National Arts in Education Conference March 25-27, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
National Arts in Education Conference
March 25-27, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

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  • Session E1. Minor Voices

    Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.

    This session is dedicated to the empowerment of youth in the communities we serve. After exploring topics of interest to youth, create narrative that speaks to their interests and ideas and export those ideas into performance, participants will walk away with strategies to engage students in meaningful conversations, understand methods for generating performance material and produce a small performance art piece of their own. 

  • Session E2. Beyond the Algorithm: Preparing Students to Think, Feel, and Create in an AI World 

    Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.

    This session shares stories from my journey as an artist turned educator turned instructional coach, and from the real moments that often get overlooked in art class. Participants will leave with three practical tools: Name-Frame-Claim, Creative Identity Mapping, and the Resilience Studio Framework. Together, these simple practices show how creativity prepares young people for a future that needs thoughtful, confident, deep thinkers. 

  • Session E3. Supporting Reflective Practice: Tools to Guide Teaching Artist Growth (Pt. 1 of 2)

    Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.

    Led by the Center for Arts Education and SEL (ArtsEdSEL) team members, this session will support participants with structured reflection on their practice and a better understanding of how their classroom can be a space for rich social and emotional growth through the arts. It is recommended that you attend this session if you are interested in attending Session F3. Artistic SEL Core Practices. 

  • Session E4. From Partnership to Impact: Building Sustainable Arts Integration Models with School Districts

    Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.

    Through testimonies, planning tools, and collaborative activities, attendees will identify the story their community currently tells about arts integration and the story required to move the work forward. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for designing or scaling arts-integrated programming—rooted in school-level partnerships, supported by sustainable budgets, and strengthened by a compelling alliance narrative.