FCMEA Professional Development
Resources & Opportunities
FCMEA is dedicated to the professional growth of its membership. As a result, we are happy to announce the creation of a number of new professional development opportunities.
Florida Music Director
CALL FOR PAPERS SUMMER 2022
FMEA's Florida Music Director publishes practitioner articles on topics that are relevant for music educators at all levels. FMD has a large readership and reaches many music educators in Florida and beyond. FMD publishes articles submitted by in-service teachers, university faculty, and graduate students.
FCMEA Mentorship Program
HAVE AN IMPACT
Are you looking for professional support as you navigate music teaching in higher education? Do you wish to connect with a music educator outside of your university?
FCMEA's mentorship program was created to support the professional growth of its membership at various stages in their careers. We are looking for both mentors and mentees to be apart of this NEW program! Apply today!
Creative Explorations Grant
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
The FCMEA Creative Exploration Grant is designed to support active FCMEA members who engage in research, creative activities, and/or projects that align with the mission of the association.
Awards up to $1500.
Proposals are due November 1st of each calendar year.
2022 Application coming soon!
Professional Development Workshops and Presentations
FCMEA is happy to sponsor a series of in-person and virtual professional development presentations and workshops throughout the year. See below for more information regarding our calendar and access to virtual offerings.
The Art Of Facilitation: Navigating Race, Culture And Difference In The Music Classroom
The importance of having conversations around race, culture and difference in the music classroom is heightened. In order to ensure productive dialogue regarding these concepts, educators must build the necessary skills to meet the demand for an inclusive and equity-minded curricular approach. Through small and large group discussion, live facilitation practice and utilization of classroom-based scenarios, participants will leave this session able to: 1. articulate the key concepts of effective facilitation; 2. identify instructional components accessible to racial and cultural engagement; and 3. employ high-impact questions to drive integrated and relevant conversation in the music classroom. These outcomes are sure to strengthen community, build empathy in musicians and improve connection to concert literature.