The Design Lab Teacher Institute is offered to support arts educators (dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts) in the implementation of the 2017 College and Career Ready Standards for Design Proficiency which were written to be applicable across all content areas, creating a natural bridge between the arts and non-arts areas to support arts integration and transdisciplinary learning. Design Thinking is an approach to teaching and learning that lends itself to a variety of instructional approaches. It involves working in collaborative teams to find solutions to a challenge. For this reason, face-to-face learning opportunities are an important aspect for gathering information, identifying challenges, generating potential solutions, hands-on learning with prototyping, testing solutions, and refining and reflecting on concepts learned during the institute. The institute model supports K-8 arts teachers in implementing design thinking curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Participants will refine their practice through ongoing virtual and face-to-face sessions designed to support the application of new knowledge and skills. Participants will be asked to implement their learning plans with students and reflect on its impact on student learning.

Credits: up to 50 professional development recertification hours

Dates:

• May 13, 2025; Pre-institute recertification hours
• June 23-27, 2025; Institute Intensive (In-person; room and board included)
• October 11, 2025; Post-institute meeting (Virtual)

Who should attend:

• Arts Teachers
• Elementary, Middle

For more information, read SCDE Arts Teacher Institutes 2025 PDF