Professional Development

Rejuvenate your passion, find new inspiration, or hone your teaching practice through professional development. A variety of teacher networking events and workshops are offered each school year. 

Looking for professional development for your school or district? Email education@slso.org to inquire. 

Teachers dancing on stage as part of participation in early childhood workshop

Early Childhood Workshops

Hands-on workshops for early childhood educators focus on engaging lesson ideas and planning tools that emphasize creating and exploring music through the framework of current early childhood curricula.

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Embracing Neurodiversity: A Sensory Perspective in the Classroom and Concert Hall

Music teachers can be powerful allies for neurodivergent students in their school communities. This workshop will deepen your understanding of sensory processing and sensory sensitivities. We’ll explore options to support sensory processing differences both in the music classroom and in the concert hall and we’ll discover ways to adapt musical activities in our school communities.

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SLSO musician Amanda Stewart playing the trombone along with educators as part of Extra Credit program on stage

Extra Credit

The vital work of school music educators is celebrated onstage. Music educators and SLSO musicians rehearse and perform together in an unforgettable concert.

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Customized Workshops

Let us provide educational resources and training for your next school or district professional development day. Email education@slso.org to inquire.

SLSO education programs are presented by:

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