A good studio art program depends on a well-defined sequential curriculum, enough art materials to fit a diversity of talent, adequate time for instruction, sufficient space and support for curriculum development and innovation, informed administrators, and well-qualified, enthusiastic instructors. (Author)

The principal can be the vital link in a successful resident artist program. The most important of the principal's numerous contributions is support for the artist, the teacher, and the student. (Author/IRT)

Described are the design, adaptation and evaluation of a special, four year program in laboratory science, art, and music for elementary school blind children. (Author/GW)

Provides a rationale for art in the curriculum and describes programs sponsored by the JDR 3rd Fund. (IRT)

The Education Program is concerned primarily with providing students with opportunities to develop aesthetic awareness as part of the classroom experience or by participating in art projects in the community. Two funding areas--Artists-in-Schools and Alternative Education--help support these purposes. (Author/IRT)

Provides some ideas for developing an arts program and suggests some sources of funding. (IRT)

Described is a voluntary museum program where instructors teach science, math, and technology through art. Activities that can be used as "hooks" to get students interested in the program are provided. Topics include privacy and personal space, imaginary worlds, toys, behind the scenes, fads, friendly materials, humor, and the imagination. (KR)

Profiles for all curriculum research and development projects financed by the Schools Council and which have published reports or other material available to the public are provided in a loose-leaf format. The profiles are grouped under the following broad subject headings: English; Humanities; Languages; Creative Studies; Mathematics; Science;…

Evaluates Art and Built Environment (ABE) project, focusing on its significance for the curriculum in art, design, and environmental education; the light it throws on the question of links between subject areas; and an understanding of the nature of curriculum. Includes a brief review of project's history and origins. (Author/JN)

Learning to Read Through the Arts is an intensive, individualized reading program that focuses on the improvement of reading skills through the integration of a total art program with a total reading program. The staff includes reading teachers, art teachers, and classroom teachers working as a team. Listening, speaking, writing, and reading…

The development of students in various art fields is the focus of this K-12 art curriculum guide. The philosophy of the art program and the roles of administrator, teacher, and parent are outlined. The underlying school community relationships, and the objective, goals, and purposes of art education are described. Phases of child development in…