How does ETM decide which schools will be chosen as partner schools for its programs?
ETM partner schools 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. The schools traditionally do not have music programs but have the desire to provide music education to the children they serve. A major part of the selection criteria is ETM’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 on a consulting basis.
ETM partner schools must serve at-risk and economically-disadvantaged students. Typically, 80% of the students are eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program which is based on family income, over 90% are minorities, 10% are English Language Learners and 10% have special needs. The schools traditionally do not have music programs but have the desire to provide music education to the children they serve. A major part of the selection criteria is ETM’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 on a consulting basis.
