AIME (Administrators in Music Education) is an affiliation of MMEA. The mission of AIME is to provide music administrators with professional development by delving into the "hot topics" in music education.

AIME holds a symposium every October and sponsors sessions at the Massachusetts All State Conference on evaluation, supervision, curriculum building, assessment, diversity, class management, scheduling, mentoring, and other areas that are pertinent to administration in music education. Membership in AIME is automatic for all members of MMEA.

AIME News

Do you need a strand of administrative PDP's?  You are in luck because AIME is sponsoring a wide array of sessions that will bundle into a strand for your next recertification go-around.  They are fantastic sessions, so you will learn a lot, be inspired, and satisfy the DOE at the same time!  Read on for a quick preview of AIME's 2006 All Star  line-up:

Chorus, Band, Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra Students Deserve an "A" Because They Come to All the Performances, Right? This is a thought provoking workshop with David Jost as moderator and Bill Richter, Jeff Leonard and Jane Ezbicki as expert panelists representing chorus, band/jazz band, and orchestra respectively.  What works as a grading policy in your school system?  Come share your ideas.

To Certify or Not to Certify (adjudicators that is) that has been the Question!  New York has a process that has been very successful to ensure quality adjudication. Do we need it in Massachusetts?  Dave Berry and I will moderate a panel of sought-after adjudicators including Betty Yokell, Penny Knight and Jim Vinci.  What can we all do to give our students the best possible adjudication experience?  Come and share your two cents worth.

No Bad Kids!  Managing Student Behavior with a Smile (Sometimes!)  Dr. Sandra Nicolucci has all the answers AND all the right questions.  She has years of experience at the middle school and is an expert on what clicks with students.  Her sessions are guaranteed to bring a smile and a ton of great ideas.

Evaluation and Supervision: What is an Effective Instrumental Conductor?   Dr. Walter Pavasaris is leading this workshop that will help supervisors in evaluating conductors of elementary, middle and high school ensembles.  Don't just go to the concert for your observations–discover new authentic assessment strategies that work.

Assessment?  Why Bother?  Just Give Them All A's!  David Jost conducts this workshop that will explore the link between curriculum, teaching, assessment, professional development, and re-writing standards based curriculums for our music programs.

Successful Mentoring - Helping New Teachers Survive and Thrive   Remember your first years in the music classroom? ( If not....skip this session and go to Jerry's  and Millie's sessions on retirement.)  A mentoring program could have made life a lot easier during that first year.  Come hear all about it from Cynthia Grammar.

Planning for Retirement?!  Dr. Mildred Beane will examine three components of retirement: The MTA Board, financial concerns and estate planning.  Her goal is to help participants plan for and achieve a happy and secure retirement.  OK all you baby-boomers, see you there (and read on)!

What Are you Going to Do When you Retire?  Here's the next session you baby-boomers need to attend.  Jerry Kazanjian has amassed a panel of retirees who have managed to keep active in music and are loving every minute of their new lives.  Come, learn and be envious!

Grants How-To in Three Preludes: Priorities, Planning and Passion!   Susan Bonaiuto has  had great success writing grants in the Needham Public Schools.  Come and find out what grant writing is all about and how it can help your music department.

Parent Support is Crucial–Success Stories to Help You in Your Own School.   Last year this was a blockbuster session and left everyone wanting more, so here is the sequel–Part II.  Marc Keroack has a panel of parent support groups who have great stories to share about advocacy.  It worked in their school systems and maybe it can help you.  Don't miss this essential information.

Job Interview Forum   This might be the best time spent at the conference if you are either looking for a job or looking to fill a job!  There will be a bulletin board of job openings near the registration table.  The Job Forum provides the time and place right at the conference to get the candidates and music directors together.  Seize the moment in English.

Mobilizing Advocacy Efforts to Support for your Music Program will be presented by Gene Wenner. Who doesn't need some new ideas about fundraising and organizing groups to generate money for your music program? Come hear MMEA's financial consultant give his expert advice.