Mentoring Events

Mentoring Network Event – Cultivating Connections
September 7, 2024 — 10:00 – 11:30 AM via Zoom

The KMEA Mentoring Network is excited about Cultivation Connections at the upcoming Fall Mentoring Summit!

  • CELEBRATE TOGETHER while enjoying support and encouragement from a community of professionals who are committed to your success.
  • SHARE INSIGHT in professional learning through mentoring events and online discussions.
  • CONNECT WITH OTHERS, including experienced mentors and fellow beginning music educators.
Mentoring Chats – via Zoom (10:30 – 11:30 AM on each date)
  • October 5, 2024
  • March 8, 2025
Mentoring Conference
October 23, 2021 Jan. 22, 2022 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Conference Information
KMEA In-Service Workshop – New Teacher Breakfast

1st-year teachers are invited to have a free breakfast on Saturday morning at the workshop. Registration will open in November alongside ISW registration.

KMEA districts, along with the KMEA Mentoring team, invite new teachers to attend the opening business meeting for each district. More info is listed below. Also, be watching each district website for updates.

Northwest KMEA: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Location: TBD
2:00 PM District mentorship meeting for new teachers

North Central KMEA: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Manhattan HS
Annual downbeat session
5:00 PM – Dinner (New Teachers eat free)
5:30 PM – Meeting

Northeast KMEA: Monday, September 9, 2024
Lawrence HS
5:00 PM – New Teacher Meeting
6:00 PM – Dinner (New Teachers Eat Free)
6:45 PM – General Business Meeting
7:00 PM – Breakout Sessions (Band, Choir, Orchestra)

East Central KMEA: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Gardner-Edgerton HS
5:30 PM – New Teacher Meet and Greet
6:00 PM – Dinner
6:30 PM – General Business Meeting
7:00 PM – Breakout Sessions

Southwest KMEA: Sunday, September 15, 2024 (zoom)
2:00 PM – New teacher Zoom meeting

South Central KMEA: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Augusta High School
9:30 AM – Kick-Off event for new teachers (meet and greet with our mentor teachers)
10:00 AM – General Business Meeting and Breakout Sessions
All teachers invited everyone (experienced and new teachers alike)

Southeast KMEA: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Chanute Central Park Pavilion
6:00 PM – Mentoring Kick-Off