2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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1:00pm EDT

Collaborations, Collisions, and Connections: The CAN Model of Professional Learning for Arts Educators and Leaders

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) support in-service teachers in building vibrant communities and sustainable professional learning models by engaging in ED&I and SEL practices, along with peer-to-peer mentorship. Collaboration across four national arts organizations in visual arts, theatre, music, and dance, as well as NYC Public Schools, provides an opportunity to create unique discipline-specific virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) while collectively moving the field forward. This session explores the following: 

How can we develop sustainable professional development models to serve fine arts educators in virtual spaces? 
How can in-service educators engage in innovative models for making, working, playing, and presenting? 
How might we reimagine and redefine leadership and coaching in preK–12 schools

Presenters

Josh Streeter

Emerson College

Joshua Rashon Streeter (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Education at Emerson College. His teaching focuses on critical pedagogy, K-16 pre-service and in-service education, drama and theatre education, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA), musical theatre, and arts integration... Read More →

Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA

Kendall Crabbe

Nicole Robinson

Content Manager | Dance, Connected Arts Networks

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session

2:00pm EDT

Reframing That George Catlin Landscape: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Perpetuating Indigenous Stereotypes in the Classroom

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Through a blend of historical context, interactive discussions, and avenues for classroom resources, participants will uncover the historical roots and evolution of common stereotypes found in American Indian–Alaska Native Culture, art, and corresponding classroom activities. Engage with authentic artistic expressions that challenge and transcend outdated narratives. Learn strategies for fostering a more nuanced, respectful, and accurate appreciation of Western Hemisphere Indigenous Culture and art spanning from Chile to the Arctic.

Presenters

Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission

The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission recognizes and promotes Native American contributions to and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture. Their vision is that all Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate, and understand the significant contributions Native Americans... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session

4:00pm EDT

SEE the Future: Teaching Sneaker Design in Your Classroom

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Increase student engagement and bring sneaker culture into your classroom with this hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of footwear design. Attendees will receive exclusive digital resources to help them teach sneaker design and instantly connect with their students through a subject they love.

Presenters

Aric Armon

Chair of Youth Programming, Pensole Lewis College

SEE the Future Aric Armon pptx

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session

5:00pm EDT

Planning and Instruction of Social-Emotional Learning in Elementary Art Education

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Consider the findings of a recent research study exploring how elementary visual arts educators intentionally plan for and implement an SEL-integrated art curriculum. The descriptive findings will be shared to inform and inspire other elementary visual arts educators to provide SEL engagement in the art room through lessons, resources, and routines.

Presenters

Jonathan Juravich

2020 OAEA Virtual Conference Presenter

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session, Professional Paper Presentation

3:00pm EDT

What New Art Teachers Need to Know: Tackling Your First Years With Confidence

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Are you a preservice or new art teacher? Set the stage on Day 1. Confidently manage the classroom, implement engaging instructional strategies, master a scaffolded curriculum, integrate effective assessment, and excel in evaluations. Even experienced teachers will find valuable insights to enhance their practice.

Presenters

Janet Taylor

JanetTaylor NAEA25 FINAL WhatNewArtTeachersNeedtoKnow pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session, Instructional Practice

4:00pm EDT

Chinese Landscape Painting as Portraiture

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

The National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) invites all NAEA members to learn from expert Chinese art historian Daniel Greenberg. In this lecture participants will consider the tradition of landscape painting from the 10th through 19th centuries to demonstrate how representations of mountains, trees, and water can be used to interpret the social, religious, and political beliefs of the artists who created them. This presentation is of special interest to teachers of AP Art History and others teaching about the Chinese tradition of landscape painting.

Presenters

Daniel Greenberg

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session

5:00pm EDT

Perspectives on Radical Disability Inclusion in Art Education: Dos, Don'ts, and "DON'T FREAKING EVER"s!

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Three presenters will share diverse perspectives on creating anti-ableist arts learning spaces, sharing stories and best practices for preservice and K-12 teachers. Presenters include a neurodivergent chronically ill preservice art educator, an able-bodied preservice elementary art educator, and an able-bodied professor and former K-12 digital and traditional arts educator.

Presenters

Alyssa Shopbell

Isa Obradovich

Luke Meeken

Assistant Professor, Miami University

Friday March 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

Super Session, Instructional Practice

1:00pm EDT

Cocreating Community: Antioppressive Alternatives to "Classroom Management"

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom

How can art educators maintain harmony and focus in our busy classrooms, without resorting to the authoritative and carceral systems embedded in traditional "classroom management?" Discover culturally responsive, antioppressive tools for cocreating respectful, supportive classroom learning communities where every student can thrive.

Presenters

Alisha Mernick

CalArts - CAEA - CSUN

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

Super Session, Instructional Practice