Teacher In-Service Workshops

THESE WORKSHOPS ARE NOW AT CAPACITY AND CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE EMAIL RRODGERS@BIRTHPLACEOFCOUNTRYMUSIC.ORG WITH YOUR NAME AND DATE CHOICE.

Dates: Monday, July 14, 2025 (Elementary)
             Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (Middle & High School)

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Cost: FREE

Professional Development Credit: Six (6) hours

This summer the Birthplace of Country Music Museum (BCMM) is offering free K-12 Teacher In-Service Workshops, scheduled for Monday, July 14 (elementary) and Tuesday, July 15 (middle and high school). Each workshop will consist of:

• 8:30–9 a.m. – Sign in, pick up educator packets, enjoy doughnuts and coffee
• 9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Birthplace of Country Music Museum activities and resources
• 12–12:30 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
• 12:30–3 p.m. – Activities and learning experiences with William King Museum of Art and Steele Creek Nature Center

With the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, educators will get an introductory museum tour, exploring the different TN and VA state standards that connect with museum content, including ELA, social sciences, music, STEM, and physical education; an introduction to museum-based lesson plans and/or learning activities, such as Banjo Bingo, Instrument Petting Zoo, or the History of Listening/Science of Sound; and access to a variety of educational resources.

We are awaiting confirmations on the second part of the workshop so watch this space (and we will update anyone who signs up as we have further details). In the past, we have partnered with a variety of cultural organizations for this section of the in-service, including the Tennessee State Museum, Teaching with Primary Sources, Virginia Humanitites and Virginia Folklife, Local Learning, and several local and regional museums.

Teachers will each receive an educator packet filled with information and resources, classroom and other swag, a complimentary ticket to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and a VISA gift card. They will also receive a certificate recording six (6) hours of professional development (licensure) credit, and there will be door/raffle prizes!

Sign up today for a distinctively fun and educational professional development opportunity to learn more about a variety of learning resources and ideas!