WAEA Mission Statement and Vision Statement
The mission of the Wisconsin Art Education Association is to promote excellence in visual art and design education for all students by:
In the decade ahead, we envision:
- Providing professional growth opportunities for visual art and design teachers.
- Showcasing student talents and abilities supporting art and design as academic core disciplines.
- Communicating with other art and design organizations.
- Offering lifelong learning opportunities acting on vital art and design education issues.
In the decade ahead, we envision:
- An organization that lives out the values expressed in our Mission Statement, seeking and valuing contributions from each member
- Most art educators in the state of Wisconsin will be WAEA members.
- Members for whom the art of teaching is the first priority.
- An organization which is diverse culturally, ethnically and economically.
- Programs aimed at developing the whole person and promoting creative, intellectual and emotional growth.
- New partnerships with arts organizations, institutions and businesses.
- Fiscal resources which keep the organization financially strong.
- WAEA will sponsor travel and trips in the United States and abroad.
- The Visual Arts Classic will become a national model.
AmericanS WITH Disabilities Act
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For information about Protecting Students With Disabilities, visit the US Office of Education page "Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities" at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html.
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Arts for All
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Information and resources are available to support all students at these sites. Visit https://www.artsforallwi.org/about/about-us to learn more.
Links- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Wisconsin Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning UDL at a Glance video (4.5 minutes) IDEA US Department of Education website Smart Adaptive Art – Website developed by Christina Hyde and Renee Schumacher of Oshkosh School District. Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability – Kennedy Center website CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) Born to Learn (4.5 minutes video) |
GIfted and Talented INFORMATION
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Information and resources are available to support all students at these sites. Visit https://watg.org/index.php to learn more.
Links- Wisconsin Statutes/Rules for Gifted Education Universal Screeners for Arts Education MISC Helpful Links Gifted/ Talented Creativity Infographic |
Access / Very Special Arts
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ACCESS / VSAFor information about arts education and accessibility, visit ACCESS / VERY SPECIAL ARTS. (VSA)
VSA's mission is "to ensure the arts are accessible to all—from children to older adults—we make Kennedy Center performances and facilities accessible to all audiences, and provide resources, programs, and opportunities for educators, cultural administrators, emerging and professional artists and performers with disabilities." |
