Professional Development

Think 360 Arts offers a variety of professional development programs, customized to meet the needs of the schools and districts we serve. From faculty in services in a school setting to the seven-day Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado (AEIC), our programs provide hands-on experience with professional artists to help teachers bring creativity and imagination to their classrooms.

Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado (AEIC)

AEIC is a seven-day institute in June that provides teachers with powerful tools to reach students of all abilities and learning styles in new and effective ways. During hands-on workshops with artists and classroom teachers, educators in any discipline can unleash their inner artist and discover ways to enliven any subject matter through techniques that not only meet Colorado Model Content Standards, but require students to engage, question and collaborate.

The Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado is a teacher professional development program of Think 360 Arts and the University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education. The teaching faculty is comprised of some of the finest professional artists in the state who work side-by side with educators to present workshops that reinvigorate the imagination and creativity of each participant. The academic portion of the institute is guided by “Bridge Builders”; educators who help teachers make the vital connections between artistic experiences and their application in curriculum and the classroom.

Aesthetic Education Institute of Colorado (Stage II)

If you are one of the hundreds of educators who have attended AEIC in the past, Stage II is for you. Stage II is designed for teachers who want to explore the arts in education through a transformational model that explores six dimensions: active engagement, sensory experience, connections, imagination, perceptivity, and risk-taking. Stage II is geared toward a participant's professional and personal goals and workshops are tailored by artist and bridge builder teams.

AEIC and AEIC stage II offer 3.3 graduate level credits through the University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education. Participants may include pre-K through 12th grade teachers in all subject areas. Principals, curriculum developers, paraprofessionals and parents are also welcome.

For more information on AEIC or professional development opportunities, contact Barbara Barnhart at 720-904-8890 ext. 101.