 SMARTS: BRING BACK THE ARTS
CALIFORNIA STATE PTA ONLINE NEWSLETTER
March 2003
In this issue:
- Arts Legislation:
- PTA/ CAAE sponsored arts bill SB 469 (Scott)
- SCR 5 (Scott) Standards based instruction
- Help Support State Arts Work Grants
- Arts Education: Policies, Priorities and Profiles
- Conference May 15-17 in Los Angeles: PTA Special Program
- Arts Education Month: Read the Governor’s Proclamation
- Art Education Funding Opportunities
- Art is Education Programs
- Very Special Arts
Arts Legislation:
PTA/ CAAE sponsored arts bill SB 469 (Scott)
SCR 5 (Scott) Standards-based instruction
The California State PTA and the California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE) are co-sponsoring
SB 469 (Scott), which will be heard in the Senate Education Committee on
Wednesday, April 2, 2003. This bill states specifically that funding for instructional materials
may be used to purchase standards-aligned materials for the visual and performing arts, foreign
language, and health.
Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 5, introduced by Senator Jack Scott, would declare the
Legislature's acknowledgement and support of standards-based instruction in the visual and
performing arts in all California public schools, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, inclusive. On
March 12, SCR 5 was passed in the Senate Education Committee.
These bills strengthen the position of arts education as a “core” subject area. The PTA is very
pleased to co-sponsor SB 469 with the CAAE. You can find more information about this bill by
going to the PTA Web site: http://capta.org/Advocacy/position_summary.html.
Go to “Search for Legislation” and type in SB 469.
Help Support State Arts Work Grants
“Arts Work” grants have played a vital role in helping districts develop new or extend existing
programs that align with the visual and performing arts content standards for California public
schools. Specifically, the grants have been instrumental in helping to bring excellent dance,
music, theatre and visual arts programs to students in our schools.
Now the Arts Work grant program is slated to be discontinued due to the state budget situation. It
is the only support program for the arts provided through Proposition 98 funding. There is a
chance it can be saved if administrators and legislators hear your voice.
The California Alliance for Arts Education Web site provides excellent and concise advocacy
information on saving the “Arts Work” Grant Program. Please go to www.artsed411.org. On the
home page, click on Advocacy Information. Then click on Action alerts. Information is
provided on the issue, the impact of the Arts Work grants, and where to write. Your letters will
definitely count!
Arts Education: Policies, Priorities and Profiles
Conference May 15-17, 2003 in Los Angeles: PTA Special Program
The fourth annual “Arts Work” Conference is May 15-17, 2003, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel
in Universal City, Los Angeles. “ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS: PRIORITIES,
PROFILES, POLICY” is the focus of this statewide conference bringing together those who are
making arts education happen in California schools. The conference will be of great value to PTA
members in their advocacy for arts education in our schools.
Special One Day Session Offered for PTA Members
A special session is being offered just for PTA members on Saturday, May 17. If you cannot
register for the whole conference, you may attend a one-day or partial-day session at the rates
indicated below.
The one-day rate is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and includes the breakfast and keynote speaker
Larry Scripp, the PTA Special Session from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and a Special Presentation
from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. ($50).
The partial-day is from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and includes the PTA Special Session, and the
Special Presentation ($30).
The PTA session will include speakers and discussions on how to work with your school district
to complete an arts education survey, how to use the survey results to get results in providing arts
education for students. You will be directed to effective resources.
Go to www.artsed411.org for information about the conference, registration, and conference
sponsor, the Model Arts Program Network. For assistance contact map@artsed411.org or call
805-543-7072.
To Register for the One-day or Partial-Day PTA Session
REGISTRATION DEADLINE • MAY 1, 2003
Name _________________________________________________________
PTA Unit ______________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
City _____________________________State ________ Zip ____________
Phone (______) ______________ FAX (______) ____________
E-mail ___________@______________
___ $50 - one-day rate for 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including breakfast
___ $30 – partial-day rate for 9:45 am to 12:30 pm.
Conference registration BY CHECK ONLY: payable to California Alliance for Arts
Education. Mail the above registration and check to CAAE, Arts Work Conference, PO Box
583, San Luis Obispo CA 93406-0583.
“Arts Education Month.” Find the Governor’s Proclamation on the Web.
http://www.governor.ca.gov/state/govsite/gov_htmldisplay.jsp?sCatTitle =Proclamation&sFilePath=/govsite/proclamation/20030307_proc_artseducationmonth.html &sTitle=Arts%2BEducation%2BMonth%2B%2B%2B&iOID=46397
Or, go to http://www.governor.ca.gov, then click on “Press Room,” then on “proclamations,” and then on “Arts Education Month (3/1/03).”
Arts Education Funding Opportunities
You can find arts funding opportunities on the Arts Education Partnership Web site.
http://www.aep-arts.org/Funding.html
Art is Education Programs
The Alameda County Board of Education has created an extensive Web site promoting the value
of arts education. Information on how to plan and prepare events, as well as promote events are
particularly helpful. It also includes advocacy information.
www.acoe-artiseducation.org
Very Special Arts
VSA arts is an International organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for
people with disabilities. VSA arts programs now serve 4.3 million Americans and 1.3 million
people in other parts of the world.
http://www.vsarts.org/
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