The Connected Arts Networks

The Connected Arts Networks A five-year grant initiative to create nationwide virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

The CAN Dance Teacher Leaders and Content Managers presented two sessions at the National Dance Educators Organization A...
10/07/2025

The CAN Dance Teacher Leaders and Content Managers presented two sessions at the National Dance Educators Organization Annual Conference where they highlighted the lasting reach, impact, and future goals of the CAN project! Thank you to all who attended!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO

07/02/2025

📣 Calling all arts educators! 🎭🎶🩰🎨
Connected Arts Networks (CAN) is now accepting applications for our 2025–2026 Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)!

If you’re a K–12 public school teacher in Dance, Music, Theatre, or Visual/Media Arts, this is your chance to:
✨ Collaborate with arts educators from across the country
✨ Deepen your teaching practice
✨ Co-design arts-integrated curriculum

This FREE professional learning experience is funded by a federal grant and designed to support and connect arts teachers nationwide.

🗓️ Apply by Monday, July 28
đź‘Ą PLC placements announced by the end of August
Ready to grow, learn, and create together?
👉 Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education

06/18/2025

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) has open spots in Professional Learning Communities for the 2025-2026 school year! If you’re interested in being part of a DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, or VISUAL/MEDIA ARTS PLC to improve your teaching and design curriculum with visual art educators from around the country, visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply! This is a free professional learning opportunity! Due to grant limitations, applicants must teach grades K-12 in at least one public school. Applications are due Monday, July 28th and applicants will be matched to a PLC by the end of August. We hope you will join us!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education

06/18/2025

Looking for community? Join a vibrant national network of virtual professional learning communities (PLCs) developed for and by music and arts educators. Through The Connected Arts Networks (CAN) program, NAfME is currently recruiting PreK–12 public school and public charter school music teachers to take part in monthly virtual PLCs during the 2025–2026 academic year. For more information, please visit https://www.arteducators.org/promo/can. Applications are due Monday, July 28. Applicants will be notified by the end of August.

Take a listen to the CAN episode 203, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CLASSROOM, on the K12 Art Chat podcast with special ...
01/17/2025

Take a listen to the CAN episode 203, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CLASSROOM, on the K12 Art Chat podcast with special guests, Rachel Harrison and Lissen Ellington! Accessible on Spotify and at this link! https://www.davisart.com/art-education-resources/building-relationships-in-the-classroom/

Find more resources via the link in our bio!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education
The Creativity Department: A PLN for Creative Teachers

Take a listen to the CAN episode 202, INCLUSIVE & LIBERATED SPACES, on the K12 Art Chat podcast with special guests, Rac...
01/16/2025

Take a listen to the CAN episode 202, INCLUSIVE & LIBERATED SPACES, on the K12 Art Chat podcast with special guests, Rachel Murray and Malissa Baker! Accessible on Spotify and at this link! https://www.davisart.com/art-education-resources/inclusion-and-liberated-spaces/

Find more resources via the link in our bio!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education
The Creativity Department: A PLN for Creative Teachers

What do INCLUSIVE SPACES & LIBERATED CLASSROOMS look like in DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, and VISUAL/MEDIA ARTS education? Our...
01/16/2025

What do INCLUSIVE SPACES & LIBERATED CLASSROOMS look like in DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, and VISUAL/MEDIA ARTS education? Our CAN Teacher Leaders discuss strategies for designing lessons in which all students can be successful! Visit the link in our bio to download the complete tip sheet and listen to CAN episodes on the K12 Art Chat Pod!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education

Take a listen to the CAN episode, THE POWER OF STORY TELLING, on the K12 Art Chat podcast with special guests, Kyla Davi...
12/27/2024

Take a listen to the CAN episode, THE POWER OF STORY TELLING, on the K12 Art Chat podcast with special guests, Kyla Davis and Kimberly Olson! Accessible on Spotify and at this link! https://www.davisart.com/art-education-resources/power-of-storytelling/

Find more resources via the link in our bio!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education
The Creativity Department: A PLN for Creative Teachers

What does UPLIFTING STORIES TO IMPACT INSTRUCTION look like in DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, and VISUAL/MEDIA ARTS education? O...
12/27/2024

What does UPLIFTING STORIES TO IMPACT INSTRUCTION look like in DANCE, MUSIC, THEATRE, and VISUAL/MEDIA ARTS education? Our CAN Teacher Leaders discuss strategies for using stories to foster community and depth with their students! Visit the link in our bio to download the complete tip sheet and listen to CAN episodes on the K12 Art Chat Pod!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education

11/02/2024

The Connected Arts Networks (CAN) project is a partnership with the National Art Education Association, the National Association for Music Education, the National Dance Education Organization and New York City Public Schools that focuses on professional learning communities supported with rich pr...

09/13/2024

Happy Arts in Education Week! Today we spotlight dance! Movement offers lifelong physical, cognitive, and social benefits! Did you know? Students in classrooms of CAN dance, music, theatre, and visual arts facilitators demonstrated measurable growth in the areas of Identity, Agency, Engagement, and Belonging!

So get up and move to the beat of your own tune! Then, visit the link in our bio to access resources and connect with the CAN community!



National Dance Education Organization - NDEO
National Art Education Association
Educational Theatre Association
National Association for Music Education
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