PLANS ARE IN THE WORKS FOR OUR JANUARY 10-11, 2025 CONFERENCE!
Come learn and grow as a music educator at DCMEA's January professional development conference. There will be music by local elementary, secondary, and collegiate groups from DCPS and the DC Charter and Private Schools. Sessions will be taught by seasoned veterans of music education. On January 10, the day will end with a DCMEA sponsored happy hour.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Interested in presenting a session or having your ensemble perform? Click here to fill out the interest form. The deadline is September 15, 2024.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
- Refreshes and enhances teaching skills.
- Serves as an opportunity for quality professional development.
- Provides information and training on the latest research and trends in music education.
- Reviews the latest developments in music technology.
- Affords networking opportunities with fellow music teachers from across the District as well as the surrounding area
- Provides clinics and workshops presented by master teachers and leaders from across the United States.
- Provides opportunity to visit with music industry professionals and discuss the latest in curriculum materials for use in the classroom.
- Presents outstanding performing groups conducted by fellow teachers.
- Provides opportunity for meaningful and relevant recertification points.
- Provides new thoughts and ideas to be used in the classroom immediately.
Our Mission at DCMEA
The goal of DCMEA is to advocate and advance music education across Washington D.C. DCMEA will also provide professional growth opportunities, encourage interaction among music education professionals, foster public support for music in schools, offer quality musical experiences for students, cultivate a universal appreciation and lifetime involvement in music, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with other professional organizations.
We are dedicated to providing enjoyable and enriching opportunities in music to students of any race, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, language, and socio-economic status.
DCMEA is dedicated in ensuring all music educators across The District have access to effective professional development opportunities throughout the year. Please click here to learn more about those opportunities.
Our mission is to embrace the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Click here to learn about the executive board members of DCMEA.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 20: DCPS Professional Development Day: (ALL DAY)
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Professional Development day on August 20th, 2024. The day will take place at two locations: the Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020) and the National Gallery of Art (4th St NW, Washington, DC 20565).
We will start at the Anacostia Community Museum, where we will explore the “A Bold and Beautiful Vision” exhibit among other activities. Due to space limitations and the number of participants, we will divide teachers into groups that will rotate through the various exhibit areas. Group assignments will be provided at check-in. There will be transportation provided to and from the National Gallery of Art. Schedule and Logistics:
- Arrival and Check-in: Please plan to arrive at the museum by 9:15 AM to allow time for parking and check-in. Please ensure you pick up a name tag from the check-in table, as it will contain the details of your assigned group. Parking options include limited parking at the museum, the Stanton Recreation Center across the street, Moten Elementary School nearby, and additional street parking. All options are free of cost.
- Transition to the National Gallery of Art: At around 11:30 AM, we will travel to the National Gallery of Art for additional choice sessions. A bus will transport us, and we will return to the Anacostia area after the sessions to retrieve our cars.
- Lunch: Lunch will be provided and served upon arrival at the National Gallery of Art, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Please complete the attached lunch preference form to select your meal HERE.
Attached to this email, you will also find the AGENDA for the day, which includes detailed information about the sessions and experiences planned. We look forward to a day of insightful discussions, creative exploration, and professional growth.
What to bring: • Charged laptop, laptop charger, personal water bottle, ready to collaborate, create, & learn!
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