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Exhibit A
<br /> weekly series that begins with foundational skills and technique; then is meticulously explored and analyzed
<br /> through a multitude of activities and projects that end with a culminating performance, documented by video.
<br /> 3. Art Journals: Students explore intrapersonal communication, use personal choices, and practice empathy through
<br /> daily lessons and social emotional skills based on 3 concepts (I Am, I Belong, I Can). Using CASEL (The
<br /> Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) guidelines, students create their very own journal of
<br /> self-expressions, thoughts and feelings that encase all elements of social and emotional learning.
<br /> 4. Coping Skills Mechanisms Box: Throughout the session children decorate an empty box with pictures, quotes,
<br /> drawings, and other designs and items that serve as a reflection of what makes them happy. Students will build
<br /> an actual physical container that houses items they create to help calm down and express their emotions in
<br /> healthy ways.
<br /> Program Target Audience: Teachers, families, and caregivgr5i of children ages 3years-10 years of at risk Santa Ana
<br /> youth attending Monte Vista Elementary.
<br /> Program Tasks: ALBI programs are designed to offer a broad range of teaching strategies that are culturally responsive
<br /> and engage students as active participants in their learning during class time with their teachers. We believe in working
<br /> with teachers and parents to maximize sustained and intentional arts education and mindfulness strategies that engage
<br /> the whole learner. In general populations and trauma-exposed adults, mindfulness interventions have demonstrated
<br /> reduced depression and anxiety, reduced trauma-related symptoms, enhanced coping and mood, and improved quality of
<br /> life. Studies in children and youth also demonstrate that mindfulness interventions improve mental, behavioral, and
<br /> physical outcomes. Our program will deliver professional development support, facilitate school environmental changes,
<br /> offer parent education and work collaboratively within the surrounding community to influence leadership roles at the
<br /> school site for positive and sustainable outcomes.
<br /> Classroom Teacher Professional Development and Support: ALBI programs believe in empowering school staff and
<br /> teachers for sustainability in arts integrated and mindfulness education strategies. To support teachers in development
<br /> and leadership, we will provide revitalizing teaching methods through the arts that include professional development and
<br /> ongoing staff support. Our expert teaching artists will work closely with classroom teachers throughout the school year
<br /> so that they are confident in the skills and knowledge needed to lead arts and mindfulness integrated activities into their
<br /> classes. To foster change efforts at the school, we will support teachers through professional training, collaborative
<br /> meetings, and classroom partnerships. In addition, teachers will receive professional development training in lessons
<br /> with insightful art-based mindfulness integration and teacher partnerships to help increase and sustain the incorporation
<br /> in the classrooms. By developing the personal skills instrumental in promoting behavioral change and educational
<br /> success, sustained involvement in the arts and mindfulness education process makes it concrete. We will support
<br /> teachers in learning how to practice self-care and mindfulness by introducing tools, materials, and techniques that are
<br /> tangible and relevant to students and their educators. Teachers will receive 9 in-depth professional development
<br /> workshops in mindfulness and self-care per school year, along with 36 hours of hands-on learning lessons with
<br /> students.
<br /> Parent/Families and Caregivers Education: Family involvement is also vital as it creates a positive collaboration and a
<br /> mutual respect between the parent and school. The more parents feel involved, valued, and regarded as a partner, the
<br /> more they will support the school and encourage their child. Parent workshops will also be provided to extend arts-
<br /> based mindfulness strategies that engage students in a variety of learning styles, refine critical thinking skills and
<br /> strengthen the family bond. Parents will have the opportunity to attend a total of 12 one-hour innovative workshops in
<br /> mental health, physical health, emotional wellbeing for sustained wellness. In collaboration with community partners,
<br /> parents will also receive positive and healthy resources. This directly benefits the family unit with healthy messages, at
<br /> home, in the school environment and extends into the community. By exposing students and parents to positive
<br /> influences and resources in the local community, the school serves as a helpful resource to educate the whole child.
<br /> Program Deliverables: The core concepts of our support strategies to inspire shared leadership roles for school staff,
<br /> teachers, students and parents is through continuous collaborative efforts that engage participants as advocates and
<br /> leaders in the schools and community. By implementing multiple strategies to transform whole school performance and
<br /> maximize sustainable arts-based integration with mindfulness education. ALBI will administer pre-post assessments,
<br /> while teachers and families build a tool box of resources specific to their individual needs. This kit will contain a
<br /> repertoire of resources filled with mindful practices, self-care techniques, healthy community resources, classroom
<br /> activities and parenting techniques that reduce stress and increase resilience.
<br /> DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
<br /> ALBI arts-based mindfulness program will be conducted in three 12-week School Sessions, and one 4-week Summer
<br /> Session. There will be intermittent breaks in classes in-between each session for evaluation and planning. Adjustments
<br /> may be made depending on the SAUSD school calendar to take into consideration holidays and non-teaching days. The
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