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Developed nationally by Young Audiences, Inc. in collaboration with a University of Washington design team led by Dr. John Bransford, Arts for Learning (A4L) Lessons is a researched-based, arts-integrated literacy program for Georgia students in grades 3 through 8. The program embraces differentiated learning and is designed to help students improve literacy skills according to the Georgia Performance Standards in reading and writing and developing 21st Century Skills. A4L Lessons also serves as a professional learning model for educators, supporting teacher effectiveness in content delivery and innovative instructional strategies.

A4L Provides:

• Arts-integrated literacy program with proven results
• National program that is research-based and aligned with GPS in reading & writing
• Georgia research reports improvement on the 2010 CRCT scores for participating students
• Student driven and outcome based learning
• Information in multiple formats, fostering diverse learning styles
• Innovative and differentiated instruction
• A safe environment for individual expression
• A proven method for strengthening critical thinking and other 21st Century Skills
• Highly engaging hands-on learning
• Support for teacher effectiveness
• Opportunities for parents and the community to get involved