2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Championing Art Learning for All Students Through the Arts Education Data Project

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Experience what the Arts Education Data Project can do for you! Explore state-level data dashboards and data reporting systems. Learn more about the need for access to art education and how to interpret trends and gaps to become empowered with the knowledge for driving passionate advocacy for influencing policy and celebrating the documented value of art education.

Presenters

O David Deitz

Fine Arts Education Consultant, Pennsylvania Department of Education

SEADAE Representative from Pennsylvania

Cody Talarico

Arts Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education

Cody Talarico, is a musician and supporter of arts education. Cody taught music in the Bellevue (NE) Public Schools and is currently serving Nebraska as the Arts Education Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Education where he leads and supports visual arts, media arts, dance... Read More →

Championing Art for All Students with Arts Ed Data Project Speakers Notes pdf

Championing Art for All NAEA Slide Deck 2 pdf

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

8:00am EDT

From Art Teacher to EdD/PhD: The Ins and Outs of Getting a Doctorate

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Why would art educators need or want a doctorate? In this session, we will discuss PhD and EdD options along with leadership and research skills for uncovering career opportunities. Discover why art educators pursue advanced degrees and how they enhance teaching and professional growth and engage with a panel of doctorate holders for insights and advice.

Presenters

Elizabeth Stuart

Prince George's County

Jeff Broome

Professor, Director of PhD Program, Florida State University

Jeff Broome is a professor and director of PhD programming for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Jeff’s research focuses on providing practical suggestions and resources for K-12 art teachers, often through narrative inquiry. He investigates topics relevant... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

12:00pm EDT

A Case for the Arts and STEAM: Providing Students Passion and Purpose to Prevent Absenteeism

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

All around the country, schools are dealing with chronic absenteeism post-COVID. Districts want to know: How do we get the kids to come back? Art educators have the answers and strategies. Come learn how arts integration, artistic expression, and STEAMy project-based learning can reengage our learners at all levels.

Presenters

Courtney Bryant

Senior Director of Fine Arts and STEAM, Drew Charter School

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

Leadership, Instructional Practice

12:00pm EDT

Advocacy: Collaboration Is Key

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

Join us for a discussion of how, through local and state level collaborations of arts educators and other stakeholders, advocacy and policy influencing can make a difference in student access to quality arts education. Participants will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences and needs.

Presenters

Roger Tomhave

Barbara Laws

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

12:00pm EDT

Service or Servitude? Preservice Teachers Practice Cultures of Care Through Service Learning in Community Settings

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Learn to compare and contrast alternative placements in community settings by addressing the top-down, in-and-out, make-and-take experiences often associated with community service learning. The presenters will share relevant examples of promoting service-learning opportunities that are inclusive to community participants' input for elevating artmaking and honoring preservice teacher decision making.

Presenters

Veronica Hicks

Natalia Pilato

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Leadership, Instructional Practice

1:00pm EDT

Drawing on Your Leadership Style: Strengths-Based Approaches for Art Educators

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Increased self-awareness is vital for deepening one's leadership skills. This interactive session invites participants to take a brief assessment to provide a framework of varying leadership styles. Discussion will explore the strategic self-awareness of one's own strengths, tips for leveraging others' diverse styles, and the application to art education contexts.

Presenters

Antoniette Guglielmo

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Leadership, Instructional Practice