Baltimore Arts Education Initiative

September 27, 2017

AgendaWelcome Julia Di Bussolo, Executive Director, Arts Every DaySean Conley, Chief Academic Officer, Baltimore City Public SchoolsAnana Kambon, Kambon Educational Professional Services

Statewide Advocacy (COMAR, Kirwan Commission) Lori Snyder, Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative OverviewJulia Di Bussolo, Arts Every Day and Chan’nel Howard, Fine Arts Coordinator, Baltimore City Public Schools

Chicago Ingenuity Inc.Paul Sznewajs, Executive DirectorSteven Shewfelt, Director of Data and Research

Q&A

WelcomeBAEI Advisory Committee Co-Chairs

Janise Lane, Director of Teaching and Learning, Baltimore City Public Schools

Anana Kambon, Board Chair, Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts

Statewide Initiatives & Regulations

.01 Requirements for Fine Arts (Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Art) Instructional Programs for Grades PreKindergarten--12 A. Each local school system shall:1) Provide an instructional program in fine arts each year for all students in grades prekindergarten - 8. (a) Within the prekindergarten - grade 5 grade span students must have experiences in the fine art forms of dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual art. (b) In grades 6-8 students may specialize in one or more the fine art forms of dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual art.2) Provide an instructional program that enables all students in grades 9-12 to meet graduation requirements, and to select from among fine arts elective courses of dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual art that will prepare them for postsecondary education and careers..02 Fine Arts Education Advisory Panel.The State Superintendent of Schools shall maintain a Fine Arts Education Advisory Panel that shall advise the Superintendent on issues and best practices relevant to fine arts education for students in Maryland. .03 Certification Procedures

A. Beginning September 1, 2019, and each 5 years after that, each local superintendent of schools shall certify to the State Superintendent of Schools that the instructional programming within grades prekindergarten---12 meets, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in Regulation .01 of this chapter.

B. Each local school system shall report annually their goals, objectives, and strategies regarding the implementation of fine arts instructional programming and methods for measuring progress.

Statewide Initiatives & Regulations

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Framework

MSDE’s draft for reporting for ESSA (Elementary Secondary Schools Act) includes both Opportunities/Access to a well-rounded education in the School Quality/Student Success indicator and credit for completion of a well-rounded curriculum in the Academic Progress indicator both areas include fine arts classes/courses for elementary, middle and high school.

Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education in Maryland

Making recommendations on legislation and policy initiatives to enhance the availability of innovative educational opportunities and to enhance the adequacy and equity of State funding for prekindergarten through grade 12 public education in the State.

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative - OverviewChan’nel Howard, Fine Arts Coordinator, Baltimore City Public Schools

Julia Di Bussolo, Executive Director, Arts Every Day

Arts + Education

Americans for the Arts, Facts & Figures Guide

Arts Education for All Students

A Shared Endeavor: Arts Education for America’s Students

Americans for the Arts

Baltimore City Schools: Data Trends

Baltimore City Schools: Data Trends

Arts Every Day

Arts Every Day Partners with the school district, schools, principals, and teachers to increase and deepen access to arts education and cultural experiences in- and out- of the classroom.

● Empower Teachers as Leaders in Creative Teaching and Learning

● Connect Baltimore City School to Baltimore City Arts and Culture

● Partner with over 40 Baltimore City Public Schools

● Elevate and Celebrate the Arts in Baltimore City Public Schools

● Advocate for Equitable Access to the Arts Districtwide

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative Goals1. Develop a District Wide Fine Arts Plan (Steering Co)

2. Develop Arts Rich Framework for Individual Schools (Arts Rich Schools Co)

3. Best Practices for In- and Out- of School Partnerships (Partnerships Co)

4. Shared Measurement and Reporting (Across all committees)

Advisory Committee will advise on process, drafts, and final recommendations

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative GoalsGoal 1: Develop a District Wide Fine Arts Plan

○ Set measurable goals and benchmarks for improving access

○ Create policy and budget recommendations

○ Identify strategic cross-sector partnerships

○ Align plan with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Code of

Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative GoalsGoal 2: Develop an Arts Rich Framework for Individual Schools

● Provide school administrators a continuum for growth

○ Certified teachers: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre & Visual Art

○ Recommendations for staffing, scheduling, budget○ Facilities and supplies○ Professional development for principals and teachers○ Partnerships with artists, organizations, and cultural institutions○ High quality out-of-school time arts programs

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative GoalsGoal 3: Identify Best Practices for In- and Out- of School Partnerships

● In-School Partnerships:

○ Identify terms and strategies for partners enriching and enhancing school day sequential fine arts instruction

● Out-of-School and Summer Programs:

○ Create guidelines for high-quality arts programs

● Develop a shared strategy to improve equity and access districtwide

○ Asset Map for School Year 2018-19

Baltimore Arts Education Initiative GoalsGoal 4: Shared Measurement and Reporting

● Framework for an annual Baltimore City Arts Education Report

● Recommendations for annual convenings (listening sessions, partner

networks, professional learning communities)

● Asset mapping, data collection, and communication

Planning Process and TimelineWorking Committees - Oct 2017 through May 2018

Listening Sessions - November and December 2017

Public Comment Period - April 2018

Town Hall Meeting - April 18, 5-7pm

School Board Presentation - June 2018

Get Involved● Be sure we have your email so we send you regular updates

● Host, Facilitate, Attend a Listening Session

● Learn more about serving on a Working Committee

Contact:

Jill Warzer, Coordinator, Baltimore Arts Education Initiative

BAEI@artseveryday.org Phone: 410-685-1172

Chicago Ingenuity Inc.Paul Sznewajs, Executive Director

Steven Shewfelt, Director of Data and Research