Dianne Hope

"Arts Integration at Arcola" is a project developed by Hope to provide Arcola Elementary School staff with appropriate arts training and materials to expose students to diverse methods of achieving curriculum objectives. Specialty artists will conduct demonstrations in three art forms: music, drama, and dance/movement. English as a Secondary Language (ESOL) students will benefit greatly from the project as staff members use creative ways to engage students. Percussion instruments, puppets, dance scarves, and other materials will help integrate arts into traditional curriculum. The "Arts Integration at Arcola" project will foster collegiality among teachers and will bring new ideas about learning to parents. Hope resides in Silver Spring.