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.

Fall District Mentoring Meetings

For Beginning Music Educators and teachers new to Kansas

Northwest: TBD
North Central: Aug. 30, Manhattan HS
- 5:00 PM – Dinner (Free for 1st-year teachers)
- 5:30 PM – Meeting
Northeast: Sep. 11, Lawrence HS
- 5:15 PM – New Teachers
- 6:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:45 PM – Meeting
East Central: Aug. 29, Gardner-Edgerton HS
- 5:30 PM – Mentoring Meet & Greet
- 6:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:30 PM – Business Meeting
- 7:00 PM – Break-out Meetings
Southwest: Sep. 17
- 2:00 PM – Mentoring Kick-Off, via Zoom
South Central: Aug. 26, Augusta HS
- 10:00 AM
Southeast: Aug. 23, Central Park Pavillion, 101 S. Forest, Chanute, KS
- 5:30 PM – Music Teacher Kick-off, Taco Bar free for new teachers

Mentoring Chats – via Zoom (10:30 – 11:30 AM on each date)

October 5, 2024
March 8, 2025

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.