The Professional Development Institute at Inner-City Arts addresses current and pressing needs in education including arts and arts-integrated learning, Social-Emotional Learning, culturally responsive teaching, and learning through multiple modalities. We offer education and support for adults in authentic arts practice and integrating it into teaching practice.
For Educators
Creativity in the Classroom
A deep dive into best practices for K-12 classroom teachers and teaching artists.
PD's Greatest Hits!
Teachers Institute
These are arts education's classic feel-good-jams for summer!
Arts Educator Training For Youth
Teachers Institute
Are you in high school and interested in learning more about how to teach the arts, not just do them?
University Partnerships Supporting Teachers
Teachers Institute
Partnerships with university teacher-credentialing programs providing best practices in arts education to future teachers.
Resources for Educators & Parents/Guardians
Resources for Educators & Parents/Guardians
Strategies and activities for you and your students at home and online.
In the Professional Development Institute, educators, administrators, parents, and guardians, particularly those in schools grappling with high levels of economic inequity, learn how to build bridges between the arts and academic subjects. Program participants learn how to actively engage students and enhance each student's ability to achieve academic and personal success.
With special thanks to our supporters who make this program possible:
The Canet Foundation, LA Arts Recovery Fund, Snap Foundation, Rosenthal Family Foundation, Los Angeles County Arts & Culture, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Jason Mraz Foundation, Harman Family Foundation, Nancy E. Barton Foundation, Plotkin Foundation, The Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation, Wurwand Foundation, Genesis Inspiration Foundation, Ameriprise Financial, Rose Hills Foundation, The Mark Hughes Foundation
Important Dates for Professional Development
Check back for more important dates soon!
For more information about the Inner-City Arts Professional Development Institute, including registration information and other opportunities, please contact the department by email:
programs@inner-cityarts.org
213.627.9621
“I had let time restrictions and mandates close my thinking. I now feel much stronger about the need for the arts. I can see new connections between subjects. I’m getting more of a sense of hope.”
– Laura D., 2nd grade teacher, Professional Development participant
