Professional Learning and Partnerships Committee

Tri-Chairs: Sonja Williams, Martha Gabel, and Michael Stone

The scope of the NAfME Professional Learning and Partnerships Committee (PLPC) is as follows: regular updates to the National President/Board Chair and coordination with NAfME staff as to the ongoing activities of the Societies and Councils of the Association; creation of and requests for new symposia, events and virtual offerings directly related to the pedagogical interest of the music discipline; and creation of and requests for project-based relationships, collaborative ventures, and other joint undertakings directly related to the mission of NAfME (for review by the committee prior to action by the National Executive Board).

The PLPC is comprised of the Chairs (or designated surrogates of the Chairs) of the NAfME Societies, Program Advisory, Representative and Role-Based Councils, and up to (3) designated members of the Equity Committee. PLPC has at least two Chairs (currently three Tri-Chairs) appointed by the National President in conformity with the association’s appointment policies.

The committee meets regularly to discuss and prioritize education topics and issues to serve the on-going professional development needs of NAfME’s diverse membership and develop and vet professional learning community webinars and other virtual content for members, including for the NAfME Academy. One designated Chair also serves as Chair of the Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference.

Professional Learning and Partnerships Committee Policy