DISD Tiered Support Model

Enhancing Artistic Excellence – Dallas ISD's Visual and Performing Arts Department

Executive Summary

This proposal presents a tiered professional development and support program tailored for Dallas ISD's Visual and Performing Arts (V&PA) department. The program seeks to enhance the instructional skills of all V&PA teachers, provide additional resources, and offer targeted support for selected schools to spread the Juilliard Approach throughout Dallas ISD and nurture artistic excellence among students.

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Program Structure

The proposed tiered support program encompasses three tiers, each designed to cater to different needs within the V&PA department:

Tier 1 - Professional Development for All V&PA Teachers

All V&PA teachers across Dallas ISD will participate in a comprehensive professional development (PD) day focusing on the Juilliard Approach. This PD session will introduce teaching methodologies and techniques used at Juilliard, aiming to integrate these practices into local classrooms and elevate the quality of arts education.

Tier 2 - Virtual Extended PD and Juilliard Creative Classroom Access

A selected group of V&PA teachers will benefit from extended PD sessions, offering them a more in-depth understanding of the Juilliard Approach. These teachers will also gain access to the Juilliard Creative Classroom, a comprehensive digital resource for enhancing their teaching methods and lesson plans.

Tier 3 - Targeted In-person and Virtual Support for Selected Schools

Six schools within Dallas ISD, to be mutually selected, will receive targeted support. This includes intensive PD sessions, regular consultative assistance from Juilliard experts, additional resources, and potential site visits to Juilliard. The aim is to thoroughly incorporate the Juilliard Approach in these schools, significantly raising the standard of their arts education.

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Comprehensive Multi-Year Plan

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June-Dec 2024: Foundation & Planning 

  • Springtime executive planning with the Dallas ISD Visual and Performing Arts Department
  • Establish senior leadership teams and discipline program teams, mirroring Juilliard implementation blueprints
  • Goal-setting and success metrics are laid out ahead of teacher-facing program planning
  • Face-to-face Spring interactions with district-level teams and Tier 3 school staff
  • DISD Investment: $75,000

Jan-June 2025: Execution

  • Spring & Summer 2024 finalizes the roadmap for a grand kick-off in Fall
  • Launch for both Tier 3 (6 schools) and Tier 2 teachers
  • DISD Investment: $200,000

July 2025-June 2026: Enhancement & Extension 

  • Fall 2025 ignites the expansion, welcoming 6 new schools
  • Initiate activities for Tier 3 (12 schools) and Tier 2 teachers
  • DISD Investment: $275,000
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Program Dynamics

  • Executive planning sessions
    • Juilliard K–12 and DISD staff

  • In-person support
    • All hands info session
    • All hands PD: 1 day with Music, Dance, Drama
    • Music: 3 visits (2 days per visit)
    • Dance: 3 visits (2 days per visit)
    • Drama: 3 visits (2 days per visit)

  • Virtual support
    • Blocks of hours
      • Office hours each month
      • Scheduled events
      • Flex based on needs

* Multi-year commitment, payments are due prior to each school year

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