8:15AM-9:15AM
Sat, July 24, 2004
Proclamation 2002: Fine Arts State Textbook Adoption
Texas is one of twenty-two states with a process for approval or adoption of instructional materials. Proclamation 2002 is the state textbook adoption process that includes fine arts, languages other than English, and health / physical education. The State Board of Education will approve textbooks for these three academic disciplines in November 2004 for implementation in school districts, Fall 2005. Information will be provided to clinic participants that is specific to instructional materials for Band and Jazz Band, grades 6-12, in addition to the overall state and local textbook adoption process.
Thomas H. Waggoner
Thomas H. Waggoner
Thomas Waggoner is the Director of Fine Arts Programs for the Texas Education Agency. His responsibilities at TEA include the administration of all curricular and instructional aspects of the state's public school art, dance, music, and theatre programs grades K-12. Mr. Waggoner has also been designated as the Guidance and Admission Assembly Delegate to the College Board representing TEA.
Mr. Waggoner received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and completed post-graduate studies in Educational Administration at Southwest Texas State University (now named Texas State University), receiving his Mid-Management Certification.
Mr. Waggoner often writes articles that are published in regional and national journals and is affiliated with many professional arts organizations.
