1. Make it Work! How to put arts integration to work in YOUR school Presented by: Susan Riley Arts Integration Specialist Thunder Hill Elementary School

2. Objectives To understand what arts integration is, how it engages students and why it’s important. To learn more about how to customize this program to fit your needs. To examine techniques that will provide buy-in and support from the whole school community.

3. Who am I? Susan Riley, Arts Integration Specialist in Howard County Public Schools, MD. Masters in Educational Administration/Supervision. Teacher Development Liaison for Thunder Hill ES. Piloted a successful arts integration program at THES for the past 3 years. Our custom car: The Honda Pilot.

4. Why Do We Customize?

5. Program Features According to the Kennedy Center, Arts Integration is “Making natural and meaningful connections between an arts form(s) and another curricular area. In an arts- integrated lesson, students should gain knowledge and/or skills in both subjects. There should be learning objectives that are measurable in both the art form and the other subject area”.

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7. Lesson Plans

9. Gas mileage!

11. Question 1: Arts Integration had a positive impact on student learning in my classroom 53.3% Strongly Agree 31.3% Agree 12.5% Somewhat Agree Question 2: The curriculum is more accessible to students of various learning styles using arts integration. 56.3% Strongly Agree 43.8% Agree Question 4: After trying arts integration this year, I am interested in continuing to use this method of teaching next year. 56.3% Strongly Agree 43.8% Agree Question 8: Arts Integration has helped to facilitate more collaborative planning. 33.3% Strongly Agree 46.7% Agree 20.0% Somewhat Agree 2009-2010 Staff Survey Results Sample

12. Which model are you? Slow, but practical. The “family” car. A tank. No one or nothing will dent this. Huge trunk space for lots of baggage. A classic! 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme

13. Which model are you? Is large enough for a family, but is still good on gas mileage. Will run forever. Can be difficult to turn in tight spots. Nothing fancy but not plain Jane either. 2009 Honda Pilot

14. Which model are you? Sleek and compact. Has some nice upgrades and features. Doesn’t have a lot of room for bulky items. Has good horsepower when you need it. Lexus GS10

15. What model are you? The ultimate in luxury. Electric hybrid makes gas mileage incredible. Relax with lots of leg room. Speed is no option. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

16. Different Perspectives “We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.” ~Anaïs Nin

17. What options to include? Sub time Professional development days Visiting schools Professional book clubs Course work Partnerships and Artists in Residence

18. Ready, Set, Build - Choose your Model! Introduction and Facilitation of Arts Integration

19. Ready, Set, Build - Options! Professional Development Strategies that work!

21. Ready, Set, Build - Options! Lesson Plan Templates

22. Ready, Set, Build - Options! Blogs and/or Computer Conferences

24. Ready, Set, Build - Options! Lesson Plan Bank

25. Time to buy! Putting down an initial investment

26. Evaluate your Purchase Take time to notice.... * Data * Lessons Implemented * Student Work Samples

27. Peer Reviews

28. Celebrate!

29. Vision for your next car... What model would you LIKE to be?

30. Thank you!

31. Contact Information Susan Riley Sriley81@hotmail.com www.educationcloset.com