Professional Development

Join us at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center for a dynamic Professional Development session led by experienced teaching artists from our S.M.ART Sundays program — Specialized art classes designed for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs.

This collaborative workshop will offer practical strategies, creative techniques, and inclusive approaches to better support diverse learners in arts education settings.

Join us for this free Professional Development! Connect, grow, and gain tools to enhance your practice as a teaching artist!

Learn how to support the social emotional needs of our diverse learners! Join us for a 1 hour class on the following dates:

• June 29, 11:30 a.m. “Summer Movement & Art”
  ○ Discover sensory-friendly movement and art activities for students on the autism spectrum.

• July 13, 10:00 a.m. “Dance and Movement for Disabilities”
  ○ Explore accessible dance and music activities for students with cognitive and physical disabilities.

• July 27, 12:00 p.m. “Current Climate Response”
  ○ Learn fine art techniques to help youth process news and express anxiety through creative expression.

• August 24, 11:30 a.m. (Virtual) “A Space to Thrive”
  ○ Learn adaptive art strategies to engage visually impaired students through sensory-based projects.

• September 7, 10:00 a.m. “Introspective Art”
  ○ Explore ways to support mental health through reflective, mixed-media art projects.

• September 21, 9:00 a.m. “Trauma Informed Yoga”
  ○ Gain tools to teach calming movement and breathwork to youth facing trauma or anxiety.