Creative Start is a statewide arts integration and early learning program. The program includes grants for schools and regional leaders, community-based professional learning opportunities, and a studio of resources to support students, teachers, and families.

Creative Start program goals:

1. Support creative, academic, and social emotional learning to close the opportunity gap for Washington’s youngest learners.
2. Foster statewide teacher-leadership in culturally responsive arts integration.
3. Develop statewide capacity to offer high-quality professional learning in arts education.