Adapted Music Education: Where Do I Begin?
Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Description
Many music educators receive little training in and, consequently, feel unprepared for teaching students with disabilities. This session will provide recommendations for adapting music instruction to meet the needs of special education students and for structuring the classroom for successful experiences. Attendees will leave with strategies for both self-contained and inclusive classroom settings.
Speakers
Kellee Hansen
Learning Objective 1
Participants will describe how to adapt a general education music activity for a special education class.
Learning Objective 2
Participants will identify at least one accommodation they can implement within their classroom for a student with a disability.
Learning Objective 3
Participants will describe an aspect of their music classroom environment that can be adapted to better meet the needs of special education students.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School