Accessible Music Education Study Group for New York Educators: May to June 2025

 

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The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education is proud to announce the Accessible Music Education Study Group for New York Educators. This one-of-a-kind, fully online professional development opportunity for educators offers both synchronous and asynchronous participation options so that anyone, anywhere, can attend the sessions, gain valuable knowledge, and learn strategies for reaching every student in the music studio, classroom, and ensemble settings.

Those who are interested can earn 18 professional development points (PDPs) from Massachusetts for full participation.

The study group will include: 

  • working sessions (presentations, teaching demonstrations, discussions);
  • readings (research-based and practice-based publications);
  • reflections (written journal entries and conversations); and
  • individual projects to apply what you learn to your teaching. 

Our Accessible Music Education Study Group for New York Educators will be offered in two levels: 

  • Level I is introduction and early applications for those who are relatively new to this work or who need to fill in some gaps in their knowledge or experience.
  • Level II is intermediate and advanced for those with some knowledge and experience in music education for individuals with disabilities.

Cost and Registration

There is no charge for the study group, but individuals must register by submitting the registration form.

Working Sessions

There will be six sessions, each three hours in length. There will also be online engagement for all participants between the sessions.

Times and Location

Synchronous sessions will take place online, using Zoom webinar technology, on the following dates and times. All sessions will be recorded for asynchronous participation. 

  • May 17, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (level I); 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (level II)
  • May 31, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (level I); 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (level II)
  • June 7, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (level I); 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (level II)
  • June 14, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (level I); 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (level II)
  • June 21, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (level I); 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (level II)
  • June 28, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (level I); 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (level II)

Topics

The study group will cover topics, including the following, and more:

  • Neurodiversity and models of disability
  • Inclusive band and chorus
  • Inclusive guitar class and piano class
  • Universal Design for Learning
  • Using technology to teach music to students with disabilities
  • Working with students with high support needs
  • Adaptive music notation for a wide range of levels
  • Hands-on activities for classroom and ensemble settings