Arts in Education Leadership (formerly known as Joint Arts Administrators) is an engaging professional development initiative tailored for educators leading arts programs in schools and districts. Led by an advisory committee This dynamic program is designed to empower participants with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to elevate arts education and foster a culture of creativity and innovation in their schools and districts.

The program is structured into two focused chapters, ensuring a customized experience for participants:

•  Principals of Arts Integrated, Arts Enriched, Arts-Focused Schools (or even schools that are interested in adding more Arts!)
  This chapter equips school leaders with strategies to champion arts integration, build strong arts partnerships, and nurture a thriving arts-centered school environment. Participants will explore best practices in leading creative teams, aligning arts programs with academic goals, and advocating for the arts as a vital component of whole-child education.
• District Arts Coordinators, Fine Arts Coordinators, and those manage Arts programs at a district level
  Designed for district-level arts administrators, this chapter focuses on systemic approaches to advancing arts education. Participants will develop leadership skills to manage district-wide arts programs, cultivate community and stakeholder engagement, and implement innovative initiatives to ensure equitable access to the arts for all students.

Through collaborative workshops, expert-led sessions, and peer networking, participants will gain actionable insights and a supportive professional community. Together, we will harness collective strength to build strong communities and advance arts education across South Carolina.

Join us in shaping the future of arts in education—one leader, one school, one district at a time!

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Upcoming Events

Save the Date for a Two Day Summit designed with Arts Administrators across the state! Check this page as we announce schedules and registration!

​Principals and Arts Coordinators regularly craft and deliver professional learning for teachers but are not provided regular opportunities to expand their own professional learning.  The content of the Joint Arts Administrator Institute is designed to meet the specific learning needs of district arts coordinators, principals of arts focused and integrated schools, and others who serve in arts administrative roles within schools.

​Based on feedback from principals and arts coordinators, the Joint Arts Administrators Institute will incorporate an instructional approach that will give participants real world practices and solutions that can be implemented in order to improve student achievement in and through the arts.

The PSAE Joint Art Administrators Institute is a joint project of PSAE with its partners, the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project, and ​the South Carolina Department of Education.