Session Proposals
| Presenter Information | |
|---|---|
| Presenter Name | Mike Olander |
| Presenter's Position | Education Manager at MusicFirst |
| Presenter's Short Biography | Mike Olander is the Education Manager at MusicFirst, advocating for music programs by encouraging the adoption of technology solutions designed to save time, simplify tasks, and drive student engagement and growth. He has worked for MusicFirst, Wenger Corporation, MakeMusic, Music Prodigy, JAMF Software, and Edmentum, leading teacher workshops, staff development sessions, and serving as a consultant for schools across the country. He holds a B.A. in Journalism & Communications from the University of Minnesota (1996). |
| Presenter's Address | 104 W 40th Suite 1600 New York, New York 10018 Map It |
| Presenter's Phone | (855) 684-4567 |
| Presenter's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Will there be additional presenters for your session? | No |
| Session Information | |
| Session Title | Assessment That Actually Improves Performance (Not Just Grades It) |
| Session Description | Too often, assessment in music classrooms measures outcomes without improving them. This session introduces a practical assessment cycle that feeds directly back into instruction, helping students improve performance quality within weeks. Participants will leave with templates that support faster feedback and measurable student progress. |
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| Is this a demonstration session? | No |
| Sponsorship | |
| Will your session be sponsored? | Yes |
| Please provide the Sponsor's Name and Contact Information | MusicFirst 855 - 684 - 4567 104 W 40th |