-The Arts Education Collaborative was established to respond strategically to regional needs and pursue opportunities that provide sustainable solutions to advancing arts education.

-The AEC evolved from a 1998 regional Arts Education Congress in Pittsburgh, where concerned arts and education constituents determined the need for a focused effort in the region.

-Since that time, the AEC has established rapport and collegiality with area arts educators, cultural, performing and presenting arts organizations, policy makers and advocates for the arts.

-The AEC supplies professional development to arts educators and develops programs and services that respond to assessed needs for providers of the arts.

-The AEC offers an intensive year-long professional development opportunity called the Leadership Academy. This opportunity provides participants with a close network of peers that are devoted to becoming leaders in their schools and commuities.

-These efforts, sustained by wide regional support, guarantee the AEC continues to implement its mission to foster student creativity and achievement in, with and through the arts.

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