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ARTS AT THE HEARTOF THE MATTER
Why Have a Residency?
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INTRODUCTION: WHY THIS HANDBOOK?
Overview
of the Artists-in-Education Residency Program
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Who is This Handbook For?
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FOR SPONSOR SITES
Getting Started
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Forming a Steering Committee
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Assessing School Needs
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Develop a Budget
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Complete Residency Proposal
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Next Steps: Moving Forward
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Interviewing and Selecting a Teaching Artist
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Planning the Residency
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Planning Meeting
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Goals and Activities
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Core and Participating Students
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Residency Day and Schedule
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School Policies and Protocol
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Professional Development Workshop
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Supplies and Equipment
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Rooms and Workspace
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Field Trips
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Visiting Artists
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Presentation to the School Board
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Evaluation and Assessment
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Publicity and Documentation
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Culminating Event for Community
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During the Residency
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Teacher/Artist Partnership
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Timeline for School Sites
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Timeline for Teachers
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After the Residency
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Evaluation and Reflection
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Planning for the Future
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Notes
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COVER PHOTOS Top Left: Mural Residency at Wilson School, West Caldwell Top Right: Creative Movement Workshop at the Artist/Teacher Institute Bottom: Music Residency at the Trenton After School Program, Trenton (photo by Alan Goldsmith)