A: Although some services are provided to private and parochial schools by BOCES, the state aid reimbursement is available only to public schools. Of course all schools — whether they are public or private — are encouraged to use our Website (http://www.nassauboces.org/artsined/) to find artists who can work with their students.

A: If your particular concern is not addressed below, please E-mail us at: artsined@mail.nasboces.org, telephone us at: 516-396-2345 or send us a fax at 516-997-0319.

A: The Board Of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County (Nassau BOCES) serves the 56 public school districts of Nassau County, Long Island. When these school districts work with BOCES to obtain a wide variety of services, the cost of these services become eligible for state aid reimbursement.

A: Use the Arts in Education Website to search for the organization you want to visit or topics you wish to address. Contact the museum's education program and describe your particular interests. If the BOCES staff can assist you in this process, please telephone us at 516-396-2345.

A: Through the BOCES Arts in Education Programs, students can visit museums, galleries, performances on Broadway, at Lincoln Center or in hundreds of other venues. Some of the programs which offer instruction in other settings outside the school are: The Arts in Education ticket purchase program (see "How to Purchase Tickets"), the Lincoln Center Institute, the ArtPartners program at the Nassau County Museum of Art, collaborative programs with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art through the Aesthetic Education programs offered by the Tilles Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The only criteria is that these experiences support the NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS FOR THE ARTS.

A: Helping students to solve problems creatively is a primary goal of education. Artists are constantly involved in the creative process as they do and make art. They bring a unique perspective to the school environment and this perspective makes learning more vital, provides support to teachers, and helps students to cultivate their own innate creativity.

A: Artists serve as mentors and role models for students and are effective partners in education. Their knowledge, skill and discipline nurtures in children the ability to be creative, to understand, and to cultivate discipline. The goal of the BOCES Arts in Education programs is to support this interaction between artists, students and teachers.

A: The goal of the Arts in Education Programs is to connect the community of Artists with the community of Educators in an effort to enrich learning for our students in Nassau County schools, to support teachers as they strive to accomplish this and to strengthen music and arts education and enrich learning in all areas of the curriculum.

A: On the home page of the Arts in Education website, look under "Help" and click on Additional Resources and then on the NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS. For a detailed description of these Standards, visit http://www.emsc.nysed.gov

A: Absolutely! You will need to contact the box office and reserve the tickets you wish but be certain that you do not pay for them! Obtain an invoice and mail the Original Box Office Invoice to BOCES as soon as possible. Also complete an on-line Program Request by going to the Nassau BOCES Arts in Education Website (http://www.nassauboces.org/artsined/) and clicking on OnLine Forms. Be aware that most box offices have a very short deadline and payment must be received quickly or your ticket request will be cancelled.

A: The Arts In Education Website provides teachers, administrators, PTA members, librarians and other presenters with quick and easy access to information about services provided by artists and arts organizations.

A: Click here to visit the Arts in Education Web- site "Links" page which will connect you with the web sites of many different organizations which support the role of artists in schools, provide data and practical assistance for those interested in working with artists in their schools.

A: Any artist or arts organization can be contracted through BOCES' Arts in Education Programs as long as his/her services support the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. To learn more, click here.

A: Use our "advanced search" feature to narrow your search. To access one specific grade level, use the drop-down menu and to match grade level "2" then click the "search" button.

A: Click here to check our complete listing of all Arts In Education events in the Calendar or click for a specific date or month. Be certain to telephone the "contact" person to learn the time and exact location of the program.

A: Use the Calendar listed on the Arts in Education website and find a program which supports your arts curriculum or learning in another discipline. Preview the program and talk to the artist about a visit to your school!

A: The Arts in Education Website site automatically updates the "upcoming events" feature box to remind you of upcoming meetings and events. Be sure to check this calendar regularly for further information about these events.

A: The cost to artists and arts organizations that enter their own information onto the website is as follows: 1-2 programs, the fee is $75; 3-5 programs, the fee is $140; 6-8 programs, the fee is $200; and 9 or more programs, the fee is $250. An additiona fee of $10 will be added for each additional category. An "entry" consists of a SINGLE program title and description plus program-related information (cost, grades, etc.) in a SINGLE website category. For example, if you present a program called "Music and Dance in Mexico" and you want it to be listed in the "music" category and the "dance" category, the total cost for one program, listed in two categories, will be $85. If you do not wish to enter your information directly onto the website yourself the fees are: 1-2 programs, $100; 3-5 programs; $175; 6-8 programs; $250; 9 or more; $325. The additional cost of $10 for each category should also be applied.

A: After you have submitted your program information it will be sent electronically to BOCES for verification.

A: All entries will appear on the Arts in Education Website on July lst of each year, and will remain there for all Website visitors until June 30th of the following year. New programs can be entered at any time during the year so long as the fee is paid to Nassau BOCES.

A: Now you must verify your information and pay your registration fees. You may pay online using a credit card or mail us a check made payable to: Nassau BOCES Arts in Education Programs. For specific instructions, refer to the Instructions for Artists in Step-by-Step Help. From the homepage (http://www.nassauboces.org/artsined/), click on "Help". When the box opens, click on "Step-by-Step Help". Refer to Section VIII, Number 4.

A: If at any time in the future you wish to add programs or modify your profile or program information, please log on using the Artist's Log-In Box to the right of this page, or on the homepage of the AIE Website. Please note that all new and/or modified programs will be resubmitted to the BOCES Arts in Education Administrator for review before being posted to the Website. Also, remember that you may change any program information EXCEPT the program title and categories. If you have any further questions, you can refer to Section IX of the Instructions for Artists in the Step-by-Step Help Manual which is available online through the "Help" button on the homepage.

A: Please choose from the list below: CATEGORIES AND SUB-CATEGORIES DANCE Ballet, Ethnic, Folk, History, Modern, Tap, Country, Movement, Martial Arts, Yoga Arts, etc. LITERATURE Authors, Creative Writing, Fiction, Journalism, Poetry, Storytelling, etc. VISUAL ARTS Bookmaking, Crafts, Environmental Arts, Fashion Design, History, Murals & Portraiture, Photography, Holography, Book Illustration, Cartooning, etc. MUSIC Ethnic, Folk, History, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern, Electronic, Opera, Musical Theatre, Vocal, Experimental, etc. THEATRE Circus Arts, History, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Puppets, Mime, Play Writing, etc. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Any lecture, program, presentation, demonstration, workshop, etc. for teachers or administrators.

A: Begin the process by going to the Nassau BOCES Arts in Education Website homepage (http://www.nassauboces.org/artsined/)and click on "Artist/District Log-In".In the center of the screen you will see a box labeled "Artist Log-In". Click on the link at the bottom of the box which says "Not Registered Yet?" and complete the registration process. If you have any questions, Click on "Online Forms". When the green box opens up to the right, click on "Step-by-Step Help". Print the "Instructions for Artists" and follow them.

A: All artists or arts organizations which support the school music, art, dance, theatre, literature, poetry or creative writing curriculum through performances, workshops, master classes and/or residencies and who have the desire and ability to share their art, their talent and their knowledge with students and teachers are eligible to participate.

A: There is no deadline; however, new programs can be entered and existing programs modified at any time during the school year via the Arts in Education homepage.

A: If you enter your own contact and program information directly into the Artist Database, you will be able to see how it will appear on the Arts in Education Website. However, BOCES staff will be pleased to enter your program information if you wish. You must forward all information to Nassau BOCES on the Website Registration (paper) Form which is available by calling 516-396-2345. Please make certain that all information is legible and keep in mind that the fee for each entry is $45 instead of $35 if you enter the information yourself.

A: Go to the Arts in Education Website homepage (http://www.nassauboces.org/artsined). Click on "Artist Log-In" and enter your e-mail address and 12345678 in the "password" box. Click on "Go". A screen will appear with further instructions which will be helpful to you.

A: If you have already been contracted to work in the Nassau County schools, an Artist Profile was created in order for you to submit an electronic invoice. Now, you need to register your programs onto the AIE Website. You can do this by logging on using the Artist Log-In Box on the AIE Website homepage, clicking on "Program Manager" (which appears in the menu bar at top of the page), and clicking on "New Program". If you have any further questions, please refer to the Instructions for Artists, Section X , in the Step-by-Step Help Manual which is accessed through AIE Help/Forms on the homepage.

A: If you currently have programs listed on the Arts in Education website you can access them from the AIE Website homepage. Log in using the Artist Log-In Box (enter your e-mail address and password in the appropriate fields), and click on "Program Manager" in the menu bar across the top of the screen. All of your currently registered programs are listed here.