A+ SCHOOLS MISSOURI
A program for Missouri Schools by the Missouri ARts Council
Learning for every student
A+ Schools Missouri sparks whole-school transformation with an infusion of the arts. We foster creative and critical thinking, value collaboration, and honor individuality.
Using the A+ Essentials, a framework for teaching and learning, results in school communities that are engaged, innovative, and successful. This school model has flourished in four states since 1995: Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Their A+ Schools consistently report higher levels of engagement, attendance, and achievement for both students and teachers.
What is A+ Schools?
A+ Schools is a model for transforming an entire school by implementing eight Essentials, with arts every day at the center.
How does it work?
Schools work with expert A+ fellows for three summers (five days, three days, two days).
How much will it cost?
Nothing! The Missouri
Arts Council will fund 100% of training and support to establish your school as an A+ School (roughly $90,000).
Where can I get more information?
– Contact Jenni Ryan, A+ Schools Missouri program director and Missouri Arts Council arts education program specialist, 314-340-6857 and
jenni.ryan@ltgov.mo.gov.
– Check out the
National A+ Schools Consortium and these established programs in four states:
Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute,
A+ Schools of North Carolina,
Arkansas A-Plus,
Louisiana A+ Schools.
