Beyond the Classroom: Advocacy Strategies to Elevate Arts Learning for School and District Leaders

How do art educators successfully engage school and district leaders in supporting robust arts programs? This interactive session will share advocacy strategies for building buy-in through experiential learning opportunities including field trips, outdoor explorations, and virtual engagements. Participants will gain practical tools for framing the value of the arts in terms that resonate with administrators, grounded in current research on student learning outcomes. Leave ready to champion your program with confidence, evidence, and creativity.