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Episode 261 – Dan Ryder – Making Every PD Count

From K12ArtChat the Podcast · Hosted by Matt & Laura Grundler

Jul 23, 2026·3496

Episode summary

In this episode of K12ArtChat the Podcast: In this episode, The Creativity Department welcomes back Dan Ryder to discuss how art educators can find value in professional development (PD) that isn't specifically designed for the visual arts. Dan shares how he adapts general education strategies for the art room, the ways he's supplemented the lack of arts-focused PD by creating his own learning opportunities, and the times he's been pleasantly surprised by professional development outside his discipline. Listen…

Original publisher description

In this episode, The Creativity Department welcomes back Dan Ryder to discuss how art educators can find value in professional development (PD) that isn't specifically designed for the visual arts. Dan shares how he adapts general education strategies for the art room, the ways he's supplemented the lack of arts-focused PD by creating his own learning opportunities, and the times he's been pleasantly surprised by professional development outside his discipline. Listen in for practical ideas and a fresh perspective on making every PD experience count.