June 2020
ONLINE Design Thinking and Process for Secondary School
This online course will investigate design research methods based on the book, The Pocket Universal Methods of Design and introduce design case studies utilizing the book, Iconic Design: 50 Stories About 50 Things. The design research method utilized in human-centered design and its application within high school curriculums will provide a core of implementable design thinking activities for teachers. The class will combine synchronous lectures with live discussion and enrollment will be capped at 10 participants in order to make…
Find out more »July 2020
Advancing Equity in Art Education Online Discussion
Join fellow IL art educators in conversation about how we can better serve our students and teachers of color. Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and gain an understanding of ways you can advance equity in visual art, design, and media education. Hosted by the IAEA Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee. Members and non-members are welcome to join us! If you would like to earn one Illinois PD hour for this zoom meeting, please choose the PD option.
Find out more »Conference Proposal Deadline
The Conference Planning Team, with the support of executive board members, have looked at a variety of scenarios for our 2020 annual conference. The decision has been made to host the 2020 IAEA Conference virtually. This new format, while different, also brings unique opportunities as a presenter! We hope you will consider making this your year to be an IAEA presenter! Check out the new formats HERE SUBMIT & LEARN MORE HERE
Find out more »August 2020
Cocktails with Northeast Council at Joliet Prison Art Walk
Get out! Join us at Joliet Prison Art Walk!
Find out more »September 2020
Northeast Council Connections in Naperville
Let's connect over art at this amazing showcase!
Find out more »October 2020
Cocktails with NE Council in Evanston
Let's get to know each other!
Find out more »November 2020
IAEA Virtual Art Education Conference
Join art education colleagues ONLINE from for the best professional development of the year! Learn from your peers, collaborate, and return back to school refreshed with new ideas! Early bird registration starts August 1st! Click to LEARN MORE Up to 15 PD hours available.
Find out more »Cocktails with Northeast Council in Oak Park
Let's have some fun and get to know each other!
Find out more »March 2021
Arts Advocacy Day
Save the date! March 17th, 2021 Sign up to stay informed (no commitment)
Find out more »November 2021
2021 IAEA State Conference
Save the date - November 4th-6th 2021, Bloomington-Normal, IL
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