The Alaska Arts Education Consortium offers numerous professional development training opportunities for Alaska’s teachers each summer. For these 1 – 2 weeks ‘Institutes’, we hire ‘teacher-leaders’ that are experienced in teaching the arts and/or culture, comfortable with an integrated curriculum, and confident leading other adults.
Kodiak Place-Based Learning and the Arts Institute
Experience the Power of Place-Based Learning Through the Arts!
Join us for the Alaska Arts Education Consortium’s 2026 Kodiak Institute, June 7–12, for an inspiring and immersive professional development experience. This year’s theme explores creative strategies for connecting curriculum with the rich cultural, historical, and environmental resources found within our communities. Through collaborative learning, hands-on workshops, and meaningful conversations, participants will discover new ways to engage students by bringing local stories, places, and artistic practices into the classroom.
Our dynamic lineup of Teacher Leaders include:
Lisa Leeper an expert in arts integration, visual arts, Literacy and SEL integrations.
Sperry Ash an expert in Alutiiq Cultural arts.
Jared Griffin an expert in drama/theater, storytelling, and Literacy/ELA.
About: Through interactive learning experiences, creative exploration, and collaboration with fellow educators, you’ll gain powerful tools to deepen student engagement and enhance your teaching practice. Whether you’re an experienced arts educator or just beginning to integrate the arts, this Institute offers fresh ideas and strategies to take back to your classroom.
Credits: There is an option to earn three 500 level credits.
Venue: The Institute will be held at the Kodiak High School.
Lodging: The middle school is available for sleeping. Please bring a sleeping bag and pad! There is a shower and a space for food storage/cooking.
Kodiak also has limited lodging if you prefer to pay for a hotel or AirBnB.
Hotel Recommendations:
Best Western Kodiak Inn
Kodiak Compass Suites
Quality Inn Kodiak
Transportation: You can arrive via ferry or plane.
Ferry: Alaska Marine Highway System from Homer to Kodiak. The sailing that will get you to Kodiak before the Institute is on June 2, so you would need to spend several days in Kodiak prior.
Plane: Alaska Airlines has 3 flights per day between Anchorage and Kodiak in June.
Food: We will provide a welcome dinner on Sunday. Lunch will be provided Monday-Friday. All other meals are on your own. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know on the registration form.
Registration info:Â
If your school district or organization is sponsoring your registration fee, please use the discount code PLEASE-INVOICE when prompted. Check here to see if your school district is a Member!
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