How do you build a school culture that values the arts? Tim interviews Shannon Bell about concrete ideas to help you build a program from scratch. They discuss exactly what you're walking into and where you begin when you're starting a program (6:45), whether you should start with engagement or curriculum (10:30), and specific strategies to help get your colleagues and administration to buy in to your program (12:45). Resources and Links Advice for a new teaching position A simple way to scaffold as you develop your curriculum Here are a few amazing downloads that can help you get started Take a look at AOE's Designing Your Curriculum graduate course