This professional learning course is designed for arts educators seeking to deepen their understanding of evolving trends, challenges, and innovations within their respective disciplines. Through guided discussion, collaborative inquiry, and critical reflection, participants will explore current topics shaping arts education today, including culturally responsive teaching, interdisciplinary integration, technology in the arts, equity and access, assessment practices, and advocacy.
Educators from diverse arts areas-such as music, visual art, theater, and dance-will engage in meaningful dialogue to compare perspectives, share best practices, and examine how broader educational and societal shifts impact their classrooms. Emphasis is placed on connecting theory to practice, encouraging participants to reflect on their own teaching contexts while considering new approaches that support student engagement, creativity, and inclusivity.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a stronger awareness of contemporary issues in arts education, contributed to a professional learning community, and identified actionable strategies to adapt and enhance their instructional practice in alignment with current trends.
Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement
FORMAT: Asynchronous online learning
DATES: 1/18/27-3/1/27
FACILITATOR: Sabrina LaPointe
GCRTC CONTACT: Denise Lutter, Ed.D., GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for Visual and Performing Arts
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 15
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/4syetzdv