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Arts in Education. Council Chairman: Minoo Wille 2011-2012 minoo_wille@verizon.net hm : 972-444-5974 cell: 214-868-5907. Arts in Education. Purpose: Promote the arts to help students - develop their artistic skills - gain exposure to different art media
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Arts in Education Council Chairman: MinooWille 2011-2012minoo_wille@verizon.net hm: 972-444-5974 cell: 214-868-5907
Arts in Education Purpose: Promote the arts to help students - develop their artistic skills - gain exposure to different art media How: 1. National PTA Reflections Program 2. Local school programs Family Art Nights Visiting Author Library Readers Local Artist visits PSO Petting Zoo 3. Community art venues School theatre Concerts Art exhibits Book tours PSO Family Series 4. Reflections Matching Grants (up to $1,000) from National PTA www.pta.org select PTA Programs, then Awards Programs
Arts in Education Reflections 2011-2012 Theme:“Diversity Means” Rules: Available in June on www.txpta.org Announce theme in May How? - School eNews - Art & English teachers - YO packets - Morning announcements - School website - Hall posters Why? - get ideas over the summer - experiment with different media - save time in Fall when busy with school work - pre-empt other programs/contests
Arts in Education Reflections 2011-2012 Resources: www.pta.org General Reflections information www.txpta.org Arts in Education Handbook (downloadable) Rules (available in June) www.planopta.org Entry Forms, rules, workshop presentation, other forms required for Council Local School Plan of Work Predecessor’s binder Council AIE Chairman MinooWille minoo_wille@verizon.net hm: 972-422-5974 cell: 214-868-5907
Arts in Education Reflections Timeline: May Meet with predecessor for de-brief/cross-training Read predecessor’s binder Announce 2011-2012 theme – ‘Diversity Means’ Encourage students to work on ideas over the summer Explain magnitude of the Reflections Program National PTA program, scholarships, resume’/portfolio Get art teachers on board to help create interest Encourage students to participate Not a class assignment Verify your budget to cover posters, ribbons, reception, etc. June/July Get official 2011-2012 rules and entry form Familiarize yourself with the rules