The arts are an integral part of the development of creativity and critical thinking skills in children and adolescents. This professional development series will offer educators current research-based information on teaching and learning in order to enhance their abilities to facilitate creativity in their students.

Educators will also discover specific strategies to enhance classroom curriculum. Each session will include an informational lecture on research based strategies in teaching creative and critical thinking, participation with professional artists, attendance at a Broadway Theatre production, and a talk back session with professional actors who performed in the show.