LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
"Arts in (Edu)Action" - New Program with Kingston School of Art and LDSB

"Arts in Edu(Action)" seeks to build teacher capacity and confidence, with intermediate teachers, in facilitating the creative process through arts-based training and peer-to-peer support from community-rooted teaching artists. This is an opportunity for classroom educators to explore the creative process in classroom settings with an artist-in-residence.

KSOA General Manager Maddi Andrews says, "It is important for educators to have opportunities to reflect on the purpose of arts creation in an intermediate setting. We hope everyone involved will see value in the process, not only the product!"

Furthermore, this will build confidence and capacity in staff and students alike. It will reinforce the value of the arts, and how art does not have to be in isolation, but can be connected to the curriculum. "Arts in Edu(Action)" will help students gain an understanding of themselves and the world around them.

According to Rae McDonald, Equity and Inclusion Consultant for Limestone District School Board, "We are excited about the potential impact this program could have, for all involved! Arts in Edu(Action)' will work to build educator confidence in using the creative process to connect cross-curricular, inquiry-based learning, while students will have the opportunity to share their perspectives, voices, concerns, and visions for creating a culture of positive change."

"Arts in Edu(Action)" will be launched in some intermediate classrooms across Limestone District School Board beginning in April. Limestone intermediate teachers will have the opportunity to self-identify participation through an expression of interest.

This program is generously funded by the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area.