Arts In EducationPatricia Franck, Chair

The Arts in Education Committee objectives are to encourage people of all ages and diverse backgrounds to enjoy and participate in the arts; to emphasize the need for early childhood experiences in literature, arts, music, dance, and other forms of creative expression; and to encourage a school program that uses the cultural arts for classroom study as well as for extra-curricular activities.

State Committee Focus:

• To coordinate and promote statewide participation in the Reflections Program of the National PTA
• To promote and encourage knowledge of and involvement in the arts
• To monitor issues in the arts that may have legislative impact or may be of interest to local PTAs

Local Unit Focus:

• The sponsor and establish a Reflections Program for children following state and national guidelines
• To promote and encourage knowledge of and involvement in the arts for their locales through parent and community involvement
• Work with the PTA Council to encourage continuous funding for arts programs in the public school board’s yearly budgets