Florida Network of Arts Administrators
2008 Arts Administrator of the Year Application
Two awards will be presented; one for an arts-specific administrator
and one for a traditional school administrator. Recipients receive a free
conference registration for the 2009 FNAA Conference and a cash award of
$500 sponsored through the Florida Association of School Administrators.
Administrator’s Name: Position:
School (If School Based):
District (If District Based): Date Application Submitted:
School or District Phone:
e-mail address:
Administrator’s School/District Address:
Total School Enrollment:
Grade Levels:
School Type (Check All That Apply): Traditional
Arts-Specific
Elementary
Secondary
Public
Private
Individual/Group Making Recommendation:
Position/Organization:
Contact Phone: Contact Address:
Part A: Elementary
1. Indicate the number of arts programs available in your school:
Art Dance General Music
Guitar Keyboard Percussion Ensemble
Strings Theatre
Other
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2. Indicate whether arts instruction is appropriate to the needs and ability levels of:
regular students Yes
No
exceptional students Yes
No
talented students Yes
No
3. Indicate the community resources used in the arts programs:
booster organizations Yes
No
chaperones
Yes
No
private teachers
Yes
No
visiting/teaching artists Yes
No
4. Are instructional connections made between the arts programs and FCAT – tested areas?
If so, how?
Yes
No
5. Are all teachers who provide arts instruction certified? Yes
No
6. Is regular planning scheduled between classroom
teachers and the arts teachers to ensure coordination
of instruction?
Yes
No
7. Please describe the differentiated support provided to all the arts disciplines within the
school or district:
8. Please describe if and how the arts are integrated/infused within the traditional academic
courses.
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Part A: Secondary
1. Indicate the number of students enrolled in the following subjects:
Arts Band Chorus
Creative Writing
Dance Film/Video
Guitar Keyboard Musical Theatre
Orchestra
Theatre
Other
2. Students are assigned to arts performance classes:
on the basis of achievement Yes
No
on the basis of interest Yes
No
with the approval of arts teachers Yes
No
3. Indicate which evaluations/assessments are used as a basis for instructional improvement:
evaluation festivals Yes
No
knowledge/skills tests Yes
No
other (please explain) Yes
No
4. Indicate the community resources used in the arts programs:
booster organizations Yes
No
chaperones
Yes
No
private teachers
Yes
No
visiting/teaching artists Yes
No
5. Are instructional connections made between the arts programs and FCAT – tested areas?
If so, how?
Yes
No
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6. Are all teachers who provide arts instruction certified? Yes
No
7. Please describe the differentiated support provided to all the arts disciplines within the
school or district:
8. Please describe if and how the arts are integrated/infused within the traditional academic
courses.
Part B: Elementary, Secondary or District Administrator
Please describe in less than 300 words the initiatives the administrator has implemented to
promote the arts at the current school or district setting.
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Part C: Elementary, Secondary or District Administrator
Please describe the culture of the arts in the specific school or district setting (150 words or less):
Part D: Elementary, Secondary or District Administrator
Please list all individual or school recognitions the administrator or school has received as related
to the arts in the past three years.
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Additional Supportive Documents May Be Included With The Application.
Applications must be received by April 23, 2008
Please mail to:
Craig Collins, FNAA President
c/o Harrison School for the Arts
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, Florida 33801
craig.collins@polk-fl.net
Florida Network of Arts Administrators
www.flnaa.org
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