SCALSA emphasizes the development of standards-based arts curricula, instructions, and assessment as teachers. The primary goal of this institute is to support young arts teachers to advocate and support the continuation of teachers in the arts profession and participation in future institutes offered by the South Carolina Department of Education while supporting student growth in the arts classrooms. This institute aims to improve teacher retention in the arts while providing quality professional development that emphasizes the supports necessary for personal growth as teachers.

Credits: 3 hrs Graduate Credit from Converse University

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Dates

• April 12, 2025 Pre-Institute Meeting (Virtual)
• June 8-13, 2025;; Institute Intensive (In-person; room and board included)
• September 13, 2025; Post-Institute Meeting (Virtual)

Who Should attend

• Art Teacher in years 1-3 of teaching
• Arts Teachers completing Alternative Certification (PACE, AFA, etc)
• Elementary, Middle, High

For more information review the SCDE Arts Teacher Institutes 2025 PDF