Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum

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May 10-11, 2013

The Boston Conservatory is proud to introduce an innovative, new program for public and private school music educators who work with students on the autism spectrum.  "Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum" is a two-day conference featuring industry expert Stephen Shore, Ed.D. and others who will address topics such as:

• Inclusion of students with autism in the music curriculum
• How autistic individuals learn and perceive music
• Teaching strategies for working with autistic students in one-on-one and classroom settings

One in 88 children in the United States has autism, according to a 2012 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The conference is presented by The Boston Conservatory, founders of The Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum.

Who Should Apply

Public and private school teachers who are looking to learn about new methods of teaching and connecting with students on the autism spectrum.  Teachers can earn 12 Professional Development Points (PDPs).

Featured Speakers

• Stephen Shore, Ed.D. ("Inclusion of individuals with autism in the music curriculum")
• Matt Savage ("How autistic individuals learn and perceive music")
• Victoria LaRiccia ("Teaching strategies for working with autistic student in one-on-one and classroom settings")
• Kate Raftery ("Behavioral Teaching Strategies")
• Karen Popp ("Supports for Students on the Autism Spectrum")
• Dr. Rhoda Bernard ("Working with Families of Students on the Autism Spectrum") 

"A first-of-its-kind program that cannot be found elsewhere, Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum will offer exceptional learning opportunities for educators and music educators."  - Dr. Rhoda Bernard, Director, The Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Tuition & Fees

TUITION: $65

Includes admission to all conference sessions and events plus meal on Saturday

Application opens October 1, 2012.  

Schedule

• May 10, 1-5pm
• May 11, 9:30-4:30pm*

*All attendees are welcome to stay on Saturday to attend the 6pm spring recital for students enrolled in The Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum.

All events take place at The Boston Conservatory, 31 Hemenway Street - Studio 401, Boston, MA 02215.