Survey of Arts Education in Mississippi's K-12 Public Schools

Introduction: The survey questions that follow are designed to determine the type of arts education provided in Mississippi school districts during the school day and in after school programs. Responses to the survey questions will provide a comprehensive view of arts education programs and practices in Mississippi. Data will be reported in general terms, and will not identify or publicize responses from individual school districts.

Most survey questions request multiple short answers, i.e., a number, a percentage, yes/no, or a checkmark. An individual who is very familiar with the district and the arts program may complete the survey in approximately 30-45 minutes. More time may be required for others. Some answers may require review of data that should be available in the district central office. Numerous questions provide a comment space. Please submit comments to clarify responses or to provide additional information wherever appropriate. It is not necessary to offer a comment in each comment box.

The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, September 22, 2006.

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Note: The use of the word arts refers to the core subjects of dance, music, theatre and visual art. It may be helpful to refer to the definitions below while completing the questionnaire.

Definitions for the Survey:

Arts-collectively refers to four disciplines of dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
Arts Activity-an extracurricular offering that, in contrast to a Course, typically lacks a written curriculum, is not graded, offers no credit toward graduation, and is offered outside the regular school day. An arts activity would generally meet multiple times over a period of weeks or a semester.
Artwork-a work of art in a distinct arts discipline (a play, a symphony, a painting, a ballet, etc.)
Advanced-a level of arts instruction indicating prior study, usually 2-3 years at the high school level.
Certified Arts Specialist-a certified education professional with a standard (Level A), advanced, or alternative route teaching certificate in one of the arts disciplines: dance, music, theatre, or visual art.
Course-a curricular class described in Mississippi Course Codes and offered during the school day. Arts courses are taught as distinct disciplines. Course content for K-12 is designed to meet competencies of the Mississippi's 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework or by a district curriculum that meets or exceeds the state framework. Arts courses are usually graded in the same way as courses in other core subjects, and at the high school level offer credit toward graduation.
Dance-an instructional program that includes creating (choreography), performing, and responding to dance; dance history and criticism, choreographic structure and process, and dance production. Performance areas include ballet, modern jazz, ethnic, and folk dance.
Dedicated arts facilities-a space designed for arts instruction that includes features necessary to provide instruction (a sink in a visual art room; mirrors in a dance room, etc.). The primary use of the space is for instruction and practice in the arts discipline.
Instruction in an arts discipline-learning in the arts discipline, and not instruction that uses the art form primarily to teach other subjects. Instruction in an arts discipline leads to mastery of the knowledge and skills outlined in the definition for a particular arts discipline.
Music-an instructional program that includes creating (composing and improvising), performing, and responding to music; music history and literature, music theory and composition, music analysis and criticism. Performance areas include vocal, choral, and instrumental, and multimedia (using technology).
Proficient-a basic level of study in an arts discipline, usually indicating 1-3 years of instruction delivered by a certified arts specialist.
Teaching Artist (Artist-in-Residence)-a visual, literary, or performing artist or folklorist who visits a school for an extended period of time (multiple sessions over a period of weeks) for the purposes of teaching artistic techniques and concepts, conducting professional development, and/or consulting in the development of curricula.
Theatre-an instructional program that includes creating, performing and responding to dramatic works; theatre history and literature, research, analysis, and criticism. Students engage in acting, improvising, designing, directing, script writing, producing, analyzing and critiquing their own work and the works of others. Note: High school courses in forensics such as speech, oral communication, and debate do not align with the definition of theatre as described in the National Standards for Arts Education, the model for Mississippi's 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework.
Video/Film-an instructional program that includes creating and responding to works of art presented in video or film media; video/film history and criticism, technology hardware and software, techniques and processes. Courses may include television or video production, animation, and media literacy as applied to framework competencies in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
Visual Arts-instruction that includes creating and responding to works of art in two-dimensional and three-dimensional formats; art history and criticism, media and materials, techniques and processes. Students participate in drawing, painting, print-making, sculpture; photography; communication and design arts; architecture and environmental arts; folk arts; ceramics, fibers, jewelry, works in wood, paper and other materials.

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Note: Unless otherwise stated, survey questions refer to 2006-2007 school district data.

Please provide the following (*required)

 

First Name*
 

Last Name*
 

Title/Position*
 

School District Name*
 

School District Address*
 

City*
 

Zip*
 

Phone*
 

District website address
 

Email*
 

Name of Superintendent*

Please supply information that describes the school district in general terms.


1.

What is the school district's 2006-2007 student enrollment?

Up to 500

501 to 1000

1001 to 2000

2001 to 3000

3001 to 5000

5001 to 7500

7501 to 10,000

10,001 to 15,000

15,001 to 20,000

More than 20,000


2.

What was the school district's per-pupil expenditure in the 2005-2006 school year?


3.

Of the above amount, what percentage was provided by the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP)?


4.

Comment on the above:


5.

Please check the item that best describes the district's enrollment trends from 2001 to 2006.

   

Remains the same

Minimal changes

Decreasing

Increasing

Comment:


6.

During the 2005-2006 school year, what percentage of students were eligible for the federally funded free or reduced price lunch program?

Less than 10%

11% to 20%

21% to 30%

31% to 50%

51% to 75%

76% to 100%


7.

What arts disciplines are taught in the school district during the regular school day? Note: Integrated Arts are taught by a K-8 teacher certified in a core subject other than the arts.

(Select all that apply.)

Dance

Music

Theatre

Visual Art

Integrated Arts

Please indicate courses taught by certified arts specialists employed by the school district.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

8.

Dance

9.

Music

10.

Theatre

11.

Visual Art

Please enter the number of full-time or part-time certified arts specialists employed by the school district in 2006-2007 for each arts discipline. If there are no certified arts specialists employed, enter 0 (zero).


12.

Dance Grades K-4


13.

Dance Grades 5-8


14.

Dance Grades 9-12


15.

Music Grades Grades K-4


16.

Music Grades 5-8


17.

Music Grades 9-12


18.

Theatre Grades K-4


19.

Theatre Grades 5-8


20.

Theatre Grades 9-12


21.

Visual Arts Grades K-4


22.

Visual Arts Grades 5-8


23.

Visual Arts Grades 9-12


24.

Do your answers to the above section represent a change from the 2005-2006 school year?

Yes, an increase

Yes, a decrease

No, there is no change from last year

What percentage of students in the district participate in arts classes that are taught by a certified arts specialist during the school day?


25.

Dance Grades K-4 (%)


26.

Dance Grades 5-8 (%)


27.

Dance Grades 9-12 (%)


28.

Music Grades K-4 (%)


29.

Music Grades 5-8 (%)


30.

Music Grades 9-12 (%)


31.

Theatre Grades K-4 (%)


32.

Theatre Grades 5-8 (%)


33.

Theatre Grades 9-12 (%)


34.

Visual Art Grades K-4 (%)


35.

Visual Art Grades 5-8 (%)


36.

Visual Art Grades 9-12 (%)


37.

Comment (if any):

What arts disciplines are taught in the district's after-school programs? If the district sponsors no after-school programs, please skip to question 42.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

38.

Dance

39.

Music

40.

Theatre

41.

Visual Art

How many minutes per week does the district normally schedule for arts instruction in each of the arts disciplines and grade clusters during the regular school day?


42.

Dance Grades K-4 (minutes)


43.

Dance Grades 5-8 (minutes)


44.

Dance Grades 9-12 (minutes)


45.

Music Grades K-4 (minutes)


46.

Music Grades 5-8 (minutes)


47.

Music Grades 9-12 (minutes)


48.

Theatre Grades K-4 (minutes)


49.

Theatre Grades 5-8 (minutes)


50.

Theatre Grades 9-12 (minutes)


51.

Visual Art Grades K-4 (minutes)


52.

Visual Art Grades 5-8 (minutes)


53.

Visual Art Grades 9-12 (minutes)


54.

Comment (if any):

What percentage of minutes of instruction is taught by a full-time or part-time certified arts specialist during the regular school day?


55.

Dance Grades K-4 (%)


56.

Dance Grades 5-8 (%)


57.

Dance Grades 9-12 (%)


58.

Music Grades K-4 (%)


59.

Music Grades 5-8 (%)


60.

Music Grades 9-12 (%)


61.

Theatre Grades K-4 (%)


62.

Theatre Grades 5-8 (%)


63.

Theatre Grades 9-12 (%)


64.

Visual Art Grades K-4 (%)


65.

Visual Art Grades 5-8 (%)


66.

Visual Art Grades 9-12 (%)


67.

Comment (if any):

What percentage of these minutes (above) is taught by a full-time or part-time teacher certified in a subject other than the arts during the regular school day?


68.

Dance Grades K-4 (%)


69.

Dance Grades 5-8 (%)


70.

Dance Grades 9-12 (%)


71.

Music Grades K-4 (%)


72.

Music Grades 5-8 (%)


73.

Music Grades 9-12 (%)


74.

Theatre Grades K-4 (%)


75.

Theatre Grades 5-8 (%)


76.

Theatre Grades 9-12 (%)


77.

Visual Art Grades K-4 (%)


78.

Visual Art Grades 5-8 (%)


79.

Visual Art Grades 9-12 (%)


80.

Comment (if any):

Please enter the number of National Board Certified Teachers employed by the district in the disciplines and grade clusters shown.


81.

Music Grades Grades K-4


82.

Music Grades 5-8


83.

Music Grades 9-12


84.

Visual Arts Grades K-4


85.

Visual Arts Grades 5-8


86.

Visual Arts Grades 9-12


87.

All other subjects Grades K-4


88.

All other subjects Grades 5-8


89.

All other subjects Grades 9-12

Please indicate the grade clusters and arts disciplines for which the district utilizes a written curriculum in addition to the Mississippi Department of Education's 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework.

If the district uses the 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework for all arts courses in all grades, skip to question 96.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

90.

Dance

91.

Music

92.

Theatre

93.

Visual Art

In reference to the district curriculum mentioned above, please answer the following question.


94.

In what academic year was the district curriculum implemented?


95.

Comment, if any, on district curriculum questions above:

Please check appropriate items below to indicate each arts course that is offered in the grade clusters shown.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

96.

Dance

97.

Choral Music

98.

General Music

99.

Instrumental Music

100.

Theatre

101.

Visual Art

Please indicate the number of arts courses offered by the school district in grades 9-12.


102.

Dance-Proficient, number of courses


103.

Dance-Advanced, number of courses


104.

Music-General Music, number of courses


105.

Choral Music-Proficient, number of courses


106.

Choral Music-Advanced, number of courses


107.

AP Music Theory, number of courses


108.

Instrumental Music-Proficient, number of courses


109.

Instrumental Music-Advanced, number of courses


110.

Theatre-Proficient, number of courses


111.

Theatre-Advanced, number of courses


112.

Visual Art-Proficient, number of courses


113.

Visual Art-Advanced, number of courses


114.

Comment on above:

Please check the grade levels in which students in your district may enroll in courses in the arts disciplines. Select all that apply.

 

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

115.

Dance

116.

General Music

117.

Choral Music

118.

Instrumental Music

119.

Music Theory

120.

Theatre

121.

Visual Art

The following questions are about district policy related to assessments (tests) in the arts.

Does the school district conduct district-wide arts assessments that measure student performance or achievement in the arts at the following levels?

 

Yes

No

122.

Grades K-4

123.

Grades 5-8

124.

Grades 9-12

Which of the following are used to evaluate student learning in the arts? Check all that apply to Visual Arts.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

125.

Performance Evaluations

126.

Audio/video recordings

127.

Rubrics

128.

Portfolios

129.

Written Tests

130.

Oral Tests

131.

Cooperative group work

132.

Student self-assessment

133.

Teacher observation

134.

Individual participation

135.

Attitude/Behavior

136.

Other 1 (describe below)

137.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


138.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Which of the following are used to evaluate student learning in the arts? Check all that apply to Music.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

139.

Performance Evaluations

140.

Audio/video recordings

141.

Rubrics

142.

Portfolios

143.

Written Tests

144.

Oral Tests

145.

Cooperative group work

146.

Student self-assessment

147.

Teacher observation

148.

Individual participation

149.

Attitude/Behavior

150.

Other 1 (describe below)

151.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


152.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Which of the following are used to evaluate student learning in the arts? Check all that apply to Theatre.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

153.

Performance Evaluations

154.

Audio/video recordings

155.

Rubrics

156.

Portfolios

157.

Written Tests

158.

Oral Tests

159.

Cooperative group work

160.

Student self-assessment

161.

Teacher observation

162.

Individual participation

163.

Attitude/Behavior

164.

Other 1 (describe below)

165.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


166.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Which of the following are used to evaluate student learning in the arts? Check all that apply to Dance.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

167.

Performance Evaluations

168.

Audio/video recordings

169.

Rubrics

170.

Portfolios

171.

Written Tests

172.

Oral Tests

173.

Cooperative group work

174.

Student self-assessment

175.

Teacher observation

176.

Individual participation

177.

Attitude/Behavior

178.

Other 1 (describe below)

179.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


180.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please indicate the criteria used to determine report card grades in the arts. Check all that apply to Visual Art.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

181.

Test grades

182.

Homework grades

183.

Specific skills

184.

Technical proficiency

185.

Attitude/Behavior

186.

Individual participation

187.

Number of completed projects

188.

Number of completed assignments

189.

Composite assessment of multiple factors

190.

Other 1 (describe below)

191.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


192.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please indicate the criteria used to determine report card grades in the arts. Check all that apply to Music.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

193.

Test grades

194.

Homework grades

195.

Specific skills

196.

Technical proficiency

197.

Attitude/Behavior

198.

Individual participation

199.

Number of completed projects

200.

Number of completed assignments

201.

Composite assessment of multiple factors

202.

Other 1 (describe below)

203.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


204.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please indicate the criteria used to determine report card grades in the arts. Check all that apply to Theatre.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

205.

Test grades

206.

Homework grades

207.

Specific skills

208.

Technical proficiency

209.

Attitude/Behavior

210.

Individual participation

211.

Number of completed projects

212.

Number of completed assignments

213.

Composite assessment of multiple factors

214.

Other 1 (describe below)

215.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


216.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please indicate the criteria used to determine report card grades in the arts. Check all that apply to Dance.

 

K-4

5-8

9-12

217.

Test grades

218.

Homework grades

219.

Specific skills

220.

Technical proficiency

221.

Attitude/Behavior

222.

Individual participation

223.

Number of completed projects

224.

Number of completed assignments

225.

Composite assessment of multiple factors

226.

Other 1 (describe below)

227.

Other 2 (describe below)

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


228.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please respond to questions about grades for high school students enrolled in arts courses.


229.

Does the school district include report card grades of grades 9-12 arts courses in the calculation of students' grade point average (GPA)? If the answer is no, click the response and skip to the indicated question.

Yes

No (Skip to Q. 232)


230.

If grades for arts courses are included in the calculation of students' GPA, do the grades receive the same weight in the calculation as grades received in other core subjects?

Yes

No


231.

Comments on the two questions above:

What evidence exists to document the quality of the K-12 arts programs in the school district and the broader community? Please check all that apply.

Evidence

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

232.

The school board authorizes policies that build and strengthen sequential arts programs

233.

Central Office administration and staff support arts programs through hiring and other district policies

234.

Arts facilities improvements have been completed in the past 3 years

235.

Annual public events focus on a single arts discipline or on all the arts

236.

Accomplishments of students/groups in visual and performing arts are publicized in schools & district

237.

Accomplishments of students/groups in visual and performing arts publicized in local media reports

238.

District and community partnerships supplement instruction with arts experiences or arts field trips

239.

Student performances for school assemblies, for parents, and for the public

240.

Arts programs attract numerous parent volunteers

241.

Student artwork is displayed in public areas of the school building

242.

Student artwork is displayed in the community

243.

Students participate in visual art competitions

244.

Students participate in music, theatre or dance festivals and/or competitions

245.

Other 1

246.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


247.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please respond to the following questions about gifted students in the arts.


248.

Does the school district offer a program for students identified as gifted in the visual and performing arts?

Yes

No

If answer to above is yes, please indicate what arts disciplines and grades are included in the district's programs for students identified as gifted in the visual and performing arts.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

249.

Dance

250.

Music

251.

Theatre

252.

Visual Art

Comment, if any, on above section.


253.

Comment, if any:

Which of the following services are provided for students identified as gifted in the visual arts and performing arts? Check all that apply.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

254.

Pull-Out Program

255.

Individualized Instruction

256.

Classroom Grouping

257.

Arts Magnet School

258.

Alternative School

259.

Teaching Artist

260.

Mentor

261.

Other 1

262.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


263.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Please respond to the following questions about students with a special education ruling.


264.

Do special education students receive the same number of minutes of arts instruction as regular education students in a school?

(Select all that apply.)

Yes

No

More minutes?

Fewer Minutes?


265.

Comment, if any, on above:

Which of the following instructional approaches does the district utilize for arts instruction for students with special education ruling? Check all that apply.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

266.

Inclusion

267.

Mainstream Classroom

268.

Self-contained Classroom

269.

Individualized Instruction

270.

Pull-out Program

271.

Other 1

272.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


273.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Arts faculty and professional development.


274.

Are there regularly scheduled district-wide arts faculty meetings where lessons, materials, and programs are discussed, articulated, developed, and/or evaluated? If the answer is no, click the response and skip to indicated question.

Yes

No (Skip to Q. 278)


275.

Comment, if any, on above:


276.

How frequently are district-wide arts faculty meetings held?

Monthly

Bi-monthly

Quarterly

Semester

Annually


277.

Comment, if any, on above:


278.

When the district schedules professional development focused on the arts, who is eligible to participate in the training?

(Select all that apply.)

Arts Specialists

All Teachers

Teacher Assistants

District Administrators

Parent Volunteers

School Board Members

Other, please specify in comment area below


279.

Comment, if any, on above:

Which agencies and/or personnel generally conduct professional development training for certified arts specialists and K-8 teachers who integrate the arts into all subjects? Check all that apply.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

280.

Arts specialists

281.

Arts supervisors

282.

Teaching artists

283.

District administrator

284.

Arts department chair

285.

Higher education faculty

286.

Mississippi Department of Education personnel

287.

Arts education organization trainers

288.

Cultural institutions

289.

Performing Arts Center staff

290.

Arts consultants

291.

Other 1

292.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


293.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:


294.

Comment, if any, on previous section:

In what ways are certified arts specialists and K-8 teachers who integrate the arts supported for attendance at professional development workshops, seminars, retreats, and conferences devoted to arts education? Check all that apply.

Method of Support

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

295.

Released time (a paid staff member covers the classes)

296.

Paid substitutes

297.

Professional leave that is not subtracted from sick leave

298.

Travel and per diem allowance

299.

Payment of registration fees

300.

Room and board

301.

Credit toward salary increase

302.

Advancement on career ladder

303.

Other 1

304.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


305.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:


306.

Additional comment, if any, on the above section:

Please indicate the extent of parental involvement in attending school-sponsored arts programs or events. Check all that apply.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

307.

Greatly involved

308.

Moderately involved

309.

Very little involvement

310.

No involvement

Comment on section above


311.

Comment, if any:

Please indicate the extent of parental involvement in arts programs, i.e., volunteering at the school, communicating with other parents, editing a newsletter, assisting with field trips or travel, etc. Select all that apply.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

312.

Greatly involved

313.

Moderately involved

314.

Very little involvement

315.

No involvement

Comment on section above.


316.

Comment, if any:

Please indicate the extent of parental involvement in sponsoring and conducting fundraising activities for the arts.

 

Grades K-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

317.

Greatly involved

318.

Moderately involved

319.

Very little involvement

320.

No involvement

Comment on section above:


321.

Comment, if any:

MAEP funding


322.

What percentage of the district's MAEP funding is used for the arts?

10% or less

11% to 20%

21% to 30%

31% to 50%

51% to 75%

76% 100%


323.

Comment:

The 2004-2005 school year was the textbook adoption year for dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Please indicate how the district's textbook funds were spent.

Were district textbook funds used to purchase state adopted textbooks for arts instruction in Grades K-4?

 

Yes

No

324.

General Music

325.

Visual Art

Were district textbook funds used to purchase state adopted textbooks for arts instruction in Grades 5-8?

 

Yes

No

326.

Dance

327.

Choral Music

328.

General Music

329.

Instrumental Music

330.

Theatre

331.

Visual Art

Were district textbook funds used to purchase state adopted textbooks for arts instruction in Grades 9-12?

 

Yes

No

332.

Dance

333.

Choral Music

334.

General Music

335.

Instrumental Music

336.

Theatre

337.

Visual Art

If the response is No in all disciplines in the previous three tables...

338.

What did the district purchase with textbook funds?

District textbook funds


339.

What percentage of district textbook funds were used to purchase textbooks in the arts disciplines?

Less than 10%

10% to 20%

21% to 30%

31% to 50%

51% to 75%

76% to 100%

Which of the following local resources supplement arts instruction and/or arts programs in the school district with funds or with other types of assistance in Grades K-4?

Local Resources

Funds

Other

340.

Local Arts Council

341.

University/College

342.

Educational Foundation

343.

Local/Regional Grants

344.

Public Library

345.

Parks and Recreation Department

346.

Local Arts Center

347.

Cultural Institutions

348.

PTO/PTA, parent groups

349.

Student Activities Fund

350.

Booster Clubs

351.

Friends of the Arts group

352.

Community service organizations

353.

Local Business/Corp

354.

Faith Based Organization

355.

Other 1

356.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


357.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Which of the following local resources supplement arts instruction and/or arts programs in the school district with funds or with other types of assistance in Grades 5-8?

Local Resources

Funds

Other

358.

Local Arts Council

359.

University/College

360.

Educational Foundation

361.

Local/Regional Grants

362.

Public Library

363.

Parks and Recreation Department

364.

Local Arts Center

365.

Cultural Institutions

366.

PTO/PTA, parent groups

367.

Student Activities Fund

368.

Booster Clubs

369.

Friends of the Arts group

370.

Community service organizations

371.

Local Business/Corp

372.

Faith Based Organization

373.

Other 1

374.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


375.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

Which of the following local resources supplement arts instruction and/or arts programs in the school district with funds or with other types of assistance in Grades 9-12?

Local Resources

Funds

Other

376.

Local Arts Council

377.

University/College

378.

Educational Foundation

379.

Local/Regional Grants

380.

Public Library

381.

Parks and Recreation Department

382.

Local Arts Center

383.

Cultural Institutions

384.

PTO/PTA, parent groups

385.

Student Activities Fund

386.

Booster Clubs

387.

Friends of the Arts group

388.

Community service organizations

389.

Local Business/Corp

390.

Faith Based Organization

391.

Other 1

392.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


393.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:


394.

Additional comment, if any, on the three sections above dealing with funds and other assistance:

From the list in the following table, choose five critical needs for arts education in Grades K-4. Rank them in order with 1 as highest priority.

 

1

2

3

4

5

395.

Materials and supplies including technology

396.

State-adopted textbook and accompanying products

397.

Adequate and appropriate dedicated arts facilities

398.

Arts-based professional development for classroom generalists

399.

Arts-based professional development for arts specialists

400.

Sufficient number of certified teacher applicants

401.

District arts coordinator

402.

Sufficient scheduling times

403.

Flexibility in scheduling

404.

Faculty planning time

405.

Understanding of the role of the arts as a core subject

406.

Other 1

407.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


408.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

From the list in the following table, choose five critical needs for arts education in Grades 5-8. Rank them in order with 1 as highest priority.

 

1

2

3

4

5

409.

Materials and supplies including technology

410.

State-adopted textbook and accompanying products

411.

Adequate and appropriate dedicated arts facilities

412.

Arts-based professional development for classroom generalists

413.

Arts-based professional development for arts specialists

414.

Sufficient number of certified teacher applicants

415.

District arts coordinator

416.

Sufficient scheduling times

417.

Flexibility in scheduling

418.

Faculty planning time

419.

Understanding of the role of the arts as a core subject

420.

Other 1

421.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


422.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:

From the list in the following table, choose five critical needs for arts education in Grades 9-12. Rank them in order with 1 as highest priority.

 

1

2

3

4

5

423.

Materials and supplies including technology

424.

State-adopted textbook and accompanying products

425.

Adequate and appropriate dedicated arts facilities

426.

Arts-based professional development for classroom generalists

427.

Arts-based professional development for arts specialists

428.

Sufficient number of certified teacher applicants

429.

District arts coordinator

430.

Sufficient scheduling times

431.

Flexibility in scheduling

432.

Faculty planning time

433.

Understanding of the role of the arts as a core subject

434.

Other 1

435.

Other 2

If you checked "Other" in the previous section, please explain here.


436.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed above:


437.

Additional comment, if any, on the sections above dealing with five critical needs other than funding within three grade clusters:

Please indicate the use of arts-based school improvement initiatives that are currently implemented by the district. Check all that apply.

 

Whole Schools Initiative

USDA Model Development

Comprehensive School Reform

No arts initiatives at this time

Grant?

Other

438.

Grades K-4

439.

Grades 5-8

440.

Grades 9-12

If you checked "Grant?" or "Other" in the previous section, please explain below.


441.

Explanation of "Grant?" or "Other" listed in Grades K-4 section above:


442.

Explanation of "Grant?" or "Other" listed in Grades 5-8 section above:


443.

Explanation of "Grant?" or "Other" listed in Grades 9-12 section above:


444.

Additional comment, if any, on the section above about arts-based school improvement initiatives.

Compared to the 2005-2006 school year, please show how each of the following indicators of the district's arts program in grades K-4 has changed in 2006-2007.

 

Not available at this time

Decreased greatly

Decreased slightly

Remained the same

Increased slightly

Increased greatly

445.

Number of students receiving instruction in the arts

446.

Access to arts instruction taught by teachers who integrate the arts

447.

In-school performances

448.

Instruction aligned with Mississippi's 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework

449.

Access to instructional resources or materials provided by institutions such as museums, galleries, or performing arts organizations

450.

Number of certified arts specialists working in K - 4th grade levels

451.

Use of field trips to sites relevant to arts education

452.

Number of arts disciplines offered that are taught by certified arts specialists

453.

Allocation of supplies, materials, and technology for use in arts instruction

454.

Use of teaching artists or artist residencies

455.

Percentage of budget designated for arts programs

456.

Access to after-school programs that include arts instruction

457.

Effective use of arts assessment to determine student achievement in the arts

458.

Access to technology resources and materials for the arts

459.

School classroom space devoted to arts instruction

460.

Availability of dedicated arts facilities, i.e., dance studio, music classroom, visual art room, performing arts center, etc.

Comment on section above:


461.

Comment, if any:

Compared to the 2005-2006 school year, please show how each of the following indicators of the district's arts program in grades 5-8 has changed in 2006-2007.

 

Not available at this time

Decreased greatly

Decreased slightly

Remained the same

Increased slightly

Increased greatly

462.

Number of students receiving instruction in the arts

463.

Number of certified arts specialists working in 5th-8th grade levels

464.

Number of arts disciplines offered that are taught by certified arts specialists

465.

Access to arts instruction taught by teachers who integrate the arts

466.

Instruction aligned with Mississippi's 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework

467.

Access to instructional resources or materials provided by institutions such as museums, galleries, or performing arts organizations

468.

Use of field trips to sites relevant to arts education

469.

Use of teaching artists or artist residencies

470.

In-school performances

471.

District festivals/events

472.

Student productions/performances

473.

Effective use of arts assessment to determine student achievement in the arts

474.

Access to after-school programs that include arts instruction

475.

Allocation of supplies, materials, and technology for use in arts instruction

476.

Percentage of budget designated for arts programs

477.

Access to technology resources and materials for the arts

478.

School classroom space devoted to arts instruction

479.

Availability of dedicated arts facilities, i.e., dance studio, music classroom, visual art room, performing arts center, etc.

Comment on section above:


480.

Comment, if any, on section above:

Compared to the 2005-2006 school year, please show how each of the following indicators of the district's arts program in grades 9-12 has changed in 2006-2007.

 

Not available at this time

Decreased greatly

Decreased slightly

Remained the same

Increased slightly

Increased greatly

481.

Number of students receiving instruction in the arts

482.

Number of certified arts specialists working in 9th-12th grade levels

483.

Number of arts disciplines offered that are taught by certified arts specialists

484.

Access to arts instruction taught by teachers who integrate the arts

485.

Access to arts instruction taught by certified teachers at proficient and advanced levels

486.

Instruction aligned with Mississippi's 2003 Visual and Performing Arts Framework

487.

Access to instructional resources or materials provided by institutions such as museums, galleries, or performing arts organizations

488.

Use of field trips to sites relevant to arts education

489.

Use of teaching artists or artist residencies

490.

In-school performances

491.

District festivals/events

492.

Student productions/performances

493.

Effective use of arts assessment to determine student achievement in the arts

494.

Access to after-school programs that include arts instruction

495.

Allocation of supplies, materials, and technology for use in arts instruction

496.

Percentage of budget designated for arts programs

497.

Access to technology resources and materials for the arts

498.

School classroom space devoted to arts instruction

499.

Availability of dedicated arts facilities, i.e., dance studio, music classroom, visual art room, performing arts center, etc.

Comment on section above:


500.

Comment, if any, on section above:

Please indicate ways the school district has sought funding for the arts from sources outside the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and local tax proceeds? Check all that apply.   *Discretionary funds i.e., school store, vending machine proceeds, etc.

 

No funding sought

Grant proposals

Foundation funds

Corporate gifts

Community resources

State agencies

Capital campaign

Bond referendum

Title funds

School-level discretionary funds*

Other

501.

Grades K-4

502.

Grades 5-8

503.

Grades 9-12

If any "Other" box is checked above please explain below


504.

Explanation of "Other" boxes listed in Grades K-4, 5-8, or 9-12 section above:

Funding for the arts (continued).


505.

Does your school district utilize Title funds under NCLB to support professional development in arts education?

Yes

No


506.

NCLB designates arts as a core subject. State policy identifies the same core subjects. How does your school district use state funds to support arts as a core subject?

Please answer the following questions concerning the arts programs (K - 12) in the school district for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

Yes

No

507.

Is arts education included in the published or adopted mission statement or goals and objectives of the school district?

508.

Are arts specialists included in site-based management teams, school improvement teams, and/or leadership councils?

Do arts specialists have input into the following aspects of the arts education program?

 

Yes

No

509.

Staff Hiring

510.

Curriculum offered

511.

Allocation of arts funds

Comment on above:


512.

Comment, if any, on above:

In the school district, who is responsible for observing and conducting annual evaluations of arts specialists?

 

Principal

Assistant Principal

Curriculum Director

Arts Coordinator

Arts Department Chair

Other 1

Other 2

513.

Grades K-4

514.

Grades 5-8

515.

Grades 9-12

If you checked "Other 1 or 2" in the above section, please explain below.


516.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed in Grades K-4 section above:


517.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed in Grades 5-8 section above:


518.

Explanation of "Other 1" or "Other 2" listed in Grades 9-12 section above:


519.

Additional comment, if any, on the section above about evaluations:

Annual Evaluations (continued).


520.

Are the schools' arts programs evaluated in the same way that instructional programs in other core subjects are evaluated?

(Select all that apply.)

Yes

No

Comment, if any:

Administration and Supervision


521.

Who administers and supervises instructional programs offered in the arts at the school district level?

Arts Coordinator

Curriculum Director

Project Director

Administrator

Lead Teacher

Other


522.

If "Other" was clicked as a response above, please explain.


523.

Comment, if any, on above:

Please provide any additional statements or comments that describe the arts program in the school district that were not adequately covered by the previous survey questions.


524.

Comment:

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525.

Are you ready to submit the survey? If so, click "Yes", then click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page. Do not hit "enter" while moving from question to question.

Yes

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