California schools have more funding pathways than ever to support visual arts education, but knowing where to start can be challenging. Explore clear next steps for funding, staffing, curriculum, teacher support, and long-term program growth.
Visual Arts Implementation
No matter where your district is starting, there is a clear next step. These guides offer practical support for launching, expanding, or strengthening visual arts instruction, helping your team move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Use these guides if your district is launching visual arts instruction, expanding access, or strengthening a program already in place.
Use these guides if your district is hiring teachers, using classroom teachers to support access, or planning a multi-site staffing model.
Use these guides if your district is connecting funding, documentation, partnerships, or community-based opportunities to a broader visual arts plan.
Your district’s priorities and measures of success will be unique. The Art of Education can support your team throughout implementation, helping you set goals, monitor progress, and adjust your approach as your needs evolve.
Depending on where your district is starting, progress might look like:
California districts have several funding pathways that can support visual arts education. Explore the videos below to connect funding to curriculum, professional learning, staffing, materials, and long-term program growth.
Looking for additional funding pathways? Explore our complete Funding & Advocacy Resource Center.
