Teacher Professional Development
Our Teacher Professional Development program offers a range of workshops and classes designed to help educators grow professionally while deepening their engagement with contemporary art practices. Whether you're looking to earn professional development or continuing education credits, or you want to enhance your skills in inclusive art education, we provide tools and resources to support your goals. With a focus on fostering diverse voices, equity, and creativity, our program equips teachers to bring dynamic, innovative, and accessible art experiences to their students.
Note - this is an ever-growing and developing page, so keep an eye out for new work!
Lesson Plans and Worksheets
Art Activity Magazines
Artist Interviews
Art Education Research
Professional Development
What You’ll Find:
Skill Development and Specialization: Our workshops enhance teachers' technical mastery in diverse and marginalized artistic practices, contributing to more inclusive art education. These sessions support skill development while embracing underrepresented voices in art.
Curriculum Design: We offer hands-on workshops that focus on creating inclusive, sensory-driven curricula aligned with studio-based learning. Educators will learn how to design immersive experiences that engage multiple intelligences and foster equitable educational environments.
Art Theory and Contemporary Trends: Sessions on inclusive art theory and contemporary marginalized voices will help teachers stay connected to progressive trends and current practices. These workshops emphasize diversity and representation in the art world.
Creative Collaboration and Peer Support: We provide opportunities for creative collaboration and peer support, encouraging shared learning experiences. These sessions foster community among art educators while supporting personal growth and advancing best practices in the field.
Our professional development offerings ensure that educators stay current, inspired, and equipped to create more equitable and innovative art experiences in their classrooms.
Cultivate Conversations:
Art and Education Discourse
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