Overview
Join TeachRock and the New Jersey Hall of Fame for a dynamic full-day professional development experience highlighting musicians from New Jersey whose work has had a lasting impact on the music community and the world at large. Explore standards-aligned TeachRock lessons featuring NJHOF inductees, analyze performances, interviews, and historical context, and extend the learning through an immersive field trip experience inside one of New Jersey's most engaging cultural destinations. This session includes a museum tour and complimentary lunch. Space is limited — early registration is encouraged.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for New Jersey educators in Social Studies, ELA, and the Arts who want to bring music-driven, standards-aligned instruction to their classrooms.
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 Social Studies, ELA, and the Arts
- Implement standards-aligned lessons featuring NJHOF inductees including Frank Sinatra, Lesley Gore, Whitney Houston, Wyclef Jean, Frankie Valli, and more
- Analyze performances, interviews, and historical context to develop students' critical thinking and media literacy skills
- Design student-centered lessons using TeachRock's free classroom resources
Cost & Logistics
Registration is free. A museum tour and complimentary lunch are included. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email.
Continuing Education Credit Eligibility
Certificates of completion will be distributed at the end of the workshop.