ERIC Number: EJ901196
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-1656
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Empowering Students through Creativity: Art Therapy in Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Isis, Patricia D.; Bush, Janet; Siegel, Craig A.; Ventura, Yehoshua
Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, v27 n2 p56-61 2010
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been at the forefront of integrating art therapy in schools since 1979, helping children with emotional/behavioral disabilities become more receptive to academic involvement while maximizing their social and emotional potential. This article describes the history, development, current configuration, and future outlook for school art therapy services provided by the M-DCPS Clinical Art Therapy Department. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Public Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development, Test Anxiety, Dropout Prevention, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Art Education, Pupil Personnel Services
American Art Therapy Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 888-290-0878; Tel: 703-212-2238; Fax: 847-566-4580; e-mail: info@arttherapy.org; Web site: http://www.arttherapyjournal.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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