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Since 1975, AIEA has provided arts Professional Learning for educators from all areas of the state and the Southeast. ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION IN THE ARTS

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AIEA provides Professional Learning for educators. Participants receive cutting-edge training and the classroom resources to implement it.

  • SuperSaturday participants enjoy workshop with John Scalici, teachng artist.
  • SuperSaturday participants create rhythm, using the instruments they made in the workshop.
  • John Scalici works with participants in a recent SuperSaturday workshop.
  • Since 1975, AIEA has provided arts Professional Learning for educators from all areas of the state and the Southeast.
  • Visual Arts participants create personal masks, based on templates by guest presenter, Michael Hickey.
  • Rotation Day gave all particpants the opportunity to create their own fish prints.
  • Another participant creates prints with the advice of a visual arts facilitator. Schools receive implementaion resources
  • Dance participants explore the relationship between folk dance, folk tale, and the dance masterwork, "John Henry."
  • Some Music Participants from Institute 2011create rhythm pattterns using percussion instruments and share with others.
  • Dr. Tommy Bice speaks to participants and guests at Monday lunch at Institute 2011.
  • Teachers participating in a recent Dance SuperSaturday session, led by Diana Green.

How do humans communicate their culture?

One night last summer, 100 educators experienced the wonder of the creative process as Sara Sanford guided dancers from Alabama Dance Theatre through choreographic problem-solving. With scarcely a moment to catch their breath, these same educators became creators in a drum circle led by teaching artist, John Scalici. Through the language of movement and the language of rhythm, these participants experienced the visceral power of art.

AIEA is a non-profit organization with the sole
mission to provide comprehensive arts education
professional development services to schools
throughout Alabama. Our philosophy is that all
children, not just the gifted and talented, benefit
from an intensive study of the arts and are entitled
to that opportunity. Comprehensive arts education
is not a curriculum but rather a method of teaching
and learning, focused on inquiry, problem-solving,
and critical thinking.

How does AIEA impact students and educators?

  • week-long, intensive SUMMER INSTITUTE
  • twice yearly INTEGRATED CURRICULUM DESIGN workshops
  • free, one-day SUPERSATURDAY workshops, geared to a specific discipline
  • site-based PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, tailored to address local school needs
  • K-12 TEACHING ARTIST RESIDENCIES
  • ongoing SITE VISITS that provide support to participants and allow AIEA staff to view the implementation of training

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  1. Lynne GinsburgLynne Ginsburg 02/02/2012 at 08:43 PM ET
    The Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts is a wonderful organization that benefits all the children and educators in the state. It provides needed assistance for teachers to give their children an understanding of the creative process. Thank you for all you do!
  2. Grace M. HanchrowGrace M. Hanchrow 02/02/2012 at 06:16 PM ET
    Alabama children need the arts in the curriculum. AIEA trains teachers to intergrate the arts into their content areas in order to give students the opportunities to express their creativity and to learn critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  3. Helene S. ElkusHelene S. Elkus 02/02/2012 at 06:12 PM ET
    AIEA provides a great venue for keeping the arts stay in our schools. I am very proud of the work of the institute. t
  4. Sara WrightSara Wright 02/02/2012 at 04:42 PM ET
    A huge thanks for all you do!
  5. Gilbert DuenasGilbert Duenas 02/02/2012 at 01:52 PM ET
    As a 3rd grade teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed not one but four summer AIEA institutes! And now, as a university professor, I am so appreciative to Cathy and Randy's voice providing inspiring, hands-on activities for my social studies' students. Thank you so much for all you do!
  6. cathy wrightcathy wright 02/02/2012 at 11:48 AM ET
    AIEA continues to prove its value as a supporter and innovator of K-12 comprehensive arts education for ALL students and educators statewide. Leaders in business, technology, industry, education, and the military continue to call for the development of creative problem solvers. The work of AIEA assists with this vital element of the educational process; perhaps this work has never been more important in helping to prepare our students for successful futures.
  7. Linda DeanLinda Dean 02/02/2012 at 10:24 AM ET
    AIEA has received national recognition for the quality of its training and the uniquess of its model. For many schools that lack arts specialists, AIEA training has made a huge difference in developing arts knowledge and talents in students as well as faculty. Wish I could give more in support of this valuable educational agency.

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