NAEA Open Studio: Art Room 101 Series | Studio Procedures - Tips and Tricks for Back to School
Thursday, August 22, 2024 
Cost: FREE!

Join us for an engaging session designed to help you prepare for a successful school year! Our Art Room 101 Series kicks off with Studio Procedures–Tips and Tricks for Back to School, designed to streamline classroom management and enhance teaching strategies for emerging and experienced art educators.  

Our panelists will delve into efficient classroom setup, materials management, establishing routines, student engagement, and other efficient art studio procedures for elementary, middle, and high school. Bring your questions and leave with a toolkit of strategies to kickstart your school year. Connect with fellow art educators and refresh your teaching procedures! 

Please note that participation in this live event or recording does not include NAEA professional learning credit. 

NAEA Need to Know Webcast: Creating a Safe Space: Our LGBTQ+ Students and Their Allies
February 20, 2020
Cost: FREE

Presenters: Carlos A. Cruz, President, NAEA LGBTQ+ Interest Group; Barry Morang, Past President, NAEA LGBTQ+ Interest Group

What is a Safe Space? How do you create one in your classroom and school? What benefits does it have in the lives of our students? These questions and more will be explored in this session which will introduce the concept of a Safe Space and provide tools to create these spaces in art classrooms and beyond. A Safe Space is a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for all students, especially those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more. These spaces are becoming more integral in our schools as more of our students continue to identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, but are too afraid to be themselves in our society. As art educators, our classrooms are typically seen as a respite from core classes and provide students with an opportunity to explore, experiment, and express themselves through various mediums. Creating a Safe Space within this environment is not only natural, but will become instinctual after this session. Please note that participation in this webcast does not provide NAEA professional development credit.

Please note that participation in this webcast does not include NAEA professional development credit. 

NAEA Town Hall: Back to School 2021-22: Community Check-in
September 28, 2021
Cost: FREE!

Presenters:

Laura Grundler, Visual Arts Coordinator, Plano, TX

Wanda Knight, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Associate Professor of Art Education; African American Studies; and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Penn State University, Harrisburg, PA

Don Masse, VAPA Visual Arts Resource Teacher, La Mesa, CA

Evan Thomas, Fine Arts Educator, Blairstown, NJ

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We learned so much from the challenges and shifts of the last unique school year. How can we build on that to help create the best experience for our learners and ourselves now and in the potentially uncertain months ahead? Join with colleagues as they share strategies and approaches to help us start 2021–22 with a fresh perspective.

Please note that participation in this Town Hall does not include NAEA professional development credit.

NAEA Town Hall: NAEA Town Hall: Back-to-School Edition
September 20, 2022
Cost: FREE!

Presenters:

Olivia Gude, Professor, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

James Palmarini, Policy and Advocacy Advisor, Educational Theatre Association, Cincinnati, OH

Chalon Ross, Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Lead, Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology Academy High School; NAEA Connected Arts Networks (CAN), Los Angeles, CA

Elizabeth Stuart Whitehead, Instructional Supervisor, Visual Arts, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Silver Spring, MD

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It’s time! The 2022–2023 school year has begun. Let’s connect with colleagues and experts as they share their ideas and strategies for the year ahead. We’ll discuss classroom practices, inspiration for lesson ideas, budgets and supplies, and navigating school systems and bureaucracies. We’ll top it all off with advocacy and the Arts Are Education campaign. 

Please note that participation in this Town Hall does not include NAEA professional development credit.

Gain fresh lesson ideas and inspiration for a vibrant new school year—all from the convenience of your computer or tablet!

Broadcast live from the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2015 from 11am - 4 pm ET, the 2015 NAEA Back-To-School Virtual Conference is your direct connection to professional learning and creative professionals! Explore Learning and Leading in a Visual Age with Maria Fabrizio, Illustrator and Communications Designer, Wordless News; and D'Wayne Edwards, founder of Pensole Footwear Design Academy. Take the insight shared by the artists even further when educators from DC schools and museums share lessons and classroom experiences inspired by the work of the keynote speakers. Interact in real-time with presenters, as well as art education professionals around the world who are engaging in the NAEA Virtual Conference experience!

THEME: Thinking About Learning and Leading in a Visual Age
Every day, American young people spend more than four hours watching television, DVDs or videos; one hour using a computer; and 49 minutes playing video games. Although many digital tools rely on sound and text, most disseminate images, and youths who spend a third of their waking hours in front of a screen are saturated with images. How can we lead our schools and communities to support visual arts education, as an essential content area, integrating the arts into all areas of learning to ensure that young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance in this visual age? Now is the time to lead the conversation supporting art education for all students!

Learning and Leading in a Visual Age
Jane Chu, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts
Jane Chu will set the tone for the Virtual Conference with her welcoming statements regarding the importance of Learning and Leading in a Visual Age.
http://arts.gov/audio/jane-chu

Journaling in a Visual Age
Eric Scott, Journal Fodder Junkies
Have your sketchbook and supplies ready for a live journaling mini-workshop and journaling throughout the virtual conference with Eric Scott of the renowned Journal Fodder Junkies.
http://www.journalfodderjunkies.com

Cultivating Creativity
Maria Fabrizio, Illustrator, Communications Designer, Author
DC Art Educators
Learn from Maria Fabrizio about her creative process and innovation as the creator of the acclaimed “Wordless News" and author of the new book, Cultivating Creativity: Daily Rituals for Inspiration. Then, go inside the classrooms of Elementary, Middle Level, and High School art educators who have created lessons based on Maria's work. Finally, be part of a conversation with Maria and participating art educators. Plus, access the lessons featured in this segment through the NAEA Arts Standards Toolbox App!
http://mariafabrizio.com/

Spaces and Places: The Art Room as a Studio for Learning and Leading
James Rees, Art Educator, Provo High School, Provo Utah
How does the design of your teaching space impact the learning and creativity that happens there? What do art classes across the country look like? What are some tips and tricks for making your teaching space (whether it's a classroom, a cart, or a museum) the most effective? Join this discussion by virtually sharing your teaching space and exploring your colleagues' classrooms.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=james+rees+pedagogy+and+classroom+

Organizing for Optimal Learning: Art Standards Toolbox App
Dennis Inhulsen, NAEA Chief Learning Officer
Take a moment to see how the NEW NAEA Arts Standards Toolbox can help organize your Standards-based lessons at the touch of a finger. Also, learn how you can access pre-loaded lessons from the Virtual Conference and more!
https://virtual.arteducators.org/app

Student Achievement Through Design
D'Wayne Edwards, Footwear Designer, Founder of Pensole Footwear Academy
Hear D'Wayne Edwards' story of success that began with nothing but a number two pencil and grew beyond a career as a footwear designer for Nike to paving the way for youth from all walks of life to become designers themselves. Participate in a group discussion with D'Wayne, art educators who teach design in their classrooms, and students who are studying design in their schools.
http://www.pensole.com/

Plus more to come!
Video shorts, facilitated journaling breaks, polls, and more will be part of this 5-hour program! Check back here for updated information. Schedule and programming are subject to change.

Certificate of Participation
Upon completion of the NAEA Virtual Conference, you will receive a Certificate of Participation with (5) clock hours of professional development, as designated by NAEA. Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It will be your responsibility to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in your area.

Collaboration: An Essential Tool for Inclusive Teaching Practices
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 7-8pm ET  
FREE for NAEA Members; $49 for non-members

As art educators we are the inclusion pioneers, as we have always welcomed all students into the art room. This can be a daunting task, and we can feel isolated—but we are not alone! During this webinar we will unleash the power of collaboration as a tool to assist us in succeeding for all our students in our daily practice. Together, we will examine the role of intervention specialists, paraeducators, and families. We will also take a look at the variety of support materials and organizations ready to assist us in collaboration.

Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.  

Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.

Building Inclusive Classroom Communities
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers

Join us as we unpack the meaning and characteristics of an inclusive learning environment through art while uncovering a variety of pedagogical approaches and instructional strategies to build inclusive communities in your learning spaces. Learn firsthand how inclusive community building has helped students develop a stronger sense of belonging and how studying a community’s local history and its demographic landscape helps to expand understanding of inclusive learning. Come away with strategies to align art teaching resources with cultural competence in order to address issues related to diversity, social justice, and inclusion. 

Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.  

Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.

NAEA Town Hall: Art Education and Teacher Leadership: Contributing to School Culture and Success
May 18, 2021
Cost: FREE!

Presenters: 

Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., Superintendent, Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA

John Green-Otero, Creative Learning Initiative, District-Wide Coordinator, Austin Independent School District, Leander, TX

Vanessa Smart, Instructional Coach, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Margaret Koreman, Art Educator, Decatur Classical School, Chicago, IL

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As arts educators, many of us are charged with representing and advocating for visual arts, design, and media arts among administrators, faculty, families, and students. We have the power, as creative leaders, to weave what we teach into the fiber of the culture of our schools, institutions, and communities—not only contributing to the present, but building a foundation for future growth for ourselves, our learners, and the field. Learn from visual arts education leaders and administrators about how they plan for success, challenges they’ve faced, and hear them answer questions from educators in the field at this NAEA Town Hall Conversation.

Please note that participation in this Town Hall does not include NAEA professional development credit.

Leading the Conversation: How to Build Effective Relationships With Administrators
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers

Advance your visual arts program by developing strong relationships with your school administrators. Hear from two school principals on ways to best approach and collaborate with your administrator (as well as parents, colleagues, and stakeholders) to foster connectivity, overcome challenges, and improve communication to support your visual arts program and celebrate the depth and breadth of learning through visual arts education. 

Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.  

Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.

Art Teachers as Leaders: How to Talk to Your Principal
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | 7-8 pm ET
FREE for NAEA Members; $49 for non-members

Have you ever wondered how best to share student learning in art with your principal? Join this conversation led by a veteran principal and fellow art educators to gain the tools you need to communicate the important, relevant, and creative work that your students are doing. Start the year off right by leading this essential conversation with your principal!