More than ever, educators are open and excited about the possibilities of integrated studies and creative teaching methods.
That’s where becoming a certified arts integration specialist comes in…
This certification program gives you the skills and tools you need to lead a successful school or district initiative for integrating the arts. We’ve already helped hundreds of educators and we’d be honored to work with you too.
Program Goals
The following are the goals for learners who complete the IAS Arts Integration Certification Program:
- Providing deep knowledge and understanding of arts integration and STEAM methodology.
- Developing learner capacity to build and sustain focus on developing an arts integration portfolio of work that is reflective of their teaching philosophy and personal teaching practice.
- Cultivating learner ability to analyze and review data as a means of developing arts integration and STEAM interventions for students.
- Encouraging reflection of the learner’s own teaching and leading practices, as well as how to collaborate and lead others through arts integrated methods.
- Creating arts integration and STEAM lessons and assessments which tie into current national standards and various assessment types.
- Presenting their body of work to a larger audience through a short public presentation and final portfolio.
Here’s what you can expect in this program:
The independent study track provides immediate access to the certification program based upon their payment schedule. When paid in full, learners receive access to all 4 sprints upon enrollment. When selecting the 4-pay plan, learners receive access to all 4 sprints upon enrollment, however, access will be restricted if a payment is missed.
Learners may move through each sprint at their own pace. Learners are expected to submit each project for one-time feedback to ensure they are on the right track as they move through the program.
Independent track learners do not have access to a coach or cohort, but have the flexibility of autonomous learning. However, independent learners will have the ability to connect once per quarter with a member of our Academic team to ask questions and receive clarification.
Final portfolios will go through a revision process, however a successful portfolio (80% or above) must be submitted within 3 iterations.
Upon successful passing of the final portfolio, candidates will receive Level 1 Certification, be recognized during our online commencement in June of the year they finish, be listed in our alumni directory, and receive 520 PD hours and 20 CEUs.
What if I have questions?
We have a great team of people who are here to support you all of the way. If you run into an issues, or even if you just need a sounding board for an idea – we’re just an email, phone call or text away.
Phone/Text: 443-821-1089 or Email us here
Approval Information and Requirements
While you should always follow any pre-approval requirements in your district, we have helped thousands of educators advance on their district’s salary scale and meet their relicensing requirements. Some states require that organizations be pre-approved, while others accept hours based on the certificate received. Below, find out how we meet the various requirements:
States that require pre-approval which we have achieved:
New York Teachers: Click here to review our CTLE approval and number
Pennsylvania Teachers: Click here to review our Act 48 approval and number
All other teachers: Click here to review our list of states and approval status.
The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The Institute complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, The Institute is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.
More than ever, educators are open and excited about the possibilities of integrated studies and creative teaching methods.
That’s where becoming a certified arts integration specialist comes in…
This certification program gives you the skills and tools you need to lead a successful school or district initiative for integrating the arts. We’ve already helped hundreds of educators and we’d be honored to work with you too.
Program Goals
The following are the goals for learners who complete the IAS Arts Integration Certification Program:
- Providing deep knowledge and understanding of arts integration and STEAM methodology.
- Developing learner capacity to build and sustain focus on developing an arts integration portfolio of work that is reflective of their teaching philosophy and personal teaching practice.
- Cultivating learner ability to analyze and review data as a means of developing arts integration and STEAM interventions for students.
- Encouraging reflection of the learner’s own teaching and leading practices, as well as how to collaborate and lead others through arts integrated methods.
- Creating arts integration and STEAM lessons and assessments which tie into current national standards and various assessment types.
- Presenting their body of work to a larger audience through a short public presentation and final portfolio.
Here’s what you can expect in this program:
The independent study track provides immediate access to the certification program based upon their payment schedule. When paid in full, learners receive access to all 4 sprints upon enrollment. When selecting the 4-pay plan, learners receive access to all 4 sprints upon enrollment, however, access will be restricted if a payment is missed.
Learners may move through each sprint at their own pace. Learners are expected to submit each project for one-time feedback to ensure they are on the right track as they move through the program.
Independent track learners do not have access to a coach or cohort, but have the flexibility of autonomous learning. However, independent learners will have the ability to connect once per quarter with a member of our Academic team to ask questions and receive clarification.
Final portfolios will go through a revision process, however a successful portfolio (80% or above) must be submitted within 3 iterations.
Upon successful passing of the final portfolio, candidates will receive Level 1 Certification, be recognized during our online commencement in June of the year they finish, be listed in our alumni directory, and receive 520 PD hours and 20 CEUs.
What if I have questions?
We have a great team of people who are here to support you all of the way. If you run into an issues, or even if you just need a sounding board for an idea – we’re just an email, phone call or text away.
Phone/Text: 443-821-1089 or Email us here
Approval Information and Requirements
While you should always follow any pre-approval requirements in your district, we have helped thousands of educators advance on their district’s salary scale and meet their relicensing requirements. Some states require that organizations be pre-approved, while others accept hours based on the certificate received. Below, find out how we meet the various requirements:
States that require pre-approval which we have achieved:
New York Teachers: Click here to review our CTLE approval and number
Pennsylvania Teachers: Click here to review our Act 48 approval and number
All other teachers: Click here to review our list of states and approval status.
The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The Institute complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, The Institute is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.
Is Certification Right For Me?
If you want to learn how to use standards-based arts integration to reach more students, embed creativity back into the curriculum, and lead your school or district in transforming education, Arts Integration Certification™ is for you. Our ideal applicants fall into one of these categories:
“I loved every (brain-busting) moment of this incredible program! For anyone wanting to learn how to incorporate the arts–and assess and measure successful programs–this is a fantastic certification!”
– STEPHANIE PINTO, 2020 Certification Alumni
What You’ll Learn
Whether you want to become a national leader in using Arts Integration or the go-to person in your school/district for using the approach, this certification program will help you with:
Tuition
This is a comprehensive and internationally recognized certification program.
Other comparable programs cost between $5,000-10,000. However, in this economic climate, the reality is that kind of cost is out of reach for most educators.
We strive to provide the highest-quality, most respected Arts Integration Certification™ program possible. As such, your investment reflects that value. We are also committed to ensuring affordability pathways for as many educators as possible.
For 2024, the total investment in the Arts Integration Certification™ program is $2,150.
We provide a variety of budgeting options for this including:
School Purchase Orders
Buy Now/Pay Later Programs
and 6-Month Installment Payments as low as $395/mo.
Payment Process
We make the payment process for this program extremely easy. We accept the following forms of payment:
- School Purchase Orders
- Credit Cards: In-Full and 6-month installments available
- Buy Now, Pay Later (Klarna, Afterpay)
- Check
Tuition is ONLY due if you are accepted into the program. If so, payment is due within 7 days of acceptance through your preferred payment method. If you are paying for yourself, we also have the added benefit of providing you with a convenient monthly installment plan to make the program budget-friendly.
Accreditation, PD Hours, and CEUs
This program is fully accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (
Additionally, all participants have the option of registering for 6 graduate credits through our partner, University of California San Marcos if they also complete 1:1 coaching for all 4 sprints.
You’ll also be certified as an arts integration specialist through our accredited organization and receive access to our alumni network, certified specialist directory, and Accelerator membership (upon graduation).