2026 Virginia MEA Professional Development Conference

Why should you attend: Refreshes and enhances teaching skills. Serves as an opportunity for quality professional development. Provides information and training on the latest research and trends in music education. Reviews the latest developments in music technology. Affords networking opportunities with fellow music teachers from across the Commonwealth. Provides clinics and workshops presented by master teachers and leaders from across the United States. Provides opportunity to visit with music industry professionals and discuss the latest in curriculum materials for use in the classroom. Presents outstanding performing groups conducted by fellow teachers. Provides opportunity for meaningful and relevant recertification points. Provides new thoughts and ideas to be used in the classroom immediately.

Descriptions on this page are excerpted from NAfME's own published materials.