Say It Out Loud.
You have always known that what happens in your art room matters. This year, the world is catching up. As employers look for skills that no algorithm can replace, your classroom is more essential than ever. Own this moment with free resources and support built just for you.
Our Back-to-School 2026 bundle includes resources to help you start the year with purpose and confidence. Explore tools that spark student connection, celebrate the human skills built in your art room, support your planning, and give you the words to advocate for your program, all in one place.
FLEX lesson Plans
Classroom Posters
art teacher digital planner
Words of Wisdom: Advice for NEW Art Teachers
Art advocacy Planning calendar
fine arts build human skills video
Connect with art educators who share ideas, celebrate creativity, and support each other every step of the way.
Join the Community and get a free New Member Starter Pack of downloadable goodies starting August 1st.
And this fall, we’re making it even better:
Teach the Art Is… FLEX lesson (found in the free back-to-school downloads) and in September you’ll have a chance to win a big prize pack worth over $500. See the Community for details!
Plus, in August, we’re celebrating 10K members with 10 winners each taking home $100. Just hit a 10-day login streak to enter.
When districts provide tools built specifically for art educators, everyone benefits. From ready-to-use instructional materials to meaningful PD and art ed events, The Art of Education helps you feel supported every step of the way.
Art is education, and education is an art form. Pursue a master’s degree to grow your practice and increase your earning potential. Accredited. Flexible. 100% Online.
Building Creative Classrooms
Creativity is one of the most in-demand human skills, and art teachers are uniquely positioned to build it. This brand-new graduate course gives you the philosophy, strategies, and confidence to make creative ownership real in your classroom.
Go Deeper in the Studio
Studio Certificates to enrich your practice and bring fresh techniques back to your art room.
Explore the 2D Studio Certificate
Explore the 3D Studio Certificate
Enroll in a Master’s Degree or Studio Certificate by September 30, 2026 and we will send you a gift card once you complete your first course!
AOE’s new YouTube series is your guide to building better sketchbooks, one page at a time. From supplies and storage to assessment and activities, we are covering everything you need to make sketchbooks a game-changer in your art room. Subscribe so you do not miss an episode.
Valid 8/1/2026 – 8/20/2026
