Quarterly A+ Webinar Michelle Mazan Burrows, Director, A+ Schools Program of the NC Arts Council with Brenda Wheat Whiteman, A+ Arts Education Specialist, NCDPI September 5 th, :00 – 5:00 p.m.

Questions/Answers Follow-up –Presenters online at conclusion of webinar – /phone –Archived Webinar HOUSEKEEPING

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 Welcome New A+ Schools & Principals  A+ Schools Program Updates & Resources  DPI Alignment and Support for A+ Schools  Spotlight on the Live Binder TODAY’S AGENDA

A+ NETWORK UPDATES

WELCOME TO OUR NEW A+ SCHOOLS! Comfort Elementary, University Park Creative Arts School, First Ward Creative Arts Academy, and Elizabeth City Middle School!

WELCOME!! New A+ Principals  Cynthia Morris, Elizabeth City Middle School  Janice Davidson, University Park Creative Arts School  Jo Anne Stone, Comfort Elementary  Maya Swinson, Rochelle Middle School  Mona Gilliam, Windsor Elementary  Selestine Crowder, First Ward Creative Arts Academy  Tracy Grit, Banner Elk Elementary  Teresa George, Burgaw Elementary  Tracy Gregory, Aulander Elementary  Wendy Riggs, Oaks Road Elementary

 23 SCHOOLS: 4 NEW SCHOOLS 19 RETURNING SCHOOLS  4 MULTI-SCHOOL CONFERENCES  OVER 100 EDUCATORS  50% RECEIVED SOME FUNDING FROM A+ IN ORDER TO ATTEND  VARIED FROM 1 DAY – 5 DAYS  ALREADY PLANNING DATES/LOCATIONS FOR SUMMER 2014 SUMMER STATS

 CONTINUED WORK WITH THE COMMON CORE AND ESSENTIAL STANDARDS  CONNECTING ARTS STANDARDS TO NON- ARTS STANDARDS  DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES  DEEPENING INFRASTRUCTURE  A+ SELF ASSESSMENT AND GOAL SETTING SUMMER FOCUS

SELF-ASSESS ON A+ ESSENTIALS AND SET GOALS FOR NEXT 18 MONTHS CONNECT/RE-CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL MAKE SURE YOUR CENTRAL OFFICE KNOWS WHAT A+ IS AND THAT YOU ARE AN A+ SCHOOL CHECK YOUR WEBSITE – A+ LOGO AND LINK? A+ HISTORY AT YOUR SCHOOL? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN A+ SCHOOL? SCHOOL TASKS

Bill Clinton on A+: While discussing education and the economy, and seated next to Bill Gates, Former President Bill Clinton speaks about A+ Schools. NEA Arts Magazine: It Takes a Community “But beyond test scores, A+ Schools are teaching one of the most important skills needed to succeed in the 21st century: creativity. As teachers find new avenues to engage and motivate their classrooms, students are learning the out-of-the-box thinking that is so valued in today's creative economy. With the A+ arts model as their academic companion, the future for A+ Gates County students is whatever their imagination holds”. Duke Faith & Leadership: The Art of Collaboration and Shared Leadership at A+ Schools “A+ Schools incorporate the arts into everyday learning. The result is a student body that is more engaged and faculty and staff that are working together as never before”. The Daily Advance from Elizabeth City: Teachers Prep for an A+ School Year “I was blind but now I see”. A+ IN THE NEWS

Congratulations are in order for nine A+ Schools who have been awarded grant funding totaling nearly $60,000. Sheep-Harney Elementary ArtSpace Charter School White Oak Elementary Douglas Creative Arts & Science Magnet Bugg Creative Arts & Science Magnet Chadbourn Elementary Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts and Claxton School of the Arts & Humanities! A+ SCHOOLS RECEIVE NC ARTS COUNCIL GRANT FUNDING

NASC WEBSITE

A+ RESOURCES

A+ FORUM Hosted by Columbus County Schools

FREE NC Museum of Art Educator Expo SE Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem September 12 4:30-8pm Open to all k-12 educators in all subject areas Drawing Workshop: Studio Techniques for the Non-Art Teacher Friday, September 20, 4:30–8 pm, and Saturday, September 21, 9 am–5 pm NCMA, $40 includes dinner and lunch Sculpture Workshop: Studio Techniques for the Non-Art Teacher Saturday, October 26 9:30 am–3:30 pm NCMA, $20 includes lunch FREE Fall Educator Expo: Gaining STEAM Thursday, November 7 | 4:30 pm For more information on this and other free and inexpensive resources from NCMA: Kristin Smith, Statewide Educator NCMA OFFERINGS

The Common Core academic standards are especially suited to arts integration because they are designed to promote critical thinking. The common core web site (corestandards.org) states, “By emphasizing required achievements, the Standards leave room for teachers, curriculum developers, and states to determine how those goals should be reached and what additional topics should be addressed.” Arts integration steps in to be the answer to “how” and the arts become the additional topics addressed. In addressing the arts in a math or English lesson, the arts become the learning agent, the modem between the academic knowledge and the experience of learning for students.corestandards.org

North Carolina school boards and distinguished individual schools are invited to apply for awards recognizing outstanding service to students and the field of arts in education. The deadline for submission for both awards is 5pm on October 15th and must be submitted electronically to Complete information on the School Board and Individual School of Distinction awards may be found at: ‐ center.org/education/kcaaen/recognition/home.html. Both awards will be determined by a panel that includes Slater Mapp, Theatre and Visual Arts Education Consultant with NCDPI; Banu Valladares, Arts in Education Director for the North Carolina Arts Council; Michelle Burrows, Director of A+ Schools Program of the North Carolina Arts Council; and Karen Wells, Executive Director of Arts North Carolina. SCHOOL BOARD AWARD SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION IN ARTS EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM Questions on the application process for both awards should be directed to Slater Mapp at or Banu Valladares at KENNEDY CENTER ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION ANNOUNCES AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

The Star-Spangled Music Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit educational organization) announces a nationwide “Star- Spangled Stories” contest for all students in grades K-12 in the United States and its territories. Selected stories will be featured on and on a nationally broadcast radio special. How Can My Students Participate? Students should tell their story in an age-appropriate way: an essay, a picture, a song… We encourage creative approaches! Students might consider expressing their own experiences singing the anthem or hearing it at a significant event. They may choose to share personal perspectives from friends or family members. There are no limitations on style or approach. Essays should not exceed 1000 words, songs 4 minutes, or images 5 MB. Submissions should: Reflect a personal point of view; Describe a specific experience; Draw a connection between a personal experience and the meaning of the song for all. For more information, resources, and curricular connections, visit

DPI Support for A+ Christie Lynch Ebert NC DPI Section Chief and A+ Liaison Brenda Wheat Whiteman A+ Arts Education Specialist NC Department of Public Instruction Division of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction K-12 Programs Section Arts Education

Christie Lynch Ebert Section Chief, K-12 Program Areas Arts Education (Dance and Music) and NCDPI Liaison to the A+ Schools Program CONGRATULATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS! Title I Reward Schools Davenport Elementary Gatesville Elementary TS Cooper Elementary Central Elementary

A+ Wiki

SPOTLIGHT ON A+ Live Binder The A+ Live Binder is now live! You can access it through this link. You will need to also fill in the access key as listed below. A+ Schools Program Binder Binder access key: A+NCNetwork

MARK YOUR CALENDARS  Fall Principals and Coordinators Meeting Thursday, October 10 th ; 9am-3pm Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh  Fall New Teacher Training Thursday, October 10 th ; 9am-3pm Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh  Next A+ Network Webinar Thursday, December 5 th 4-5pm

In July of 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution #275 designating the second week of September as National Arts in Education Week. The resolution expressed congressional support for arts education: House Resolution #275 Whereas arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students. The A+ Schools Program CELEBRATES its 1700 A+ educators and administrators who work collaboratively and creatively to bring arts education, arts integration and arts exposure to their nearly 20,000 students across the state! Keep up the great work for our children!!

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