TAI: Honoring the Art Form
Transforming Classroom Culture through the Arts
Teacher Application Deadline:
October 2, 2019
The deadline for artists to apply has passed.
TAI: Honoring the Art Form
Transforming Classroom Culture through the Arts
Course Details
Our essential question:
How can artists transform classroom culture through the arts?
We know that classroom culture is the secret sauce for students’ growth socially, academically, and holistically. And we know that arts naturally contribute to building community and elevating student voice. The Teaching Artist Institute (TAI) is based on a collaborative teaching approach between teachers and artists that impacts the students, the artists, the teachers, and often the school communities as well.
Our essential question:
How can artists transform classroom culture through the arts?
consideration for a 5-week paid teaching position at Young Audiences’ Summer Arts and Learning Academy (SALA) 2020
Training includes:
The CASEL/SEL framework and ESSA
Strategies for creating trauma-sensitive classrooms
In this workshop, we’ll dive into trauma sensitivity and how to create safe and engaging spaces for all children through mindfulness, restorative practice, and asset-based classroom management strategies.
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Fine arts residency modeling
Instruction in developing a standards-based fine arts residency
Training in educational trends and best practices
1:1 mentorship
Field testing
What artists gain
consideration for a 5-week paid teaching position at Young Audiences’ Summer Arts and Learning Academy (SALA) 2020
Training includes:
The CASEL/SEL framework and ESSA
Strategies for creating trauma-sensitive classrooms
Fine arts residency modeling
Instruction in developing a standards-based fine arts residency
Training in educational trends and best practices
1:1 mentorship
Field testing
Teachers of all subject areas (preK-12) are welcome to apply! Participating teachers will receive a stipend and a discounted residency at the teacher’s home school.
Through this program, teachers will receive:
- A new residency program piloted in your school at a drastically reduced price to your school (only $600!)
- Experience designing, writing, and co-teaching an artist-in-residence program
- Inclusion in high quality workshops with master teaching artists
- The opportunity to build your community and network of artists and teachers passionate about arts education
- A $300 stipend for your time and contributions
Teacher Application Deadline: October 2, 2019
Required Dates for Teachers
Orientation Meeting
Monday, October 7, 2019
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Retreat Day
Saturday, November 16, 2019
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Presentation Day
Saturday, January 18, 2020
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Reflection Day
Saturday, May 9, 2020
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Dates to be determined: Residency field testing in teacher’s home school with artist partner
Demand for SEL:
There’s a growing demand for social and emotional learning. It’s what principal’s want: A national survey of school principals indicates widespread support for SEL among school districts across the country.
Demand for ESSA-aligned programming:
Federal funding for schools is now tied into programs that address school climate/culture and educating the whole child. School districts are hungry for programs that are aligned with the priorities of this legislation.
- ARTISTS:
- who are new to the field of teaching artistry and working in schools.
- who have completed a TAI course and want to adapt their residencies to have a more explicit focus on social and emotional learning (SEL).
- who have completed Young Audiences’ Summer Arts Corps training and are ready to develop an artist-in-residence program.
- TEACHERS:
- of all subject areas (preK-12) are welcome to apply! Participating teachers will receive a stipend and a discounted residency at the teacher’s home school.
Teacher Application Deadline: October 2, 2019
The deadline for artists to apply has passed.

What is SEL?
Demand for SEL:
There’s a growing demand for social and emotional learning. It’s what principal’s want: A national survey of school principals indicates widespread support for SEL among school districts across the country.
What is ESSA?
Demand for ESSA-aligned programming:
Federal funding for schools is now tied into programs that address school climate/culture and educating the whole child. School districts are hungry for programs that are aligned with the priorities of this legislation.
Who Should Apply?

- Artists who are new to the field of teaching artistry and working in schools.
- Artists who have completed a TAI course and want to adapt their residencies to have a more explicit focus on social and emotional learning (SEL).
- Artists who have completed Young Audiences’ Summer Arts Corps training and are ready to develop an artist-in-residence program.
- Teachers of all subject areas (preK-12) are welcome to apply! Participating teachers will receive a stipend and a discounted residency at the teacher’s home school.
Teacher Application Deadline: October 2, 2019
The deadline for artists to apply has passed.
Download the TAI Brochure
For more information on this year's course download the brochure. DOWNLOADSUMMER / FALL 2019
September 25, 2019
Artist Application Deadline
October 2, 2019
Teacher Application Deadline
October 7, 2019
Orientation meeting, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
FALL 2019
November 14-16, 2019
TAI RETREAT at Pearlstone Center
November 14 & 15 – Artists only
November 16 – Artists and Teacher Partners
November/December 2019
Classroom visit
(Exact date to be determined)
December 7, 2019
Writing Workshop – Artists only
December 19, 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm
Collaborative Dinner: Artists share lesson plans with teacher partners.
WINTER / SPRING 2020
Week of January 6, 2020
(one date TBD) Coffee Talk: Artists prepare for presentation day
January 18, 2020
Presentation Day
Artists and Teacher Partners
January 18 – May 1, 2020
Field Testing
May 9, 2020, 8:30 am-4 pm
Reflection Day
Artists and Teacher Partners
May 19, 2020, 4-6 pm
Happy Hour & Celebration
Artists and Teacher Partners
T A I
Building a community of teaching artists as change agents.
Questions? Email info@teachingartistinstitute.org
© 2019 Teaching Artist Institute
T A I
Building a community of teaching artists as change agents.
Questions? Email info@teachingartistinstitute.org