Pre-service teachers and first year teachers are often challenged on strategies and content when crafting their year-long curricula for the first time.

Earlier this year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) announced a new partnership—the Arts Education Alliance—to amplify the value of arts education through joint advocacy work led by Amanda Karhuse and…

This session will provide an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in music education. Dr. Draper will present a rationale for expansive music education spaces and ways to use the UDL framework in practice to remove barriers to musical participation for students of all abilities.FREE and open to anyone; CEU credits offered!Presenter: Dr. Amanda…

George Bornoff and his approach to string pedagogy had a foundational impact on string education in North America. Learn the core philosophy and strategies behind the method and hear from teachers who use it to support goals of equity, agency, expression, and community in their classrooms.

Unlock the potential of customized arts learning with a comprehensive toolkit designed to cater to the diverse needs and backgrounds of every student. In this session, we delve into the intricacies of customized arts learning—a transformative process that empowers educators to craft authentic instructional approaches tailored to individual students.