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School Certification for Arts Integration or STEAM

School Certification for Arts Integration or STEAM


Elevate your impact in and through the arts. Become a nationally-certified Arts Integration or STEAM School with this accredited program.


**Currently available in the United States only.

About School Certification

This School Certification program provides schools with a results-driven school improvement model using the arts as a driver for success.

You’ll become a nationally-recognized model for change through Arts Integration and STEAM.

This process has been developed through 10 years of research in the field, and helps you develop a whole-school framework for implementation and long-term sustainability.

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Investment

This national school certification is an investment in both time and funding. It’s important to understand the commitment required before applying to the program:

  • Time Commitment:
      • Fast Track Certification: 18-24 Months
      • Standard Certification: 3 Years
  • Budget Commitment:
    • Funding commitment is based on total staff members and selected track. Get on the waitlist to receive more budget details. Your school’s total investment will be determined when you meet with your school certification advisor.
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What’s Included:

  • Two options: Either the 18-month Fast Track or the 3-year Standard Track program. Both include a dedicated commissioner for support, both in-person and virtually.

  • National recognition as a certified Arts Integration or STEAM school.

  • Receive school-wide access to the Accelerator for 3 years with Standard Certification.

  • Level 1 and Level 2 Individual Certification available for up to 20% of staff.

  • Inclusion in the Arts Integration and STEAM School Network.

  • Building a positive school culture around creativity and collaboration.

  • Provides School Certification for 5 years.

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Benefits to School Certification through The Institute.

Whether you’re ready to become a model for others, or you’re focusing on your school improvement efforts, getting nationally certified as an arts integration or STEAM school can help. Here’s how this program can benefit your whole school community:

Increased Student Achievement

Schools who use arts integration or STEAM intentionally and across grade levels see student achievement soar. Research shows up to 10% improvement in reading and math scores using this model.

Improved Teacher Satisfaction

Teachers who are equipped to use arts integration and STEAM in their classrooms consistently report higher levels of job satisfaction. This leads to longer-term teacher retention.

Higher Student Engagement

When schools use these approaches, students are more engaged throughout the school day. Research shows that these schools see less behavior disruptions and increased student attendance levels.

Here’s What You’ll Receive as a Certified School:

  • Official School Certification Seal to use across websites, socials, newsletters, etc.
  • Large banner to hang on school grounds
  • Certificate and pins for all participants
  • Plaque to hang in school offices
  • Recognition at The Institute’s Annual Conference
  • Listed as a Nationally-Certified School on our website
  • Recommended Model School for other school teams to visit throughout the year
  • Ability to become a showcase site where we visit and film lessons in action to share across the web.
  • Additional showcase opportunities with our network of arts integration and STEAM organizations as they become available.

Application Process

The School Certification Program is an application-only process. Get on the Waitlist now to be notified as soon as applications become available.

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