The VTS Beginner Practicum is designed to help educators—even those with no background in the arts—confidently lead effective VTS discussions. This entry-level training builds evidence-based facilitation skills through art discussions and prepares you to bring VTS into your own classroom or learning setting.

In a small peer group, participants will:

• Engage in guided image discussions with experts and peers
• Practice facilitation with individualized coaching
• Explore the research foundations of VTS and its group learning approach
• Take part in exercises, readings, and reflections

Format

• Online via Zoom with slide decks, curated image sets, breakout room practice, group discussions, and Google resources
• Login and course materials will be emailed two weeks before the start date

Time & Participation

• Attendance at all meetings is required to complete the course
• Participants should plan time for readings and reflections between sessions
• All sessions are scheduled in Pacific Time—please check your time zone before registering

Enrollment

• Courses must meet the minimum enrollment requirements in order to run
• Registration is first come, first served
• If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist and may be invited to transfer to another month

By the end of the practicum, you’ll be ready to facilitate VTS discussions—and join a community of educators making conversations more inclusive, engaging, and fun.

Register today to reserve your spot.

Class time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific Time (5-7pm CT / 6-8pm ET)

All VTS programs are offered at the price it costs us to offer them. We want to share learning. We additionally offer a sliding scale, inspired by Embracing an Equity Sliding Scale because we want to support learning in a diverse community. Please choose what you can afford.

Tier 1: $550

Tier 2: $625

Tier 3: $700 (The cost to run this program)

Questions? Please contact us at info@vtshome.org