Literacy in music, movement, visual arts, and word language are integrated through broad literacy themes. There are instruments, songs, listening selections, great children's literature, and fine arts prints. But that's just the stuff. Kids perceive themselves as successful learners, readers, writers, musicians, dancers, and artists. Teachers are happy because the process is joyful and liberating.
Test scores are up, and stress is down.
It's all research-based, and brain compatible. We have three graduate level courses running in Connecticut, plus one in Dearborn, Michigan. Plans are in the works for 5 regional training centers across the United States within the next few years. Through arts-infused curriculum, multiple intelligences, and multicultural training, Michigan City Area Schools are seeing increased test scores in language and math, as well as multiple other successes. There are seminars and mentorships for support, and each beginning teacher must complete a portfolio task demonstrating ability to plan, implement instruction, assess student growth, and reflect on their own practice.