2018 NAfME National Conference

Join us again in Dallas, TX, as we take a deep dive into leading topics in music education. The following tracks, or “Opuses,” will allow you to share your own practice, collaborate and network with colleagues from across the country, and expand your toolkit of ideas, models, and activities: Amplify: Learning; Amplify: Innovation; Amplify: Involvement; Amplify: Inspiration; and Amplify: Technology. You can earn up to 30 hours of professional development by attending the conference. Learn how to obtain a micro-credential for your learning. Learn More

FEATURES AND NEWS

Show Gratitude: Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It

Show Gratitude Make Real Contact by Giving Thanks, and Meaning It By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl A similar version of this article was originally published in the November 2018 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine. “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” ~ James Allen As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for family bonds, friendships, health, and happiness. As educators, we are thankful for a chance to hone our craft, positively influence our youth, and make beautiful music. But how often do we give thanks for these…

Summer Camp with Teaching Guitar Workshops

Summer Camp with Teaching Guitar Workshops Celebrating 25 Years of Teaching Guitar By Thomas Amoriello Jr. NAfME Council for Guitar Education Chair Attention NAfME members! Are you interested in adding a new component to your teaching schedule? Are you interested in learning a new instrument? Are you interested in getting better at the guitar? Are you interested in making some new friends and colleagues this summer? Would you like a free guitar? Are you interested in having a support system that wants you to succeed? And most importantly, are…

NAfME Unveils Title IV-A Toolkit & FAQ!

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has released its brand-new Title IV-A Toolkit! This resource contains every bit of information you need to know about the Title IV, Part A block grant. To access the toolkit, click here or visit our Everything ESSA page. What is Title IV-A? Title IV-A is also known as the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants. As one of the new opportunities created by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), SSAE provides supplemental funding to school districts in three broad areas, including: Providing…