Arts Education Advocacy Day May 17th, 2016- Take Action!

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Arts Assessment Symposium and Call for Proposals

I'm passing along a professional development opportunity to participate in a symposium about authentic assessment in the arts. The conference will be held in Grapevine, Texas on November 11th - 12th, 2016. Details about proposal submissions and/or attending the conference may be found here. The deadline to submit a proposal is May 15, 2016.

Ways to Be Involved with PAEA

Taking a cue from the upcoming theme of this year's pending PAEA conference, Make it Happen!, consider getting involved in a new way.  Have you made it to a recent conference? Make it Happen this year by joining us in Philadelpha.  Have you ever submitted a proposal to present at a conference? Make it Happen and submit an idea of something successful you've done in the art room.   This is also a great way to present content specific to a secondary audience.  Finally, have you recognized an outstanding art teacher through your organization? Make it Happen and nominate a deserving colleague today.

Details Here:

● Mark your calendar for this year's PAEA conference in Philadelphia: Thursday, October 6th - Sunday, October 9th, 2016.   

● Also, start thinking about an idea you'd like to share at the conference and read about what's required to present.  You can learn more and submit a proposal here.

● Finally, please consider recognizing an Outstanding Art Educator.  The deadline is April 22nd and details may be found here.  Recipients will be awarded at the PAEA conference.

Remember, there are multiple benefits to participating in the awards program:

To focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators.
To increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education.
To set standards for quality art education and show how they can be achieved.
To provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for PAEA members.

Celebrate and Participate in Youth Arts Month!

Friday, February 12th is the deadline to submit student work to your regional representative for this year's Youth Arts Month Exhibit.  The exhibit will run from February 29th - April 15th, 2016 in the offices of the Department of Education in Harrisburg.  Details, including where to send your work, may be found here.  YAM is a fantastic way to support your student artists and art program.

Opportunity to be involved in National Core Art Standards at the Secondary Level

I just received notification from the National Art Education Association that applications are currently being accepted to participate in a pilot program of assessment in secondary art classrooms.  The deadline to apply is October 21st.  Details may be found here.

Fall Opportunities and Conference Registration

Hope your school year is off to a good start.  The annual PAEA conference is around the corner- taking place October 16 - 18 in Harrisburg.  Remember that conference goers can again earn Act 48 credit and those of you who are members of PAEA receive a substantially discounted registration price.   Check out details at the newly designed PAEA website.  Also, members may enter student work for the Virtual Student Art Exhibit taking place at this year's conference (deadline to submit works is Monday, October 12th).  Details may be found here.  Note: this is also a chance to have student work featured on PAEA's website which will display work on its new online gallery!  Please be in touch with me if you have any questions or suggestions.

Mark your calendars for Fall Conference Proposals and Nominations for Outstanding Secondary Art Educators

Do you know an outstanding secondary high school art teacher?  You can help to bring their work the recognition it deserves by nominating them for the Outstanding Secondary Art Educator award which will be presented at the Fall PAEA conference.  The deadline has been extended until June 30th for those of you who have now finished up the school year and had a chance to catch your breath!  Details, including forms you'll need to submit, may be found here. Further questions about the awards may be sent to Marcy Bogdanich at paeaawardschair@gmail.com .

Also, you may want to consider presenting at this year's PAEA conference.  The annual conference will take place from October 16 - 18, 2015 in Harrisburg, PA (mark your calendar!).  Sharing an aspect of your practice is a rewarding way to be involved and develop as an art educator.  Deadlines for proposals are also due on June 30th.  Details about the theme of this year's conference and guidelines for presenting may be found here.  General conference information may be found here.