The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association Arts Initiative

believes that the visual and performing arts are an integral part of a comprehensive curriculum and are essential for learning in the 21st century. All California students—from every culture, geographic region and socio-economic level—deserve quality arts learning in dance, music, theatre, and visual/media arts as part of the core curriculum.

HIGHLIGHT | Building Empathy and Understanding through World Music

Welcome to Module 19:  Developing Empathy and Understanding through World Music Grades K-12.  This module will focus on using music as a lens through which we view the historical and cultural connections of people around the world and within our own communities to help students develop empathy and understanding. This module was developed by Aaron Bryan, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and Pauline Crooks, San Diego County Office of Education.

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Upcoming Events

Marion Cilker Conference for Arts in Education
When:

Oct-26-19 - Oct-25-19


Where:

110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Music Instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Module 20 Training
When:

Jan-15-20


Where:

1280 Santa Anita Ct, Woodland, CA 95776, USA

Rural Arts Convening
When:

Apr-01-20 - Mar-31-20


Where:

414 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Insider's Guide To Arts Education Planning
When:

Apr-24-20 - Apr-23-20


Where:

10474 Mather Blvd, Mather, CA 95655, USA

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Featured News

Featured Film Highlights the Benefits of Arts Education

The California Alliance for Arts Education has released Something is Happening in Chula Vista, a short film that explores the value of arts education through the experiences of students in Chula Vista Elementary School District, whose 30,000 children live along the Mexican border in San Diego County. The district has made a major investment in…

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The California Arts Education Data Project Releases Fifth Year of Data

http://www.createca.dreamhosters.com/artsed-dataproject-2-2/ On September 9, Create CA, in partnership with the California Department of Education and the Arts Education Data Project, added a fifth year of data (through 2017-18) and launched new features to the Arts Education Dashboard. Although some progress has been made, it will take more than 40 years for even half of our students to…

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CCSESA Rural County Arts Cohort

CCSESA is pleased to announce the beginning of a Rural County Arts Cohort, as part of a new grant from the Stuart Foundation intended to strengthen and expand arts education in rural communities. After a call for applications, CCSESA asked an external panel of experts to view the applications and make funding recommendations. The following county…

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