2026 Summer Symposium for Arts Integration

Join us in 2026 for hands-on workshops and cool talks all about mixing arts into learning!
About this Event

Join us for an inspiring day exploring the power of the arts in engaging students, strengthening comprehension, and bringing content areas to life.

The KS/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education, comprised of the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Shawnee Mission School District, and Liberty Public Schools, provides free arts integration professional development and support for teachers. The arts integration topics presented at the symposium show teachers how to connect an art form with curriculum to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding.

2026 Presenters Include:

Garrett Brown | "The Power of Pictures: Reading Portraits as Biographies"

Harlan Brownlee | "Moving Meaning: Using Creative Movement and Visual Literacy to Deepen Learning"

Xinyue Zhang and Khalia Davis Philp | "Activating Story Time Through Elements of Drama" and "Tools for Creative and Critically Engaged Literacy Curriculum"

Agenda

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 2
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Session 3
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing and Reflection