Visual Arts

  • A student creates art in the classroom.

    Vision: All Students Thrive

    Mission: Elevate student voice, choice, and agency so that all students thrive in the arts. We do this by accessing the arts for social-emotional support, developing educators within a collaborative culture using equity-based practices in service of culturally and linguistically diverse students, and accelerating learning by re-envisioning art education as culturally responsive teachers.

    What we offer:

    • Curricular resources: provide district wide curriculums, units of study, student assessments, Student Learning Objectives and Performance Based Tasks
    • Instructional Coaching: Provide real-time coaching of Arts & PE teachers in  Culturally Relevant content best practices.
    • Professional Learning: Design professional learning opporunities for Arts & PE teachers, as well as school leaders.
    • Programming Support: Support school leaders in building Arts and PE Pathways as sequenced courses
    • Citywide District Events: Various cross-content opportunities to showcase student achievement.
    • Teacher Equipment Resources: Resources enrich instruction and vary from musical instruments, equipment, and all items costume-related.
    • Community Partners: Partnership with community organizations supplement unique resources and opportunities for our students.

CONTACT


  • Jacquelynn Ryan
    Visual Arts Instructional
    Curriculum Specialist
    Jacquelynn_Ryan@dpsk12.net