Alabama Music Educators Association Strategic Plan


Introduction


This report presents the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) Strategic Plan. The Plan establishes AMEA’s mission and vision, as well as goals, objectives, and action steps, to ensure the success of the association and its membership.


Sara Womack, Chairperson Carl Hancock


Mission Statement


The mission of the Alabama Music Educators Association, state affiliate of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), is to facilitate musician educators to promote the study and making of music by students of all ages.


Vision All students will receive a


comprehensive, sequential, and quality music education that prepares them for lifelong involvement in music.


AMEA Goals and General Objectives


Goal I. Serve as the principal advocate for music education.


Objective A. Strengthen collaboration with other agencies as leaders of arts advocacy.


Action Plan 1. Strengthen the working relationship with the Alabama Arts Advocacy Coalition.


Action Plan 2. Forge partnerships and work with cultural institutions in the state.


Objective B. The Advocacy Committee will develop materials based on the


Lori Ardovino Moya Nordlund


Strategic Planning Committee Sharon August


Terry Ownby


collection of current and relevant data regarding the state of music education in Alabama.


Action Plan 1. Gather data on the state of music education in Alabama. Action Plan 2. Develop evidence-based resource materials.


Action Plan 3. Create and maintain a central repository for all advocacy materials.


Action Plan 4. Recommend professional development focused on advocacy.


Goal II. Expand professional development opportunities for Alabama’s music educators.


Objective A. Ensure high quality professional development in all Divisions.


Action Plan 1. Provide funding for expert clinicians in all content areas. Action Plan 2. Utilize technology to develop professional development opportunities.


Objective B. Develop additional performance opportunities for members, students, and professional musicians and music groups at the In- Service Conference.


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Action Plan 1. Offer small groups additional venues for performance. Action Plan 2. Update guidelines to ensure equity in selection procedures for performance groups.


Goal III. Provide organizational effectiveness and efficiency.


Objective A. Recruit new music educators to the profession.


Action Plan 1. Establish new Tri-M chapters and promote growth in existing chapter.


Action Plan 2. Actively promote the Future Alabama Music Educators (FAME) program among high school juniors and seniors.


Action Plan 3. Encourage and promote membership in Collegiate NAfME chapters among college music education students.


Objective B. Partner with teacher training institutions and music education faculty to assure that pre- service teachers are well prepared to enter the profession.


Action Plan 1. Host forums of music teachers and college/university music education faculty to examine appropriate pre-service activities at the In-Service Conference.


Action Plan 2. Offer opportunities for discussion among music education faculty regarding teacher certification, graduate program offerings, and current education initiatives.


Objective C. Develop stronger partnership among all AMEA Divisions.


Action Plan 1. Develop team building during annual leadership breakfast through shared meals, meetings, and activities.


Action Plan 2. Establish leadership retreat for Division Presidents.


Objective D. Annually review the Strategic Plan.


Action Plan 1. The Governing Board will review and revise the strategic plan annually.


Action Plan 2. When revised, publish the Strategic Plan in the Ala Breve and on the AMEA website.


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