Infusion: Arts in Education

Apply now to be part of the 2012-2015 Infusion Champion School cohort.

A letter of intent is due by May 31, 2012.

Download the Letter of Intent form here (PDF).
Read more in the Infusion FAQ or download a PDF version.

Call for Infusion Teaching Artists coming July 2012.

What is Infusion: Arts in Education?

• Schools apply for subsidized Infusion program membership to participate in the program
• Artists are trained to become Infusion Teaching Artists
• Teachers engage in professional learning courses delivered by Infusion Teaching Artists, followed by demonstration teaching and coaching to support classroom implementation
• The Community of Practice website serves as online support for teachers and artists as they work with arts integration in the classroom
• ArtStarts staff manage program development, marketing and fund development

What are the goals of Infusion?

• Establish a shared definition of Arts Integration in BC
• Establish a network of schools committed to Arts Integration as an approach to teaching
• Develop teachers' and artists' abilities to plan, lead and assess quality Arts Integration practices
• Positively influence the way teachers teach and the way students learn
• Facilitate teachers and students to meet provincially determined Prescribed Learning Outcomes in the arts and other subject areas
• Make effective and regular use of artists and cultural resources in the community

Why use Infusion?

Infusion: Arts in Education offers:

• A fresh perspective on learning for both teachers and students
• A flexible model to guide teachers and artists in setting goals and building links across disciplines together
• Resources and discussions to support assessment of learning outcomes
• An engaging, creative and inclusive approach to targeting the prescribed learning
• outcomes across subject areas
• A way to make learning personalized and adaptable for all learners
• A way to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
• An opportunity for teachers, artists and students to celebrate their learning and experiences

Why join the Infusion Community of Practice (CoP)?

Connect with other educators and Infusion participants through our online CoP.

Become a registered member of the CoP to access:

• Ideas and strategies to incorporate the arts into your curriculum based on direct experience from other teachers
• Resources you need to create your own Infusion Unit Plans in the Build a Unit section of the CoP, including templates that are easy-to-use and adapt for your own Infusion Unit Plan
• A collaborative arena to talk to other teachers who are interested in infusing the arts into their curriculum
• A place to share your Infusion Unit Plans and success with other teachers throughout the province