As an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Approved Professional Development Provider, ILMEA offers professional development hours for educators who attend ILMEA sponsored events and events for which ILMEA is a subcontractor to provide music education professional development. If you are an organization interested in subcontracting certified PD for your upcoming event(s) please contact [email protected].
Whenever you attend PD events, always confirm that they are offering ISBE professional development from a state-approved provider. To view the full list of approved providers, please follow the link here.
Bring Music PD to your school/District
Do you have an upcoming PD day? Contact us for content-specific professional development ready to bring to your school, district or ROE.
Bridge Mentorship Program
Take advantage of this unique, online opportunity for early career music educators to partner with mentor educators.
The ILMEA Bridge Mentorship Program pairs early-career music educators with experienced mentors for support, networking, and leadership growth. Monthly webinars, an IMEC breakfast, and up to 20 PD hours - all free for mentees who are current ILMEA members. Register today and we'll help build a solid foundation for your career in music education.