Professional Development
The Kentucky Center offers two kinds of professional development seminars for teachers: Arts Academies and the Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education.  Both the Academies and the Institute are designed to involve participants in hands-on experiences in the arts in ways that have practical applications for the classroom and are aligned with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies.  The Academies and Institutes feature speakers representing regional and statewide cultural resources, and an arts-infused field trip designed to demonstrate how the arts can be used to further explore and respond to a field trip setting. 

How do the Academies and Institutes differ?

ACADEMIES In partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education. Only Kentucky public school teachers (K-12) may apply. Four Academies One week long Two art forms (music & dance, or drama & visual art Stipend for attending

INSTITUTE In partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools (but any teacher may apply) One Institute Two weeks long Four art forms (drama, dance, music, and visual art) Tuition required

ACADEMIES
Four Arts Academies will be held in June 2009:

• June 15-19 Academy of Music & Dance in Somerset
• June 15-19 Academy of Visual Art & Drama in Lawrenceburg
• June 22-26 Academy of Music & Dance in Stanton
• June 22-26 Academy of Visual Art & Drama in Madisonville

Applications to attend the 2009 Arts Academies are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is April 7. Late applications will be considered for our waiting lists. Click here for the Arts Academy Application.

KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR ARTS IN EDUCATION
A two-week Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education in music, dance, drama, and visual art is being planned for July 13-24 in Louisville. Click here for the KIAE application.

For further information, please email Jeffrey Jamner or call (502) 562-0703.