Professional development

ISTA supports arts educators through practical, high-quality professional development. Our Professional Development & Learning (PD&L) workshops provide hands-on learning experiences, while our consultancy services offer tailored guidance for individual and school-wide growth. 

Professional Development & Learning (PD&L)

Our PD&L events engage, innovate, and inspire, offering dynamic learning experiences that enhance both teaching and creative practice. From mastering new art-making techniques to integrating fresh methodologies and refining assessment, ISTA delivers practical, high-quality training to support your growth as an educator.

Face-to-face PD&L: hands-on & immersive

Our dynamic in-person PD&L events catapult you into an environment where you’ll:
✔ work collaboratively with expert facilitators and fellow educators
✔ gain practical, classroom-ready strategies for theatre and film teaching
✔ experience an interactive, artist-led skills session and attend a live theatre or film event, included in your workshop fee.

Available in various global locations, our face-to-face workshops are an opportunity to step away from daily routines, spark creativity, and recharge your teaching practice.

Virtual PD&L: interactive & accessible

Our virtual workshops offer focused, real-time professional learning on specific topics, guided by experienced practitioners. These engaging, collaborative sessions allow you to:

✔ deepen your understanding of assessment, curriculum design, and pedagogy
✔ explore new creative approaches in theatre and film education
✔ connect with an international network of educators from anywhere in the world.

🔹 Find our next virtual PD&L event → (link to events calendar)

On-demand PD&L: learn anytime, anywhere

Our self-paced learning modules provide flexible access to professional development, allowing you to:
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✔ engage with expert-designed content at your own pace
✔ access practical resources tailored to practical theatre, film and dance education