me arts ed

Interested in leading Maine’s assessment initiative??

Regional VPA Assessment Leader Search

Maine Visual and Performing Arts Assessment Initiative

The Initiative is a partnership with MDOE, USM, MAAE, MAEA, MMEA, and MLTI

Join us for a GREAT opportunity! I invite YOU to be part of an exciting arts education initiative. The Department of Education and partners are looking for teachers interested in leading and in taking a close look at assessment in the arts. If you are selected, we will provide training and ask that you take what you’ve learned and share it with other educators in your region and at the statewide arts education conference.

OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION Create an environment in Maine where assessment in arts education is an integral part of the work all arts educators do to improve student achievement in the arts.

TIMELINE

• Summer 2010: Argy Nestor, Rob Westerberg, Catherine Ring attended the New England Arts Assessment Institute and formulated initiative plan
• Summer 2011: Professional Development – Regional VPA Assessment Leaders
• October 2011: Regional VPA Assessment Leaders facilitate workshop sessions at statewide conference on arts education assessment
• Winter/Spring 2011: Regional VPA Assessment Leaders facilitate professional development opportunities on assessment by regions
• 2011-12 School Year: Arts education assessment webinars for Maine educators
• Summer 2012: Reflect on the work and determine next steps

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS APRIL 15th

To read the details and for the application please go to http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/news.html

Don’t wait for the sun to set…

… or flowers to bloom…

… or raspberry picking season…

… Click here for the application! We’re looking forward to the opportunity to bring educators together for the arts initiative that will impact students learning and arts teachers practices throughout the state of Maine!