Get Published!

There are many ways for us to share our wisdom, knowledge, research, and best practices with colleagues through one or more of the many NAEA publications.  As we end the school year and take the summer to reflect on our teaching practices, consider how a best practice, lesson, sequence of teaching, or inspirational “aha” moments can be shared with colleagues!  I often hear from colleagues that “they just don’t feel comfortable writing” or that “they are just not good at it.”  Yet, often, these colleagues have the most inspirational lessons or classrooms!  Whether you think you are good at writing or not, consider that your classroom, your lessons, and your knowledge and wisdom is worthy!  The publication process need not be a frightening experience.  Pair up with a colleague this summer, share your ideas, and consider how you could submit a paper, article, good news event, or lesson plan for publication!

Did you know that you could have a book published by the NAEA? 
Have an idea for a book for art educators? If you are ready to share your expertise, research and methodologies, approaches to studio pedagogy and strategies, and information about professional collaborations that may advance visual arts education perspectives for the education community at large, NAEA invites you to submit a book proposal to the Professional Materials Committee (PMC). 
http://www.arteducators.org/contact-us/writing-for-naea

Studies in Art Education:
Studies in Art Education is a quarterly journal that reports quantitative, qualitative, historical, and philosophical research in art education, including explorations of theory and practice in the areas of art production, art criticism, aesthetics, art history, human development, curriculum and instruction, and assessment. Studies also publishes reports of applicable research in related fields such as anthropology, education, psychology, philosophy, and sociology.
http://www.arteducators.org/contact-us/studies

Art Education: The Journal of the National Art Education Association Art Education, the bimonthly journal of the National Art Education Association, covers a diverse range of topics of interest to professional art educators-topics especially relevant to everyday practice-whether in a classroom, museum, community arts center, or elsewhere. Successful model programs or curriculums are often described and point to replicable ideas that may be adapted and implemented by other teachers. Each issue features a full-color illustrated lesson plan in the Instructional Resources section.
http://www.arteducators.org/contact-us/art-education

Translations: From Theory to Practice
Translations is a biannual refereed publication, distributed as a service to all NAEA members. Translations publishes reviews of research that make research understandable and usable in the P-12 practice of teaching art.
http://www.arteducators.org/contact-us/translations-from-theory-to-practice

NAEA Advisory
Similar to Translations, the NAEA Advisory is also provided to NAEA members as a free member benefit. Topics for Advisories should be aimed at translating research and theory into practice for the K-12 NAEA member.
K-12 teachers are encouraged to submit papers. Topics might include strategies for instruction and student learning; strategies for classroom organization and behavior management; assessment procedures related to art learning; incorporation of the National Visual Arts Standards into existing state and local curricula; alternative methods for teaching using technology; art instruction and higher-order thinking; issues related to teacher preparation; the incorporation of multiple-intelligences theories; conducting research in the art classroom; instructional practices in other cultures; and, art instruction in community contexts.
http://www.arteducators.org/contact-us/naea-advisory

NAEA News
NAEA News the official newsletter for the members of NAEA, is published bimonthly in February, April, Summer (July), October, and December. It reports to members on what is happening throughout the organization as well as in the field of art education-within every teaching level, geographic region, and interest group.
Columnists present timely news topics regarding upcoming conferences and events, trends and policies, and share information on member and group activities. Columns are 850 words and are due the 12^th of the month 2 months before an issue, i.e., February 12 for April issue.
Members are encouraged to send news of their accomplishments, awards, promotions, new books, gallery showings of their artworks, or other announcements for the "People in the News" column. (About 150 words).
http://www.arteducators.org/contact-us/naea-news

The NAEA Instruction Resources Gallery:
A special collection of lesson/unit plans curated by NAEA professionals and available only to NAEA members!   Consider submitting your lesson plan today!
http://www.arteducators.org/learning/lesson-planning

-Rebecca Stone-Danahy