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 | Creativity at the Core Module 23 - Media Arts for Elementary Classrooms, Grade TK-6
Welcome to Creativity at the Core, Module 23- Media Arts for Elementary Classrooms, Grades TK-6 brought to you by the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Center for Distance and Online Learning (CDOL). This module brings together high-quality arts integration professional learning to support Media Arts across the state. The Media Arts for Elementary Classrooms Module provides foundational skills and instruction in various Media Arts contents. Technology Enhanced Arts Learning (TEAL) is featured in the module providing a blended model of online and virtual professional development. Outstanding industry partners provided foundational skills and instruction along with TEAL experts. Dive into the module to see all the resources available for educators!
Upcoming Events
Demystifying the Framework
Oct-19-21 - Oct-18-21
Teaching Visual Arts in Connection with History and Social Studies Webinar
Oct-25-21
ARTS + SEL Virtual Workshop Series
Dec-02-21 - Dec-01-21
CCSESA Arts Newsletters and Reports
October 2021 CCSESA Arts Initiative Newsletter
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association October is National Arts and Humanities Month October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)—a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. NAHM was launched by Americans for the Arts more than...
September 2021 CCSESA Arts Initiative Newsletter
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association Inside this Issue CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative News County Programs State Highlights National Highlights Professional Learning Opportunities Join us in Celebrating National Arts in Education Week! CCSESA STATEWIDE ARTS INITIATIVE NEWS National Arts in...
August 2021 CCSESA Arts Initiative Newsletter
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association Inside this Issue CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative News County Programs State Highlights National Highlights Professional Learning Opportunities Cheers for a healthy, productive academic year! CCSESA STATEWIDE ARTS INITIATIVE NEWS Meet our New Regional Arts...
July 2021 CCSESA Arts Initiative Newsletter
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association Inside this Issue CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative News CCSESA Year In Review 2020-21 County Programs State Highlights National Highlights Professional Learning Opportunities CCSESA STATEWIDE ARTS INITIATIVE NEWS New Creativity at the Core Module 24:...
Featured News
Parents’ Guide To Arts Education in Public Schools – VAPA Guide
The California Education Code requires it, but what should students be receiving in arts education at each grade level? California State PTA – in partnership with Create CA – is pleased to launch the newly revised Parents’ Guide to Arts Education in...
March is Arts Education Month
Many educators are making plans now for March as Arts Education Month. Communities across California will be spotlighting the importance of dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts education for all students. For ideas on how to spotlight the...
What Teachers Say About SEL – a New Study
What Teachers Say About SEL Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the social and emotional well-being of young people was a growing concern for education leaders and policymakers. But what about the needs of teachers? The RAND Corporation conducted a survey...
National Arts in Education Week
From Americans for the ArtsNational Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Passed by Congress in 2010 through House Resolution 275, the celebration is designated to bring attention to this cause...
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