Call for Teaching Artists
Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts
The Call
VSA Ohio is currently accepting applications from experienced Teaching Artists in Ohio
to support the Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts residency program.
VSA Ohio provides professional development to artists and educators throughout the
year on topics such as academic content standards and strategies for implementing
Universal Design for Learning. However, Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts is not an
artist training program and experience as a teaching artist is required. Experience must
include mastery of an art form, work with students with and without disabilities, and
development of arts-integrated lesson plans that align with Ohio and/or National
Academic Content Standards.
Program Overview
Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts is a program of VSA Ohio, the state organization on
arts and disability (www.vsao.org). Funding for this program comes from the Ohio
Department of Education and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Its
purpose is to provide learning in and through the arts for students of all abilities. The
program contracts teaching artists to provide artist residencies in inclusive classrooms in
Ohio’s schools. By bringing together artists, classroom teachers, and students with and
without disabilities there is a unique opportunity to experience the power of the arts to
support student achievement, creativity, innovation, and effective teaching and learning.
What is a Residency?
 Student-focused. Residencies place student needs at their core and adaptations are
made throughout in order to reach learners of all abilities.
 Inclusive. Classrooms must include students with and without disabilities, where they
are equal learners and peers support enhanced academic and social advancement.
 Enhanced Learning. Students will increase knowledge and skills in the arts,
academics, and socializing.
 Enhanced Teaching. Classroom educators will gain confidence meeting the varied
needs of students of all abilities and utilizing arts integration strategies. Participation
during the residency is required.
 Academic Content Standards-based. All residency plans use Universal Design for
Learning strategies to address Ohio and/or national academic content standards.
 In-depth. Research confirms that sustained access to arts and arts education
opportunities have a greater impact on learners. Teaching artists will be in
classrooms for a minimum of 50 hours, with additional for planning and evaluation.
 Flexible. Every school and classroom has different needs; considerations for the
scheduling of the residency will be made, and may mean an intensive 4 week
residency by the artist or sustained weekly visits over a period of several months.
Call for Teaching Artists
Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts
Timeline & Expectations
1. Orientation session about VSA Ohio – when selected to work with the program.
2. An AIA residency planning session with the teaching artist, teacher, school
administrator, and VSA Ohio representative to give an overview of the project and
determine residency theme, goals, and logistics.
3. Additional planning sessions between teaching artist and teacher are required to
develop a final curriculum plan that aligns with academic content standards,
integration and Universal Design for Learning strategies, and dates/times.
4. Prior to the start, the Residency Plan must be submitted by the Teaching Artist to
VSA Ohio for approval and Photo Release Forms must be submitted by the school.
5. Teaching Artist visits classroom with students one week prior to the residency to
become acquainted.
6. Begin AIA residency, which includes opportunities for students to learn, create and
discover through the arts and a safe learning environment.
7. All AIA residencies strive to include a culminating event such as performance or
exhibition that involves families, the community, and (or) the rest of the school.
8. Evaluation materials are completed by Teaching Artists, teachers, and administrators
then submitted to VSA Ohio.
Fine Print
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This AIA residency is a program of VSA Ohio, made possible through funding
from the Ohio Department of Education, and will be credited as such.
There are no direct costs for schools to host an AIA residency.
VSA Ohio will pay the Teaching Artist for services, materials, and travel. No
funds should be exchanged between the artist and the school/teacher.
VSA Ohio will monitor the AIA residency by working closely with the Teaching
Artist, through at least one classroom visit and follow-up as needed.
All documentation of the AIA residency becomes the property of VSA Ohio and
may be used for documentation of services to funders and in educational
marketing materials for the organization.
Questions about the AIA program or this application should be directed to
Erin Hoppe
Executive Director, VSA Ohio
ehoppe@vsao.org
614-241-5325
Call for Teaching Artists
Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts
Application Form
Name
Phone
(
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Email
Mailing Address
Accommodations Needed
Availability – please note any
months/seasons you are not
available for school year
2012-2013.
Experience
 Primary art form
+ Additional art form
___ Dance ___Drama ___Visual Art ___Music
___ Other _______________________________
Grade level/s you have
experience serving
*Subject/s you have
experience integrating
with an art form
___ Language Arts ___ Math
___ Science
___ Social Studies
___ Foreign Language
___ Technology
___ Other__________________
Call for Teaching Artists
Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts
Application Form
1. Statement of Interest.
2. What are the components of a quality teaching artist residency? How do you
currently work with teachers to ensure a residency in successful?
3. Describe your experience working with students with disabilities.
Call for Teaching Artists
Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts
Support Materials Checklist
 Professional Biography
 Photograph of teaching artist (JPG preferred)
 Sample Residency Plan that aligns with Ohio Academic Content Standards
 Reference from education/school administrator
 Reference from classroom teacher
***If selected, the Teaching Artist must submit evidence of valid background check prior
to start of a residency. Failure to do so will void planned residency.
By signing this document I understand that this application to the Adaptation, Integration,
and the Arts program does not guarantee selection as a Teaching Artist for a
residency.
Determination of Classroom Sites and Teaching Artists is the discretion of VSA Ohio and
will be selected by a committee based on diversity, need, availability, and other factors.
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Printed Name
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Signature
Date
Rolling Deadline
Completed application forms and support materials may be submitted via mail or email.
Erin Hoppe | executive director | VSA Ohio
614-241-5325 | ehoppe@vsao.org
77 South High Street, 2nd Floor | Columbus, OH 43215-6108