UDL- Building Bridges to Inclusive Learning for All (Virtual)

Join us to explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that empowers educators to proactively design inclusive and flexible learning environments that benefit all learners. Through UDL’s three guidelines of Representation, Engagement, and Action & Expression, you’ll learn how to remove barriers to learning and provide multiple options for students to demonstrate their understanding and reach their full potential. Essential for some and good for all, UDL is a powerful tool to optimize teaching and learning for all students.

Dates: 9/25/23, 1/17/24
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Virtual)
Audience: UPK-12th Grade Teachers and/or Administrators; open to educators statewide
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ArtsEdSearch- What’s New for California

About the Series: ArtsEdSearch is the nation’s hub for research on the impact of arts education. Join us to learn about new California-specific tools and resources aligned to state priorities outlined in the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Participants will also be introduced to additional LCFF-focused resources for arts education and explore ideas on how to leverage the resources and research to increase opportunities for all students at the classroom, district, and county level.

Date: 9/26/23
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

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Building Effective Arts Education Programs: A Professional Learning Series
In this interactive webinar series, we will explore Chapter 9: Implementing Effective Arts Education of the California Arts Education Framework and how to leverage arts education funding including Prop 28. Chapter 9 of the Arts Ed Framework has many tangible resources as schools across the state expand VAPA positions and offerings.

This session is offered by Southern California Regions 9 (Imperial, Orange, San Diego counties), 10 (Riverside, San Bernardino counties), and 11 (Los Angeles county) of the California County Superintendents Arts Initiative.

Audience: Open to all California arts leaders and school leaders.

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Virtual Webinar Dates & Topics 3:30 – 5:00 P.M.

August 17

Effective and Equitable Arts Education Programs

August 31

Improving Arts Ed Through Strategic Program Evaluation and Planning

September 14

Professional Learning in Support of Effective and Equitable Arts Learning

September 28

Engaging in Leadership and Advocacy for Arts Education

There will be an all-day, in-person culminating event on November 3, 2023 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA. All participants who register for the virtual series will be automatically registered for the event!

Our Community of Practice is Back by Popular Demand! Registration in now open!

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The passage of the Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act (Prop 28) spotlights the importance of planning strategically and creatively to maximize funding streams and fulfill the goal of equitable access to fully-staffed, sequential, standards-based arts education for all students at all grade levels.

Community of Practice (CoP) participants will prepare to support their county or district with funding implementation by:
Developing a deeper understanding of the various funding streams and possible uses
Taking stock of current need in their county or district
Engaging in facilitated conversations with other arts education leaders around problems of practice
Sharing ideas and best practices

CoP Meetings will be virtual and will from be held from 10:00-11:30 AM on the following dates:
August 25
October 6
December 1
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3

Audience: Participation is free to county and district arts education leaders but advance registration is required. Teams are encouraged but each individual member must register with the name and email that will be used for the Zoom meeting.

If you have any questions contact Charissa Lewis clewis@cacountysupts.org

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