Community of Learners for Arts Education

Based on an identified need, the AEC has created a new research-based program in arts education for administrators called Community of Learners for Arts Education (CLAE). CLAE program participants will have the opportunity to examine research supporting arts education for all students, define quality arts education, and create an action plan to support quality arts education in their districts. This progression will provide a way for administrators to strengthen their districts’ arts programs as part of a comprehensive and complete education for students.


Participant Requirements:

  • Attend four in-person days (see below for the schedule).
  • Five hours engaged in blogging and other work online.
  • Eight hours of job-embedded work (which includes the implementation of the action plan).

2011 CLAE Schedule

                         Date Time Location
Day One
(full day)
October 24, 2011 8 am - 4 pm Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Ave
(Strip District)
Day Two
(half day)
December 8, 2011 8 am - 12 pm Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Ave
(Strip District)
Day Three
(full day)
February 8, 2012 8 am - 4 pm Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Ave
(Oakland)

Day Four
(half day)

May 9, 2012 8 am - 12 pm TBD

Program Timeline and Framework

For more information on the CLAE Timeline and program Framework, click here.