STATE OF THE ARTS IN TEXAS

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STATE OF THE ARTS IN TEXAS

• TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
• MIDWINTER CONFERENCE
• Tuesday, February 1, 2005
• Austin Convention Center
• Austin, Texas
• center for educator development in fine arts

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SO WHY ARE WE HERE?

• The arts are the soul of humanity.

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ERNEST BOYER SAID . . .

• Aesthetic literacy is as basic as linguistic
  literacy.

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JOHN RUSKIN SAID . . .

• Great nations write their autobiographies in
  three manuscripts . . .
• the book of their deeds
• the book of their words and
• the book of their art.

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ROD PAIGE SAID . . .(Former Secretary, U.S.
Department of Education)

• I think music and the arts should be considered
  core subjects in our nation's schools. There is
  absolutely no conflict between the expansion of
  our fine arts programs, our music programs, and
  focus on other academic programs.

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NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT

• Fine Arts identified as a core academic subject

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SENATE BILL 81578th Legislature(TEC 28.002c
and 19 TAC 74, Subchapter A)

• Fine Arts TEKS (and the TEKS in all other
  enrichment subjects) are required of school
  districts rather than guidelines.
• All subject areas of the foundation and
  enrichment curriculum, including fine arts (art,
  music, and theatre) must be offered at all grade
  levels (K-5) of elementary school.

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FINE ARTS TEKSWhat students should know and be
able to do well at the end of each grade level

• Art, Grades K-12
• Dance, Grades 9-12
• Music, Grades K-12
• Theatre, Grades K-12

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FOUR STRANDS OF THE FINE ARTS TEKS

• Perception Perceive and respond to the qualities
  of the arts
• Creative Expression/Performance Create and
  perform the arts
• Historical and Cultural Heritage Understand the
  role and importance of the arts in history and
  culture
• Response/Evaluation Make sound and informed
  judgments about the arts.

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CENTER FOR EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT IN FINE ARTS
(CEDFA)

• GOALS
• Facilitate systemic change through the
  implementation of the Fine Arts TEKS.
• Provide a coordinated, statewide network that
  supports leadership in TEKS implementation.

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CEDFA GOALS (Contd.)

• Strengthen fine arts instruction through quality
  professional development based on the TEKS.
• Increase student achievement in art, dance,
  music, and theatre.

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CEDFA RESOURCES

• Website http//finearts.esc20.net
• Four Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks
• Fine Arts TEKS Scope Sequence charts
• Two fine arts instructional video series
• Website features Connect the TEKS, research
  data, grant funding
• PDAS and Fine Arts Teachers
• State Fine Arts Summits
• Fine Arts Training Cadre
• Fine Arts for All Students booklet and video

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TEXAS FINE ARTS SUMMIT VIThursday-Friday, June
16-17, 2005Austin, Texas

• TAKS
• Through the Arts Knowledge becomes Success

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PROCLAMATION 2002

• Proclamation 2002 includes the state adoption of
  instructional materials for all grade levels in
  music (band, orchestra, choir, and general
  music), art, dance, and theatre subject areas
  listed under the Fine Arts TEKS in addition to
  all subject areas and grade levels in languages
  other than English, health, and physical
  education.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Thomas H. Waggoner
• Director of Fine Arts
• Division of Curriculum
• Texas Education Agency
• 1701 North Congress Avenue
• Austin, TX 78701-1494
• 512-463-9581 (Telephone)
• 512-463-8057 (Fax)
• Thomas.Waggoner_at_tea.state.tx.us

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ABRAHAM MASLOW SAID . . .

• I think that the arts are so close to our
  psychological and biological core, so close to
  this biological identity, that rather than think
  of arts courses as sort of whipped cream or
  luxury, they must become basic experiences in
  education.