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Featured Presenter
Haley Parker • Associate Professor & Admissions Counselor
Friday, October 2 • 3:00 PM
Art is Education: Why Art Belongs at the Center of Every School’s Future-Ready Strategy
The art room has always been a source of inspiration; where creativity, problem solving, communication, and resilience are built. Now, more than ever, that work matters. In this session, participants learn how to make a compelling, research-backed case for how art education amplifies creativity, connects communities, and carries forward the skills our students need most. Participate in a collaborative experience and leave equipped with a classroom-ready lesson plan and a strategy to activate advocates for your arts program.
What’s New at AOE?
Learn to Build Creative Classrooms
Art educators will be equipped with the theory, strategies, and confidence to build classrooms where students are driven by genuine creative ownership.
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Advance Your Studio Practice
Our 18-credit Studio Art Certificates offer a flexible way to grow as both an artist and educator. Build your portfolio and explore new media and techniques you can bring straight into your classroom.
2D & 3D Certificates Info
Studio: Environment, Land, and Eco Art
Explore sustainable and living materials, develop pieces rooted in real environmental systems, and build a curriculum that gives your students a powerful reason to care about the place they call home.
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PD Made Specifically For Art Teachers
Winter 2027 Art Ed NOW—Registration is Open! Experience the world’s largest online conference for art educator! Join live or on-demand for a full year. January 29-31, 2027
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NEW: PRO Insight
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PreK and High School Digital Art Curricula
Watch a quick tour of PreK and high school digital art curricula, editable pacing guides, and How to Draw resources to make planning and instruction easier.
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