FALL CONFERENCE IS GOING ONLINE!!!!!

IMEA Fall Professional Development Online Conference
​November 21, 2020
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (CST)

This one day event is dedicated to the new teaching situations music teachers are experiencing. Join us as we host presenters from across Iowa and the United States who are tackling the new challenges of music teaching in 2020. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to connect with other music educators. IMEA is offering this affordable online professional development to help all music teachers create the best music education experiences for ALL students. MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE!

Music Brings Us Together When We're Apart

As music teachers, we have seen and experienced the healing power of music in our classrooms. However, over the past six months, the educational environment has and continues to change daily. The needs are overwhelming, the future is unsure, and stress can be high. May we as Iowa music teachers rise to the challenge of continuing to provide music for our students regardless of the method of delivery. 
But where can you get quality professional development in a time of social distancing ? Look no further: mark your calendars to attend the IMEA professional development online conference on Saturday, November 21. Designed for all levels, ages, and stages of music educators, there is something for everyone. The day begins with a keynote address entitled What We Must Know and Where We Must Go by Brandi Waller-Pace from Decolonizing the Music Room. After her address, attendees can choose from three different live sessions held concurrently and continued throughout the day. Topics include social-emotional learning through music education, fostering a culturally responsive music classroom, creativity, listening, a mid-career Iowa music educator panel, as well as an update from Angela Matsuoka from the Iowa Department of Education. Nationally-known presenters include Denise Gagne, James Weaver, John Mlynczak, and Ashley Shabankerah. The day culminates with a ukulele jam session led by Dr. Kevin (IMEA president) and Shelley Droe.
Let us remember the importance of the healing power of music and seek out ways to continue to learn and grow together. “See” you November 21!
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Carly Schieffer, Conference Chair
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. - Confucius

Music will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Registration Rates

FREE - IMEA/NAfME Members, Students, First Year Teachers, Retired Teachers, All-State Chaperones
$10 - Non-IMEA member Teachers
Become a member of IMEA/NAfME and attend for FREE!
Graduate Credit - Graduate workshop credit is available through the University of Northern Iowa's Continuing and Distance Education

2020 Presenters

KEYNOTE: Brandi Waller-Pace, Decolonizing the Music Room
Denise Gagné, MusicPlay
Kay Augustine, Iowa Department of Education
Dan Black, Council Bluffs Community School District
Kevin Droe, University of Northern Iowa
Shelley Droe, Cedar Falls Community Schools
Catherine Dwinal, Quaver Music
Jasmine Faulkner, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Ft. Collins, CO
Leon Keuhner, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education
David Law, Iowa Alliance for Arts Education
Angela Matsuoka, Iowa Department of Education
Jessica McKiernan, Michigan State University
Colleen McNickle, Michigan State University,
John Mlynczak, Noteflight, a Hal Leonard Company
Mike Olander, MusicFirst
Ashley Shabankerah, Artist Corps New Orleans
Jane Triplett, West Music
Sarah van Dusen, Iowa State University
Sarah van Waardhuizen, Central College
James Weaver, National Federation of State High School Associations
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* Sessions will be recorded for registered participants to view at a later date. ​

2020 SCHEDULE
Iowa Music Educators Association