Team Action Plans - beyond the Colorado Arts Education Summit

Congratulations to 23 Arts Education Summit Teams that completed their Action Plans and have each received a $500 Planning Grant from Colorado Council on the Arts (CCA). It is really exciting to see the Summit impacting all these schools and it will be even more gratifying to see the teams starting to put their plans into action with CCA’s help. In addition to the list of recipient schools below, check out the Summary of Strategies/Themes reflected in their Action Plans. This represents a great opportunity to share strategies, challenges and successes with Arts Education Planning. and we encourage remarks, comments and questions.

Teams - Please share your experiences following the Summit; getting your team together, completing your plan, submitting your request for a Planning Grant to Colorado Council on the Arts (CCA). Did you struggle to agree on a plan? Get support or resistance from your Principal over the application to CCA? What actions did you outline in your plan and how are they moving forward? What support or information do you need? What are you learning that can help other teams with their efforts?
Summit teams - Share your work, frustrations and successes, solicit advice from those who've been there and share what is working and not working for you

The following Summit Teams have received Arts Education Planning Grants from Colorado Council on the Arts:
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary (Adams 12 Five Star)
Holly Hills Elementary/Holly Ridge Primary (Cherry Creek)
Polaris at Ebert (Denver Public Schools)
Bromwell Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Lincoln Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Contemporary Learning Academy (Denver Public Schools)
Cory Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Challenges, Choices & Images (Denver Public Schools)
Denison Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Farrell B. Howell K-8 (Denver Public Schools)
Remington Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Teller Elementary (Denver Public Schools)
Challenge to Excellence Charter School (Douglas County Schools)
Bishop Elementary (Englewood Public Schools)
Clayton Elementary (Englewood Public Schools)
Stevens Elementary (Jefferson County Public Schools)
Gunnison Elementary (Gunnison Watershed)
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts (Littleton Public Schools)
Manitou Springs School District 14
Explore Elementary (Mapleton School District)
Laurel Elementary (Poudre Valley Schools)
St. Vrain Valley School District
Thompson School District - LISA Project

Summary of Action Plan Strategies/Themes:
Professional development for teachers
Planning & collaborative time for general teachers and arts teachers
Curriculum development and instructional kits
Artist rosters and lists of community arts resources
Research and visit model schools
Denver school arts mission
Arts Action Committees (parents, staff & students)
Increased parental involvement
Community visioning
Teacher and parent surveys
District-wide rallies
Fundraising plans
Student showcase