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The Arts in Education Committee objectives are to encourage people of all ages and diverse backgrounds to enjoy and participate in the arts; to emphasize the need for early childhood experiences in literature, arts, music, dance, and other forms of creative expression; and to encourage a school program that uses the cultural arts for classroom study as well as for extra-curricular activities.
State Committee Focus:
- To coordinate and promote statewide participation in the Reflections Program of the National PTA
- To promote and encourage knowledge of and involvement in the arts
- To monitor issues in the arts that may have legislative impact or may be of interest to local PTAs
Local Unit Focus:
- To sponsor and establish a Reflections Program for children following state and national guidelines
- To promote and encourage knowledge of and involvement in the arts for their locales through parent and community involvement
- To work with other PTAs to encourage continuous funding for arts programs in the public school board's yearly budgets
The 2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program - "Diversity Means..." 
The PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance a quality arts education by providing an opportunity for students to explore their artistic talents and receive positive recognition for their efforts. Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to their schools’ local PTA or PTSA. In Virginia and nationally, the program has six arts areas—dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts—and four grade divisions—primary, intermediate, middle/junior, and senior.
Links of Interest:
Visit the Arts in Education Library. View Award Winners & download forms & rules information.
Visit the Reflections Gallery to see current and past year winners at the Virginia and National levels.
Go to National PTA’s Reflections website to see the National Gallery and more.
Are you a Reflections or Arts in Education Chair in your unit, district or council? Take 10 minutes to help us serve you better but filling out this quick survey. Thank you!
*Artwork by 2010-2011 Reflections Winners