1. Arts Liaison Leadership Development Session #1
September 26, 2018
Westinghouse College Prep

2. www.cpsarts.org | cpsarts@cps.edu | (773) 553-2170
Meet the Team!
Julia deBettencourt, Director of Arts Education
Rachel Claff, Manager of Professional Learning
Jeff Waraksa, Manager of Student Achievement
Melisa Rutkelis, Arts Education Specialist
Holly Abney, Technology Librarian
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3. Arts Liaisons in Action
Real-world examples of what you do (or want to do)

4. Arts Liaisons in Action
An Arts Liaison:
serves as the primary point of communication between their school, the Department of Arts Education, Ingenuity, and arts partners.
works to ensure that students, educators, and administrators in their school have access to important arts-related information across all disciplines.
seeks actionable ways to expand and improve arts education and programming in their school and in the broader community.
We have updated the job description so that it’s clearer and contains a breakdown of responsibilities
We have an ADMINISTRATOR version of the role handout in our Toolkit.
We do not have Lead Arts Liaisons this year because: 1) We shifted the focus to peer support around teaching and learning with our Arts Instruction Specialists. 2) We wanted to cast a wider net to bring in our high-flyers when and where they feel they can make the most impact. If you notice something that is not being done anymore, let us know!

5. Arts Liaisons in Action
Examples:
In small groups, come up with real-life examples of each of the main facets of the Arts Liaison role.
Record your examples on chart paper.
Serves as primary point of communication
Fills out Creative Schools Survey accurately and on time
Provides access to important arts-related information
Sends regular s to all staff about in- and out-of-school arts opportunities
Expands and improves arts education and programming
Applies for arts grants
Uses Standards to advocate for dedicated arts classrooms/spaces

6. Arts Liaisons in Action
Gallery Walk: Look at everyone’s posters.
Debrief:
What was exciting or interesting to you?
What seems like a challenge?
Did this give you any ideas for things you could do as an Arts Liaison?

7. Choosing Your Learning Track
Evaluate your strengths and areas for growth

8. Choosing Your Learning Track
Finding the Funding
Write effective grant proposals, secure other external funding, and find free/cheap arts supplies and resources to maximize your budget 1
Building Buy-In
Hone negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills to secure sustained commitment to the arts in your school community 2
Escape from Arts Island (aka Leading the Way without Losing Your Mind)
Make arts project ideas a reality by developing effective peer collaboration, project management, and communication systems 3

9. Choosing Your Learning Track
Complete the self-evaluation:
What is an area of strength? What is an example of how you have fulfilled this responsibility?
What is an area for growth? What questions, concerns, or challenges do you have?

10. Choosing Your Learning Track
Choose an area of strength. Record an example of an accomplishment in that area.
Choose an area for growth. Record a question, concern, or challenge in that area.

11. Choosing Your Learning Track
Half of the group: Stand by an area of strength.
Half of the group: Stand by an area of growth.
Option 1: Strengths explain examples while growth areas ask questions.
Option 2: Growth areas explain questions/concerns while strengths respond.
Switch! (Strengths to growths, and vice versa)

12. Choosing Your Learning Track
Vote to join a learning track on your phone, laptop, or other device!
bit.ly/AL-Track

13. Choosing Your Learning Track
bit.ly/AL-Track
Finding the Funding
Write effective grant proposals, secure other external funding, and find free/cheap arts supplies and resources to maximize your budget 1
Building Buy-In
Hone negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills to secure sustained commitment to the arts in your school community 2
Leading the Way (Without Losing Your Mind)
Make arts project ideas a reality by developing effective peer collaboration, project management, and communication systems 3

14. Looking Ahead
Scope of Leadership Development Sessions for

15. Looking Ahead
We will use your notes to tailor each learning track to address key concerns, questions, and challenges.
Sessions and learning tracks will build on one another over the course of the year.
Have a strength you want to share? Indicate on your evaluation if you’d like to present at a session!

16. Looking Ahead
Can I switch tracks? Yes, but be aware that you will have missed information from previous sessions.
What if I can’t attend all sessions?
Send a representative in your place.
Visit the Arts Liaison Toolkit on our website.
Other questions?

17. Important Reminders
Creative Schools Fund grant applications are due October 5th.
Arts Essentials funds will be available October 15th. All guidelines and resources are on cpsarts.org.
Our website has been updated; visit the Teacher section and the Liaison section for useful resources!

18. Important Reminders
All-City Performing Arts: Still accepting students!
All-City Visual Arts: Senior Portfolio Opens 10/30; CSO/DAE exhibition opportunity
Upcoming Professional Learning
Mastering the Standards #2: November 2nd
Lesson Labs: October & November 2018
Arts Education Conference: April 5, 2019; submit proposals at bit.ly/ArtsEDConProposal until Jan 18th
Ingenuity PL: Shifting the Power 10/2; Educator as Artist 10/10; Advocacy Institute 10/12