Allentown schools approve multi-year partnership with Juilliard for arts instruction and teacher development
July 26, 2025 | Allentown City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Allentown School District voted on July 24 to move forward with a proposed partnership with the Juilliard School that will run from Aug. 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
The agreement, presented by district staff, will fund a comprehensive suite of services: in‑person workshops for performing‑arts and non‑arts educators, monthly virtual coaching and mentorship sessions, online access to Juilliard’s Creative Classroom curriculum, and opportunities for high‑school students to enroll in advanced Juilliard‑led courses.
District leaders said the partnership supports the district’s stated goals for whole‑child development, interdisciplinary learning and future‑ready graduates. The superintendent described the opportunity as bringing “world‑class arts education” to students, and staff emphasized the partnership grew from earlier visits through Digital Promise and the League of Innovative Schools.
No budget line item beyond the contract period was discussed in detail during the presentation; board members approved moving the partnership forward to the regular board meeting for final action.
The agreement, presented by district staff, will fund a comprehensive suite of services: in‑person workshops for performing‑arts and non‑arts educators, monthly virtual coaching and mentorship sessions, online access to Juilliard’s Creative Classroom curriculum, and opportunities for high‑school students to enroll in advanced Juilliard‑led courses.
District leaders said the partnership supports the district’s stated goals for whole‑child development, interdisciplinary learning and future‑ready graduates. The superintendent described the opportunity as bringing “world‑class arts education” to students, and staff emphasized the partnership grew from earlier visits through Digital Promise and the League of Innovative Schools.
No budget line item beyond the contract period was discussed in detail during the presentation; board members approved moving the partnership forward to the regular board meeting for final action.
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