Go with the Flow - What to Do When Plans Change - with Joe Simino - Nottelmann Music Company
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Go with the Flow – What to Do When Plans Change – with Joe Simino

Go with the Flow – What to Do When Plans Change – with Joe Simino

About this Webinar –

You plan your classes, plan your concerts, plan your trips, plan your budget…but what do you do when your plans need to be changed?  How well you deal with those issues will determine much about how success you have as a teacher.  This webinar contains real-world solutions on how to deal with everyday problems faced by today’s music teacher.

About the Clinician –

Joe is In his 9th year as Director of Bands at Seckman Middle School in the Fox C-6 School District, which is located in the Greater St. Louis Area. Also he assists with the Seckman High School Band.  He’s taught privately since 2001, working with marching bands, drum lines, and beginner percussion. Also, Joe has been playing percussion professionally for 21 years.

To gain the most benefit, please follow these suggested steps:

Step One – Download the Note Page

Prepare to either type your notes into the Word.doc or Google Doc and save the changes, or write in your notes by hand into a printed copy.

Step Two –

As you view the webinar, we encourage you to take notes as you go along.  Feel free to stop the recording and rewind as needed.

Step Three – Download the Action Plan Template

Choose either format; Word Doc or Google Doc.  After considering the key points that you wish to implement, describe the point in the ACTION BOX select a date for the initial implementation.  Then, select a date that you plan to review and assess the success of the implementation.

Step Four –

An 80% score or better will result in a Certificate of Completion emailed to the address you provide.  Those scoring less than 80% will be allowed to retake the quiz.  In order to do so, you’ll need to register in the quiz with an alternate email.

Step Five – Review the Follow-up Links Below

For further study related to this topic, you are encouraged to review these links to articles which were cited in the webinar.   

Teaching the Over-Scheduled Child – with Larry Johnson

Recruitment and Retention – with Joe Pappas and Ray Benton

Don’t Start Saxophones in Your Beginning Band – A Successful Alternative – by Ray Benton

Preparing The Music Department Budget; Being Creative – by Joe Pappas

“I’m Quitting Band!” Why Students Leave, and What You Can Do – by Wendy Barton