It is beneficial to become certified in different teaching methodologies. Not only does it strengthen you as a music educator, but it makes you more marketable.
Conferences are a great way to network with in-service teachers and to work on professional development. There are professional conferences at the national and local level.
Here are links to the current standards for music education. They can also be found by going to the NAfME website.
Looking for more information on the new national standards? Read more about them here in an article about how they are structured and different from the 1994 standards.
The National Association for Music Education homepage has a vast amount of information about national conferences, activism, the various programs it offers, as well as teaching literature. Click on the picture below to go to the official NAfME page.
Get involved with PCMEA! It is the collegiate branch of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA). There are a number of workshop and networking opportunities available through the group.
The PCMEA facebook page can be found here. 'Like' the page to stay up to date with information and events. Additionally, the official homepage for PCMEA can be found here.
