ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Creativity: Unlocked.
Welcome to the world’s largest arts integration and STEAM education online gathering for teachers, leaders and artists.
Join us for 3 transformational days of learning with thousands of other classroom and arts educators.
It’s all online – but it’s hands-on, engaging, and practical, too.
Just log in, learn and go!
GET INSPIRED BY THESE
Speakers and Presenters
You’ll have a front-row seat to panel discussions, practical workshops, and engaging hands-on strategy sessions from exciting authors, artists, and award-winning educators. Check out who we have coming – and check back as more are added throughout the spring.
You’ll have a front-row seat to panel discussions, practical workshops, and engaging hands-on strategy sessions from exciting authors, artists, and award-winning educators. Check out who we have coming – and check back as more are added throughout the spring.
Special Guest Appearances
Plus These Presenters
Renee Schumacher
Antoinette Ellis
Elizabeth Simmons
Ashley Cuthbertson
Sherry Hatton
Donna Swift
Jael Goldstein
Heather Kasdan
Stephanie Higgs
Alison Greenhouse
Sara Martino
Susan Riley
“I am in awe at the amount of information that I receive at this conference. This conference is above and beyond most conferences that I have to go to and provide me with so many resources. Thank you so much!”
– SHEILA COOPER, 5th Grade Teacher
What Makes This Different?
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill conference or online Zoom room.
This is our 20th online event, so we know how to make an exceptional experience for participants. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Program
Sessions are currently being finalized. The following is a list of tentative sessions with more to come:
- The Cross-Sections of the Science of Reading and the Arts (Panel Discussion)
- AI:Artificial Intelligence Sites (Tips and Tricks) for Teachers
- Co-Planning and Co-Teaching Strategies from the Field
- Growing Up with Arts Integration: Interviews with Students Who Have Had Arts Integration From K-5
- Emerging STEAM Careers Blending the Arts and Technology
- Curating Parent Connections through Community-Created Arts Exhibits
- Demystifying Culturally Responsive Music Education
- Theatre Techniques: Process Drama in the Social Studies Classroom
- 12-Bar Blues for Creative and Narrative Writing
- Monoprinting with Household Items
- Arts Integration for Busy Educators
- Plus Many More to Come…
Day 1 is live-streamed from 10AM – 2PM ET.
There will be opportunities to chat in real-time with other attendees as well as with the presenters during any panel discussions and brain breaks. We will also host a variety of polls, sponsor-provided giveaway contests, and options for virtual gathering spaces.
While these sessions will be archived for VIP ticket holders, General Admission and General Admission Plus ticket holders must log on during the livestream on July 12 to view these sessions.
A full schedule and list of sessions will be released closer to the event.
A tentative schedule is as follows:
10 – 10:10AM: Intro/Welcome
10:15 – 11:50AM: Morning Sessions – includes (3) 20 minute sessions
11:50 – 12:25PM: Break + Optional Creative Activity
12:30 – 1:50PM: Afternoon Sessions – includes (3) 20 minute sessions
1:50 -2:00PM: Closing Day 1
Days 2 and 3 are only available to General Admission Plus and VIP Ticket Holders.
During Days 2 and 3 of the Summit, participants will be able to view a set of (10) sessions released each day – making a total of 20 sessions released overall. These sessions can be viewed at any time on either of these days for General Admission Plus Ticket Holders. However, after July 14, only VIP ticket holders will be able to access the sessions on-demand.
Each of the Sessions from Days 2 and 3 will be leveled as either arts enhancement, theme-based, inquiry-based, co-taught, or arts integration. And each session will address one of these 4 core topics:
- Literacy and the Arts
- STEM and the Arts
- Integration Tech Tools
- Arts-Educator Specific
Upon completion of Day 3, you will be asked to complete a brief survey to receive a personalized certificate for 15 PD hours.
On-Demand Access is only available to VIP Ticket Holders.
After July 14, VIP Ticket Holders will be able to access all of the Summit Sessions, handouts, and materials for up to 1 year (through July 12, 2025).
This also includes your PD certificate. So if you cannot attend live or on-demand July 12-14, but would still like to view all of the sessions and receive 15 PD hours, you can do so with the VIP ticket through the special On-Demand portal which is sent at the end of the day on July 14.
“The Arts Integration Conference was more than I expected. The presenters were excellent. The topics were timely. I will be utilizing more than a few of the activities within the next week. I highly recommend this conference.”
– SARAH FELLER, 2nd Grade Teacher
“The Arts Integration Conference was more than I expected. The presenters were excellent. The topics were timely. I will be utilizing more than a few of the activities within the next week. I highly recommend this conference.”
– SARAH FELLER, 2nd Grade Teacher
MEET YOUR NEW CONNECTIONS
Is This for You?
Whether you are new to arts integration and STEAM or already infusing creative experiences, this K-12 teaching conference can support your goals.
Each talk and workshop is carefully curated for the most innovative creative techniques, lessons, models and practical solutions working in schools right now.
Plus, all participants get access to a private community to share ideas, ah-has, and long-term connections.
GET THE PD HOURS YOU NEED
15 Hour PD Certificate Provided
Each participant with a General Admissions Plus Ticket or higher will receive a PD certificate for 15 hours at the conclusion of the summit.
This certificate may be used for CEU hour requirements in many districts. PA, NY and TX residents – we are an APPROVED PD provider.
*Always check with your school/district to ensure transferability of hours.
“Excellent conference — one of the most informative and energizing I have ever attended. The online format is perfect for a busy teacher. Definitely appreciated the extraordinary creativity, professional approach and classroom-ready ideas from each presenter. Full STEAM ahead!”
– VALRIE JENSEN, HS Educator
GET THE PD HOURS YOU NEED
15 Hour PD Certificate Provided
Each participant with a General Admissions Plus Ticket or higher will receive a PD certificate for 15 hours at the conclusion of the summit.
This certificate may be used for CEU hour requirements in many districts. PA, NY and TX residents – we are an APPROVED PD provider.
*Always check with your school/district to ensure transferability of hours.
“Excellent conference — one of the most informative and energizing I have ever attended. The online format is perfect for a busy teacher. Definitely appreciated the extraordinary creativity, professional approach and classroom-ready ideas from each presenter. Full STEAM ahead!”
– VALRIE JENSEN, HS Educator
A Note About Pricing From Our Founder…
When I pulled together our first online event in 2012 (called the Connectivity Conference), it was held together with an internet connection and 12 people on WebEx who generously agreed to share their time for free with our 75 registrants. And it was such a JOY to simply learn from one another.
Since then, our events have taken on a life of their own. They have gotten larger in size and in the cost to produce. Most people don’t realize that we pay each of our presenters, which is something most education conferences never do.
Unfortunately, this has also meant that many teachers have had to miss out on our events because they cannot afford the ticket fee and their district won’t cover the cost.
This year, we want to help change that. We’ve intentionally sought out sponsors to help offset the cost to teachers and have a new pricing system available. We hope this new tiered system will help ease the burden on educators’ wallets and still allow us to provide the high quality events we’re known for as an institution. Check it out in the pricing section below.
It’s my hope that these options allow more people to join us and participate in the pure joy of learning together. More than ever, being in community with one another to create new possibilities is needed in education.
If you’re ready to finally connect, create, and transform together – I invite you to join us.
Susan M. Riley
Founder, The Institute For Arts Integration and STEAM
Pricing
SAVE Now – April 30 with Early Bird Pricing.
To accommodate all budgets, we have 3 tiers for admission. Each tier provides access to certain levels of the conference – please read carefully and select the tier that best fits your PD needs.
POs are only accepted for groups of 5 or more for Tier 2 or above and must be paid in 30 days. POs are not considered payment. Submit a PO form here.
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