Professional Development
Empowering Idaho's music educators through continuous learning, pedagogical innovation, and professional growth opportunities throughout the year.
Teacher of the YearÂ
The Teacher of the Year Award honors an educator who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the music teaching profession. Each IMTA Local Chapter may nominate one candidate per year. Contact your local chapter president with your nomination.
Become a Nationally Certified Teacher of MusicÂ
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The MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession itself, as well as the public who interacts with the professional. For the music teaching professional, certification provides prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power. For the public, certification helps readily identify competent music teachers in their communities.
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The program is based upon a set of five standards defining what a competent music teacher should know and be able to do. Upon fulfillment of these standards, applicants are granted the MTNA Professional Certification credential with the designation, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM). All music teachers actively engaged in the profession are eligible for MTNA Professional Certification.
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Visit the link to learn about the 2-step Teacher Profile projects.
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Did you know?
Part- or full-time college faculty may become certified using the Administrative Verification Process.
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Teachers holding both the ABRSM ARSM Diploma in Music Teaching and Grade 8 in Music Performance may become certified using the ARSM Verification Process.Â