The Arts Ed Collective identifies and shares effective tools and practices with the field-at-large. Check this page for the latest resources.
Resources for Healing Centered Practices
As Arts and Culture continues learning from and engaging with the field around healing-centered practices, we will share resources on this page. If there are other resources that you have and would like to include, please fill out this form to let us know.
Centering Youth Voices in Mental Health
In spring 2022, the LA County Youth Commission approached the Arts Ed Collective with an interest in incorporating artwork produced by youth into the Helping Centering Youth Voices in Mental Health report to the Board of Supervisors, to make the report more accessible to youth and other members of the general public.
Introduction to Creative Wellbeing Approach Resources
Resources for "Introduction to the Creative Wellbeing Approach."
Webinar | Healing Through the Arts
A webinar exploring new strategies for teachers and students to express themselves through the arts. Presented by LA County Office of Education with teaching artists from the Arts for Healing and Justice Network.
Poetry: How to Use it for Social-Emotional Learning
Teaching Artist Eddie Ruiz demonstrates how you can use poetry for social-emotional learning in this guided practice. Part of the
How To Write A Song To Tell Your Story
Laena Myers-Ionita and Jason Heath from Jail Guitar Doors walk you through a writing exercise showing you how to use your words and personal story to write a song. Part of the
How To Take A Dance Break To Relieve Stress
An interactive video that demonstrates how to implement freestyle, hip hop, and the two steps dance moves in the classroom. Part of the
Poetry Exercise: How To Write a Love Poem to Yourself
A a journey of self-discovery through poetry hosted by Director of Street Poets Inc. Matthew "Cuban" Hernandez. Part of the
Promoting School-based Arts Education
Want to help advocate for more arts education in your local schools? Here are tips and resources for actions you can take to speak up for arts education.
COVID-19 Resources
As information about the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Arts Ed Collective is continuing to support LA County's arts education community in any way we can. Find a curated list of resources including arts education lesson plans, funding opportunities, and webinars below culled from a variety of sources and partners.