Established by the LMEA Board under the Professional Development Committee, the LMEA Mentoring Program supports new and early-career music educators across all school districts.
The program aims to strengthen the future of music education by providing strategic mentorship partnerships and delivering comprehensive professional development opportunities through both online and in-person platforms.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS WILLING TO SERVE AS A MENTOR
- 6+ years of Teaching Experience
- Currently employed as a Music Educator with a Classroom assigned to their name or a retired music educator
- Be a current member of LMEA (active or retired membership)
- Complete the application process
- Be willing to share their experience and feedback
- Be available to attend the LMEA Professional Development Conference
- Be available for periodic check-ins with mentee(s)
- Be available for at least (2) in-person school visits per school year. One (1) at the beginning of the school year and one after Jan. 1.
- May have more than one Mentee
- Preferable to mentor someone in the same area of expertise
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS A TEACHER MENTOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS APPLYING TO BE A MENTEE (REQUESTING A MENTOR)
- 0-5 years of Teaching Experience
- Be teachable
- Currently employed as a Music Educator with a Classroom assigned to their name
- Be a current member of LMEA
- Complete the application process
- Be willing to share their experience and feedback
- Be available to attend the LMEA Professional Development Conference
- Be available to attend the LMEA Virtual Back-to-School Professional Development Conference.
- Be available for monthly video chats
- A mentee can have more than one mentor depending on the individual needs.
- Be available to host the Mentor for at least (2) in-person school visits per school year; one (1) at the beginning of the school year and one after Jan. 1. More visits are recommended for struggling situations.
APPLICATION TO BE A MENTEE (TO BE MATCHED WITH A TEACHER MENTOR)