Professional Development
District 7 Professional Development Council
Elementary Rep.: Lisa Sempsey
Middle School Rep.: Jared Daubert
High School Rep.: Jay Althouse
Higher Education Rep.: Jennifer Jester
PD Chair: Jay Althouse
Middle School Rep.: Jared Daubert
High School Rep.: Jay Althouse
Higher Education Rep.: Jennifer Jester
PD Chair: Jay Althouse
2024 Professional Development Day
Attention all music educators! The PMEA District 7 Professional Development Council is thrilled to announce the PMEA District 7 Professional Development Day on October 14, 2024, hosted by the Tell School of Music at Millersville University! This enriching event promises a day filled with insightful workshops, engaging presentations, and collaborative sessions designed to enhance your teaching practice and deepen your understanding of music education. Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, explore innovative strategies, and rejuvenate your passion for music.
Registration is Now Closed!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER was OCTOBER 7, 2024!
Please note: There will be no on-site registrations this year!
Explore the website below for all of the PD Day information,
including: schedule, parking, sessions, clinicians, and more!
PMEA District 7 Professional Development Day Website
If you have any questions for the PD Council regarding this event please director them to the PD Chair, Jay Althouse [email protected]!
Act 48 Hours
PMEA is approved as an Act 48 provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Questions? Contact Jay Althouse, PMEA District 7 Professional Development Chair.
Questions? Contact Jay Althouse, PMEA District 7 Professional Development Chair.
ParticipantsParticipants looking to receive continuing education hours for attendance at a PMEA sponsored event (i.e. fest, festival, workshop) must sign in and confirm their PDE number at the event. Following the event, the survey below must be completed within two weeks of the event:
1) PMEA Survey for District/Region Events (Only one PMEA survey should be completed per participant so participants need to wait until the conclusion of the event to complete these forms. Please do not try to complete them immediately following one session if there are still professional development opportunities available as you will not be able to access the same form at a later time.) Address Updates to PDE must be completed through TIMS. Instructions for Logging into TIMS Once logged in to TIMS, you can make changes under “View & Update My Profile” |
HostsPlease see the PMEA Act 48 Procedures for Fest-Festival Hosts (2024-25) for complete details on how to apply for Act 48 hours for professional development offerings during your events. If requesting hours for guest conductor observation or a reading session, please complete the Guest Conductor/Reading Session Act 48 Form
*It is imperative that you work with you district professional development representatives to make sure the process is properly completed. *Both a completed online Act 48 presenter form for each session as well as a schedule, including start and end times for each item on the schedule, must be submitted (emailed to [email protected]) in order for Act 48 hours to be approved. Once hours have been approved to receive Act 48 hours, please use the following roster to keep track of those in attendance at the event – Act 48 Roster for District/Region Events --email or mail the LEGIBLE roster to Kelly Gressley – [email protected] *If an event is held virtually, a list of attendees/registrants should be sent to Kelly Gressley within one week following the event. CliniciansA completed Presenter Act 48 Form for District/Region Events is required in order for PMEA to see if Act 48 hours (continuing education hours) can be offered for your presentation.
Need assistance completing the form? See the PMEA Act 48 Clinician Instructions. **Fest, Festival, Workshop Clinicians must list the specific event, including the PMEA District/Region, for which you are presenting: i.e. District 6 Chorus, Region IV Band, etc. |