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Welcome to the State PTA Reflections® Network
2015-2016 Let Your Imagination Fly
AGENDA – July 2015
• Learn about the Reflections Network and State Chair Role and Responsibilities.
• Explore new program materials.
• Expand our Reflections network with new partners in the arts.
• Strengthen our plans for a successful Reflections program.
Why PTA Reflections?
• It positively recognizes nearly 300,000 students each year for their participation and achievement across all artistic disciplines and brings together over 8,000 school-communities in celebration of arts education.
• It encourages creativity in the classroom and at home by serving as a
platform for advocating for more arts education. • It cultivates new PTA members, leaders and PTA Units by engaging with
families, teachers, school leaders and community and media partners.
• It brings families together through the exploration of the theme and cultural heritage.
The Reflections Network is a multi-layer community comprised of thousands of local, council, district, region and state volunteers focused on support for arts education and cultural exploration.
This is primarily accomplished through the National PTA Reflections Arts program in 53 state congresses and 8000 Local PTA Units.
Communications with PTA Reflections Network
• Reflections Program Email Updates
– Online Art Gallery Opening (Aug)
– National Arts in Education Week (Sept)
– Apply for an Arts Enhancement Grant (Jan)
– National Award Announcement (May)
• Additional eNewsletters: Local Leader News, PTA Parent, etc.
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blogs, etc.
The State PTA Reflections Network is comprised of state leaders implementing the National PTA Reflections program and other state leaders focused on arts in education issues/topics.
The network provides a coordinated approach to share ideas and support state chairs in their role to support Reflections and other arts in education initiatives.
Communications with State Reflections Network
• Email [email protected] to sign up for program updates and announcements.
• Participate in monthly State Reflections Network Calls to learn and share best practices. First Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. EST/5:30 p.m. PST.
• Celebrate successes with National PTA on social media: @NationalPTA #PTAReflections, #ArtsEdWeek & #EncourageCreativity.
The National PTA Arts initiatives include PTA Reflections Awards, Mary Lou Anderson Grants, Reflections Theme Search Contest, National Arts in Education Week (Sept), Online Art Gallery and Traveling Exhibitions.
We collaborate with nonprofit and government arts and education agencies to increase access to arts education and promote Reflections opportunities.
One-on-One Communications with State PTA Program Leaders and National-Level Student Honorees
• Ethan Clark, Manager of Education and Arts Initiatives,
• Quanice Floyd, Arts in Education Fellow (Sept-May) [email protected]
• Nicole Majette, Staff Support, [email protected]
with Local PTA Program Leaders and Program Participants
• Phone: 800-307-4782 Email: [email protected]
• Online Registration Technical Support: [email protected]
State Reflections Chair Roles and Responsibilities
Recruit Reflections Committee
Oversee planning and improvements
Customize and distribute Reflections Local Leader’s Guide
Provide Theme Search Contest Opportunity
Assist Reflections Chairs in your State
Grow a network of Local Reflections Chairs
Coordinate judging & celebrate student participation
Represent State PTA & the National PTA Reflections Program
Report to other State PTA leaders
Collaborate with State PTA leaders
Provide guidance on how to improve and enhance Reflections
Download a State Leader’s Guide at PTA.org/StateReflectionsLibrary.
Questions?
Let’s get started!
Explore new program materials.
Expand our Reflections network with new partners in the arts.
Strengthen our plans for a successful Reflections program.
Explore new program
materials.
Online Resources
PTA.org/Reflections
• PTA Registration
• Reflections Toolkik
• Theme Search Contest
• Mary Lou Anderson Grants
• Additional Arts Education Resources
• National Arts in Education Week
PTA.org/StateReflectionsLibrary
• State Reflections Network
• Upcoming Events, Trainings and Milestones
• State Leader Tools
– PTA Leader Tools
– Participant Materials
– Training Resources
Questions?
Expand your Reflections
Network with new partners in the arts.
First, determine your needs:
Recruit speakers, workshop presenters, and volunteer judges.
Learn more about state-specific resources for Arts in Education.
Cross-promote programs/student-learning opportunities.
Strengthen/create PTA resolutions/position statements using current news, research and resources.
Champion support for a quality arts education.
Discover state-specific grants, programs, research, news and events.
Second, choose a partner network:
State Arts Agencies & Alliances
State Arts Education Associations
Other Organizations & Groups
State Agencies & Alliances
State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE): State Director.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA): State Arts Agency
The Kennedy Center: State Alliance for Arts Education & state VSA affiliate
Americans for the Arts (AFTA): State Arts Action Network Captains.
State Arts Education Associations
National Dance Education Organization (NDEO): state affiliate.
Educational Theatre Association (EdTA): state affiliate.
National Association for Music Education (NAfME): state affiliate.
National Art Education Association (NaeA): state affiliate
Other Organizations & Groups
Colleges & Universities
Museums, Cultural Centers and Performance Venues
Foundations, Businesses & Corporations
Media, Radio and News Stations
Share your success story!
• Who was your partner? • How did you connect? • What did you accomplish?
Hayden Goertz First On The Field
Questions?
Strengthen Your plans for a
successful Reflections program.
Consider the Following Goals
ENGAGE
all members of your statewide network to meet the national standards for family-school partnerships.
RECRUIT
more students & new program leaders.
TRAIN
all Reflections Chairs, effectively.
CELEBRATE
student participation in the Arts.
Julia Hong Together at Last
PTA Reflections is a proven strategy for engaging all members of your school-community.
PTA Reflections Recruitment Strategies GOAL: Recruit More Students GOAL: Recruit New Program Leaders
Connect • Partner with school clubs & classrooms. • Coordinate with student groups that
require community service hours. • Offer the Special Artist Division for
students with special needs. • Welcome military & migrant students. • Share Spanish materials
• Facilitate introductions at school and PTA events.
• Connect rookies with alumni volunteers. • Target support to PTAs in underserved
communities.
Promote • Use social media (or have student leaders use it for you).
• Make announcements at school meetings
• Make announcements at School and PTA meetings.
• All materials readily available.
Incentivize
• Reward student participants in a BIG way. • Reward program leaders with discounts to
state PTA convention for doubling student participation.
• Offer prizes to those with the most referrals.
• Reward teacher volunteers • Offer your recruiters state PTA convention
discounts.
Personalize • Personalize awards. • Invite them in a personal way.
Have Fun! • Share photos from celebration events. • Thank volunteers for their leadership
PTA Reflections Training Strategies
Goal: Effectively Train All Program Leaders
Schedule • August 5. Reflections 101 Webinar • September 14. Promote Reflections Registration • October 1. Promote arts and humanities month arts opportunities
Place In Person: • State PTA Convention (Workshop/Coaching/Boot Camp/etc.) • Visit each Region PTA (in person/online). Online: • Reflections Leader Training at PTA.org/eLearning • National PTA Reflections Webinar at PTA.org/ReflectionsToolkit
Purpose To reach every Local, Council, District and Region of the State with information and materials for program leaders to feel confident in leading their PTA Reflections program.
PTA Reflections Celebration Strategies
GOAL: Celebrate Student Participation in the Arts
Program Student Art Exhibit Opening Ceremony
Place State Capital Building/Museum/Cultural Arts Center/Airport Gallery
Personalize Create name tags with artist statements/Send invitations to families
Promote Share event photos online and in local media
Have Fun! Share artwork online during National Arts in Education Week. Add prizes for the whole family donated via sponsors.
Questions?
• Register at PTA.org/Reflections today!
• Follow new Step-by-Step Instructions provided on the sign-in page.
• Email [email protected] to sign up for daily registration reports.
Open for Registration!
Rollout to local units
Is there an arts in education
initiative, project or program that
your state has that should become a
PTA standard nationally?
Hannah Donohue Feet First
