A letter detailing the ongoing correspondence discussing the conceptualization and visualization of Discipline-Based Art Education (DBAE) within the Institute. It delves into the integration of curriculum models, outlining the specifics of the envisioned approach and providing comprehensive details for effective implementation.

A report titled "North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts strategic planning survey," prepared by James J. Glass and Charldean Newell, that describes the planning, implementation, and results of a NTIEVA planning survey.

A letter from Vicki J. Rosenberg to Melba Davis Whatley about confirmation for an upcoming meeting with the Marcus Foundation Board.

A memo from Vicki J. Rosenberg about the agenda for an upcoming meeting and visit.

A letter from Vicki J. Rosenberg to D. Jack Davis about upcoming meeting dates and possible meeting outlines.

A fax from Debbie Tucker to Harriet Laney about the rooming list for an upcoming meeting.

A letter from Harriet Laney to various people about enclosing copies of materials for strategic planning committee meeting. Attached documents include a mission statement, report on a strategic planning effort and more.

An e-mail from Charldean Newell to D. Jack Davis, Harriet Laney, and R. William McCarter about needing more information and questions about an upcoming committee meeting for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts.

A letter from Vicki J. Rosenberg to D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter informing them that their Student Assessment grant proposal was denied. Attached is a review of the grant.

Photocopy of a document produced by Nancy W. Berry and Nancy W. Reynolds that lists examples of student and class activities involving the ArtLinks program. There are four projects listed in total. At the bottom of the page is contact information for the NTIEVA program at UNT.

A memo from Vicki Rosenberg, program officer for the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to the Regional Institute Directors, Sheila Brown, Jack Davis and William McCarter, Maggie DiBlasio, Susan Rotilie, Anne Linsey, Jeff Patchn, Jessie Lovano-Kerr, Nancy Roucher, Nancy MacGregor and Michael Parson. The memo is in regards to a follow-up from a break meeting as the directors discussed issues listed, such as Summer 1994 Registration Fees, Draft for the FY94, Adding New Districts and more. The memo details the topics discussed in further details and due dates for thoughts on such topics.

A handout for the Working Group Participants for the Working Group Meeting at the Surf and Sand Hotel, Laguna Beach in California. The handout, for those in attendance of the meeting, will be given more information and agendas after the opening session, in their handout packets they'll find a name tag, list of area restaurants, departure schedule and a list of participants. Attached with the handout is the list of participants.

A document for the Getty Center for Education in the Arts Working Group Meeting, for the conference in Laguna Beach, California November 15-17, 1993. The working mission statement is to support the open exchange of information, ideas and values central to comprehensive arts education. The document has a revised list of working group objectives.

Photocopy of a letter from Albert Thomas, Superintendent of Denton ISD, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. To confirm Denton ISD's commitment as full partner to NTIEVA. Thomas writes that Sandra Parker, Associate Director and Site Coordinator for Denton ISD, will contribute 5% of her time during the 1993 - 1994 calendar year to activities related to staff development and implementation efforts of the discipline-based art education (DBAE). Along with six other art teachers who will devote time towards the program. Attached to the letter is a stipend worksheet for the faculty involved with the institute based on current salaries.

Photocopy of a letter from Chad Woolery, General Superintendent, Dallas ISD, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Woolery starts the letter by stating Dallas ISD's commitment to NTIEVA and that Site Coordinator for DISD, Janice Wiggins will contribute 10% of her time during the 1993-1994 calendar year to activities related to staff development and efforts of discipline-based art education programs. Attached in the letter are a stipend worksheets for the faculty participation of the Institute.

Photocopy of a letter from Sandra Lanier-Lerma, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Operations for Corpus Christi ISD to Nancy Reynolds, Project Coordinator of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to an invitation sent by NTIEVA to Corpus Christi ISD to form a partnership. CCISD's initial plan includes the formation of a partnership with the Art Museum of South Texas to develop a Satellite Consortium in South Texas and to write a five-year plan to providing quality art education programs in South Texas. CCISD district looks forward to the opportunities with North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts might provide for the students.

Photocopy of a letter from Julie Abel, Program Associate, Getty Center for Education in the Arts, to the Regional Institute Directors. Discussion that the Getty Center has an opportunity to highlight the regional institutes in the "Face of Philanthropy," a feature in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The Chronicle became interested in features RIGs after reviewing their most recent press release. The Getty Center requests of the directors to send in photographs that meet strict requirements, as listed in the letter. The photos are required to show children involved in any DBAE art activity.

Photocopy of a letter from Vicki Rosenberg, program office for the Getty Center, to Jack Davis, co-director for North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The letter is in regards to Rosenberg's and Val Marmillion's visit to Denton on the morning of January 18th and they will be leaving the afternoon of January 20th. The evening of the 18th Rosenberg and Marmillion are meeting with Melba Whatley of the Marcus Foundation to discuss the importance of funding arts education. The rest of their time will be spent with Davis and NTIEVA.

Photocopy of a letter from Don R. Roberts, Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to indicate FWISD commits to the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, and their Associate Director Beverly Fletcher will contribute 10% of her time during the 1993 - 1994 calendar year to activities related to staff development. In addition, seventeen art teachers will devote substantial amount of time toward the DBAE program. Enclosed in the letter is a stipend worksheet for the faculty.

Photocopy of a letter from Jim Surratt, Superintendent, Plano ISD, to Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to Plano's commitments to North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts and that their Site Coordinator Lynda Alford will contribute 50% of her time during the 93-94 calendar year to activities related to the staff development of DBAE. Along with six other art specialists / teachers who will also give time towards DBAE. Attached to the letter are stipend worksheets for the current salary for the faculty to be involved with the program.

Photocopy of a letter from Pam Stephens and Kay Wilson, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Linda Powell, Modern Art Museum. To thank Powell for her cooperation in dealing with the inservice and that they are grateful for her hospitality, many of the teachers said the inservice was beneficial and intend to use the museum as a resource in the future.

Photocopy of a letter from Vicki Rosenberg, Program Officer for the Getty Center, to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, as well as Sheila Brown, Anne Lindsey, Jeff Patchen, Jessie Lovano-Kerr, Nancy Roucher, Nancy MacGregor and Michael Parson. Copied on the letter are, Julie Abel, Leilani Lattin Duke, Blanche Rubin, Brent Wilson, Ann Bassi, Val Marmillion and Natalie Sterba. The letter is in regards to information about the future of the regional institutes, an upcoming interview with an ASCD reporter and a breakfast meeting for the directors on Wednesday, November 17.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Jay Gates, Director Dallas Museum of Art. In regards to a constructive meeting between Kevin Comerford and McCarter discussing mutual topics of interest for the museum and North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Comerford agreed to consider a graduate student of UNT as an intern to work with him during the spring, to work specially with the computer and interactive technology in the context of art history. The conversation continued to collaborative effort for developing software based on study prints, and would like Gates's insight into the proposed project. Cc'd Kevin Comerford, Nancy Berry and Larry Gleeson.

Photocopy of a letter from John Grisby, Superintendent of Pilot Point ISD, to Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to Pilot Points' commitment as a full time partner in the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts as well as the participation of Sylvia Russel, Associate Director and Site Coordinator for Pilot Point during the 1994 - 1995 school year. Grisby has attached to the letter stipend worksheets based on the salary of the faculty to be involved with the institute.