1. Quarterly A+ Webinar Michelle Mazan Burrows Director, A+ Schools Program of the NC Arts Council With Christie Lynch Ebert NC DPI, Section Chief and A+ Liaison September 3 rd, 2015 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Let’s take a poll! WHO’S HERE?

4. What is your role? Administrator Teacher Arts Teacher A+ Coordinator A+ Fellow or A+ Friend

5. From where are you viewing this webinar? Piedmont/Central NC Western NC Eastern NC Elsewhere

6. Did you attend A+ PD this summer? Yes! I attended an A+ New Schools Institute Yes! A 1, 2 or 3 Day Conference Yes! I attended the 20 th Anniversary Conference! No, I didn’t attend A+ PD this summer

7. New administrator(s) Large staff turnover Change in student population New or Renewed commitment to A+ Other changes What is your biggest change at your school this year?

8.  DPI Support for A+ Schools Update  Welcome New A+ Schools & Principals  Summer 2015 Stats  Spotlight on A+ 20 th Anniversary Celebration  A+ Schools Program Info & Opportunities  Mark Your Calendar TODAY’S AGENDA

9. Christie Lynch Ebert NC DPI Section Chief and A+ Liaison christie.lynchebert@dpi.nc.gov 919-807-3856 Slater Mapp NC DPI Arts Education Specialist Slater.mapp@dpi.nc.gov NC Department of Public Instruction Division of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction K-12 Programs Section Arts Education NC DPI SUPPORT FOR A+

10. A+ Wiki http://aplus.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ http://aplus.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/

11. Analysis of Student Work http://ncasw.ncdpi.wikispaces.n et

12. Academic Standards Review Commission Met August 17 Timeline for commission activities and deliverables Regional meetings plan- To continue to solicit input from the Field. Presentation by Carole Ardizonne Next meeting September 21 http://www.doa.nc.gov/asrc/

14. WELCOME TO OUR NEW A+ SCHOOLS! North Graham Elementary in Alamance County, ZECA School of the Arts and Technology and New Bridge Middle School, Onslow County and Townsend Middle School, Robeson County

15. WELCOME TO OUR NEW A+ SCHOOLS! And Hunt Elementary in Sioux City, Iowa!

16. WELCOME NEW A+ PRINICPALS!  Leslie Alexander, RJ Reynolds High School  Chris Barnes, New Bridge Middle School  Scott Corrente, Gatesville Elementary  Nancy Cothren, North Graham Elementary  Amy Gilbert, Hunt Elementary (Sioux City, Iowa)  Sandy Howard and Jo Ann Stone at ZECA Charter School  Erika McComb, Townsend Middle School  Jordi Roman, Donna Lee Loflin Elementary  Kelly Smith, Davenport Elementary  Dan Williams, Rochelle Middle School  Timothy Worrell, Elizabeth City Middle School  Jeanann Yates, Central Elementary

17.  14 SCHOOLS: 5 NEW SCHOOLS 9 RETURNING SCHOOLS  4 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SITES  3 MULTI-SCHOOL CONFERENCES  3 NEW SCHOOL INSTITUTES  3 DAY 20 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND CONFERENCE  OVER 850 EDUCATORS  A+ PROVIDED FUNDING SUPPORT FOR 60% SUMMER STATS

18. SPOTLIGHT ON: THE 20 TH CONFERENCE

19. “It was the most creative and thoughtful conference, from an attendee point of view. It felt like a small family gathering, despite how large the attendee population was. I felt considered and cared for ~ this I can not say for other conferences.” – Conference Attendee “Great time in Durham! Great folks, presenters, facilities, food (trucks!!!), and networking! Awesome experience - excellent conference!” – Mark Sidelnick, Associate Professor of Education, UNC Asheville

20. Concurrent Session Handouts Handouts and resources provided by conference presenters are now available in PDF format. CLICK HERE for a listing of session materials.CLICK HERE Presenting 20 Years of A+ Schools At the 20th Anniversary Conference Legacy Event, a new video by filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman was premiered, highlighting the impact of the A+ Schools Program on former students, faculty and A+ Fellows. Watch the inspiring documentary that illustrates the importance and effect of the largest, longest running, most successful arts-based whole-school reform effort in the nation. http://www.aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov/ConnectLearn/20thAnniversary.aspx

21. How do we value and celebrate the importance of A+ practice and philosophy? How can we cultivate deeper connections by sharing innovative practice with our colleagues? How are we thinking forward to plan for integration, collaboration and creative school culture? How will we work to inspire others within and outside of our school community to take action towards the vision of a complete education that includes the arts for every student? CELEBRATE  SHARE  THINK FORWARD  INSPIRE ACTION

22. How is your school valuing and celebrating A+ practice and philosophy? What processes, structures and resources will help your school to cultivate deeper connections and share your innovative practice within and outside of your school community? How is your school thinking forward to plan for arts integration and collaboration and to grow your creative school culture? How is your staff inspiring each other to action? How are you inspiring your school community to action? Schools should consider…

23. YOUR A+ COORDINATOR(S) NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES A DOUBLE-CHECK OF YOUR WEBSITE – IS THE A+ LOGO AND LINK PRESENT? HOW ABOUT YOUR A+ HISTORY AND/OR WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN A+ SCHOOL? A SCHOOL UPDATE (SURVEY TO COME) YOUR IDEAS/PLAN FOR CONTINUING YOUR GROWTH AS AN A+ SCHOOL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR COMMUNITY OF A+ SUPPORTERS What we need from you!

24. CURRICULUM ARTS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENRICHED ASSESSMENT MULTIPLE LEARNING PATHWAYS COLLABORATION INFRASTRUCTURE CLIMATE A+ ESSENTIALS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT A+ PD, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, SCHOOL VISITS TO OTHER A+ SCHOOLS, SNAPSHOT OF LEARNING WALKTHROUGHS, PEER NETWORKING, PARTNER BUILDING, STRATEGIC PLANNING… HOW CAN WE HELP?

25. $250,000 in potential legislative funding for the A+ Schools Program

26. A+ RESOURCES

27. Live Binder Update and Improvements How to Access the Live Binder: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=902360 Access key: A+NCNetwork

28. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

29. PROMOTING LEARNING AND LITERACY THROUGH ARTS INTEGRATION SESSION #13976 NCCAT, CULLOWHEE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 to Friday, October 2, 2015 Designed and facilitated for NCCAT by the A+ Schools Program of the NC Arts Council Audience: K-5 Educators and Leaders The Excellent Public Schools Act of 2013 has charged teachers with the responsibility of integrating arts education across the curriculum. How can we use this challenge to energize early grades literacy instruction? While most teachers are aware of the research showing that children exposed to visual arts, drama, music, and dance do a better job at mastering content in the non-art subject areas, many feel ill-equipped to bring the power of arts education into reading and writing. Where do the North Carolina educational standards connect and intersect with arts integrated learning? Explore ways to engage students through the arts and discover how the arts can motivate students while building critical skills that support literacy learning and mastery. For registration information: http://www.nccat.org/events/13976-%E2%80%A2- promoting-learning-and-literacy-through-arts-integration-cullowheehttp://www.nccat.org/events/13976-%E2%80%A2- promoting-learning-and-literacy-through-arts-integration-cullowhee

30. Integrating the Arts across the Curriculum: Understanding the Value of Arts Integration in Any Classroom Audience: K-8th Grade Educators and Leaders (all disciplines) This hands-on seminar will help K-8 Educators to: Imagine the possibilities when you bring the arts - visual arts, dance, theatre and music - together with standards in math, science ELA and Social Studies. Investigate strategies for engaging your students in deep and meaningful processes as they creatively explore connections between the arts and the non-arts content. Construct lesson plans and gather ideas and resources for enhancing your instruction across the curriculum. Reflect on your comfort with the arts and build your tool box of instructional strategies that support arts integration. This session is open to all K-8th Grade NC Educators and Leaders (all disciplines). A certificate of participation (which may be used for CEU credit with prior approval from the school system) will be provided. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9am – 4pm (lunch on your own) Hosted by Guilford County Schools Washington Street Administrative Building 501 West Washington Street, Greensboro FREE Registration link: http://www.aplus- schools.ncdcr.gov/Workshops/ArtsIntegrationGr eensborohttp://www.aplus- schools.ncdcr.gov/Workshops/ArtsIntegrationGr eensboro Registration Deadline: October 9, 2015 Thursday, October 15, 2015 9am – 4pm (lunch on your own) Hosted by Pitt County Schools Greenville Art Museum 802 South Evans Street Greenville FREE Registration link: http://www.aplus-http://www.aplus- schools.ncdcr.gov/Workshops/ArtsIntegrationGreenville Registration Deadline: October 9, 2015

31. EDUCATOR EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS FROM THE NC MUSEUM OF ART Educators Night Out in Elizabeth City: Make & Mingle with the NCMA Thursday, October 1, 2015 Museum of the Albemarle 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM FREE This engaging event is for educators in Elizabeth City and surrounding counties. An evening of food, drink, networking, and inspiration. Unwind with your friends and colleagues while learning about the North Carolina Museum of Art's resources for educators of all subject areas, and leave with new ideas. Don't miss this one time only event. See more and register at: http://artnc.org/node/1697#sthash.Thj1GyO4.dpuf http://artnc.org/node/1697#sthash.Thj1GyO4.dpuf Educator Expo: The Power of Play Thursday, November 12, 2015 NC Museum of Art, East Building, Raleigh 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM FREE Our most popular teacher event. Explore the concept of Play across the curriculum and learn why play is essential in generating new ideas, engaging minds, and developing passion. Free resources, hors d'oeuvres, wine, and music, plus free admission to The Worlds of M.C. Escher. See more and register at: http://artnc.org/node/1637#sthash.GHeuI332.dpuf http://artnc.org/node/1637#sthash.GHeuI332.dpuf Design Thinking inside the BetaBox Saturday, October 24, 2015 NCMA, East Building, Conference Center, Level C 10:15 AM to 4:15 PM $15 Members, $20 Nonmembers (includes lunch) Earns.5 CEU Spend the day playing inside a mobile maker space. Collaborate with colleagues, think deeply through design, learn through failure, and imagine creative possibilities for design-based projects across the curriculum. See more at: http://artnc.org/node/1709#sthash.q6tENSDs.dpuf http://artnc.org/node/1709#sthash.q6tENSDs.dpuf Math Intersections with Escher Saturday, November 21, 2015 NCMA, East Building, Conference Center, Level C 10:15 AM to 4:15 PM $15 Members, $20 Nonmembers (includes lunch) Earns.5 CEU Draw inspiration from The Worlds of M. C. Escher and leave with tools for exploring math concepts through the visual arts. See more at: http://artnc.org/node/1710#sthash.iyCBAJqo.dpuf http://artnc.org/node/1710#sthash.iyCBAJqo.dpuf

32. Crayola’s Arts-Infused Education Webinars The free webinars are new and will cover a variety of arts in education related topics and strategies. Join the Champion Creativity community to access the webinar recording and resources.Champion Creativity http://www.edweb.net/Creativity Monday, October 5, 2015 4 p.m. Eastern Time Collaboration and School Culture Wednesday, November 1, 2015 4 p.m. Eastern Time Crafting a Unifying School Vision

33. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015-07/aplus- partnership/prweb12873589.htm#! “It’s powerful that these two organizations with such long histories of working in education can come together to create a unique partnership that will benefit both students and teachers”.

34. 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 2500+ A+ educators and administrators who work collaboratively and creatively to bring arts education, arts integration and arts exposure to their nearly 25,000 students across the state! Keep up the great work for our children!! Tweet, facebook or email your Arts in Education Week photos and activities!

35. MARK YOUR CALENDARS  Fall A+ Leadership Meeting & New Teacher’s Training Thursday, October 8 th ; 9am-3pm Durham Convention Center, Durham  Regional Information Sessions for Potential New A+ Schools  Eastern Information Session – Tuesday, October 20, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Kinston Community Council for the Arts, Kinston  Central Information Session – Wednesday, October 21, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Arts Council, Raleigh  Western Information Session – Thursday, October 22, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., Hickory Area, Site TBD  Next A+ Network Webinar December 3 rd 4-5pm

36. Thanks for joining us! We will post this webinar on our website. If you have feedback about the virtual meeting format, please let Michelle know. Please feel free to log off at your leisure… Q & A