Connect. Learn. Lead.

Friday, January 29, 2027

9AM-5PM: Training
6PM: Instructor Dinner + Showcase

Saturday, January 30, 2027

9AM-5PM: Training

Location

San Diego Oasis | 17170 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, 92128

All training sessions + Friday’s dinner will be held at San Diego Oasis: a creative hub in La Mesa featuring classroom spaces, wellness studio, outdoor patio, and ample free onsite parking.

Teaching Artist Training is designed exclusively for arts instructors to strengthen your teaching skills, connect with peers from around the country, and better serve the military community.

TAT is growing to include two full days training with over 100 instructors!

Registration will open in early November. Register by Friday, December 4 to guarantee your spot.

For Out-of-Town Instructors

Travel & Hotel

Step One: Review ASAP’s TAT Travel Policy

Even if you have attended TAT in the past, this is an updated policy and ASAP will only reimburse costs that meet these requirements.

Step Two: Plan your Travel

Flight + Train
Book a cost-effective option. The sooner the better!

Fly in on Thursday, Jan 28
TAT on Jan 29 + 30
Fly out on Sunday, Jan 31

To be reimbursed, you must upload your flight receipt (not just the travel itinerary).

Driving
ASAP will reimburse mileage when the one-way distance is 60 miles or greater. Mileage is calculated at the IRS standard rate (76 cents per mile for 2026). Gas is not separately reimbursed. Free parking available.

To be reimbursed, you must upload before and after pictures of your odometer.

Step Three: Submit for Reimbursement

Submit reimbursements using Google Form (sign into a gmail account to access).

You can submit the travel costs for reimbursements now, or wait until after TAT.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Hotel Details

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo
17240 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128

Check-in Thur, Jan 28 after 4pm
Check-out Sun, Jan 31 by 12pm

You will need to provide a credit card for incidentals at check-in. Do not charge anything to the room.

Amenities: Free wifi, outdoor pool (heated), fitness center.

Booked Rooms: ASAP will book + prepay for hotel accommodations for you (based on what you put on your registration form).

Sessions

Friday, January 30, 2026

Mental Health First Aid For Military, Veterans, and Their Families

[Optional]

Get certified in Mental Health First Aid, an evidence-based and early intervention training program. This session specifically addresses the relevance of mental health to the military community, information on risk factors such as mental and physical trauma, how to break down stigma and how to reach out to those who are reluctant to seek help. Read more here.

This is an optional session. You can sign up via the registration form.

Facilitated by: National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Saturday, January 31, 2026

ASAP State of the Union

Learn more about the organization, mission, 2025 highlights, and plan for growth.

Facilitated by: Brian Jenkins, CEO

Breakouts by Art Form

Break into small groups based on art form – meet new instructors across ASAP’s six chapters and share teaching strategies. Recommend session topics when filling out the registration form.

Military Culture: Families, Caregivers & Survivors

ASAP now offers more programs specifically serving military spouses, family members, caregivers, and survivors. This military culture session will specifically focus on this part of the military community, their unique culture, perspectives, and lived experience. Includes a Q&A with a panel of ASAP alumni.

Facilitated by: PSYCH/ARMOR

Posttraumatic Growth (PTG)

The science of Posttraumatic Growth demonstrates that when we’re forced to reflect on our lives and make sense of the destruction caused by trauma, our struggles can become a catalyst for change. Learn the foundational concepts of Posttraumatic Growth and the Struggle Well Philosophy – and how it applies to the ASAP classroom.

Facilitated by: Boulder Crest Foundation

Breakouts by Topic

Instructors will choose one of the topics below during registration. These breakout sessions will include a mini-presentation and hands-on exercises. Want to take them all? Don’t worry, resources will be provided for all topics within the TAT workbook.

The Art of Lesson Planning, Facilitated by Teaching Artist Project (TAP)
Building the Confidence of the Beginner (Social Cognitive Theory of Learning), Facilitated by Andy Black
Navigating Sensitive Topics, Facilitated by Teaching Artist Project (TAP)
Working with Different Learning Styles, Facilitated by Jule Nelson-Duac

This training was so well curated, bravo to the expert presenters!

I was awed by the brilliant people surrounding me during our short weekend together.

The Military Culture session was insightful and valid to me as a veteran as well as me as a dependent of a veteran.

Being with everyone, learning with everyone, was like being enveloped in a warm ASAP hug. No wonder I love this organization.

This weekend was one of the best continuing education opportunities I've ever had. I feel inspired and supported and also completely eager to continue the work

"Teaching Artist Training was fantastic! I learned so much from my fellow artists and I liked that we were able to share a lot of resources with one another."

The training was amazing, but the motivation and inspiration set my heart on fire!

TAT is a great opportunity to connect with people from all over the the country who do what you do and who care about what you care about. It's a weekend full of positivity, creativity, and support.