BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM EVALUATION



Contract Summary
Contract:

26-1633
District:

Holtsville
Artist:

Academic Entertainment Inc.
Program:

The Wacky Science Show
Art Form:

Magic (TH)
Grades:

Special Education ages 5-21
Program Date:
3/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

 Evaluation Summary
Evaluator:
Kimberly Ledda
Grades:
Special Education ages 5-21
Dates: 3/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Excellent Student Response

Excellent Artistic Quality

Excellent Educational Quality

Excellent Presenter Interaction w/ Students

Excellent Technical Quality of Program

N/A Study Guides/Support Materials

Yes Would you recommend this program to other school districts?

Describe the way(s) this program impacts your students learning and how this arts experience correlates with your curriculum:
This arts-integrated presentation engaged students by making science accessible and exciting. Students were visibly energized, which will support their participation in our April science fair. The experience correlates with our curriculum by introducing scientific inquiry through creative demonstration, building curiosity-driven learning, and developing communication skills students will use when presenting their own projects. The multisensory, engaging nature of the presentation particularly supports [struggling learners / visual learners / kinesthetic learners] in our classrooms.

Suggestions to artists for improvements:
No Suggestions at this time.
Please include any additional comments you care to make:
We presented this program in three shorter, grade-level-appropriate shows to ensure all students across our campus could engage meaningfully. This differentiated approach allowed us to tailor content to students' developmental levels and learning abilities, maximize participation, and create an inclusive experience where every student felt excited and capable. The smaller group format resulted in higher engagement and better retention as students prepared for our April science fair.