[March 5, 2025 | 7pm ET] Placing assessment in the student’s control by having them assess themselves and each other is empowering! Learn from educators about their strategies for student-centered classroom formative and summative assessments in elementary, middle-level, and secondary settings. Discover ways for students of all ages to self-assess using guided worksheets or simplified rubrics. Explore ways assessment works in choice-based classrooms and how to use rubrics to plan backward to help clearly unpack lessons for student success. We’ll also discuss ways to differentiate between on-level rubrics and advanced or AP rubrics for secondary students, as well as appropriate accommodations for all students in the classroom.

[March 13, 2025 | 7pm ET] Looking to introduce digital art into your classroom but not sure where to start? Join us for this month’s Open Studio Conversation, sponsored by Wacom, where we’ll explore easy-to-implement digital art activities designed to spark creativity and build essential digital skills like simple drawing techniques, exploring layers, experimenting with colors, and more. From quick warm-ups to longer lessons, you’ll leave with ready-to-use lesson ideas that make digital art fun and accessible for all students. Whether you’re new to digital tools or looking to expand your existing lessons, this webinar will provide practical strategies and inspiration to implement in your classroom.

[April 9, 2025 | 7pm ET] Fan art—unofficial drawings and other renderings of famous characters—is often the bane of the middle and high school art educators’ existence. Join us as we explore the potential benefits of fan art to adolescent development, self-identity, social sharing, and artistic skill development. Presenter Marjorie Cohee Manifold shares, “A study reveals how young people from nineteen countries have begun to manipulate media conveyed narratives of popular culture in ways that may be construed as culture creation. Through intense engagements as fans of commercially produced images and stories, adolescents and young adults may craft fanart illustrations as images of self. As they learn art making within the global fandom, or Internet-connected community of like-interested fans and fanartists, these young people enact relationships to the subject and process of fanart making, fellow fanartists and the fan community that are not unlike those of the medieval European craftsman to his craft, guild workshop, and community.”

[May 8, 2025 | 7pm ET] Step into your next art teaching interview with confidence! This webinar offers practical tips and strategies for anyone preparing to interview for an art teacher position. Learn how to craft a standout resume, build a compelling portfolio, and confidently answer both common and unexpected interview questions. Discover how to effectively showcase your unique skills, teaching philosophy, and creativity to make a lasting impression. Led by experienced educators and hiring professionals, this session will equip you with insider advice and actionable insights to help you stand out and secure your dream art teaching job. Don’t miss this opportunity to set yourself up for success!