In this panel discussion, administrators share real stories and strategies for turning unspoken challenges into major wins for their teachers, students, and art programs. Watch the full session, or explore by topics.
The Importance of Art-Specific Professional Development
Many art teachers don’t receive PD that directly supports their needs. In this discussion, panelists explore how to bring relevant, hands-on training to art educators and secure funding for high-quality professional learning.
Training and Supporting New Art Teachers
Strong onboarding leads to stronger art teachers. Panelists share strategies for mentoring, reducing first-year stress, and providing the right resources to help new teachers succeed.
Digital Art & Career Readiness in Art Education
Digital art is on the rise, and schools are adapting. Learn how to integrate digital tools, teach portfolio development, and prepare students for creative careers.
Retention & Supporting Art Teachers to Prevent Burnout
Burnout is real—but strong support makes a difference. Discover strategies for recognizing, retaining, and empowering art teachers through connection and advocacy.
Advice for Advocating for Art Education
Want to grow and sustain a thriving art program? Our panelists share key strategies for advocating, funding, and elevating the role of the arts in schools.
Thanks To Our Panelists
Michael Bell
Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Maryland
Michelle Irvin
Coordinator of Fine Arts and PE, Scottsdale Unified School District
Arizona
Allyson Huntsman
VAPA Teacher on Special Assignment, Val Verde Unified School District
California
Connect With Us
If you have questions or want to discuss specific details related to your visual arts program and explore solutions, connect with our team and we’ll schedule a call.
With FLEX, the lesson format and materials have made it super easy to refresh our curriculum, which keeps art teachers engaged. If art teachers are bored, students are bored.
“The big difference with the FLEX Curriculum is the quality of the lessons. Our district is very studio based. It’s all about projects and hands-on learning. It’s doing, creating, making—it’s a very artistic mindset type of learning. These FLEX lessons really lend themselves to what we’re trying to do, and we feel that it really helps our new art teachers.”
PRO Packs have been incredibly helpful in helping teachers feel supported. Veteran teachers and new teachers are able to pick and pull what they want or use all of it. Sometimes, I’m unable to have a 20–30 minute discussion with them. I can direct them to this resource.
Love it all! It is so hard to find good art resources and you provide such a great variety. The PRO Learning videos are so helpful with so many examples and explanations! It has been a lifesaver for me as a first-year high school art teacher … Thank you!