River Valley School District

Theme for 2006-07

Creativity and Innovation!

I.    Goal

To encourage creativity and innovation in River Valley staff and students through the use of new and different learning opportunities for both students and staff and to foster an environment that welcomes these aptitudes.

II.    Activities

    A.    Destination Imagination

            1.    What is Destination Imagination?

            2.    Flyer

            3.    Destination Imagination Coordinator

                    a.   Contact Information

                           - Andrea Jennings, andreajennings@tds.net, 795-4360

                    b.   Job Description

    B.    Relationship with Center for Creativity (C4C) - subsidiary of Spring Green Area Arts Coalition

            1.    Goal

To strengthen the link between district and community resources to provide creative and innovative learning opportunities for staff and students.

            2.    Letter of Intent

                    - Signed by the River Valley School District (RVSD) and Center for Creativity (C4C)

            3.    Activities

                    a.   Educators' Creativity Book Club

                    b.   Public Forums on Creativity in Early Childhood

                    c.   Creative Learning Facilitator

                           1)    Fundraising for this position by Center for Creativity (C4C

                           2)    Contact Information                         

                                    - Heather Terrill Stotts, hstotts@rvschools.org

                            3)   Job Description

                                 -   Guest Speakers
                                 -   Business Partnerships
                                 -   Artists/Skilled Workers
                                 -   Workshops for Teachers

                            4)    Talking Points and Frequently Asked Questions about this position

(pw 04/23/2007)