Events
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Session F4. From Story to System: How Narrative Drives Arts Education Policy in Alabama
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Together we will explore how local stories from classrooms and communities can shape conversations with superintendents, legislators, and funders. Participants will practice combining data and personal stories to make a clear case for arts education and will leave with templates and examples they can apply in their own work. Through this process, we will look at how narrative helps build lasting relationships among schools, districts, and state partners and how shared stories can move systems forward.
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Session G1. Let’s Play! Developing Arts Learning Programming Rooted in Creative Exploration
This session explores the development of a new after-school program centered on creative expression and student-led learning. Attendees will gain insight into our early outcomes, challenges, and successes, and leave with practical considerations for building or refining their own arts-based after-school initiatives.
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Session G2. Using Data to Shape the Narrative of Program Impact
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.This session will examine the data from a program designed to improve ELA scores and social emotional learning/work habits in elementary school students. Attendees will explore how different data points can be used to tailor discussions to a variety of stakeholders and shape narratives around the impact of their programming.
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Session G3. You’re Already Doing This: Simplifying Action Research and Integrating It Into Your Practice
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.This session introduces the simplified IDEA approach to action research (Identify, Design, Enact, Adjust), equipping participants with a tool to enhance the continuous improvement they already do. Participants will learn the basics of formative assessment and action research—including how, when, and why to use it—and will have the opportunity to test the process.
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Session G4. Board Member Circle: Conference Recap and Next Steps
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Participate in a dynamic and interactive conversation about lessons learned and next steps for organizational health and vitality!