California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA), with a generous grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, launched an Arts Education Initiative in early 2006. CCSESA urges every school to weave the arts into the fabric of the curriculum providing all students with a comprehensive education, kindergarten through high school. CCSESA supports students, schools, districts, and communities to continuously improve student achievement in each of the state’s 58 counties through a fully equipped and comprehensive statewide network. With additional support from the California Arts Council and the Stuart Foundation, the work continues to grow in county and regions throughout California.
CCSESA Staff
Jessica Kroll-Yoas
CCSESA Program Assistant California County Superintendents Educational Services Association- Phone: (916) 446-3095
- Email: jyoas@ccsesa.org
Sarah Anderberg
Director, CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative- Website: CCSESA Arts Initiative Web Site
Peter Birdsall
Executive Director California County Superintendents Educational Services Association- Phone: (916) 446-3095
- Email: pbirdsall@ccsesa.org
Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee – Visual and Performing Arts Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Lisa Tiwater
Current Co-Chair of VAPA Subcommittee and Assistant Superintendent Stanislaus County Office of Education- Phone: (209) 238-1330
- Email: ltiwater@stancoe.org
Dr. Gary Waddell
Current Chair of VAPA Subcommittee and Deputy Superintendent San Mateo County Office of Education- Phone: (650) 802-5311
- Email: gwaddell@smcoe.org