos.
Middle School Jazz Band: Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Madera meet at 7:15am to rehearse in the district's first middle school jazz band. Students consist of 7th and 8th grade.
MERCED County
Lights on STEAM Contest - The Merced COE after school program department host an annual arts contest around the development of visual arts and STEM-related projects.
Lights On Performances - After school students will be doing dance and theater performances in Downtown Merced - approximately 15 performing groups - every year in October.
Cardboard Challenge - In partnership with Merced Rotary, the MCSD hosts a cardboard challenge competition in designing a variety of structures for a competition.
After School Programs - MCSD offers extended opportunities for students through the After School program through iPad and Arts, Technology and Arts, Science and Arts, and our Strings Program.
Arts into Programming - Arts, Technology, and English Language Arts integration training: Training on the use of coding programs, such as Scratch, to create art to compile and program into a story line.
TULARE County
OnStage - The OnStage program is an exciting theater project that takes only two weeks from auditions to final performance and provides all the props, costumes, set pieces and talented directors needed to produce a 35 minute musical on your school site for up to 50 cast members. For more information, contact Brian Roberts at [email protected] or (559) 651-1482 ext. 3645.
TCOE Theatre Company - Since its inception in 1998, the Theatre Company has become a popular and exciting venture for students across Tulare County. Founded by County Superintendent of Schools Jim Vidak and former Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Sally Bakke, the goals of the company include teaching solid fundamental theater skills, instilling professional discipline and work ethics, establishing career connections and giving young people a safe and challenging place to create and express themselves. The Theatre Company offers a constant stream of workshop and performance opportunities for students throughout Tulare County.
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Highlights: The TCOE Theatre Company produced the hit musicals, "A Year with Frog and Toad Kids," "Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.," and selections from Billy Joel's "Movin' Out" during the month of April. Over 80 local students are participating in these productions.
Tulare County Arts Network (TuCAN) - The Tulare County Arts Network (TuCAN) was founded by the Tulare COE to provide a forum for arts educators and providers to network and hear what’s going on at the state and local level. This exciting professional learning community is open to anyone interested in arts education.
Young People’s Concerts - In partnership with the Tulare County Symphony, the Tulare COE continues to present the "Young People’s Concerts." Begun in 1959, the "Young People's Concerts" are designed to bring students a 40 minute program featuring lively musical selections and instruction about the composers and instruments. For further information contact Kate Stover at [email protected] or (559) 651-1482 ext. 3648.
Poetry Out Loud - In partnership with the Arts Consortium (Tulare County's local arts council), the Tulare COE is hosting their inaugural Poetry Out Loud competition in 2016.
Student Art Exhibitions - The annual Tulare County Student Art Exhibitions are open to students in grades TK-12. Artwork is displayed from November - March in the Tulare COE Administration building. The Exhibition culminates with the annual Best of Show Reception in March during Arts Education Month. Highlights: The 2016 Student Art Exhibition is the largest yet! Nearly 450 pieces of art from students in grades TK-12 are in this year's show. The pieces are 2D and 3D and come from 27 different schools across the county.
State and Regional Collaborations - Tulare COE took part in the CSSESA Arts Learning Colloquium at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, CA (May 10-11). Visual & Performing Arts Special Projects Coordinator, Kate Stover was in attendance as a representative for Tulare COE and Region 7.
MARIPOSA County
Artists in the Schools - CCSS aligned 2 month residency program in all of Mariposa's County 5th grade classrooms.
Youth Art Juried Exhibition - In February, K-12 students from Mariposa County are invited to submit art pieces for a juried exhibition. This year's exhibition, titled, Dreamscapes and Imaginary Worlds opened on February 4.
VENTURA County
Contact: Tiffany Morse, [email protected] • Spring 2016 - Ventura County Media Arts Festival to be organized by VC Innovates in conjunction w/ K-12,
VCCC, & CSUCI Contact: Stephanie Enriquez, [email protected]
• April 24, 2016 Professional Development on Creativity at the Core Module 8 Training: Artifact Detectives at the Museum of Ventura County 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• May 16, 2016 Ventura County Arts Network Meeting 4:00pm – 6:00pm
REGION 8 – Submitted by Stephanie Enriquez Regional Arts Lead: Ventura County Office of Education
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Conejo Valley Unified School District Contact: Victoria Sonstegard, Ph.D. [email protected]/John Sargent Choral Music Director
Newbury Park High School
• May 12-14 & 19-20, 2016 Newbury Park High School production of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" at Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10.00 at www.showtix4u.com. More info at www.nphstheatre.com
• May 26-27, 2016 The Newbury Park High School, Concert Choir, Chambers Singers, Women's Ensemble, Advanced Women's Ensemble, Men's Chorus and Barbershop Club "Year End Concerts" will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the NPHS PAC. The "Year End Concert" consists mainly of theatrical tunes, popular tunes, a tribute to our seniors and there will also be student solos and barbershop style quartets.
Ocean View School District Contact: Ian Foutz, [email protected]
Tierra Vista Elementary School
• March 2016 California Poets in the Schools: Grade 5
Oxnard Union High School District Contact: Daniel Cook, Music Director, [email protected] www.achsmusic.com
Adolfo Camarillo High School
• April 16, 2016 ACHS Winter Color Guard competes at Winter Guard Assoc. of Southern CA Championships (UC Irvine)
• April 18, 2016 All OUHSD High School Concert Bands will be putting on a district band showcase from 6-9 p.m.
• April 22, 2016 ACHS Jazz Bands compete at Canyon HS Jazz Festival in Santa Clarita
• May 7, 2016 ACHS Jazz Bands compete at Westlake HS Jazz Festival
• June 2, 2016 ACHS Finale Concert at Rancho Campana HS Performing Arts Center – First concert in the new PAC
Rio School District Contact: Wanda Kelly, [email protected]
• May 3, 2016 Rio District Art Show - Rio Vista Middle School
• May 14, 2016 Rio District Annual Music Festival - Rio Vista Middle School
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Santa Paula Unified School District Contact: Michael Torres, [email protected]
April 4-May 26, 2016 Student Art Show at Ventura College Santa Paula Campus Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 8:30pm Opening Art Reception - Tuesday April 19th 6:30-8:30 www.venturacollege.edu/santapaula
Contact: Kristi Crisp, [email protected]
• May 13-15, 20-21, 2016 SPHS production of "The Wiz"
• May 26, 2016 5th Grade Annual Patriotic Production at Barbara Webster Elementary
Contact: Mariann Romero, [email protected]
• June 2, 2016 SPHS Annual Las Medallas do Oro student art exhibit @ Santa Paula Train Depot
Simi Valley Unified School District
Santa Susana High School Contact: Wendy Mayea, Principal, [email protected]
• Ongoing Dance Ensemble Students working w/ Paige Porter, artist in residence (jazz, contemporary movement & improvisation techniques)
• April 22, 2016 CTE-AME Demonstration Day
• April 22-23 & 29-30, 2016 The Adam's Family Musical – PAC
• April 26, 2016 Distinguished Speaker Series – PAC
• May 6, 2016 Instrumental Music Concert
Contact: Luke Golden, [email protected]
• May 7, 2016 Spring Filmstock: Santa Susana High School's Student Film Festival - Two shows: 2pm and 7pm on campus in the PAC
• May 13-14, 2016 Vocal Music Café Troubadour: The Silver Screen - PAC
Contact: Linda Lewis [email protected]
• May 20-21, 2016 Ignite: Dance Your Passion Concert – PAC
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• 2016
o Became a recognized chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Art. Dancers invited to perform at "sister" middle school for the outdoor festival, Hillside Bowl
o Demo Day: host and demonstration site for Arts, Media and Entertainment pathway for the CTE model
o Dance Booster Scholarship fund - several thousand dollars raised through fundraising efforts will be awarded to a select number of dancers.
o Dance Program hosting second charity drive - toiletry drive for Samaritan Center
o New lockers were purchased, received and installed for dancers’ dressing room
o Senior, Tatiana Nakkashian received a $20,000.00 scholarship to AMDA College and Conservatory where she will attend in the fall.
o Sophomore, Presley Hawk was invited to perform at the LA Forum for "We Day with Millennium Dance", a celebration of youth making a difference for local and global communities. Mrs. Obama as well as several other celebrities and dignitaries were featured speakers.
o Modern/Composition class participated in their first STEAM night by showcasing pieces that demonstrated the Science of Dance, involving lifts, leverage, throws, carries, drags and counterbalance. The students then taught interested middle school students a mini-movement study, allowing them to try out some fun lifts and balances.
• 2016-17 Linda Lewis will be teaching a new course in the 2016-17 school year "ROP Choreography Honors". This class will begin as a trial balloon within the existing Modern/Composition class and then will be taught as a standalone class two days a week after school the following year.
Contact: Sharon Crane, [email protected]
• April 28, 2016 All choirs and ensembles will perform at SVUSD's Neighborhood Concert at Cornerstone Church
• May 13, 2016 Spring Choir concert at Cornerstone Church
• May 19, 2016 Advanced Theatre students performing their 3rd annual Patchwork show, the theme this year is "Relationships". Final event of the year: 17th Annual Dramathon - 6:00 pm in the Studio Theater. Students perform scenes, skits, songs, and dances. Funny awards, senior plaques, parent volunteer plaques and other awards will be given out. The event is free and a raffle will be held for gift cards.
Somis Unified School District Contact: Colleen Robertson, [email protected]
• Artist's in the Cafeteria Program - Studio Channel Islands
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Ventura Unified School District Contact: Lorelle Dawes, [email protected] Nancy Kellogg, [email protected]
• April 1, 2016 Ventura Unified School District All District Art Show: Opening Night 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Museum of Ventura County (MVC). Food trucks and music on site. Admission is free.
• April 2, 2016 Ventura Unified School District All District Art Show continues, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., (MVC). Admission: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and $1.00 for children.
• April 3, 2016 Ventura Unified School District All District Art Show Final Day, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., (MVC). Admission is free.
• May 1, 2016 Jazz Band -Benefit concert at Boccali's Restaurant
• May 3, 2016 Jazz Concert
• May 23, 2016 Spring Concert I
• June 2, 2016 Spring Concert II
Museum of Ventura County Contact: Megan Gately, [email protected]
Current Exhibitions: On Exhibit through June 5th
Ventura@150: Celebrating the City of Good Fortune
April marks the culmination of the City of Ventura’s 6-month celebration of its founding 150 years ago. The Museum has worked jointly with the sesquicentennial committee to provide resource material, photos, and a venue for some of its significant events. Thanks to our unparalleled collection of material—managed by our unparalleled Research Librarian Charles Johnson—the materials used in the City’s commemoration are rich, authentic and expressive. Curator Anna Bermudez and her team have put together a celebratory exhibition on the history of Ventura, comprising dramatic, beautiful photos of the City’s diverse founders, such as businessman Edward Hirshfelder, who owned the O.K. Shoe Store on Main St. in Ventura for more than 30 years. Also on view is a photo of Ventura pioneer Fritz Huntsinger, Sr. boxing professional fighter Jack Dempsey in Ventura. A special fun section within the exhibition, called “Dr. Bard’s Cabinet of Curiosities” features some of the more obscure and rare items from our collection—you must see it! The two-headed lamb is making a special appearance in this section. Enjoy seeing this dubious item on display before it goes back into storage!
Now on view in the Smith Gallery
Seeds of Revolution: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
A display of the George Stuart Historical Figures, which centers around a real-life mystery story that led up to the French Revolution. This dramatic tale “stars” Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan, Madame du Barry, King Louis XV and King Louis XVI, all being maneuvered and manipulated by a “pseudo”-royal named Jeanne de la Motte, trying to
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sell an exquisite necklace. Mr. Stuart’s attention to detail with the intricate and rich royal costumes, set into the striking set designs of our own Eric Howes keep the story enthralling and alive.
December 6, 2015 – June 05, 2016
Duets: Art & Artisans in Harmony
Our winter exhibition presents musical instruments crafted by local artisans presented with art from the Museum’s collection. It celebrates Ventura County’s vibrant musical community, and the history of local instrument-making.
Permanent Exhibitions:
• Connected Spirits: The Chumash and Their World Learn about our County’s history through the Mission Period.
Family Events – Free First Sundays:
• The first Sunday of every month offers free admission at both locations. In addition to gallery exhibitions, look for additional activities for the entire family. Activities may include arts and crafts or live performances that relate to our current exhibits. Free Sunday activities are recommended for children 6 years and older.
Agriculture Museum Contact: Megan Gately, [email protected]
Current Exhibitions:
• Machine Age Art: The Artwork of Wendell Dowling Wendell Dowling is a local artist with deep roots in Santa Paula. His artistic talents have led him into a wide variety of artistic pursuits from working as a technical illustrator for an engineering firm to a freelance artist creating illustrations for numerous books and magazines. He also created the mural on the Ventura County Agriculture Building. A selection of his drawings and paintings, representing more than 30 years of his creativity, will be on view at the Ag Museum.
• The Dirt on Tractors The tractors we see today plowing our local fields are the result of years of experimentation, innovation, and development. This exhibit explores the major milestones in the evolution of the tractor, with several examples of full-scale machines on display. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, America’s growing population pressured farmers to produce more crops faster and more efficiently. Plowing and cultivating farmland takes power and lots of it. The only source of power farmers had were draft animals such as horses, mules, and oxen. As the 20th century unfolded, tractors quickly became the preferred source of power on America’s farms. In 1950, the number of tractors finally outnumbered the number of draft animals on American farms. Just in time for Father’s Day, this exhibition makes a great outing for families and children of all ages.
• AG AIR: Aviation in Agriculture Told through historic photographs, and present-day panoramic photos, Ag Air: Aviation in Agriculture tells the story of the great airmen, scientists and inventers who forged an industry that has become an integral part of farming across the country and around the world. From its humble beginnings in America’s Deep South to the GPS guided precision aircraft of today, the story of agricultural aviation is as varied and exciting as the history of aviation itself. Often associated with the daredevil barnstormers of yesteryear, today’s crop dusters are highly trained precision pilots.
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SANTA BARBARA County
Contact: Kathy Koury, Executive Director - Children's Creative Project, [email protected], 805.964.4710 x 4411
Children’s Creative Project serves both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county schools with the following arts education programs during school hours.
• Ongoing Resident Artist Workshops - have expanded to serve all Santa Maria Bonita School District elementary students. Artists provide instruction in the visual arts, dance, theater and/or vocal music. The program has expanded from serving roughly 31,800 students in 64 elementary schools during 2013-14 to more than 36,000 students in 76 elementary schools during 2015-16.
• Ongoing Touring Artist Performances - a program of multicultural, educational performances that also has expanded from serving 39,600 students in 68 schools last year to 44,550 students in 94 schools with 517 performances during 2014-15. To date they have been serving 60 schools this year, and expect this number to grow. At the beginning of each school year, SBCEO distributes to all schools their free, annual Arts Catalog that contains 175 touring artist performances and descriptions of all of SBCEO's arts education programs and services.
• April 13, 2016
Free Annual Performance Event - The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform for 2,000 elementary students at the Santa Barbara Arlington Theatre
• May 28-30, 2016
I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival - The first festival of its kind in North and Central America will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the historic Santa Barbara Mission. Using delicate pastels on pavement, 150 large-scale, vibrant, street paintings will be created by more than 300 artists and children. The festival also features live music and Italian cuisine throughout each day.
IMPERIAL County No information to report.
ORANGE County No information to report.
REGION 9 – Submitted by Pauline Crooks Regional Arts Lead: San Diego County Office of Education
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SAN DIEGO County The San Diego County Office of Education presented the Kickstart the Arts in (Y)Our Schools on May 5. This event brings together the San Diego Arts Network for school administrators and teacher leaders and the Arts Education Resource Organization for teaching artists for a day of networking and professional development. Keynote speaker, Merryl Goldberg, from California State University San Marcos shared her findings from a research study of 168 engineers at the high tech company ViaSat and the fundamental role their arts backgrounds play in their job success. 4 new school districts in San Diego County have completed Strategic Arts Plans, bringing the total number of districts with plans to 9 and impacting more than 50% of the students in San Diego County. Arts Empower, the countywide strategic arts education initiative, and SouthCAP, the Southern Counties Arts Project, are partners in this work.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Celebration for the Performing Arts took place on April 12, 2016. Over 500 students, dance, music and theatre students performed at the California Theatre, San Bernardino, CA,
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools in partnership with RIMS California Arts Project held the Young Artists’ Gallery juried exhibition for grades 7 - 12. Over 100 pieces were submitted in nine visual art categories, with 70% being selected for the exhibition. The reception was held on May 12th at the National Orange Show, Art Gallery, San Bernardino, CA.
For the first time ever, the CCSESA Arts Colloquium was held in Los Angeles. The UCLA Hammer Museum and the J. Paul Getty Museum partnered with The Los Angeles County Office of Education to bring educators together for an Arts Learning Colloquium. Marcia Reed, Curator of the Getty Research Instituted introduces arts educators to the spectacular Magoa caves, an ancient Silk Road site dating from the 4th to 14th centuries. We explored replicas of three of the nearly 500 decorated Buddhist cave temples that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This exhibition celebrates the over 25 years of collaboration between the Getty Conservation Institute and the Dunhuang Academy to conserve and protect this World Heritage site.
Supported by the Education Specialist we experienced these caves in multiple ways First in three replica caves constructed on the plaza, in a traditional gallery with Buddha sculptures, manuscripts and other artifacts, and finally in a virtual reality experience which is considered the future of how museums can bring art to the world, where ever they live. The experience also introduced strategies and protocols that we recommend be incorporated into the classroom setting.
REGION 10 – Submitted by Armalyn De La O Regional Arts Lead: San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
REGION 11 – Submitted by Shannon Wilkins Regional Arts Lead: Los Angeles County Office of Education
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GOALS
The goals of the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) are to provide leadership and high quality services to school districts by:
1. Supporting academic achievement and program improvement, with a focus on closing the achievement gap:
Strengthen county office of education capacity to support districts and schools in improving student achievement, with particular focus on: underserved student populations, English learners, early learning, and college and career readiness.
2. Addressing Federal initiatives: Provide leadership that supports California in developing and implementing plans to address federal initiatives, including Race to the Top, Common Core Standards, and ESEA reauthorization.
3. Providing leadership for technology-based curriculum and instruction approaches: Work in coordination with other key stakeholders and CCSESA steering committees to provide leadership in areas related to virtual schools and courses, online professional development resources and tools, electronic textbooks, and other areas that influence teaching and learning.
4. Supporting county-led programs in improving student achievement. Work in coordination with other key stakeholders and CCSESA steering committees to support continuous improvement of student achievement in county-led programs.
5. Developing collaborative leadership approaches that are future-focused, and responsive to changing conditions: Take steps to build working relationships with CDE and state leaders, with CCSESA Steering Committees, with new COE superintendents, and with new leaders in districts; seek collaborative approaches that support districts in their improvement efforts within constraints of limited resources.
6. Building CISC leadership and our internal capacity to do this work. Utilize distributed leadership approaches that access the intellectual capital and energy of our members, build our internal capacity to accomplish our goals, and support leadership development and succession planning for future years.
Report Produced By: AJ Taggart – [email protected]
Jessie Kroll-Yoas – [email protected]
Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) Goals