Clark Art Institute

The Clark Art Institute will strengthen and expand its partnership program, Head Start with Art, by: 1) undertaking a formal evaluation of the current program curriculum and its success in meeting program goals and revising the program curriculum as recommended, 2) expanding the existing Clark program to two additional Head Start classes, and 3) expanding the program to other regions by training staff, sharing materials, and supporting and consulting other programs interested in launching their own Head Start with Art programs. This project will address the lack of enrichment programs available to students after significant cuts to Head Start. Success will be measured using surveys, interviews, and formal program evaluation to assess progress in meeting the Program's goal of helping students gain kindergarten readiness skills; parents' attitude and behavioral changes; and museum professionals and Head Start educators understanding of and ability to create Head Start with Art programs in their home institutions.