Author: swendell

Artists-in-Schools
HANDBOOK
Bringing Art Back into
the Classroom
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Artists-in-Schools
(209) 468-4973
swendell@sjcoe.net

Residency Details
Site Contact ________________________
Residency Start Date__________________
Session Day of the Week_______________
Session Time________________________
Artists Name________________________

Notes

Welcome to the Artists-in Schools program. It is our goal to provide cost effective, high quality art programs to the students of San Joaquin County.
“As we venture into the 21st Century, San Joaquin County Office of Education strives to provide our students with the tools needed to be successful in life. It brings me great pride to say that arts education is alive in San Joaquin County. Budget restraints and increasing academic demands have eliminated or significantly reduced the role of arts education in California schools. As this shift has taken place in the classroom, it has become even more important for the County Office of Education to provide opportunities in the arts.” Superintendent Fredrick Wentworth, Ed.D. San Joaquin County Office of Education.
For over fifty years the San Joaquin County Office of Education has sponsored various student musical events in our county. In addition, we provide this Artists-in-Schools residency program wherein professional artists teach standards based lesson plans in their individual area of expertise. This Visual and Performing Arts program provides a means of creativity and self expression for students, something often lacking in California schools.
Over 675 classrooms from 40 different school sites within the county took advantage of this program last year. In 200/2009 16,950 students received standards based art lessons from Artists-in-Schools. For many students this may have been their only opportunity to experience the arts.
We thank you for making the arts a priority at your school site and we congratulate you on taking steps to insure that your students receive a well rounded education that includes the arts.
If you have any questions pertaining to the Artists-in-Schools program please contact me at 209-468-4973.
Sincerely,
Sandra Wendell
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Supplies
Each artists will provide a supply list for their lesson plans. Your school site coordinator is in charge of ordering all supplies needed. Should you have any questions about your supply list contact the artist directly. The list provided is the suggested supplies needed, however each artists is willing to work with the supplies you have. Inform your artist of any supply issues before the start of your residency.
Invoices
Invoices will be sent to the address provided on the MOU. You will be sent an invoice at the start of the residency.
Session time
Each session will run approximately 60 min- utes. Lower grade levels or scheduling con- flicts may reduce the session time. Your school site coordinator provides the schedule to the artist. Sessions should be schedule consecutively without extended breaks.

Artists
All AIS artists are professional artists that provide their own standards based lesson plan in their area of expertise.
The artist selects which residencies to
accommodate in their schedule.
Have Fun!
Class size
Class size shall not exceed the district cap. Blending of classes is allowed providing you remain under the dis- trict cap.
Contracts
Contract also known as MOU or Memorandum of Understanding must be signed and returned to SJCOE to hold your residency dates.
Contact Information
Your school site coordinator has the artists contact in- formation. Contact Sandra Wendell at the San Joaquin County Office of Education for program details.
209-468-4973 or swendell@sjcoe.net.
Invoices
Invoices will be sent to the address provided on the MOU. The invoice will be sent at the start of the residency.
Make-up session
When sufficient notice has been given we will do our best to accommodate missed sessions. Sessions missed due to an artist illness will be made up. Any sessions missed due to a school event such as a field trip or assembly will be made up on a full day basis at the discretion and availability of the artist. Date changes can only be requested by the school site coordinator.

School Site Coordinator
The school site coordinator shall:
Sign MOU (contract)
Act as the liaison between the Artist and the school site.
Contact the Artist
Order all supplies
Provide a schedule to the artist
Inform the artist in advance of any scheduling conflicts
Submit invoice for payment
Hold a meeting with teachers receiving AIS sessions.
Collect and return artist evaluations
Session time
Each session will run approximately 60 minutes. Lower grade levels or scheduling conflicts may reduce the session time. Your school site coordinator provides the schedule to the artist. Sessions should be scheduled consecutively without extended breaks.
Supplies
Each artist will provide a supply list for their lesson plans. Your school site coordinator is in charge of ordering all supplies needed. Should you have any questions about your supply list contact the artist directly. The list provided are the suggested supplies needed. Inform your artist of any supply issues before the start of your residency. A supply cart should be provided and housed at the school for the artist to use to transport the supplies from room to room. Preferred supply vendor is NASCO. They have a store in Modesto (209) 545-1600 or order online at www.Enasco.com .

Teacher responsibilities
The teacher receiving AIS services shall:
Prepare the classroom to receive the Artist
Remain in the classroom during the ENTIRE session
Be responsible for all classroom discipline
Inform the artist of any special needs students
Participate in activities of the day
Complete and return evaluation form provided by
your site coordinator
Website
Artist profiles, supply lists, evaluations and
general program information can be found on
our website.http://artistsinschools.synthasite.com
Workspace
Visual Art: Students should be provided a desk or table for an appropriate work space. Working outdoors or on the floor creates an undesirable outcome from the session.
Performing Art: Students should be provided an open work space such as an empty room or multi- purpose room. Working outdoors or in a crowded classroom creates an undesirable outcome.

Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California
Public Schools .
www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/vpaframework.asp
Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools .
www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICES OF EDUCATION
Be sure to connect with your County Office of Education. There are programs and support available to districts, schools, and teachers you may access through the county office. Swendell@sjcoe.net 209-468-4973.
TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS . GRADES K-8
The California State Board of Education will determine the state adopted textbooks for music, theatre and visual arts at their November, 2006 board meeting. Those designated adopted text will be posted on the Curriculum, Frameworks and Instructional Resources site.
www.cde.ca.gov/cfir
CALIFORNIA LEARNING RESOURCES NETWORK (CLRN) - GRADES 4-12
The CLRN site contains electronic and online information for the four arts disciplines grades 4 through 12.
www.clrn.org
THE CALIFORNIA ARTS PROJECT (TCAP)
TCAP is the states subject matter project in Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). Its mission is to deepen teachers knowledge of dance, music, theatre, and visual art, to enhance student success.
http://csmp.ucop.edu/tcap
CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION (CAAE)
CAAE is the arts education partner voice for California.
www.artsed411.org
California County Superintendents Educational Services Assn CCSESA believes that every student needs and deserves a high-quality education in the arts, including the subject areas of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts as part of a comprehensive curriculum.
www.ccsesaarts.org
Arts Education Partnership research Study
www.aep-arts.org

“The best way to learn is through the
powerful force of rhythm.”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“ Everything in the universe has rhythm.
Everything dances”.
Maya Angelou
“I would teach the children music, physics and
philosophy, but the most important is music, for in the patterns of the arts are the key to all learning.” Plato
“Creativity takes courage.”
Henri Matisse
“The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting.”
Vincent van Gogh
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Pablo Picasso