Connecting Creative Educators with industry-aligned professional development
Equipping educators with the tools and training they need to empower the next generation of our creative workforce.
Transforming Career-connected Arts Education
The teachers we serve, prepare students for careers in the following disciplines
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What’s Coming
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CEN will be at CACTE
Sun, Jul 19 - Thu, Jul 23, 2026
The annual CACTE CareerTech Summit is the premier opportunity for Colorado Career & Technical Educators at all levels to unite for face-to-face (usually, at least!) professional development, networking and fun! Join us for a worthwhile professional development experience!
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New Standards Summer Workshops
June 26 & July 31, 2026
Spend a day in the company of other AED teachers digging into the new standards and exploring ways to align your curriculum with this exciting new resource. You’ll take a tour through the document- starting with the Career-Ready Standards, moving into the Cross-Pathway Standards and then diving into the career-aligned Pathway Standards.
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Burbank Institute
Wed, Sept 23- fri sept 25, 2026
The Burbank Institute is the only conference connecting creative educators with the creative industries. Join us for three days in Burbank- the Media Capital of the World!
“If you really want to expand what’s in your toolbelt and workshop with people that are leading the work in our state, come to these events.”
Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners
Community & In-kind Partners
California Department of Education
Colorado Film & Video Association
Industry Partners
Snap Foundation
Sony Pictures
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