Side x Side programs are supported by a US Department of Education Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination grant of almost $2.5 million over four years.
Side x Side Framework
PROGRAM TEAM
- classroom teachers
- school art teacher
- Side x Side teaching artists
- Side x Side project staff
IDENTIFY CURRICULUM FOCUS
- identify class curriculum areas of focus
- identify art curriculum areas of focus
- design linked lessons
- identify community members, experts and artists with applicable skills
PROGRAM DESIGN
Arts programs embedded within a standards-based curriculum.
PREPARATION
- recruit any new artists and experts
- procure supplies and materials
- assign art interns
- recruit volunteers
PROGRAM DELIVERY
8-12 week mentored arts-integrated program delivered by classroom teacher, art teacher, artists, experts, art education interns, Side x Side staff and parent volunteers.
FOLLOW-UP
- debrief and reflect to inform next round
- document and collect data
- make revisions
Side x Side programs integrate organizations and disciplines in an efort to promote deeper engagement and understanding for students. When teaching our second grade students about oceans and marine life, we collaborated with marine biologists, writers, artists and even a chef so that the children could experience ocean creatures from a variety of perspectives. The Side x Side program made this a feasible and stimulating undertaking.
– Kristen Fox, 2nd grade teacher
All Side x Side programs integrate multi-disciplinary classroom learning with intensive arts instruction. Side x Side recognizes the power of the arts to improve standards-based education and tie all instruction to Maine Learning Results and Common Core standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
Classroom Teachers
- Plan collaboratively with teaching artists, schedule teaching artist visits, kick-offs and showcases
- Communicate with Teaching Artist Coordinator on schedule throughout program duration
- Work with teaching artists to identify math and literacy standards being met and curriculum covered
- Responsible for securing in-school facilities and equipment
Teaching Artists
- Plan collaboratively with classroom teachers, schedule classroom visits, kick-offs and showcases
- Draw up Project Planning Sheet to submit to Side x Side staff
- Complete detailed Program Notes document before each classroom visit
- Purchase supplies necessary for program
- Identify content areas covered by program
Side x Side Staff
- Organize planning meetings to introduce Side x Side and teaching artists
- Communicate with teaching artists and Teaching Artist Coordinator throughout program duration
- Map out schedule of classroom visits, kick-offs and showcases
- Distribute Planning Sheets and documents to teaching artists
- Organize professional development opportunities for teaching artists and classroom teachers throughout the year
- Develop all documentation for all elementary school programs
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