Teaching Artist Training

Professional development programs designed to transform working artists into effective educators

All programs include: Continuing education credits, ongoing support, and sliding scale pricing options

Training Programs

Comprehensive programs for teaching artists at every stage of their career

Featured Programs

Classroom Management for Teaching Artists

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3 weeksAsynchronous8 CEU creditsbeginner

Master classroom management strategies designed specifically for teaching artists. This online course addresses the unique challenges of working in someone else's classroom, building rapport quickly, and maintaining engagement during arts instruction. Learn proactive strategies for behavior management, transitions, materials management, and collaborating with classroom teachers. Includes video demonstrations and practice scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Establish routines and expectations for arts instruction
  • Use positive behavior management techniques
  • Manage materials and transitions efficiently
Teaching ArtistsClassroom ManagementOnlineProfessional Development
Investment:$275
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Teaching Artist Certification Program

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12 weeksHybridArizona Teaching Artist Certification + 30 CEU creditsbeginner

A comprehensive certification program for artists looking to work in educational settings. This 12-week program covers pedagogy, classroom management, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and culturally responsive teaching. Participants complete both online modules and in-person workshops, culminating in a practicum where they design and deliver arts instruction in a real classroom setting.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Design and implement standards-aligned arts lessons
  • Apply effective classroom management strategies
  • Create culturally responsive arts curricula
Teaching ArtistsCertificationK-12All Arts
Investment:$750 (sliding scale available, scholarships for Title I schools)
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Test Training Program

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4 weeksOnline10 CEU creditsbeginner

A test training program for testing purposes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn to test
  • Master testing techniques
  • Build test confidence
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Investment:$300
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5 weeksIn-Personbeginner

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Investment:$450
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Advanced Curriculum Design for Arts Educators

8 weeksHybrid20 CEU creditsadvanced

Take your curriculum design skills to the next level. This advanced course for experienced arts educators focuses on designing comprehensive, coherent arts curricula that build skills progressively over time. Participants analyze curriculum models, study scope and sequence design, develop assessment systems, and create multi-unit curriculum maps. Includes critique sessions and peer feedback. Prerequisite: 2+ years teaching experience or Teaching Artist Certification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Design standards-aligned scope and sequence documents
  • Create coherent curriculum maps with vertical alignment
  • Develop authentic assessment systems
Teaching ArtistsCurriculum DesignAdvancedStandards
Investment:$600 (10% discount for ArtsED West certified teaching artists)
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Arts Integration Fundamentals

6 weeksOnline12 CEU creditsbeginner

Learn the foundational skills of arts integration. This online course teaches educators how to meaningfully combine arts with core academic subjects to deepen student understanding and engagement. Through video lessons, interactive activities, and peer collaboration, participants explore research-based strategies and design their own arts-integrated units. Perfect for classroom teachers new to arts integration.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles and benefits of arts integration
  • Design arts-integrated lessons aligned to academic standards
  • Select appropriate art forms for specific learning objectives
Classroom TeachersArts IntegrationK-12Online
Investment:$350 (discounts for ArtsED West members)
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Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Arts

4 weeksIn-Person10 CEU creditsintermediate

Develop culturally responsive practices for arts education. This intensive workshop series explores how to center students' cultural identities, languages, and experiences in arts instruction. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and reflective practice, participants examine their own cultural lenses and learn practical strategies for creating inclusive, equitable arts learning environments. Required for Teaching Artist Certification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine personal cultural identity and biases
  • Incorporate students' cultural backgrounds into arts instruction
  • Create inclusive classroom environments
Teaching ArtistsClassroom TeachersEquityCultural Responsiveness
Investment:$450 (scholarships available)
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Date Test Training

4 weeksOnlineAll Levels

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn dates
Investment:$300
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Future Training

6 weeksHybridintermediate

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Investment:$400
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Future Training

6 weeksHybridintermediate

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Investment:$400
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Future Training

6 weeksHybridintermediate

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Future Training

6 weeksHybridintermediate

A training starting in the future.

Learning Outcomes:

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Investment:$400
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Future Training

6 weeksHybridintermediate

A training starting in the future.

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  • Future outcome
Investment:$400
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3 weeksHybridintermediate

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Investment:$200
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