How does ETM-Bay Area decide which schools will be chosen as partner schools for its programs?
An ETM-Bay Area partner school must serve at-risk and economically-disadvantaged students. Typically, 90% of the students are eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program which is based on family income, over 90% are minorities, and 8% are disabled. Such a school frequently lacks the resources for a music education program but has the desire to provide music education to all students. A major part of the selection criteria is ETM-Bay Area’s judgment of the commitment and capability of the school’s principal. Schools that do not qualify as partner schools may be eligible to collaborate with ETM-Bay Area on a consulting basis.
