Internal Professional Development We all know teaching artists and teacher development are necessary for a thriving program, but oftentimes it becomes something that’s pushed down the never-ending todo list. What choices can we make to create program structures that embed internal professional development within our daily programs? What are the best practices happening in the…

Program Design: The Critical Piece That Impacts Everything We Do One of the fascinating parts of our field is the wide variety of program designs such as an in-school model, the hub & spoke, an after-school program, partnerships with churches, community centers, orchestras, and more. Join us for a Round Table presentation to learn more…

Details coming soon... Details coming soon...Register Facilitated by Gabrielle Molina Executive Director, Project Music Gabrielle Molina (she, ella, siya) is currently the Executive Director of Project Music, a youth development and El Sistema-inspired music nonprofit located in Stamford, CT. In addition to her work at Project Music, Gabrielle is on the coaching faculty of AIM,…

Empowering Teaching Artists: Strategies for Success This presentation aims to explore effective ways of supporting, coaching, and developing teaching artists, with a focus on enhancing engagement, communication, and achieving optimal outcomes for our students. Join us for an interactive discussion on the challenges that Program Directors/Managers may face in this role, and let’s delve into…