Building Parent Involvement Through the Arts

CORWIN PRESS INC.ISBN: 9781412936835

Activities and Projects That Enrich Classrooms and Schools

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By Michael E. Sikes
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Michael E. Sikes is an author and independent consultant. He has previously been an evaluator at the Center for Creative Leadership, Senior Associate at the Council of Chief State School Officers, and adjunct faculty member at Antioch University Santa Barbara. He has planned and evaluated numerous programs, both in K-12 and nonformal contexts. He is co-author of The Appreciative Inquiry: A Guide to International Cultural Exchange and Focusing the Light: The Art and Practice of Planning. Sikes received his doctorate degree in education from Florida State University.

Foreword by Richard Deasy Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Introduction: How the Arts Bring Parents Into Schools 2. The Arts, Parent Involvement, and Student Achievement: A Winning Equation 3. Developing a Visual Arts Program 4. Developing a Theater Program 5. Developing a Dance Program 6. Developing a Music Program 7. Developing a Literary Arts Program 8. Developing a Folk and Traditional Arts Program 9. Tapping Community Resources 10. Designing Spaces for Parent Involvement and Adult Education 11. Developing a Schoolwide Parent Involvement Plan 12. Evaluating Your Arts Program Bibliography Index

"Professionals who want to build authentic parent and community involvement in their schools will find a champion in this book." -- Wendy Caszatt-Allen, Teacher "An invaluable resource full of fun and relevant plans that are most assuredly teacher-, student-, and parent-friendly. The best I have read!" -- Ilona Anderson, Principal "A comprehensive review of the importance of the arts in providing students with authentic, performance-based activities. Schools that utilize techniques from this book will benefit not only from an increase in parental involvement but also in student engagement and achievement. Beautifully written." -- Marsha Greenfeld, Senior Program Facilitator "Teachers seeking activities and projects to build classrooms and schools will find Building Parent Involvement Through the Arts an outstanding survey. An inspirational, hands-on program any elementary-level teacher or teacher's library will relish." -- The Bookwatch, April 2007

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