NCDPI ARTS EDUCATION UPDATE July 23, 2010
“The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st century.”
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NCDPI ARTS EDUCATION
NCDPI Arts Education Consultant, Christie Lynch Ebert, will be on maternity leave from Wednesday, July 28 – Friday, October 1, 2010. NCDPI Arts Education Consultant, Myron Carter, continues his recovery following his recent successful stem cell transplant in February 2010. For issues or questions regarding arts education during the absence of the two consultants, please contact: Helga Fasciano, Section Chief for K-12 Programs, at or 919-807-3864. An announcement will be sent via the listserv when Myron is able to return to work, and Christie looks forward to her return in October. Thank you for your patience as we undergo these transitions!
ATTN: ARTS EDUCATION COORDINATORS
The NC Arts Education Coordinators will NOT meet in September 2010, but will meet in fall 2010 (date, location, and details will be forthcoming in a future issue of the NCDPI arts education update). Stay tuned for further details as they develop!
GOOD NEWS - we want to celebrate the many successes occurring in arts education in North Carolina! If you have a “good news” item that you feel is appropriate to share with stakeholders throughout the state, please email the item to . Submissions should be focused on arts education accomplishments (examples would include teacher of the year designation – system or regional; innovative programs; regional, state or national recognition, awards, honors; etc) and should be limited to 100 words or less. The Arts Education consultants have the editorial right to screen and/or edit items before publication.
DANIEL PINK: ARTS ARE FUNDAMENTAL, NOT ORNAMENTAL
On June 8th, the Arts & Science Council (ASC) hosted Daniel Pink in the Knight Theatre, at the newly-named Levine Center for the Arts. More than 500 individuals joined his fascinating presentation on the importance of creative thinking and the unique value of the arts in helping young people develop critical right- and left-brain abilities necessary for leadership in a global economy.
So that we can all keep his important message of the arts as "fundamental, not ornamental,” ASC is pleased to share a special follow-up message from Dan. Please visit: http://www.wsbaccess.com/wsbinsights/insights.aspx?93808d53 to view Daniel Pink's video message on the value of arts integration in our educational systems, and as a critical component to a complete education.
The ASC also excited to launch a new web portal - http://www.ascartsintegration.org/ - developed to disseminate learnings from ASC's ArtStart Program, which has trained over 500 teachers in 97 Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and provided artist residencies to 15,000 students. On this site, you'll find videos, lesson plans, tips and other information developed through the life of the program that provide a framework to help others integrate the arts in learning.
For a wealth of advocacy resources on how you can get more art into kids' lives, both in and out of school, visit Americans for the Arts: “The Arts. Ask for More” at: http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/. Please visit: http://www.danpink.com/ to follow Daniel Pink’s latest work online.
NEW THIS WEEK (Be sure to visit http://arts.ncwiseowl.org/ to access previously posted items which are now posted on the web):
NCDPI UPDATE SUMMER SCHEDULE
During the summer, the NCDPI Arts Education update is following a twice-monthly schedule which will continue through August 20, 2010, at which point the update will resume its weekly schedule. Remaining Summer Updates will be sent on: August 6 and August 20.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Senate Bill 66: “An Act to Provide a Comprehensive Arts Education Plan” was ratified on 6/24 and signed by the Governor on 7/01/10. You can access and track S66 online at: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2009&BillID=S66&submitButton=Go
S66 directs the State Board of Education to appoint a task force of members from the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Cultural Resources to create a Comprehensive Arts Education Development plan for the public schools of NC. The Task Force will also include at least one appointed member of the House of Representatives and one member of the Senate. The task force shall submit its recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee no later than December 1, 2010.
ARTS EDUCATION ESSENTIAL STANDARDS
The Arts Education Essential Standards (Version 3.0) are now posted online at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/phase2/. The standards will be presented as a discussion item at the August 2010 State Board of Education (SBE) meeting; are expected to be approved at the September 2010 SBE meeting; and are scheduled to be implemented during the 2012-13 school year.
The NC Department of Public Instruction thanks all those who took the time to review and provide feedback to the draft standards, which informed the writing through each stage of the development process. Additionally, NCDPI thanks the writers for the countless hours they committed to the writing and re-writing of the Essential Standards, Clarifying Objectives, and Assessment Prototypes, reviewing and incorporating public feedback and input from stakeholders, and applying the various required filters.
Please stay tuned to the arts education listserv update for additional information as the Arts Education Essential Standards move through the SBE discussion and approval process, and the development of Instructional Toolkits, professional development, and other support that will accompany the implementation of the standards.
STATE BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The State Board of Education announced that Martez Hill, the former chief deputy state superintendent in Mississippi, will serve as the new executive director effective August 1, 2010. Hill, a graduate of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy and Emory University, has a strong record of experience in organizational management, policy analysis and education policy. In his new role as the Board's executive director, Hill will manage the State Board of Education office; advise the Board on key education policy issues; work with the General Assembly on the Board's behalf; serve as the Board's liaison to a variety of interests including local boards of education and superintendents, the Governor's Office and other governmental entities; and serve on various boards and commissions as requested by the Board of Education members.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NC SYMPHONY EDUCATION CONCERT WORKSHOP
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 10, from 9:00 am - 3:00pm in Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Teachers who are preparing elementary students to attend the North Carolina Symphony's Statewide Education Concerts will learn the 2010-11 repertoire and take part in demonstrations of lesson plans and activities included in the education concert handbooks. Authors of this year's student and teacher handbooks will lead demonstrations. The $25.00 registration fee can be paid in advance or at the door and includes teacher handbook, student handbook, lunch, and refreshments. Deadline to register is August 4. Please visit www.ncsymphony.org/education to download the registration form or email Education Manager, Jessica Nalbone at with questions.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS GROUP RESERVATIONS FOR NC SYMPHONY FRIDAY FAVORITES CONCERTS
Friday Favorites, an afternoon concert series occurring three times during the 2010-11 school year, will be available to middle and high school groups as an educational concert experience. Concert themes, "Art in Music," “Dance in Music," and "Shakespeare in Music" are paired with concert guides written by partnering educators and will be available at no cost. The concert guides will include in-depth information about each program as well as classroom activities which are aligned with North Carolina Standard Course of Study for music, art, dance and literature. School groups will also have the opportunity to meet with North Carolina Symphony conductors, soloists and musicians and participate in special arts-integrated events outside of the concert hall.
Friday Favorites performances are designed to be casual and informative for audiences new to classical music and are perfect for music, art, dance, theatre, or literature students. Each of the three concert programs begins at 12:00 pm on select Fridays at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh, NC. Please visit www.ncsymphony.org to view the upcoming Friday Favorites concert programs and schedule. Group tickets can be purchased now by contacting Education Manager, Jessica Nalbone at or (919) 789-5461. Cost per ticket is $10 and can be paid with check, cash or credit card at least one day prior to each performance (no payment upon arrival). Reserve now - seating for educational groups will be limited!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH FOR ARTS TOGETHER
Arts Together (AT) is seeking a creative, enthusiastic professional to build on its 27-year history as Wake County’s only nonprofit multi-arts school. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for Arts Together’s educational mission, its day-to-day operations, and its projected growth. For a more complete description of the position and of Arts Together, please visit http://www.artstogether.org.
AOSA PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER PRESENTS: BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHAPTER SHARING
Saturday, August 28, 2010; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Winthrop University; Rock Hill, SC.
Come join us for a fun time of fellowship and sharing. Remember Orff is not just instruments! Share the excitement. BYOL or go out to lunch with friends. For more information about this and other opportunities, please visit: http://www.piedmontorff.org/Workshops.html
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL, ARTS ARE TOO
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/06/11/1491816/reading-is-fundamental-arts-are.html
NEW WEBSITE FOR NC ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
http://www.NCAEA.org.
NCCAT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.nccat.org/s/1099/start.aspx
THE SURDNA FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL ARTS TEACHERS
Letters of Intent to Apply are due by November 12, 2010. http://www.surdna.org/artsteachersfellowship.
FORMATIVE-ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR EVERY CLASSROOM
Developed by Susan Brookhart, the second edition of this ASCD Action Tool explores the process of formative assessment as well as its value. Describing formative assessment as a regular and necessary component of classroom instruction, this resource offers a range of student and teacher tools that help with developing assignments, providing descriptive, nonjudgmental feedback and more: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/111005.aspx
ARTS EDUCATION AT NCWISEOWL WEBSITE
http://arts.ncwiseowl.org/ (Be sure to visit this site to access past editions of the arts education update, as well as to access resources regarding curriculum and instruction, policy, legislation, professional development, accountability information, the arts education exchange, and other resources).
UPDATE ON NCDPI ARTS EDUCATION CONSULANT, MYRON CARTER
Myron regularly updates his journey of his fight against Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and recent successful stem cell transplant on his Caring Bridge website. You can stay posted of his progress (and leave messages for Myron in his guest book) by visiting: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myroncarter. You may send cards to: Mr. Myron Carter, 8003 Rambling Hills Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. The arts education community wishes Myron all the best in his continued recovery!
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The Arts Education Consultants at the NC Department of Public Instruction make every effort to provide relevant, timely information to stakeholders collected from numerous state and national sources. The inclusion of items in this update does not imply the endorsement or verification of accuracy by this agency.
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