Creative Leadership in Changing Times
with Dr. Gary Waddell and Pat Wayne
JANUARY 14 AND 28, 2022
FEBRUARY 11 AND 18, 2022 9-10:30 AM
Join us for a 4-part virtual series, “Creative Leadership for Changing Times.” This special series focuses on key aspects of creative leadership and has been designed for arts education leaders from counties, districts, teacher leaders, non-profit arts leaders, and others interested in this topic. The series, presented by CCSESA (California County Superintendents Educational Services Association) will be facilitated by Dr. Gary Waddell and Pat Wayne and will include additional presenters.
The series will consist of a blend of information and resources as well as creating space for participants to learn from one another on topics such as:
- Collective Impact – How can leaders and organizations work in concert to accomplish equity-centered goals for meaningful change?
- Creative Leadership – What does creative leadership look like? How can the leader employ a creative mindset in their work?
- Voices from the Field – What is working in the field? Hear from other leaders from across California about their own learnings from what is working and what is not.
- Trust, Listening, and Empathy in Action – How do we cultivate these leadership components in changing times?
This series is committed to establishing a Learning Community where participants will have ample opportunities to engage with one another on program content, to share personal perspectives and strategies, and to interact with arts leaders in job-alike roles, county, district, and non-profit arts leaders by region, and with statewide colleagues engaged in this critical work.
JOIN US FOR A 4-PART VIRTUAL SERIES ON: JANUARY 14 AND 28, 2022 FEBRUARY 11 AND 18, 2022 9-10:30 AM
This special series focuses on key aspects of creative leadership and has been designed for arts education leaders from counties, districts, teacher leaders, non-profit arts leaders, and others interested in this topic. The series, presented by CCSESA (California County Superintendents Educational Services Association) will be facilitated by Dr. Gary Waddell and Pat Wayne and will include additional presenters. The series will consist of a blend of information and resources as well as creating space for participants to learn from one another on a variety of key topics.
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Learn how the Arts Education Framework supports:
- Developing students’ artistic literacy
- Implementing the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Arts Standards)
- Providing equitable arts education for each and every student
Celebrate and gain a greater understanding of California’s Arts Education Framework!
We want to encourage all teachers and administrators from across California to participate!
Join fellow Arts Education Advocates to connect, problem-solve, share successes, brainstorm strategies and hear updates from districts around the state. Join whenever you can, stay as long as you can. This space is for you!

Join Create CA and CCSESA Arts Initiative for a training series based on the newly released 4th Edition of the Expanding Access to the Arts in Schools and Community: A Strategic Planning Guide. Arts education consultants and co-authors of the guide, Kimberleigh Aarn and Peggy Burt, will lead this 3-part learning series that will provide school leaders, arts coordinators, community arts partners and emerging strategic planners with effective methods to build consensus and unlock transformative change. The series will highlight trends in the arts education field, virtual methods to inspire teams, and practices that build leadership capacity. By the end of this series, participants will understand how to:
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Utilize content within the newly revised Expanding Access to the Arts in Schools and Community: A Strategic Planning Guide-4th Edition
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Apply promising practices for facilitating components of the strategic planning process virtually
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Execute specific methods utilizing virtual platforms such as Google Suite and Miro
Series Speakers:
Kimberleigh Aarn, Arts Education Consultant, Department of Arts and Culture
Peggy Burt, Arts Education Consultant and currently coach/facilitator with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the TEAL (Technology Enhanced Arts Learning)and ECELA (Engaging California’s English Learners through the Arts) Initiatives
Registration is linked here.
View/download series events flyer linked here.

Join Create CA and CCSESA Arts Initiative for a training series based on the newly released 4th Edition of the Expanding Access to the Arts in Schools and Community: A Strategic Planning Guide. Arts education consultants and co-authors of the guide, Kimberleigh Aarn and Peggy Burt, will lead this 3-part learning series that will provide school leaders, arts coordinators, community arts partners and emerging strategic planners with effective methods to build consensus and unlock transformative change. The series will highlight trends in the arts education field, virtual methods to inspire teams, and practices that build leadership capacity. By the end of this series, participants will understand how to:
-
Utilize content within the newly revised Expanding Access to the Arts in Schools and Community: A Strategic Planning Guide-4th Edition
-
Apply promising practices for facilitating components of the strategic planning process virtually
-
Execute specific methods utilizing virtual platforms such as Google Suite and Miro
Series Speakers:
Kimberleigh Aarn, Arts Education Consultant, Department of Arts and Culture
Peggy Burt, Arts Education Consultant and currently coach/facilitator with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the TEAL (Technology Enhanced Arts Learning)and ECELA (Engaging California’s English Learners through the Arts) Initiatives
Registration is linked here.
View/download series events flyer linked here.

Join Create CA and CCSESA Arts Initiative for a training series based on the newly released 4th Edition of the Expanding Access to the Arts in Schools and Community: A Strategic Planning Guide. Arts education consultants and co-authors of the guide, Kimberleigh Aarn and Peggy Burt, will lead this 3-part learning series that will provide school leaders, arts coordinators, community arts partners and emerging strategic planners with effective methods to build consensus and unlock transformative change. The series will highlight trends in the arts education field, virtual methods to inspire teams, and practices that build leadership capacity. By the end of this series, participants will understand how to:
-
Utilize content within the newly revised Expanding Access to the Arts in Schools and Community: A Strategic Planning Guide-4th Edition
-
Apply promising practices for facilitating components of the strategic planning process virtually
-
Execute specific methods utilizing virtual platforms such as Google Suite and Miro
Series Speakers:
Kimberleigh Aarn, Arts Education Consultant, Department of Arts and Culture
Peggy Burt, Arts Education Consultant and currently coach/facilitator with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the TEAL (Technology Enhanced Arts Learning)and ECELA (Engaging California’s English Learners through the Arts) Initiatives
Registration is linked here.
View/download series events flyer linked here.