The Challenge
Arts for Learning Virginia pivoted to web‑based performances and workshops during the pandemic, but public‑school educators could not easily reach those resources. Districts statewide rely on Clever, a secure single‑sign‑on portal, to pull approved content into digital classrooms. Without Clever integration, Arts for Learning’s virtual programs remained invisible to teachers and the 42,000 students the nonprofit serves each year.
The Solution
TechArk researched Clever’s security and data‑sharing requirements, then built a single‑sign‑on connector that links Arts for Learning’s WordPress content library directly to Clever. The integration lets teachers launch videos and activity guides inside their existing classroom dashboards, while students access lessons with the same school credentials—eliminating extra logins and support tickets.
Performance Snapshot
- 25 Virginia schools enabled the connector
- 4,800 student logins recorded
- Teacher help‑desk requests related to access dropped to zero
The Results
Arts for Learning’s virtual programming now sits alongside other trusted classroom apps, expanding arts access for Title 1 students who previously lacked exposure. Teachers embed performances and hands‑on workshops into daily lessons without technical hurdles, and the organization advances its mission to inspire and engage through the arts—whether classrooms are in person or online.
How TechArk Delivered
Arts for Learning asked TechArk for help making its virtual programming available through Clever. We researched the criteria for integration and developed a single sign-on implementation solution to tie the systems together via a secure login. Now, students and teachers can access Arts for Learning content directly through Clever without having to log in to two separate platforms.
