Educational Services Division
Arts Integration: Arts in County Schools
Arts Organizations & Resources
On-line arts integration tools for teachers
http://www.ccsesaarts.org/
This web site is a treasure trove of up-to-date resources for arts teachers and generalists wishing to increase arts opportunities for their students.
The site belongs to the California County Superintendents’ Educational Association (CCSESA) and contains material which has been compiled by some of the top arts education leaders in California today. The CCSESA arts initiative has drawn together arts coordinators from the 10 regions in California who have spent the last four years compiling these documents based on best practices throughout the state.
Local Resources
Cultural Council of Santa Cruz (CCSCC)
The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz is one of the county’s major contributors to keeping the arts alive in local schools.
Through the Cultural Council's arts learning program, SPECTRA, professional artists are matched with schools to provide performances, workshops and residencies. Thousands of students in Santa Cruz County benefit every year from programs presented by SPECTRA artists in dance, theatre, music, language and visual arts.
2400 Chanticleer Avenue, Suite G Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-9600 ext 20
Email: artsedcoord@ccscc.org
Web site: www.ccscc.org
Museum of Art and History (MAH)
The Museum of Art and History is a non-profit educational institution that promotes a greater understanding of the art and history of Santa Cruz. It is open all year long and presents exhibits, family activities, tours, historical archives, film and lecture series as well as a strong educational program.
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-1964 ext 20
Email: education@santacruzmah.org
Web site: www.santacruzmah.org/edu_school.html
Pajaro Valley Arts Council and Gallery (PVAC)
The Pajaro Valley Arts Council promotes and fosters cultural events in the Pajaro Valley and South Santa Cruz County.
The Pajaro Valley Gallery presents rotating visual art exhibitions in the gallery and satellite locations.
37 Sudden Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 772-3062
Web site: www.pvarts.org
Santa Cruz County Symphony
The Santa Cruz County Symphony Youth and Family program is provided free to 4th & 5th grade students throughout Santa Cruz County & an affordable concert for the whole family.
307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 462-0553
Email: info@santacruzsymphony.org
Web site: www.santacruzsymphony.org
State and National Resources
American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA)
AOSA is an organization dedicated to the creative teaching of music and movement as in the approach developed by the composer Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman.
P.O. Box 391089 Cleveland, OH 44139-8089
Web site: www.aosa2.org
Arts Education Partnership (AEP)
Based in Washington, DC, AEP is a national coalition of arts, education, business, philanthropic and government organizations that demonstrates and promotes the essential role of the arts in the learning and development of every child and in the improvement of America's schools. Their website provides a rich selection of downloadable arts education resources.
Web site: http://aep-arts.org/
California Alliance For Arts Education (CAAE)
The CAAE is an organization that advocates for arts education and facilitates an arts education information network throughout the state. Their free e-newsletter (ArtsEdMail) is one of the easiest ways to access information on state funding and other developments. To sign up for the newsletter, which is published every two weeks, go to the CAAE web page. The Insider's Guide to Arts Education Planning and the Unfinished Canvas study is also available on this web site.
495 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 578-9315
Email: caae@artsed411.org
Web site: www.artsed411.org
California Arts Council (CAC)
The CAC is a state agency set up to advance the communities and schools in the state through the arts and creativity. The agency assists with the professional development of arts leaders, supports arts education in schools in all areas of the state, and promotes awareness of the value of the Arts. The California Arts Council does this by administering a number of competitive grant programs and special initiatives, collecting and disseminating information, and assisting organizations and individuals.
1300 I Street, Suite 930, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-6555
Email: info@caartscouncil.com
Web site: www.cac.ca.gov
California Arts Education Association (CAEA)
CAEA is the professional organization dedicated to the advancement of art education at all levels in the state of California. CAEA's purposes are to increase public awareness regarding art education, develop and implement strategies for statewide arts advocacy, inform the membership about current issues in art education, recognize the achievements of art educators and students, advocate an art requirement for graduation from secondary schools, and assist the California State Department of Education with the development and implementation curriculum materials.
P.O. Box 28447, Anaheim, CA 92809
(714) 637-1816
Web site: www.caea-arteducation.org
California Association for Music Education (CMEA)
The purposes of the association are: to promote access to a sequential music education for all Pre-K through grade 12 students taught by fully qualified music educators; to support and improve existing music programs; to promote quality pre-service and in-service music teacher preparation programs; and, to create a greater awareness of the value of music education through partnerships with other associations and advocacy among state and local agencies.
P.O. Box 2380, Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4117
Email: cmea@calmusiced.com
Web site: www.calmusiced.com
California County Superintendents Arts Initiative
The California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) believes that every student needs and deserves a high-quality education in the arts, including the subject areas of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts as part of a comprehensive curriculum. The CCSESA Arts Initiative, sponsored by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, is taking a leadership role in providing support, technical assistance, and services for teachers, administrators, and parents. The CCSESA Initiative is designed to build capacity and provide continued support to schools and districts by offering a full complement of services utilizing the statewide county office of education infrastructure.
1121 L Street, Suite 510, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-3095
Email: sanderberg@ccsesa.org
Web site: www.ccsesa.org
California Dance Education Association (CDEA)
CDEA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the artistic and educational advancement of dance as a discrete art form. The organization is the representative body for linking interests of dance educators, dance artists, dance-related professionals and students, and serves as a liaison and representative to local, regional, state, and national arts organizations.
PO Box 3915, Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 704-8494
Email: info@cdeadance.org
Web site: www.cdeadance.org
California Department of Education (CDE)
The consultant for the arts at the CDE is Nancy Carr. Nancy is available for inquiries regarding arts education curriculum and use of state funding for the arts.
(916) 445-5669
Email: ncarr@cde.ca.gov
California Educational Theatre Association (CETA)
CETA is the professional association for theatre educators throughout the state.
Web site: www.cetoweb.org/ceta_pages
The California Arts Project (TCAP)
TCAP is one of the state’s subject matter projects and provides NCLB compliant professional development for teachers in the four arts disciplines of dance, music, theatre and visual arts. The TCAP website is also a great resource for information about current arts education initiatives and developments.
(909) 537-7542
Email: Kristine Alexander, Executive Director, kalexand@csusb.edu
Web site: www.tcap.net
