PD&L – ISTA

Professional Development & Learning (PD&L)

Elevate your teaching skills through our professional development experiences

At ISTA, we are dedicated to fostering professional development and learning within the global teaching community, especially focusing on the arts. We believe in the power of education and the arts to transform lives and enrich teaching practices.

Our PD events designed to bring together educators and industry professionals. These events are not just about learning; they’re opportunities for networking and skill enhancement. By connecting with leaders in theatre education from around the world, you’ll find inspiration, innovation, and a community dedicated to excellence in teaching. Whether you’re looking to share your experiences or learn from others, our face-to-face events are an invaluable resource.

Face to face PD&L

Experience hands-on professional development with ISTA’s face-to-face workshops. These immersive, two-day in-person sessions, available in various regions, provide practical skills and collaborative learning experiences. Engage with fellow educators and expert facilitators in dynamic settings, enhancing your teaching practice and bringing innovative approaches back to your classroom.

See our forthcoming PD&L events

Virtual PD&L

Engage in interactive virtual professional learning sessions with ISTA, designed to fit your schedule and provide real-time collaboration with peers and experts. Our 90-minute virtual events offer in-depth analysis and practical guidance on specific topics, facilitated by experienced practitioners. Enhance your understanding and improve student outcomes through these engaging and informative sessions.

See our scheduled virtual PD&L events

Each of our face-to-face and virtual courses has been designed to help meet your professional development needs. From restructuring the theatre curriculum to introducing new practices of the arts, each course and event has been curated to develop your knowledge, skill and experience as an educator.

On-demand PD&L

Experience hands-on, immersive professional development with ISTA’s face-to-face workshops, designed to provide practical skills and collaborative learning experiences. These two-day in-person workshops, available in various regions, include activities designed to ignite your imagination and engage you with fellow educators and expert facilitators in dynamic settings. enhancing your teaching practice and bringing innovative approaches back to your classroom.

Coming soon

Consultancies, Coaching, and Mentoring

In addition to our calendared PD&L events, ISTA offers tailored professional development through our network of educational consultants and personalised coaching and mentoring. Our consultants provide targeted support to enhance your teaching and implement whole school initiatives. Our coaching services offer customised sessions to help you achieve your professional goals, from improving teaching methods to integrating new curriculum ideas and advancing your career.

Find out more about our support services

Benefits of our PD&L events

Our PD&L events are more than just learning opportunities; they’re a chance to engage practically and creatively with your craft. These workshops offer:

Practical Engagement: Dive into hands-on learning that directly applies to your teaching.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with educators globally, building a supportive and generous network.
High-Quality and Well-Informed: Benefit from expertly designed sessions based on the latest research and best practices in theatre education.
Current and Innovative: Stay updated with modern educational ideas and pedagogies, especially in how theatre can shape young people into not only good theatre practitioners but also good human beings.