About us · Inside the Institute
We help teachers and schools use creativity to unlock student potential.
Who we are
A trusted guide for every stage of the journey.
The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM is the world’s largest online professional development provider for teachers and leaders using arts-integrated approaches. Wherever you are with arts integration and STEAM, we’ve helped educators take the next step.
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Exploring
Free articles, lessons and resourcesBrowse the Library - 02
Getting started
Self-paced courses and micro-credentials with accredited PD hoursSee courses - 03
Going deeper
Lessons, accredited PD, resources and the Creativity Coach in one membershipExplore the Accelerator - 04
Leading the way
Certification for individual educators and whole schoolsSee Certification
IACET accredited since 2019. Collaborations, partnerships and presentations have included the US Department of Education, The Turnaround Arts Program: A National Program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education, and many others.
Press and mediaHow we got here
From one teacher’s blog to 800,000 educators a year.
- 2010Founded by Susan Riley
A former music educator and administrator, starting from a blog called The Institute.
- 2019IACET accreditation
Coveted international accreditation for our professional development.
- Today800,000+ educators a year
Through our online library, workshops, resources, courses, conferences and certification.
- 20305 million students
Our goal: impact over 5 million students by helping their teachers provide learning experiences in and through the arts.
Our vision
To transform education by uniting creativity and innovation, empowering teachers to inspire limitless possibilities for every student. We envision a world where every classroom becomes a space of connection, curiosity and joy.
We help teachers and schools use creativity to unlock student potential with world-class curriculum, professional development and resources.
Everything we offer is online, making PD affordable and providing equitable access to all. We believe every child and every teacher deserves opportunities to thrive now and in the future.
Our impact
We’d be honored to welcome you to our growing community.
Our core values
What we hold ourselves to.
These guide everything, from how we communicate to the products and services we provide.
Creativity is key
Creativity is the fingerprint of the human spirit. It should be embraced and cultivated, both in and out of the schoolhouse.
We are better together
Collaboration, sharing and connecting help us all, and in the end, help our students.
Upward spirals only
We are professional, kind and humble, and we look for ways up and over the challenges that face us.
Integrity matters
There is nothing as powerful as your word. We respect and value all teachers, no matter their backgrounds, content areas or perspectives.
Serve first
We approach our work with a servant’s heart, providing free and paid resources that save teachers time and lead to greater joy in the classroom.
Meet our creative crew
The people behind the Institute.
Get in touch
We’re here to support you.
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- 443-821-1089
- PO Box 2622, Westminster, MD 21158
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