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What Does Advocacy Mean to You?

WAEA is wondering what Advocacy means to you!  Can you help us by taking a brief survey to define advocacy as it pertains to your school, your art education practice and your experience. 

Thanks and here's that survey link.  

It's Time to Renew Your Membership!

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​Ellen Scharfenberg is our Membership Coordinator.  Please visit the membership page to learn more about how to join WAEA or renew your membership.  

Get to Know Your 2017-18 WAEA Board

The WAEA Board is nominated and elected by YOU the members of WAEA. How can we serve you?  What are your needs? There are many leaders you can connect with through the BOARD Links on this site. Visit the WAEA Board webpage for emails to all our Board members.  Never hesitate to ask a question or seek guidance for yourself, your students and your program.  

WI DPI Announces Changes to Licensure 

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is considering a number of changes to licensure rules.  There are many ideas including: 
  • Starting January 1, 2018, allowing Initial and Professional Educators to use professional growth goals and work in Educator Effectiveness as another option to renew or advance their license.
This change puts emphasis on professional development of all kinds and makes our WAEA fall conference worth every penny! Come to the fall conference it just makes "cents" !  For more details on the changes proposed by DPI see the link below.  
https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/changes-licensure-rules

WAEA Hosts Central Wisconsin Invasion

We all know that teachers don't really have the whole summer off.  One of our favorite things to do while we work in the summer is to refuel our creative tanks. The best way to do this is to join like-minded artist educators and work hands on to learn new techniques and build on our knowledge.  Click here to learn more about the WAEA sponsored summer workshop hosted in Wisconsin Rapids. 

September Art Educator of the Month

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Congratulations Whitney Robarge from Lodi High School for being the September Art Educator of the Month.  To learn more about Whitney click here. 

Art Educator of the Month Nominate Someone You Know Today!

Do you know an art educator who has been especially "rockin' it" this past month?  If so consider nominating them to be featured here and on all our social media sites as WAEA Art Educator of the Month!  Download the PDF here for more details. 

Spring Newsletter is Posted

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​Click here to view the Spring Newsletter and all previous newsletters.  
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Important Dates to Remember 2017-18

  • September 1 Renew or Join NAEA/WAEA
  • October 4, 8:00 P.M. CST Twitter Chat with WAEA Fall Keynote Speakers
  • October 27-28 Fall Conference in Fort Atkinson
  • March 22-24 NAEA Conference in Seattle

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 Fall 2017 Art With A Purpose Conference is coming soon!

WAEA is looking forward to seeing many of you at the Fall Conference-Art With A Purpose.  This will be a fantastic conference in Fort Atkinson, WI. Make your plans now to participate in this wonderful opportunity to collaborate with like-minded art education colleagues.  The conference will be held at Fort Atkinson High School in Fort Atkinson, WI on Friday and Saturday October 27 and 28th.  Brochure details will be available soon!

Conference for credit through UW La Crosse will also be available.  See the button below for details.  ​

Fall Conference Member Exhibit 
Call for Entries

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Start making art for the exhibit!! Showcase your talents as an artist-educator.

Show Details:
Work will be displayed publicly at Cafe Carpe (cafecarpe.com) in Fort Atkinson from October 9th-26th and is available for viewing during normal business hours.

The closing reception is Thursday, October 26th 6:30-8pm  
Appetizers will be provided for members and their guests. Patrons and members are also able to purchase a meal (many delicious options) or drinks (also many delicious options) as they desire.  
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​Visit the Conference Page for more details

Fall Conference 2017 Keynote Speakers Announced-Check it Out!

The WAEA Fall Conference is just around the corner.  Make your plans now. Fabulous nationally recognized Keynote presenters Debi West, Ben Shumaker and Ted Edinger will inspire you with their stories and ideas.
​ Click here for details.  
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Fall Conference Art Book and Supply Exchange

Attention 2017 WAEA Fall Conference attendees! We will be featuring an art book and supply exchange at the conference in Fort Atkinson on October 27-28. Bring along what you no longer need and exchange it for what you can use. Look for our booth in the vender area!

NAEA 18 Convention in Seattle

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Have you made your plans yet to attend the NAEA Spring Conference in Seattle?  
The 2018 NAEA National Convention will be held March 22-24 in Seattle, Washington at the Washington State Convention Center and Sheraton Seattle Hotel.

2018 NAEA National Convention Theme: Art + Design = STEAM

2018 NAEA National Convention Program Coordinator: Andrew Watson, K-12 Fine Arts Instructional Specialist, Office of Curriculum Design and Instructional Services, Alexandria City Public Schools, VA

Click here for more details. 

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