Professional Development Series

UND Music Education is excited to offer a build-your-own-credit professional development series.

Music teachers are invited to participate in a series of workshops spanning music specializations hosted by UND Music faculty and guests.

music educators sit in a circle on the floor playing guitar and hand percussion instruments

2026-27 Professional Development Series

With more than 40 hours of workshop opportunities this year, there is something for everyone!

All workshops and the mini-conference are free to attend.
Please be sure to register in advance to receive notifications in the event of changes (e.g. location information, inclement weather).
Teachers can attend 15 hours of professional development to earn one professional development credit (maximum of three credits). Hours can be earned by attending workshops at UND, with supplemental hours earned through NAfME Academy Webinars as needed.

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September 12, 2026 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

October 9, 2026 | 12 - 8 p.m.
October 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center
Conference Schedule TBA

November 14, 2026 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

January 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

February 27, 2026 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

April 10, 2026 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Hughes Fine Arts Center

For questions related to the Professional Development Sessions (including registration), please contact Dr. Whitney Mayo.

For questions regarding professional development credit registration, please contact Professor Melanie Popejoy.