School District Arts Coordinator Network

Land Acknowledgement
 
Prop 28 resources
 
Wildfire recovery resourCES

 

April 24 Resources and Opportunities


 

Convening Agenda for April 24

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    Warm Up and Networking

    April is LA County Arts Month: Pick up your Civic Art Passport 2025 at your local LA County Library
     

    Discussion

    Melissa Valencia Thomson and Jill Newman, Arts Ed Collective Coaches - Strategies for Shared Leadership  

    • Highlights included shared leadership examples from school districts including District Arts Teams, Arts Advocacy Teams, school-based arts leads and professional learning teams that bring trainings back to their colleagues
    Opportunities and Resources:

    Sharon Herpin, West Ed - Prop 28 Research - Survey now open: Prop 28 Arts and Music Funding Research Study

    Jeannine Flores, LA County Office of Ed - April Arts and STEAM Updates

    Yamily Pardio, Arts for LA - Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) for Educators

     
    looking forward and additional resources

     

    February 20 Resources and Opportunities


     

    Convening Agenda for February 20

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    presentation and conversation

    Lindsey Kunisaki, Arts for LA’s Laura Zucker Fellow presents 2024 Arts and Music in Schools report

    Opportunities and Resources:

    Meia Johnson, Arts & Culture - Creative Career Pathways for Youth 

    Megan Kirkpatrick, Arts & Culture – Strategic Plan Coaching 

    Keelia Postlethwaite Stinnett, Arts & Culture – Advancement Grant 

     

    looking forward and additional resources

     

     

    September 19 Resources and Opportunities


     

    Convening Agenda for September 19

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    Opportunities and Resources:
     
    Creative Career Pathways for Youth

    Creative Careers Online (CCO): https://creativecareers.gladeo.org/

     
    Stitch

    Learn more Stitch for LA Youth from the Greater LA Education Foundation - www.glaef.org/stitch

    PST ART: Arts and Science Collide - resources for teachers and students:

     
    LACoe and beyond
     
    Arts for LA

    April 25 Resources and Opportunities


     

    Convening Agenda for April 25

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    Resources:
    Warm Up Activity: Networking How to Make a PB&J

     

    Creative Career Pathways for Youth

    Upcoming Creative Career Opportunities

     
    Creative Wellbeing

    Learn more and download the guide on the Creative Wellbeing Page.

    Upcoming Creative Wellbeing Opportunities

     

     
    Prop 28 resources

    Ask for the Plan! Be A Champion for Your Student’s Arts Education - Webinar Recording English;  Webinar Recording Spanish

     

    February22 Resources and Opportunities


     

    Convening Agenda for February 22

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    September 21 Resources and Opportunities


     

    Convening Agenda for September 21

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    Resources:
    Warm Up Activity: Creative WellBeing with African Soul International
    Creative Wellbeing Curriculum Guide

    The purpose of this curriculum guide is to support teaching artists and facilitators in understanding the foundational concepts that guide Creative Wellbeing. It is meant to be a springboard to brainstorm, design, and lead your own Creative Wellbeing workshops. Learn more and download the guide on the Creative Wellbeing Page.

    Upcoming Creative Wellbeing Opportunities

    Advocacy Updates

    Yamily from Arts for LA shared:

    LACOE Updates

    Shan Tu shares information from the Center for Distance and Online Learning

    Other Resources

    LACOE Resource Folder for VAPA CoordinatION

    Find updates on regional and statewide professional development opportunities, student programs and more in this resource folder compiled by Jeannine Flores, Arts & STEAM Coordinator for the Los Angeles County of Education. Bookmark the link and check back for new information.

    Check out the resources here: https://bit.ly/LACOEartscoordinators.

     

    September 23 Resources and Opportunities from our Partners


     
    Convening Agenda for September 23

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    Warm Up Activity
    Resources:
    Creative Wellbeing Curriculum Guide

    The purpose of this curriculum guide is to support teaching artists and facilitators in understanding the foundational concepts that guide Creative Wellbeing. It is meant to be a springboard to brainstorm, design, and lead your own Creative Wellbeing workshops. Learn more and download the guide on the Creative Wellbing Page.

    Advocacy Updates

    Cordelia and Yamily from Arts for LA share information on Prop 28. Prop 28 Presentation Recording (00:00-12:45)*
    *The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Department of Arts and Culture or the entities they represent.

    LACOE Updates

    Jeannine shares information on CA Arts Ed Framework resources for educators; infographics and handouts; Create CA: Creativity Challenge report and Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Block Grant. 

    School Crisis & Recovery (SCRR) Bonus Resource

    May 20 Resources and Opportunities from our Partners


     

    Convening Agenda for May 20

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    Resources:
    Creative Careers Online

    Creative Career Pathways for Youth is an LA County initiative to develop, strengthen, and expand pathways that prepare young people ages 14-24 for careers in the arts and creative industries. Find more information on our Creative Career Pathways Page.

    In Appreciation of Teachers
    LACOE Resource Folder for VAPA Coordinators

    Find updates on school reopening, regional and statewide professional development opportunities, student programs and more in this resource folder compiled for LA County district arts coordinators. Bookmark the link and check back for new information.

    Check out the resources here: https://bit.ly/LACOEartscoordinators.

    Upcoming Events:

     

    March 25 Resources and Opportunities from our Partners


     

    Convening Agenda for March 25

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    Resources:
    Creative Career Pathways for Youth

    Creative Career Pathways for Youth is an LA County initiative to develop, strengthen, and expand pathways that prepare young people ages 14-24 for careers in the arts and creative industries. Find more information on our Creative Career Pathways Page, or access Program Manager, Meia Johnson's full presentation.

    Arts Ed Twitter Chat - #CaArtsEdChat

    Join @PCrooks_VAPA, @VAPAJeannine, @aaronbryan, and other arts education leaders from across the state for the #CaArtsEdChat, a Twitter Chat held every Wednesday from 4:00PM to 4:30PM. Join discussions on topics such as: the newly adopted CA Arts Framework; integrating the arts and technology; arts and anti-racism; and more!

    New to Twitter, want to learn more about the Twitter Chat or see the questions in advance? Visit https://bit.ly/CaArtsEdChat1.

     

     

    January 28 Resources and Opportunities from our Partners


     

    Convening Agenda for January 28

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    November 5 Resources and Opportunities from our Partners


     

    Convening Agenda for November 5

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    DMH+UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence Learning Center

    Explore the DMH + UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center! Download resources, access self-guided courses, and watch videos that support your understanding of prevention and wellbeing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/

     

     

    September 17 Resources and Opportunities from our Partners


     

    CCSESA Rural Arts Network (CRAN) 2021-22

    Through the Rural Communities: Ensuring Equity and Access to Arts Education series, rural leaders will share emerging and best practices to build momentum for arts education. Join colleagues from across the state to learn, share your voice and expand the field’s understanding of the specific strengths and challenges of rural areas as we offer equitable, accessible arts education for students in Grade Pre-K through 12.

    For information and to register: https://ccsesaarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CCSESA-Rural-Arts-Network-2021-22-Highlight-S1Flyer-3.pdf

     

     

    Questions

    If you have questions, contact the Arts Ed Collective, artsedcollective@arts.lacounty.gov.