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Arts education institutions and organizations work with RealVisions to answer the question:

How do arts integration and arts-in-education programs ensure that teachers and teaching artists engage students in learning processes that promote creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration?

RealVisions consultants help clients answer this question through:

Macro planning using logic models to guarantee that instruction incorporates:
- Inquiry- and problem-based approaches,
- Innovative, collaborative learning methods, and
- Multiple opportunities to apply 21st century learning and innovation skills.
Micro analysis of the learning environment through the aid of classroom observations that:
- Analyze student engagement,
- Assess teaching strategies. and
- Evaluate instructional planning.

RealVisions consultants use logic models to assist schools in:

The design, evaluation and modification of professional development programs,
The alignment of curriculum and instruction with program goals, and
The development of specific indicators of project success.

They use the structured observation instrument developed by Dr. Elda Franklin to help clients:

Measure what students are actually engaged in during arts integration classes,
Make recommendations for instructional practice based on observation results, and
Guide teachers and teaching artists in aligning their classroom practice with curricular goals and objectives.

Using these tools, RealVisions consultants help clients build their capacity to create programs that use the arts to help students develop the skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed in the 21st century.

If your vision involves ...	RealVisions helps you ...
Professional development programs for classroom teachers and teaching artists	Design logic models, assess participant learning and use evaluation to build capacity in programs that . . . Uphold rigorous standards for effective professional development Strengthen instructional practice in K-12 classrooms Transform how students learn
Arts integration educational projects	Develop plans and program theory, assess student learning and use evaluation to strengthen projects that . . . Create professional learning communities that place the arts in the center of learning Give teachers the tools to engage all children in the learning process Weave curricular connections that prepare students to be holistic creators in the 21st century
Grants to support your program	Design the evaluation component for your grant application that . . . Meets the requirements of the grant application Informs every step of project delivery
Creative conferences and symposia	Create opportunities that . . . Facilitate dialogue between artists and arts educators in order to explore the potential of integrating the arts in the school curriculum Ask as many questions as they answer Share best practices in order to learn from successful programs

For whatever project you envision, RealVisions helps you clarify your goals and . . .

Designs a logic model for your program that . . .

• Informs funding requests
• Clarifies program goals
• Aligns desired outcomes with intended objectives
• Monitors program implementation
• Facilitates communication with stakeholders
• Gives a rich story of a project
Provides formative and summative evaluations that document, describe, and assess . . .

• The extent to which your program is delivered as you intend
• The quality and integrity of program activities
• The targeted outputs of the program
• Program outcome and impact
Offers you an extensive array of recommendations that . . .

• Strengthen the capacity of your program to create positive change