The National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS) at Pratt have partnered to provide NAEA members with the opportunity to earn university-accredited continuing education units (CEUs). This collaboration provides a structured pathway for members to enhance their professional journey by earning and tracking CEUs through NAEA’s professional development offerings.
2026 NAEA National Convention
The 2026 NAEA National Convention, taking place on March 5-7 in Chicago, IL, brings together a distinguished community of visual arts education professionals at the world’s largest gathering of its kind. The convention offers an unparalleled opportunity for high-quality professional development and meaningful networking within the visual arts education field. Participants who attend and complete requirements can apply for CEUs through professional learning tracks.
2026 Convention Professional Learning Tracks
- NAEA-600 Track A: Curriculum, Instruction, Innovation – 1 CEU
- NAEA-601 Track B: Art Education Advocacy – 1 CEU
- NAEA-602 Track C: Special Interests in Art Education – 1 CEU
Requirements:
- In person attendance in 10 one hour sessions at the 2026 NAEA National Convention.
- Upload your Convention Tracking Form with presenter signatures verifying attendance to your NAEA Professional Learning Studio.
- Complete the assessment in your NAEA Professional Learning Studio with a passing score of 80%.
- Once the above steps are completed, Pratt SCPS emails you the next steps to apply for your CEUs.
- The deadline to apply for Convention CEUs is May 8th 2026.
About National Convention CEUs:
- 1 CEU demonstrates 10 hours of professional development learning.
- Participants can apply for more than 1 CEU if additional tracks are completed.
- Cost is $110 per one CEU plus a $5 nonrefundable program fee.
- CEUs are awarded through a Pratt SCPS transcript.
NAEA School for Art Leaders: Empowering Art Educators to Transformative Leadership
School for Art Leaders (SAL) at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art develops transformative leaders among art educators. Participants engage in experiential learning and discussions with experts to acquire vital leadership skills.
Since 1947, the NAEA has advanced art education, with its curriculum tailored by the Leadership Development Task Force. It includes five key leadership models: the NAEA Art Educator Competency Model, Thurber–Zimmerman Empowerment/Leadership Model, Mindful Leadership, Total Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Participants become part of an annual cohort, joining the national SAL network upon completion, enhancing their roles in education, the arts, and advocacy. The program fosters essential skills in planning, adaptability, and creative problem solving, while building a diverse community and providing mentoring resources.
Continuing Education Units
Pratt SCPS is the authorized provider of CEUs for NAEA. Pratt CEUs recognize the learner’s successful completion of NAEA courses. Pratt adheres to the industry standard of awarding 1 CEU for every 10 instructional hours. CEUs are awarded as an official transcript from Pratt Institute. Note, SAL students can also receive digital credentials (via Credly) which can be shared on professional networking sites such as LinkedIn, as well as included in résumés, portfolios, and annual evaluations.
To apply for SAL CEUs, email Laura Grundler, NAEA Director of Learning and Program Development, at lgrundler@arteducators.org to apply for CEUs.
Learn about Pratt’s SCPS Academic Policies.
SAL Courses
- NAEA500: Transformative Leadership (in person) – 4 CEUs
- NAEA501: Transformative Leadership (online) – 4 CEUs
- Cost: $440 per module plus $5 nonrefundable program fee*
- Total CEUs – 8
- $880 for both modules plus $5 nonrefundable program fee*
- Total CEUs – 8
- Cost: $440 per module plus $5 nonrefundable program fee*
Deadline to apply for CEUs: May 15, 2026
FAQs About Earning CEUs for NAEA
Additional questions: Email SCPS-Inquires@pratt.edu