From the Title IV-A Blog
SY 20-21 Title IV-A Sub-Category Report
Tue, Mar 1 2022
The Title IV-A team is excited to share the Sub-Category Report for the 2020-2021 school year!
Title IV-A Reimagine Education Podcast Season 1 Episodes
Join the Arizona Department of Education’s Title IV-A Team as they celebrate creative educational programming taking place in Arizona schools.
These 15-30 minute podcasts will discuss education trends across the nation and spotlight subject areas supported by the Title IV-A grant.
In this episode, Dustin Loehr, Director of Arts Education Title IV-A interviews the Title IV-A team on their backgrounds, interests, and how Title IV-A can make a difference for Arizona Schools.
01.01: The One with the Specialists from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo
In this episode, Keri Schoeff, Safe & Healthy Students Specialist interviews Dustin Loehr, Director of Arts Education & Title IV-A, on his background, his role at the Arizona Department of Education, Arts Education in Arizona, and the game-changing Title IV-A grant.
01.02: The One about Title IV-A & Arts Ed from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
In this episode, Sandy Skelton, Title IV-A Specialist, interviews Raquel Alvara, Education Program Specialist on Family and Community Engagement, including families in the education process, and utilizing community resources in your school.
01.03: The One about Families in our Schools from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
In this episode, Dustin Loehr interviews Haley Honeman (Arts Education Specialist) and Keri Schoeff (Safe, Healthy, and Active Students Specialist) about the creation of the Arts and Physical Education Re-Entry Guidance.
01.04 The One About Arts and Physical Education Re-Entry from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
In this episode, Erin Henderson sits down with Henderika Tenuyl, a 13 year teaching veteran to discuss how she integrated technology into her art classroom. Tenuyl shares how her love of technology led her to develop a graphic design program and offers tips to teachers that are ready to integrate technology in their classroom.
01.05: The One about Technology Integration from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
In this episode, Keri Schoeff interviews Rebecca Astorga, School Safety and Social Wellness Specialist with the ADE Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Rebecca will discuss the new ADE SEL Competencies, how they were created, and their importance to Arizona schools, educators, and students.
01.06: The One About the SEL Competencies from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
In this episode, join ADE Arts Specialist, Haley Honeman, as she chats with Sunny Wight, founder of Mindfulness First, about the importance of mindfulness in schools. Sunny discusses what mindfulness is, what it isn't, and her vision of mindfulness in schools.
01.07 The One with Mindfulness in our Schools from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
To celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month, the “Reimagine Education with Title IV-A” podcast series is featuring several black voices from across the Arizona educational landscape. Highlighting Black-owned organizations, leaders, and advocates who are serving as change makers across the state, this special feature aims to celebrate their amazing work in well-rounded education, safe & healthy students and schools, and the effective use of technology. Join us as we honor these inspirational influencers who are making history, today.
Clottee Hammons- Creative Director, Emancipation Arts, LLC
https://emancipationartsazllc.org/about/
Kema Charles- Executive Director and Founder, Lights Camera Discover
https://www.lightscameradiscover.org/
Erica Maxwell- Associate Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Arizona Department of Education
azed.gov/equity
Dr. Arleen Kennedy- Superintendent, Balsz Elementary School District
balsz.org/Page/2318
01.08: Special Feature "Black History Month Celebration: Contemporary History-Makers" from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
Title IV-A Podcast, Episode 9 "The One About STEAM Education". Listen to our latest podcast where ADE Title IV-A Arts Education Specialist Haley Honeman interviews three Arts Integration Specialists from Tucson Unified School District's "Opening Minds through the Arts" (OMA) program! Help us kick of March and join our celebration of "Arizona Youth Arts Month" by exploring how one AZ district meaningfully leverages STEAM and Arts Integration to activate the minds and creativity of their students!
01.09: The One About STEAM Education from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
Join Sandra Skelton as she interviews members of the ADE 21st CCLC/Title IV-B team, Catherine Evilsizor, Doreen Candelaria, and Anderson Yazzie Jr. They discuss what is possible with Title IV-B, The Nina M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. Learn more at azed.gov/21stcclc.
Register now for the 2021 Title IV-A & B Expanding Horizons Symposium:
Catherine Land Evilsizor is the ADE Deputy Associate Superintendent, Director of the 21st CCLC/Title IV-B Program in Arizona. She has been involved with many federal programs, but 21st CCLC is by far her favorite. She has been with ADE’s 21st CCLC team since 2008.
Doreen Candelaria has been active in the field of Education as a classroom teacher and EL Coordinator. She is currently an Education Program Specialist in 21st CCLC at ADE.
Anderson Yazzie Jr (Navajo) is currently an ADE 21st CCLC Education Program Specialist. The 21st CCLC grant embodies diversity in education and Mr. Yazzie engages this diversified support for rural Arizona communities in his work. He has been with ADE’s 21st CCLC team since 2006.
Join Safe, Healthy, and Active Students Specialist, Keri Schoeff, as she chats with Claire Novak, a high school student and Wellness Leader. Claire created a Student Wellness Initiative to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training to the staff at her school.
For more information, visit www.thewellnesstrail.org or email Claire at [email protected]
Join Erin Henderson as she interviews Ji Soo Song, Senior Policy Advisor for ISTE about education technology, digital learning and federal funding streams for both.
01.12: The One about ISTE & Digital Learning from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.
Join host Haley Honeman as she wraps up Season One of the Reimagine Education with Title IV-A podcast with 4 special guests, Kema Charles, Miranda DeBretto, Claire Novak, and Sunny Wight, live from the 2021 Title IV-A & B Expanding Horizons Symposium.
