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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Symposium Applications Now Open
DESCRIPTION:A Two Day Symposium for High School Students Interested in the Music Education Profession\nSunday\, November 8 – Monday\, November 9\, 2026\n  \nThe Young Professionals Symposium has a history of providing high school music students interested in Music Education specifically tailored sessions and experiences. \nYPS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\nUp to 30 applicants are accepted and these individuals must meet these requirements: \n\nMust be in 11th or 12th Grade.\nMust be enrolled in a Music Course or Ensemble.\nSubmit a completed YPS Student Application Form by Friday\, September 18.(Include a 30-60 second video about your musical aspirations)\n\n  \nFor more information send an email to:
Joseph Girgenti\, YPS Chairyoung_professionals@ncmea.net
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/deadline-young-professionals-symposium/
CATEGORIES:NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Teacher Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph Girgenti":MAILTO:young_professionals@ncmea.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:PD Conference Scholarships Open
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Development Conference Scholarship is intended to provide grant funding to NCMEA members attending the NCMEA Professional Development Conference for the first time. The purpose of this grant is to encourage membership in NCMEA and to encourage yearly participation in the NCMEA Professional Development Conference for the length of a career. \nThree scholarships will be awarded each year. The scholarship funds will cover the cost of conference registration and three nights in the conference hotel. The estimated value of each scholarship is $700. Individuals may receive the scholarship only once in their lifetime. \nThe scholarship is intended for NCMEA members who are first-time attendees to the NCMEA Professional Development Conference (does not include first-year teachers who are a part of the mentor program). The scholarship does not cover the cost of membership dues nor the cost of substitute teachers for the period of the conference. Preference will be given to teachers who are employed in a Title-I school or who provide evidence of strong institutional and/or personal financial need. \nAwardees will be asked to share a written reflection on what they learned at the conference and how they implemented it in their classroom. Reflections may be used by NCMEA in print or online communications.  \nApplication Requirements:\n\nApplicant must have current membership in NCMEA\nApplicant must be employed full time in a music teaching position in North Carolina\nApplication with a signature from current principal\nTwo letters of recommendation\n\nSelection Process:\n\nApplication process opens on August 15th of each year.\nApplication deadline is October 1st. \nA committee appointed by the NCMEA President and approved by the NCMEA Board of Directors will review applications for possible approval.\nThe Executive Director shall notify all applicants of their acceptance or rejection by October 15th.\n\nPD CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/pd-conference-scholarships-open/
LOCATION:Benton Convention Center\, 301 W Fifth St\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Scholarships
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
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SUMMARY:Collegiate Conference Scholarships Open
DESCRIPTION:NCMEA’s 2026 Collegiate Conference Scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration ($50) for up to 35 deserving Collegiate NAfME members with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in conference sessions for a minimum of two days and are encouraged to attend the Collegiate Business Meeting on Sunday\, November 8th at 4:00 PM.  \nAll collegiate members with financial need are welcome to apply; collegiate students who are first-time conference attendees will receive priority. Please note that this scholarship award does not cover NAfME/NCMEA Membership which is required to attend the conference. \nPlease visit https://nafme.org/join-renew/ to join or renew your membership before submitting your application. \n  \nAPPLICATION \n  \nApplication Requirements:\n\nCurrent collegiate member of NCMEA/NAfME.\nCurrently enrolled at a North Carolina higher education university/college.\nCommitted to attending at least two days of the 2026 conference.\nNo funds for cost of registration are available from either your university or Collegiate NAfME chapter.\nContact phone number for your C-NAfME chapter faculty advisor or a Music Education professor who knows you well is provided.\nStatement of financial need is included.\n\nSelection Process:\n\nApplications will be reviewed by the Collegiate Executive Board in the order in which they are received. Priority may be given to applicants attending the conference for the first time.\nApplication deadline is Friday October 9\, 2026 at 5 PM.\nAll awardees will be notified of the details regarding their scholarship no later than Monday\, October 12th. Scholarship recipients who have already registered for the conference will be refunded their registration fee.
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-conference-scholarships-open/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Collegiate,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development,Scholarships
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Kickoff 2026
DESCRIPTION:Early-career teachers: are you ready for a classroom full of students? \nVeteran teachers: are you interested in mentoring an early-career teacher this year? \nWe encourage you to attend the 2026 Mentoring Kickoff. Network with motivated peers\, explore best practices from experienced teachers\, and participate in Q&A to help you prepare for a successful start to your school year. \nFor veteran teachers\, we offer a “Mentoring 101” session to explore best practices in mentoring younger teachers.   \nFor early-career teachers\, topics include classroom management\, working with admin\, recruiting\, and open-ended Q&A with experienced music educators.   \nThe Mentoring Kickoff is Tuesday\, August 18th from 7 – 8:30 PM. Register at tinyurl.com/o29s1px.  \n@NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/mentoring-kickoff-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Teacher Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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SUMMARY:Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition Award Now Open
DESCRIPTION:2026 NCMEA Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition Award  \nNCMEA’s Collegiate Chapter of Excellence designation recognizes NAfME chapters for their contributions to NAfME Collegiate\, their college or university\, and/or their community. Awards are based on individual chapter accomplishments rather than on competition between chapters. Chapters of all sizes are encouraged to apply. NCMEA Recipients are recognized during the Collegiate Business meeting on Sunday\, November 8\, at 4:00 PM. \nFiling deadline: 5:00 PM Friday\, October 23\, 2026. \nFor more information visit Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition Award. \n@collegiatencmea @NAfMECollegiateOfficial @NCMEA @NAfME #TheFutureSoundsLikeThis #NCMEACollegiate #NAfMECollegiateOfficial #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicAdvocacy #DEIA
URL:https://www.ncmea.net/event/collegiate-chapter-of-excellence-recognition-award-now-open/
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CATEGORIES:Awards,Collegiate,NCMEA Conference,Professional Development
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