This session will explore how schools can successfully integrate arts-learning programs that enhance student engagement, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement. Drawing from Arts for Learning Connecticut’s 40+ years of experience, we will share best practices for embedding arts programming into a school’s curriculum, strategies for gaining buy-in from stakeholders, and ways to ensure sustainability. This session will focus on broad approaches to arts integration that can be adapted to various school models and needs.
Objectives & Outcomes: Understand the educational and social-emotional benefits of arts learning programs. Learn step-by-step methods to implement arts-based initiatives in schools. Explore real-world examples of successful arts integrations.
Interactive Elements: Case study discussions of different arts-integration models. Hands-on activity where attendees will participate in a visual arts workshop.
