A letter from Tommy L. Attaway to the Advanced Academic Training Applicant addressed about enclosing a certificate to the participant for for completing advanced academic training. Attached documents include the certificate, however there is no name of the applicant noted.

A report, "Toward a New Generation of Student Outcome Measures: Connecticut's Common Core of Learning Assessment" by Joan Boykoff Baron, Pascal D. Forgione, Jr. Douglas A. Rindone, Hanna Kruglanksi and Bruce Davey. Connecticut State, Department of Education, Division of Research, Evaluation and Assessment. 165 Capitol Avenue - Room 340. Hartford, Connecticut. Presented at American Education Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California. Part of Symposium 28.01 Beyond Effective Schools: Quality Indicators for Evaluation Schools and Districts. The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has begun a multi-year assessment of the extent to which students in Connecticut display the knowledge and traits described in the Common Core of Learning (CCL). Science and mathematics were the two chosen subjects to be assessed under CCL.

A e-mail from John Paul Batiste, Executive Director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to the Texas Commission on the Arts partners. In regards to the ArtsReach 1998: "Reaching To The Future." Each fall the TCA holds statewide meetings called ArtsReach and that this year NTIEVA will be traveling to sixteen cities throughout Texas to speak with Artists, Arts & Cultural Organizations, etc., and anyone interested in changes to TCA grant programs.

Photocopy of a letter from Cassandra Broadus, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Sheila Brown. Giving Brown the new Crayola Dream-Makers IV teacher packet, believing it contains valuable ideas for studio production lessons for Brown's students. Broadus writes that she had entered some of her own students into the Dream-Makers III exhibition and they love having their work selection for a major exhibition.

Photocopy of a letter from Cassandra Broadus, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Sonja Starnes, Bedford Heights Elementary. In regards to the enclosed Crayola Dream-Maker IV packet for Starnes' classroom. The packet offers good ideas for studio production activities as well as additional information on art advocacy. Broadus asks Starnes to share the packet with Peggy Mitchell and other teachers at Bedford.

Photocopy of a letter from Cassandra Broadus, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Sylvia Russell, Pilot Point ISD Art Coordinator giving Russell the new Crayola Dream Makers IV material teacher packet and asking to give it to a teacher who will really use it, either Janyce Greenwood or Susan Keller. Broadus writes that when she was participating in Dream Makers III her kids really enjoyed the activities.

Photocopy of a letter from Bruce M. Burton, Office of Advancement, University of North Texas to his colleague James "Jim" J. Muro. In regards to a list of people who had attended the Stevenson meeting, put together by John M. Stevenson. During the meeting, the University and NTIEVA presented the Getty Center's art education project in hopes that those in attendance will consider becoming an active role in the program.

Photocopy of a letter from Ronald Caloss, Superintendent of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, to Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to HEB's commitments to North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts and that their Associate Director Jan Schronk will contribute at least 20% of her time during the 1993 - 1994 calendar year to activities related to staff development and implementation of the discipline-based art education program. Enclosed with the letter are stipend worksheets for the faculty based on current income.

A resume for JoAnne Canales, Director of the Center for Collaborative Research at UNT. Sections of the resume include: Education, Employment, Publications and Papers/Speeches, Consultations, Professional Acknowledgements, Civic Activities, Professional Certificates and Affiliations, and References.

Photocopy of a letter from Nancy Cason, Project Coordinator, to Sue Pacey, Executive Director of Young Audiences. In regards to the performance and artistic quality of the Young Audiences programs and NTIEVA's continued involvement with it. Cason gives Pacey details about an upcoming banquet to be held on June 29th at the UNT Union and the selection of one performer from the YA program to be involved

Photocopy of a letter from Nancy Cason, project coordinator of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts to Dr. Vera Brooks-Ray, Assistant Superintendent of Dallas ISD. Cason writes how nice it was to meet with Ray and Janice Wiggins to discuss the goals for the DISD students, and is hopeful that Wiggins will be able to attend the summer Institute. Cason notes that the stipend will be worth the contribution she will be making to the institute.

Photocopy of a letter from Nancy Cason, project coordinator of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts to Dr. Vera Brooks-Ray, Assistant Superintendent for Dallas ISD. Cason writes that she and Bill McCarter enjoyed meeting up with Brooks and Janice Wiggins to discuss the goals for the DISD students. Cason she has also spoken with Marjorie King and mentioned how King was helpful in explaining Dallas's reading initiative program. Canson hopes that Wiggins will be able to participate in the Institute this summer and that the stipend will be worth the contribution for the impact she'll make to the Institute.

A letter from Bev Dana to D. Jack Davis dated July 29, 1987, regarding a copy of "Learning to Look and Create (The SPECTRA Program): Basic Art - Grade One."

A letter from Bev Dana to D. Jack Davis dated July 29, 1987, regarding a copy of "Learning to Look and Create (The SPECTRA Program): Basic Art - Grade One." Notes have been written by hand on the back of the letter.

A letter from D. Jack Davis to Chris Maynard about thanking them for participating in planning for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts and enclosing a check. The check is not attached to the document.

A letter from D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter to R. William McCarter regarding a planning conference for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts on August 7, 1987. A blank attendance form is enclosed.

Photocopy of a letter from Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Char Woolery, Acting Superintendent for Dallas ISD. Davis and McCarter start the letter by congratulating Woolery on his new position as Acting Superintendent, giving him well wishes for the extremely important position. However, Davis and McCarter continue stating they are not thrilled with the principals participation in activities during the Summer Institutes. Stating that the leadership within the individual schools need an understanding of discipline-based art education and that they are planning a special day for administrators to construct the curriculum before any implementation can take place. Davis and McCarter have checked every district calendar in their consortium and determined that the administrator day would happen on June 8th, 1993, however, they regret to inform Woolery that Dallas principals will not be able to participate due to June 8th not being workable for them. Davis and McCarter then propose that they'd have another opportunity for the administrators specially for DISD in the fall. The letter ends with the promise of sending an invitation to the administrators of DISD at a later date.

Photocopy of a letter from Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts to Gordon Dee Smith, President of InterCultra. Inviting him to be a advisory committee member of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Davis and McCarter writes that being a member of the advisory committee they will periodically review the activities of the Institute and serve as liaison between the community and the Institute, which serves as stepping stone towards comprehensive visual arts program being integrated in school districts. Included in the letter are details about what to expect from being a committee member and the types of meetings they hope to have during the following year. Davis and McCarter write that they are excited about the opportunity to improve the quality of visual arts for students and develop a more informed audience. Davis and McCarter look forward to Smith's response and will call upon him in a few days to confirm Smith's decision.

A letter from D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter to Linus Wright inviting him to become a member of the NTIEVA Advisory Committee. Written at the bottom is a note from Mr. Wright stating he "will be happy to serve" and dated 4-12-90. A business card is attached from Linus Wright, Vice President of Paul R. Ray & Company, Inc.

A newspaper clipping featuring an image of Hodge Elementary students walking through a tropical rain forest at their school. The rain forest was constructed by the students through an art education program which teachers use to reinforce the curriculum.

A pair of clippings from the Denton Record-Chronicle pieces on new art education programs in the North Texas area. The first is of a student-made rain forest and the second is an Animal Edutainment presentation.

A clipping from the 'This Week's Picks' section of the Denton Record-Chronicle newspaper. Featured are a play called "Greater Tuna" at Casa Mañana in Fort Worth, and lectures by Dr. R. William McCarter on the Albert Barnes art collection, on display at the Kimbell Art Museum.

A newspaper clipping featuring an image of David Kleven an Animal Edutainment holding a macaw for the Sam Houston Elementary students during a presentation. Mr. Kleven and his wife traveled to North Texas to discuss rain forest creatures.

A newsletter with a snippet about the University of North Texas art professor, Dr. William McCarter giving two lectures on the Albert C. Barnes collection, currently on display at the Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum.