Teaching

Whether you’re a new Teaching Artist or you’ve been in the field for a long time, there’s always more to learn. Every student and classroom is different; it’s helpful to have a range of skills and strategies at the ready. Resources in this section are comprehensive, with a focus on practical tips, accommodations, strategies, and tools for programs in progress. Some resources have been crowdsourced from Teaching Artist contributors, and others have emerged from research in education and the arts.

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  • Leading an Access Check: What It Is and How to Do It

    Practical Tips & Accommodations, Remote Teaching & Learning

    Learn how to start online or in-person lessons with an access check to make sure you're meeting students' needs and to share the accessibility features of your…

  • Leading Inclusive Online Classes

    Remote Teaching & Learning

    Find tips and tools for planning and facilitating live online classes for students with diverse needs in this guide from ArtsConnection Teaching Artists.

  • Online Adaptations for Classroom and Behavior Management

    Remote Teaching & Learning, Classroom & Behavior Management

    Discover strategies for supporting positive behavior and fostering a connected classroom community while teaching online.

  • Recording Inclusive Videos for Asynchronous Learning

    Remote Teaching & Learning

    Create recorded videos to support students with diverse needs using this guide developed by ArtsConnection Teaching Artists

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles for Teaching Online

    Remote Teaching & Learning

    Strengthen your online teaching by incorporating Universal Design for Learning principles into your virtual lessons.

  • Visual Vocabulary

    Practical Tips & Accommodations, Remote Teaching & Learning

    Images that support students to better understand common vocabulary terms and concepts in various art forms. You can download, print, or share these images.