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Arts Integration & Wellness Resources - a conversation with special guest Debbie Yarrow, Arts Education Manager at Creative Sonoma

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Explore the STEAM Showcase 2026 Padlet Arts Integration Resources with special guest Debbie Yarrow, Arts Education Manager at Creative Sonoma!

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Arts Integration & Wellness Resources - Debbie Yarrow (Arts Education Manager at Creative Sonoma)

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The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

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Finding Joy in Climate Action Venn Diagram Worksheet

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Finding Joy in Climate Action Venn Diagram Worksheet

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Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson - How to Find Joy in Climate Action

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Sonoma Water - A Call to Action Grant Program

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Sonoma Water - A Call to Action Grant Program

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A Call to Action is a small grant program for teachers and their students to take on solution-focused projects related to water or climate change at their schools or neighborhoods. With this program, we hope to inspire a sense of ownership and hopefulness in students as they work together to make a positive impact.

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A Call To Action

A Call to Action is a small grant program for teachers and their students to take on solution-focused projects related to water or climate change at their schools or neighborhoods. With this program, we hope to inspire a sense of ownership and hopefulness in students as they work together to make a positive impact.
Applications are open for the 2023-2024 school year
Who can apply?

Teachers in public, private, or home school situations in grades TK-12 in Sonoma and Mendocino counties and the City of Novato. Students in school clubs with a teacher advisor. Projects may include students from multiple classrooms and grades.

How much is available?

Teachers can request up to $1,000 for their project. Checks will be made payable to the school or to an ASB account at the school. No checks will be made payable to individuals. We aim to support projects across our service areas and prioritize applicants from as many locations as possible.

What is required for the application?

To apply, you will need to fill out an Application (Google form) and a Project Timeline form (fillable PDF) linked below. The application asks for basic contact information and includes questions about the problem and proposed solution.

Application Deadlines:

Applications and Project Timeline Documents will be taken on a rolling basis through January 17, 2024.

For questions about this program, email the program coordinator.

Our water and energy education programs are FREE, thanks to funding from these partners.

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Building STEM Classrooms Initiative
Free STEM Materials

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Building STEM Classrooms Initiative
Free STEM Materials

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Educators are our most favorite people and we want to show our support by offering $200 (including taxes and fees) of free STEM supplies for their classrooms! Our process for this program has changed to better serve educators and their needs. We have made a video tutorial for additional assistance!
Please see below for more details.

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Building STEM Classrooms Initiative - Outreach Foundation

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FREE STEM classroom supplies, teacher trainings, and project-based STEM program/event grants to Greater Bay Area (CA) educators

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How you - specifically you - can help with climate solutions:

To find your meaningful and bespoke way to help address the climate crisis, draw your own Climate Action Venn Diagram.

1. What are you good at? Think about your skills, resources, and networks. What are your areas of expertise? Who and what do you have access to? What can you bring to the table?

2. What is the work that needs doing? Think about system-level change. Are there particular climate and justice solutions that interest you? Maybe starting a composting program, protecting forests, or getting climate candidates elected? Heaps of options.

3. What brings you joy and satisfaction? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Don't pick things that make you miserable and will burn you out! This is the long haul - find things that enliven and energize you.

The TED talk below is a 10-minute answer to the question "What can I do to help address the climate crisis?" The short answer is "get to the heart of your climate Venn!" and the talk lays out a deeper answer. [Click below to play video]

[If you're familiar with the Japanese concept of Ikigai, think of this as a simplified, climate-focused version of that.]

The goal is to be in the heart of your Venn diagram, where these three circles overlap, for as many minutes of your life as you can. That will create way more progress on climate solutions than if each of us get sucked into obsessing about our individual carbon footprints.

Yes, the climate challenge is enormous. We need to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from electricity, agriculture, transportation, industry, and buildings. We must protect and restore ecosystems. We have to change society, policy, economy, and culture. This is about transformation.

Also yes: there is something meaningful each of us can contribute to climate solutions. This is the work of our lifetimes.

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Climate Action Venn Diagrams - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

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To find your meaningful and bespoke way to help address the climate crisis, draw your own Climate Action Venn Diagram. What are you good at? Think about your skills, resources, and networks. What are your areas of expertise? Who and what do you have access to? What can you bring to the table?

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Maker Methodology and Resources for K-12 Educators

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Maker Methodology and Resources for K-12 Educators

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Our process for creating meaningful Maker experiences

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Project Design and Facilitation Guide (Mentors)

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Project Design and Facilitation Guide (Mentors)

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https://digitalpromise.org/maker-leadership/teaching-and-learning/

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Project-Based Learning Planning Tools and Rubrics (Buck Institute)

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Project-Based Learning Planning Tools and Rubrics (Buck Institute)

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of videos, planning forms, rubrics, blogs, and more. Whether you want to learn about PBL, or find classroom resources, our materials will support your journey.

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Program Overview - Listening For A Change

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Listening for a Change Multiple Innovative Programs for Schools that Include: Neighborhood Listening Project Crosstown Conversations Body Mapping Essence of Acceptance All programs support Restorative Practices Reasons for Participating When… read more →

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A Body Map is a large-scale drawing and/or collage that reflects and illustrates one’s own story. Body Mapping empowers participants to learn about their family history and explain their own story in pictures, words, or mementoes. Body Mappers share their strengths as well as dreams for their future.

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The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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Collaborative Planning Tools, Resources, Podcast, Certifications, and more

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The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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Arts Integration and STEAM Professional Development

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All-Access Pass SUPPORTING EDUCATORS SINCE 2010 K-12 Education Through Arts Integration and STEAM Best-in-Class Curriculum, PD, and Resources - Anywhere, Anytime. GET AN ALL-ACCESS PASS EXPLORE CERTIFICATION

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Several modules feature arts integration, wellbeing, and much more! Highly recommended!

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Modules Archive | California County Superintendents Arts Initiative

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| CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative is part of the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) representing 58 California County Superintendents of Schools and their staff. Its mission is to strengthen and expand arts learning for all students in California public schools.

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Be sure to click "Resources for Educators" and then "Digital Resources Library" for lesson plans

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Steps to Intentional Arts Integration Leadership

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Steps to Intentional Arts Integration Leadership

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Evidence of Learning in Arts-Integrated Instruction

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Evidence of Learning in Arts-Integrated Instruction

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Resources available for educators

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Explore our resources for Educators and Administrators, Parents and Families, and Cultural and Community Assets to gain a greater understanding of the California Arts Education Framework!

Learn how the California Arts Education Framework supports:

Developing students' artistic literacy

Implementing the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve ( Arts Standards)

Providing equitable arts education for each and every student

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California Arts Education Framework Resources for TK-12th Educators and Administrators

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California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve

The State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve ( Arts Standards) on January 9, 2019. To download the publication version of the standards, select the link below.

Support for Planning Remote Arts Education Instruction

During the pandemic, some in-person activities associated with performing arts courses (dance, music, and theatre), such as groups practicing and performing, may sometimes not be possible. Despite this, instruction can continue to focus on the 2019 California Arts Standards associated with the artistic processes of creating, responding, and connecting, and students can continue to practice for performances during independent applied learning time. Educators may also consider how to approach rehearsal and performances through shared technology platforms and other innovative approaches. On April 14, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new guidance including industry-specific guidance for Outdoor Seated Live Events and Performances (PDF) and Indoor Seated Live Events and Performances (PDF). These documents include guidance for rehearsals, which may also be useful for schools and districts. Please note that CDPH guidance is subject to change as conditions evolve.

Search the California Content Standards
This application contains the 12 California content standards. The application is designed so educators can quickly find, search, and sort relevant standards across disciplines to aid in instructional planning and assessment. This is a web view of our available mobile application, which we encourage you to download. You can find more information about the mobile application on the CA Standards Mobile Application web page.

Arts Standards Professional Development Placemat

Prepublication Version of the Arts Standards

The prepublication version of the standards may be useful when customizing materials for professional learning. To download the pre-publication version of the chapters approved by the SBE, select the links below:

Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards Revision Background

Per California Education Code ( EC) Section 60605.13, "The Superintendent, in consultation with the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC), shall recommend to the state board revisions to the visual and performing arts content standards in the subjects of dance, theater, music, and visual arts adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 60605.1, and shall recommend visual and performing arts standards in the subject of media arts." EC Section 60605.13 further specifies that the National Core Arts Standards "shall serve as the basis for deliberations."

Schedule of Significant Events
The schedule of significant events for the revision of the VAPA standards was approved by the SBE on September 13, 2017.

Focus Groups

In January 2017, the CDE convened three focus group meetings to provide input on guidelines to direct the work of the Visual and Performing Arts Standards Advisory Committee (VAPA SAC).

VAPA Standards Advisory Committee

VAPA SAC Meeting Agendas and Notices

Resources

Listserv

Join the VAPA Revisions Listserv to receive periodic updates on the revision process. To subscribe send a "blank" e-mail message to join-vapa-revisions@mlist.cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division | VAPA@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 12, 2022

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Information and Resources related to the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Arts Standards).

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Links to resources, materials for VAPA in STEAM lab, specs about visual arts materials

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Kennedy Center Education Digital Learning

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Public Education in the United States, Setting a Context for Arts Integration

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Critical Components of Strong Arts Ed Programs

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Critical Components of Strong Arts Ed Programs

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A mixed bag of tips and thoughts

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Creative Sonoma Arts Ed Directory: Local Arts Partners

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Creative Sonoma Arts Ed Directory: Local Arts Partners

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Guitars Not Guns is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing free guitar lessons and instruments to foster and at-risk youth ages 8-18 in a classroom setting, as a healthy alternative to drugs or gang violence. Classes are usually held at the local library, community center, school, police department or church. Classes run for 8 weeks with 1-hour sessions for 10-20 students and 3-6 adult instructors. We are a national organization with several chapters which has been serving at-risk kids for 25 years.

The Sonoma County chapter of Guitars Not Guns was launched in 2024 by its director Stephan Avanozian, who has been teaching classes to youth through Guitars Not Guns since 2019 and currently has 10 qualified volunteer guitar instructors helping to serve out mission.

Links to social media and other resources can be found here: https://linktr.ee/guitarsnotguns.sonoma

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Creative Sonoma provides programs and services to help our creative community do what they do better. Right now, that means we offer trainings and workshops, networking opportunities, financial resources, communication and marketing activities, and innovative collaborations.

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Arts integrated learning for teachers and more in your favorite arts area!

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Connecting through the TEAL Project

What is TEAL?

Who does TEAL serve?

Who does TEAL serve?

The goal of TEAL is to increase students' access to the arts by expanding K-6 teachers' capacity to provide culturally relevant, integrated arts instruction which centers on social emotional learning (SEL), for all students.

Who does TEAL serve?

Who does TEAL serve?

Who does TEAL serve?

TEAL helps educators build the knowledge and skills to embed the Arts into classroom curriculum particularly supporting teachers, administrators, psychologists, counselors, MTSS/PBIS Staff, and expanded learning staff.

Events

Who does TEAL serve?

Check out our Foundational TEAL and Advanced TEAL professional learning sessions along with customized virtual instructional support sessions.

TEAL Online Modules

TEAL Virtual Toolkit

Need CEUs for relicensure or a salary boost? Explore all of our online options which includes both moderated and self-paced culturally relevant arts integration courses focusing on social emotional learning

TEAL Virtual Toolkit

TEAL Virtual Toolkit

TEAL Virtual Toolkit

This free and comprehensive toolkit includes the latest best practices, lesson plans, quickstart guides, and other resources for culturally relevant arts integration and social emotional learning

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Building a community of lifelong learners that supports the whole school, whole adult, and whole child !

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Take advantage of local arts integration training in Santa Rosa!

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Arts Integration 101 Sampler - Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

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Professional Development
Tools for Teachers

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Prop 28 - Ongoing funding for new arts education programs

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Prop 28 - Ongoing funding for new arts education programs