VSA MA Receives 5-Year $850,000 Contract from Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Posted Wednesday July 31 2013 at 11:44 pm.
Used tags: arts_integration, education, vsa
It's official!
VSA Massachusetts has received a renewal of the Arts for Inclusion contract with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DOESE). This 5 year contract, worth $850,000, will help us provide inclusive arts education opportunities for students and educators throughout the state. The COOL Schools program will serve 2,000 students with and without disabilities and 300 teachers each year in schools in Boston, Tewksbury, Worcester and Gardner.
Through arts integration, students sing, dance, draw and act their way into their curriculum, making learning more accessible and engaging for all. COOL students will also attend inclusive arts festivals and field trips to cultural organizations, expanding inclusive arts learning opportunities outside the school. Professional development will give educators resources on best practices to support inclusion through the arts.
Thank you for the vote of confidence, DOESE!
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