Thursday, July 22, 2010

Chicago Arts Learning Initiative Informational Sessions

The Chicago Arts Learning Initiative (CALI) is a community-wide, collaborative effort to ensure equitable and sustainable access to innovative arts learning for all Chicago Public School (CPS) students. Throughout 2009, more than 300 arts education stakeholders participated in a planning process, that led to recommendations on how to:
· Increase information and understanding about the levels and availability of arts education in CPS
· Coordinate evidence-base advocacy
· Establish effective arts leadership within schools and communities
· Improve teaching and learning
· Better coordinate and align citywide efforts

In response to the Chicago Arts Learning Initiative’s recommendations, the Chicago Arts Learning Institute (The Institute) will be established to positively impact student success by preserving, advancing and expanding arts learning opportunities in Chicago. The Institute will be a catalyst for change. It will partner with CPS and the arts community to increase the current level of arts education for all students and minimize or overcome barriers to access for students with the fewest opportunities.

We encourage you to come to a CALI information session to learn more! RSVP's ARE REQUIRED. If you haven't already done so, please RSVP now to Claire at crabkin@fryfoundation.org to attend one of the following:

1) Wed, July 28, 4:30-6:00 p.m. - CALI Informational Session at the Chicago Cultural Center (Millennium Park Room)
2) Tue, Aug 3, 9:00–10:30 a.m. - CALI Informational Session at the Chicago Cultural Center (Millennium Park Room)

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