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TAEA Mission

To promote quality visual arts education in Texas by promoting visual arts education as an integral part of the curriculum through professional development of knowledge and skills, representation of the art educators of Texas, service and leadership opportunities, and research and development of policies and decisions relative to practices and directions in visual arts education; to sustain and advance professional development; to encourage and promote the advancement of knowledge and skills.
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A Message of Encouragement

Dear Fine Arts Educator:

We hope you are all staying safe and well, however you are beginning the school year.

The video below expresses the anxiety so many teachers and students have felt as the pandemic has changed the way we do – well, everything. The fine arts are designed to bring people together, so it has been especially difficult for us to find ways to connect with our students, and to have them connect with each other.

CEDFA Texas - Return to School Fall 2020

This short film offers a message of encouragement to members of your organizations. I hope that you will share it widely among your membership and on social media.

Thank you for your continued support of fine arts!

Sara Chapman – TAEA Executive Director
MaryLou Johnson – TDEA CEDFA Representative
Betsy Cornwell – TxETA CEDFA Representative
Kay Vanlandingham – TMEA Representative
Robert Floyd – TMEA Executive Director
Kris G. Andrews – CEDFA Executive Director

Safety Recommendations During COVID19 Epidemic

Students and art educators should have a safe and secure classroom/teaching environment with adequate safety protocols to support the health and well-being of all participants. The Texas Art Education Association's Executive Board has compiled suggested guidelines to follow based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Education Agency (TEA), and National Art Education Association (NAEA) recommendations.

Each school district will differ in their mandates and teachers should adhere to their school or school district's protocols. Classroom cleaning and sanitizing supplies should be provided by the school or district.

Suggested safety protocols for art rooms should include but not be limited to:

1. Reduced class sizes to maintain proper social distance of 6ft
2. Facial masks or approved face shields should be worn
3. Hand sanitizer and proper hand washing facilities made available
4. Individual student supplies
5. Cleaning and sanitizing of tools, materials, furniture and spaces between uses and/or classes
6. Additional measures as necessary

Texas Art Education Association's Executive Board gathered information from:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)
• National Art Education Association (NAEA)

Did You Know those districts receiving District of Distinction are now listed on the website. Congratulations to all who received this prestigious honor.

Did You Know registration for the first Virtual TAEA Conference will open October 20, 2020.