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font-size: 8pt;" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1">Issue No. 8 </td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-style: italic;" rowspan="1" align="center" colspan="1">A publication of the Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable </td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;" rowspan="1" align="right" colspan="1">February 2010</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#FFFFFF;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3"><tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="2"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">In this issue</span></font></td></tr><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" width="30%" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="#MYA">2010 Policy Agenda</a><br><font size="1">Michigan Youth Arts reaches out to policymakers and communities to build support for arts education in Michigan.</font><br></font></td><td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" width="30%" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="#MDE">ESEA Reauthorization</a><br><font size="1">The new "No Child"</font><br><br><a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="#MCACA">MCACA 2010 Grants</a><br><font size="1">Applications are due February 24.</font><br><br></font></td><td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" width="30%" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="#News">News and Opportunities</a><br><font size="1">Federal Mo</font><font size="1">del Development Grants, VSA Institute, Claiming Creativity in Chicago, AEP ArtsEd Digest, Edutopia Article, Interlochen Adult Courses</font><br></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a shape="rect" name="MYA"><img alt="MYA" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif" title="MYA"></a><hr> <font style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;" size="4"><img border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.105" hspace="5" width="150" alt="Michigan Youth Arts logo" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs066/1101655400290/img/105.gif" align="right"></font><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"> Michigan Youth Arts reaches out to policymakers</span></font><font size="2"><br><font><br>Michigan Youth Arts has been working to inform educators, policymakers, government officials and grassroots organizations about the <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpS9RWXJ6RlnsI4DDlY74AJkSGnexP-Ww9us_aChpGh_8WhHXbu_2tNtBGHRIZdOphClnsoT2Um7gCHzOHqomVeOTC3Bcrba1IdCTzXTNhr186Vx926nWpMCJA5HCHeu6OQCnTvH8W0rpQmyWixlrYy-" linktype="link" target="_blank">Michigan Arts Education 2010 Policy Agenda</a> to advance arts education for all Michigan Students.<br><br>Executive Director, Kim Dabbs, presented the agenda, with Mike Latvis of ArtServe, during public comments to the State Board of Education. Kim, Mike and Drew Buchholz of Interlochen also presented to the membership of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Assocaition, the Michigan School Vocal Music Association, and the Michigan Art Education Association. Meetings with legislators and education associations continue, as we build broad-based support for providing student access, institutional accountability, and professional development for educators in arts education in Michigan.<br><br>To learn more, find out how to advocate in your community, or invite us to present to your organization, contact Kim at <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="mailto:director@michiganyoutharts.org" target="_blank">director@michiganyoutharts.org</a>.<br></font></font></font></td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><hr><font style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;" size="4"><img height="68" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.96" width="150" alt="icon" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs066/1101655400290/img/96.jpg" align="right"><a shape="rect" name="MDE"><img alt="MDE" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif" title="MDE"></a></font><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Arts Stakeholders Present Testimony on ESEA Reauthorization </span></font><br><br><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On January 20th, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education hosted a listening and learning session with arts education stakeholders in preparation for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), referred to previously as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The meeting, hosted by Asst. Deputy Secretary of the Office of Innovation and Improvement James H. Shelton III and Carmel Martin, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, asked invited participants to share their views and suggestions on "how ESEA can be improved to ensure a quality arts education for all children." </span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE), represented by Dale Schmid (NJ), attended the US Department of Education meeting on ESEA Reauthorization and Arts Education in Washington, DC. Predicated on the input of its members, the SEADAE statement was presented verbally by Dale Schmid (NJ) and in hard copy to officials of the USDOE, including the Deputy Secretary of Education. SEADAE members in attendance were: President Deb Hansen (DE), Dale Schmid (NJ), Jay Tucker (MD), and Scott Shuler (CT). Scott Shuler, President-Elect of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, also presented testimony as both a member of SEADAE and President-Elect of MENC. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The SEADAE testimony focused on:</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. The importance of federal legislation and, in particular, on the inclusion of the arts as core subject matter for <span style="text-decoration: underline;">all</span> children, in leveraging parallel state policies and practices, and in promoting equity, excellence, and access to a balanced curriculum for every child. Therefore, SEADAE strongly urged retaining the language in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Title IX, Part A, Section 9101 - Definitions</span>, which names the arts among the core disciplines required of all students. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Amending the language defining '<span style="font-weight: bold;">core academic subjects</span>' to read: <span style="font-weight: bold;">the visual and performing arts (including dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.)</span> SEADAE urged that all references to "Music and the Arts" should be struck in favor of this more definitive terminology. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Retention of existing language in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Title V, Part A, Subpart 15, Section 5551. ASSISTANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION</span> as it currently exists, supporting systemic education reform by 1) strengthening arts education as an integral part of the school curriculum; 2) ensuring that all students meet challenging State academic content and achievement standards in the arts; and 3) supporting national efforts to enable all students to demonstrate competence in the arts.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. In <span style="font-weight: bold;">Section 6132 Purpose</span>; SEADAE urged consideration of more inclusive language regarding the intent "<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">to improve teacher quality and subject matter mastery in <span style="text-decoration: underline;">all</span> content areas</span>," modifying the existing language, which purports as its purpose "to improve teacher quality... with an emphasis on mathematics, reading, and science." SEADAE asked this, again, in the name of providing a fully balanced curriculum for the nation's children.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Title I, Part A, Subpart 1, Section 1111(b)(1)(C) Subjects</span> currently stipulates State(s) shall have academic standards...in subjects determined by the State, but including at least mathematics, reading or language arts, and science. While acknowledging the importance of foundational literacy in these areas, the unintended consequence of singling them out has been the narrowing of the curriculum. SEADAE advised that language inclusive of all core academic subjects as defined in Title IX be used.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6. Finally, sections of legislation such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Title I Part A, Subpart 1, Section 1111(a) (3) ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS</span> - that place emphasis on testing of limited subjects for use as <span style="font-style: italic;">the primary means of determining yearly performance of the State and local educational agencies</span> should be revised. Greater parity in measures used to determine Adequate Yearly Progress that span a balanced curriculum is in the best interest of students. SEADAE highly recommended a fair and balanced system of assessment for learning that reaches across all domains.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Copies of the testimony presented by SEADAE, MENC, and relevant ESEA documents can be found at: <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpTzz14mPwguOMA0yyEdGqG2yNNpdJvion0Dt0r05DiKtMj-m2adfyER-EHYqXvSAV4ZvN0i0cbcQiYg90F56KH3vNfY-Alc5Tn0yN3myTu_1Q==" linktype="link" target="_blank">www.seadae.org</a>.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To stay in touch with the ESEA Reauthorization process, go to: <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpSqdSRF9-_vL61rCHP78cqFplxEmH-dflluNZ1gmJI8p8Cxzwq2MpNk0aCzTmBzzg8xuZOnfakPaVle6lLWumuAs-c5e229UYyhgMW8B34PMri6l9-xaHtJNRUTC7w-XuIrxk4o9TyhtDfzjfEJmg20" linktype="link" target="_blank">http://www.ed.gov/blog/topic/esea-reauthorization/</a></span><br><br></font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><br></font><div style="text-align: right; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">Ana Luisa Cardona<br>Education Consultant<br>Arts Infused Education and Innovation<br>Michigan Department of Education<br><a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="mailto:cardonaa@michigan.gov" target="_blank">cardonaa@michigan.gov</a></font></div></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><hr><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><img height="72" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.97" width="150" alt="icon" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs066/1101655400290/img/97.jpg" align="right"><a shape="rect" name="MCACA"><img alt="MCACA" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif" title="MCACA"></a></span></font><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Announces its Main Grant Program for FY 2010, the Program for Operational and Project Support</span></font><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This new grant program will offer an opportunity for non-profit, schools and other tax-exempt organizations to apply for a competitive grant in either of the two identified categories - Operational Support or Project Support. Each category has specific eligibility requirements and review criteria. Guidelines for this program are available on our <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpS5EYKvUz7-sFHxxU43ui1woWn67dmYwmgQyxS5bU3Vik2i_f9NY1GygAxe0oIclXTHec0hz2LzBSTczpd6qNjPZTj1dxYUqiSds8Kh4uUD6GBZ3jPrngSRfY_Rl0R5CwGlXZSUOdKy7zizq_0VK5Au" linktype="link" target="_blank">Grant Program</a> and <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpSwJWA3p-g1a2JK1BDJ8RhcCsVRV17EE7LZqAz3M_YlwqKr3dT-FAkocxsx8cKQcfkqZuKpy0Ym4wnuxH3Z_NewxCTuqqPBlSOH5Ke6bKR7Ws0TZV1LgJ1LQ_6ji20zV8fTKWr92GhAZwiFUxNl6mYX" linktype="link" target="_blank">Online Forms</a> Web pages and MCACA staff are available to assist you. The deadline for this program is February 24, 2010.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Also new this year, Michigan taxpayers can contribute to any of the funds on Form 4642, Voluntary Contributions Schedule. For the first time, this includes the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Called the Michigan Council for the Arts Fund, contributions are for grant programs that help keep our communities thriving with quality arts and culture. Individuals may contribute $5 or more to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in support of local arts and cultural events. These contributions are returned to local communities and nonprofit organizations in the form of grants. Programs and services funded by these monies include arts education and low-cost performances and exhibits.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Help to support grants coming directly to your community's arts and cultural organizations by contributing to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs through this tax check off opportunity. For more information go to the Department of Treasury's <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpRltNNrxeHVIaf0fLTgRsMpX9_00XEJkngzaqJrObXKSZMoyBKkZw0KzGwyErdIbMIUkJ0Ig3qmoBvELYgqBdavq7sWwNnuSyMmVGnQn0F11dd51Leh0UA_JQhR_vwcCyzpj0McA5mHPz5IDcRoY07W1zGqjnSO90Bt0eFV5ofszg==" linktype="link" target="_blank">website</a> and search for form 4642.</span><br></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><hr><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><a shape="rect" name="News"><img alt="News" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif" title="News"></a>News and Opportunities<br><font style="font-weight: bold;" size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br></span></font></span></font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><font style="font-weight: bold;"><font><font>Model Development and Dissemination in Arts Eduction Grants<br></font></font></font>Statements of intent to apply are due February 15 for these <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpRvux6VYXSY4D7c9Xik_r4lufDv6WV4Ei4Bqe87QMTnRIikjhocyxk8LkcKsZ5mYtcWVkjwO5Md8UROqQLDpGg3Nm_c3onbYIddNqH6efRCJK2TRFTY5EVsUNPp5bC6gFa3Ii8zoeLWi5rQGx__vNbf" linktype="link" target="_blank">federal grants</a> targeted at model development for elementary and middle school programs. <font><font>Programs must strengthen arts and arts instruction in core elementary and middle school curricula; and improve students' academic performance, including their skills in creating, performing, and responding to the arts. The government <font><font><font><font>will offer an estimated 28 awards of approximately $275,000 each</font></font></font></font>. Completed applications are due in March.</font></font><font style="font-weight: bold;"><br><br>VSA arts Institute, February 25-27</font></font><font size="2"><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The VSA arts Institute is a series of professional development workshops that focus on designing and delivering arts learning experiences that reach students with disabilities. Through discussion and hands-on arts activities, participants gain an understanding of the foundations of arts learning and inclusive education, and how to use inclusive practices in their work. Learn more and register at <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpQDb1niyGZQYerpTyOpCqgJkqsrV_mLGGbZsO9XvyP-aim1R6jtZO9jTfbG56vTvNCJ2cP_KOUZRf7rfc8hI7Qse3uNAckvS1v9QzgLudysxjhDB-vzSy7sT8mHc7_9xKQ=" linktype="link" target="_blank">vsami.org</a>.</span><br></font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Claiming Creativity symposium in Chicago, April 21-24</span><br>The symposium Claiming Creativity will take place at Columbia College Chicago. The audience will be composed of practitioners and policymakers from all over the world. Claiming Creativity will offer presenters and other participants a practical forum for the investigation of long-standing and emerging issues in the arts and arts related fields. Through workshops, roundtable discussions and selected presentations from leading experts on creativity in the arts, commerce, science and industry, participants will share research, develop works in progress, and share their findings through a web forum and a symposium "journal," published through one of Columbia College Chicago's academic p</font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2">resses. Visit <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpTJ8qN5dqS97SzMMj_P-9D18ITNp49Gg2qBE5qb-jsmK_jrZLdGzURs8wBt57L9lGoNsQ7zYmj6sDPsp212JFAprPLsaxC3L5mxZGZBiC4vj93Fftpikadt" linktype="link" target="_blank">Claiming Creativity</a> for more information.</font><font size="2"><br><br></font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;" size="2">AEP's </font><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">new ArtsEd Digest</span></font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><br>T</font><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2">he Arts Education Partnership has a new bi-weekly digest of news from across the country, the new face of their popular listserv. Read the latest issue or subscribe <a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpSf1b8wJRBXOui4M4PMYxsYUV-9NPhXXFnkNUCWgl9E55W3f7jnu6gbwCa0SCpt6RJWI3yiqjbB9Uxo5EcXq4bAfkkvCmCW8AWF2zBI4BejcYvgVaJO7GitO3EMAbFMx96UsOXrJQ3UpOinKSY0MLLfMnTzOth6FRG7S6VQrY3pL6ntI7e1AUy9mQQ30_2y_sI=" linktype="link" target="_blank">here</a>.</font><font size="2"><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Edutopia's review of arts education initiatives</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The </span><a style="color: rgb(93, 63, 37); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102985752431&s=2319&e=001qvK5yZYuRpQEbOaklMqnkOvTxlJsjKT54E50hO-l8_q72YiTQwg5r-kYcxi9K4CwCjAwbOv3fGRv9Bip8ZAGXse0dJaR0DRha9IGWa3uQoJ4Zm48PWhIjty_K68TJNC5_scEShcJ4oKrC4Hj7qAHUAIkLOuYTSfZZhHP-GqK6-g=" linktype="link" target="_blank">article</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> highlights some efforts to reincorporate arts into education, including Dallas' "unabashedly idealistic, yet meticulously researched, premise - that students flourish when creativity drives learning."</span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Interlochen announces adult education courses</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The College of Creative Arts has announced its summer adult courses, including professional development. 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