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Our Continued Education Community provides advanced training courses and opportunities for Bartol-Certified Teaching Artists and Administrators to further deepen their knowledge, develop their skills, and build a network of support in community with each other.
With a blend of in-person (Greater Philadelphia Area) and online opportunities, continued education extends to Bartol Certified educators and administrators no matter where they live and work.
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2026 Advanced Course for Bartol Certified Arts Educators
In 2026, Bartol is offering an advanced course to our certified educators on strategic communication and systems change in partnership with artist, activist and humanitarian, Mohsin Mohi-Uh-Din. Activating MeWeInternational’s trauma-informed Re-Storying framework, we will explore the art of storytelling as a tool for reclamation, peacebuilding, and youth development and protection among communities.
Mohi-Ud-Din is the founder and CEO of MeWe International—a global nonprofit focused on storytelling as a way to improve mental health and community engagement. “We need to approach storytelling as a medicine, as a pillar of health and human rights,” he says. “Trauma traps you in the past or in the future—and it robs you of the present, so storytelling is a powerful tool to get you connected to the present.”
Continue Your Education in 2026
There will be two opportunities for Bartol Certified teaching artists and administrators to participate in this Advanced Course live in Philadelphia.
Winter Cohort: February 6, 7, 8
Applications are now closed.
Spring Cohort: April 24, 25, 26
Applications opened on February 9th. Due by March 31. Applicants will be notified April 7.
You must be able to attend all three days in order to be eligible for this course. Priority will be given to Bartol Certified Educators who are currently serving Philadelphia communities. Out-of-Town TIP certified educators are welcome to apply for a spot on the waiting list, provided they can provide their own travel and board to Philadelphia. As an appreciation of time and effort, a $100 travel stipend will be provided to all participants once the course concludes.
Enrolling Now:
Spring 2026 Cohort
In Person: Friday, April 24th from 6 to 8pm EST, Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, April 26th from 10am to 4pm (EST)
Applications are due by March 31 on Submittable. Local applicants will be notified if they’ve been accepted into the training by April 7. Out of town applicants by will notified by April 13.
Get Ready to Apply!
Watch the Info Session to learn more about Bartol Foundation's 2026 Advanced Course with Mohsin Mohi-Uh-Din, exploring MeWeInternational’s trauma-informed Re-Storying framework. Dates listed above for Spring application and training timeline.
Partners & Funders
This program received lead funding from William Penn Foundation.
We are grateful for the generous support and collaboration of our funding partners, without whom our work would not be possible. Together, we expand access to arts education and invest in teaching artists at every stage of their journey.
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