Integrated Arts Research

Presented by

Diana Mills, PrincipalDebra Pickett, Assistant Superintendent

Choice, Change, Commitment

In the end,

It is important to remember that we cannot become

What we need to be

By remaining what we are

Max Depree

Arts Advisory Committee

Community Advisory CommitteeFront Row (L – R) - Dollie Breshears, Angela Sapp, Irene Berens, Diana Mills, Barbara Hammond, Cathy Colton, Debra PickettBack Row (L – R) – Brian Hermanson, Liz Carroll, Earl Reece, Alan Kirkpatrick, Matthew Cotton Not Pictured - Cathy Magouyrk, Chiazor Nwabude

Arts Advisory CommitteeDr. Barbara Hammond- Kennesaw State UniversityBrian Hermanson- Cobb Youth Symphony DirectorAlan Kilpatrick- Theatre on the SquareEarl Reece- Retired Pebblebrook Performing Arts Artistic Director

Dollie Breshears-Assistant PrincipalLiz Carroll- West Side Music TeacherCathy Colton- MSGA Chorus Teacher/MYP CoordinatorMatthew Cotton- MSGA BandCathy Magouyrk- Director of Elementary EducationDiana Mills- HHS PrincipalChiazor Nwabade- MHS Dance TeacherDebra Pickett- Assistant SuperintendentAngela Sapp- West Side Art Teacher

Why Arts Integration?

The arts engage and offer challenges for ALL students from every cultural background.

“The arts give us the creativity to express ourselves while challenging our intellect.”

Dr. Terry Bergeson

BenefitsQuality of classroom participation increased.

Students show greater ability to collaborate, reflect and make choices.

(Deasy, 2002 Fiske, 1999)

BenefitsSelf-discipline/regulation increased

Students were more cooperative, paid attention, problem solved, took initiative, asked questions and were well prepared.

(Burton, et al, 1999;Deasy, 2002)

BenefitsArts-based instruction can increase family and

community support.

Arts based teaching and learning “opens avenues” for students who would not ordinarily have the opportunity to experience the learning that the arts provide.

Cornett, C. (2007)

Arts Integration Research/VisitsDecember 12/6/06 Calhoun Academy of the Arts

12/08/2006 Centennial Arts Academy- Gainesville

February 2/12/2007 Gadsen and Bloomingdale- Savannah, GA

2/13/ 2007 Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts

2/26/2007 Powell GT Magnet Elementary of the Visual and Performing Arts, Bugg Creative Arts and Science Elementary Magnet School

Arts Integration Research/VisitsFebruary

2/27/ 2007 Diggs Magnet and Performing Arts- Winston Salem

March 3/6-7/2007 Stone Academy Greenville, South Carolina

April4/13/2007 Calhoun Academy of the Arts

4/30/2007 Calhoun Academy of the Arts Anderson, South Carolina

SAT Impact SAT scores for students who studied visual art are

47 points higher in math and 31 points for verbal portion over non-arts students.

Students with music backgrounds averaged 49 points higher on combined scores.

Students with drama and dance backgrounds scored 44 points and 27 points higher respectively.

Source: www.collegeboard.com

Key Findings-Rationale/Results

Arts programs were put into place as a response to declining enrollment or in an effort to provide choice and diversify the student body.

Arts programs have broad community appeal.

Trend data reveals increased enrollment after program implementation.

Key FindingsAdmission Application period began as early as Sept and as

late as Jan.

The majority of families were notified of their acceptance by Feb.

The majority of the schools visited used a random lottery process. Some as simple as assigning tickets with numbers and others as sophisticated as using a computer program.

Key Findings Dress code

Four of the ten schools visited students wore uniforms

Volunteer hours requirementNone of the schools required additional parent volunteer hours

Special Ed /Gifted servicesAll schools provided full services for special education and gifted students

Key Findings- Common Elements

Art: clay, paper, fabric, Cray Pas, watercolor, graphic design, etc.

Music: drumming, recorders, choirs, band, chorus, strings, keyboarding

Drama: readers theatre, puppetry and production groups

Dance: ballet, modern, jazz, tap, folk and creative movement

Annual performance events: All had at least one, most had two per year

Artist in residence: program for each grade level

Key Findings- Fees

Two schools offered after school enrichment opportunities for $25.00 per class

One school requested an arts donation: $40.00 per family

Some schools provided instruments, but in in most cases instrument rental/purchase was responsibility of parent. Need based scholarships provided for students.

Key Findings- Grant Opportunities Georgia Arts Council Kennedy Arts Center National Council for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Corporate sponsored grants

Key Findings- Marketing

Marketing materials were provided by the district

All schools of choice were marketed in the community on a specific day at the same venue

Recommendations are to use local newspaper, website, information sessions, etc.

Key Findings- Human Resources

Additional personnel allotments for specialty positions provided by the district in dance, drama and part/full time program coordinator.

Key Findings -Facility

Drama: black box walls, built in sound system, lighting, portable risers, storage

Dance Studio: mirrored walls, appropriate flooring, bars, built in sound system

Art : sink, drying racks, storage, Kiln

Music: oversized room to accommodate keyboard lab, storage of instruments

Dance Studio Art Room

Drama Room Music Room

Key Findings- Transportation

All districts provided transportation by using a shuttle system within specific zones.

“We have gone from a school parents avoided in 1993 to one they compete to attend now.” Stone Academy Principal

Quote Ed Holliday

VisionTo enhance academic success through an

integrated arts program that includes dance, music, drama and visual arts in the student’s educational experience.

Belief Statement

It is our belief that quality instruction in the arts should be provided by arts specialists, classroom teachers and supported by partnerships with professional organizations, local universities and community programs.

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If you wish upon a Star…

Dreams come true.