Event Overview
Event Description
Experience professional learning in a premier music venue and join TeachRock for a day of hands-on exploration at Higher Ground in Vermont. You’ll discover how to use music as a primary source to teach history, culture, and critical thinking. Explore ready-to-use TeachRock lessons across time periods and themes, and connect with educators from across the state in an inspiring setting where music history happens. This workshop will equip you with practical strategies, lesson plans, and resources to bring music-driven instruction to life in your classroom, whether you teach Social Studies, English, or Music.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for Middle and High School teachers of Social Studies, ELA, Humanities, Music, Social and Emotional Learning, and anyone who wants to bring more engagement and relevance to their classroom through the power of music and culture.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Use music as a primary source to support inquiry-based instruction in history, culture, and critical thinking
- Implement TeachRock lessons across multiple subject areas and time periods with confidence
- Apply cross-disciplinary strategies that connect music to standards-aligned content
- Access TeachRock's full library of free, ready-to-use lesson plans and classroom resources
Cost
Registration is free. Lunch is included.
Continuing Education Eligibility
This professional learning workshop aligns with Vermont Core Teaching Standards 4 (Content Knowledge), 5 (Application of Content), 7 (Planning for Instruction), and 8 (Instructional Strategies). A certificate of attendance documenting six clock hours will be provided to all participants. Application of clock hours toward license renewal is subject to approval by your Local or Regional Standards Board.