The Art of Advocacy regional seminars are being held in conjunction with the regional AISS. Click HERE for more information on the Art of Advocacy. Register online by clicking the link above or from the Art of Advocacy information page.

About the AISS

The Symposia Series is offered by the Florida Alliance for Arts Education in collaboration with the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, and Mary Palmer & Associates.

The purpose of the AI Symposia Series is two-fold:  

• to build awareness of what arts integration IS and can accomplish within a school and community and
  
• to spotlight outstanding arts integration programs already in existence in Florida Schools.  Each Symposium will be feature local programs and presenters as well as national and state-wide findings and models.

What is Arts Integration?
Arts Integration is an approach to teaching and learning in which authentic connections between the arts and other aspects of the curriculum are made in order to achieve desired learning outcomes (goals/objectives) in both subject areas.

Who should attend these Symposia?

• School Teams, including principal, arts teachers, classroom teachers;
• Artists in education;
• Arts organization representatives.

Where will the Symposia be offered?

4 locations in different regions of Florida are selected to host the Symposia each year.

In-Service Points for Participants
In-service points will be provided by all School Districts. FAAE will provide a letter of participation to interested teachers.

Cost

$10 for FAAE Members/$20 non-members for online registration $25 day of the event.

2011 AISS:

• Compendium of Best Practices in Arts Education 2011. Click here.
• Superintendents and Administrators speak about Arts Integration. Click here.

2010 AISS

• Experienced Principals speak about Arts Integration in their schools. Click here.
• Compendium of Best Practices in Arts Education 2010. Click here.