The arts are an essential component in the education of successful students who can think, imagine and create; all critical skills for the 21st century. We are dedicated to helping bring vital arts programming in music, visual arts, dance/movement, theatre arts and creative writing to all Dutchess County schools and students. We do this through our Arts in Education and Exploratory Enrichment CoSers.
AIE/EE Guidelines
| Description | AIE CoSer 5842 | EE CoSer 5840 |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Focus on the ARTS Learning Standards: dance, music, theatre, visual arts, literary arts, media arts (including Scholastic Arts Competition). | Focus on academic/occupational Learning Standards across the curriculum with no/low arts component. Includes Summer Scholars. |
| Eligibility | Eligible in one school or district. | Must be SHARED with another school district in the same year. |
| Tickets | Admission tickets are eligible for aid. | Admission tickets are NOT eligible. Site-based fees are eligible. |
| Transportation | Transportation/Food: NOT eligible (unless artist fee includes it). | Transportation and food costs are NOT eligible. |
| Approvals | Artist/Presenters must be approved by BOCES AIE Coordinator. | Presenter/program must be approved by BOCES EE Coordinator |
| Aidable | Arts-related professional development is aidable. | Professional staff development is NOT aidable under this CO-SER |
| Grades | Used for K-12 from July-August and September-June. | Used for Pre-K, K-12 from July-August and September-June |
Contact Information
Kathleen Schneck-Suma
Coordinator of Educational Resources
Arts In Education Coordinator/IMIS
Exploratory Enrichment
Cathy Rothchild
Artist In Education Program Assistant/ IMIS
Exploratory Enrichment
Leah Dettmering
Artist In Education Senior Program Assistant
Exploratory Enrichment