DURHAM

DPS Arts Education Mission - DPS Arts Education will empower every student through a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach to help develop, challenge, and ignite every student in all areas of their life. 

Les Turner, Director K-12 Arts Education
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Kiyoshi Carter, Arts Specialist 
Kiyoshi_Carter@dpsnc.net

Here in Durham Public Schools, we provide a wide range of disciplines to ensure a comprehensive arts education for each of our students. Our dedicated teachers bring their expertise to each discipline, ensuring high-quality instruction. In alignment with the NC Arts Education standard, here in Durham we offer a Comprehensive Arts Education through each of our programs. 

DPS Professional Learning Communities Include: 

• K-12 Dance

• K-5 Visual Arts

• 6-12 Visual Arts

• 6-12 Photography (+Digital Media)

• K-12 Theatre

• 6-12 Tech Theatre 

• K-5 Music

• 6-8 Chorus

• 9-12 Chorus

• 6-12 Orchestra (+Guitar)

• 6-12 Band (+Piano)