2026 RELICENSURE TOPICS SERIES FOR ARTS EDUCATORS – SUPPORTING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ARTS CLASSES
In January – March 2026, Perpich Center for Arts Education is hosting our 5th annual series of virtual sessions on topics required for renewal of Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses in Minnesota. This year’s series addresses SIX of the required topics and each topic is offered twice. Examples of the strategies shared will come from arts classrooms but all educators are welcome!
SUPPORTING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ARTS CLASSES
Explore student behavior in your arts classes from various points of view including culturally responsive classroom management and positive behavioral intervention strategies (PBIS). This session addresses the topic of Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies.
Offered on: Tuesday, February 3 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and repeated Thursday, February 19 (5:10 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.)
MORE DETAILS:
- These are online/virtual sessions. The Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the sessions.
- Sessions will NOT be recorded for later viewing.
- Participants are encouraged to engage fully with video cameras on if at all possible.
- A clock hours certificate will be provided following each session.
- There is no cost to attend.
- The presenter is Wendy Barden, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center. In these sessions, she weaves her 4+ decades of experience in music/arts education with the expertise of others to bring practical and important ideas for your teaching.
- Questions may be sent to lorene.mcgrane@pcae.k12.mn.us
