THE NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION a federated state association of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for MUSIC EDUCATION News From Our Division Chairs


Special Learners Maureen Butler


mbutler@mlschools.org


The last months of the school year provide an opportunity for us to consider how we’ve met the needs of our spe-


cial learners. We’ve all had successes and disappointments, including students who have progressed beyond our expec- tations, and those who continue to be a source of frustration. You may be searching for new ways to provide everyone with positive musical experiences – and in that case, you’re in luck! The annual NJMEA Summer Session at TCNJ on August 7th will include several valuable special education topics


such as: working with teachers, parents and paraprofessionals; lesson plans and activities for special learners; special learners in band and choral ensembles; differentiating and modifying assessment tools for special learners (with appli- cations for bilingual learners); and movement/dance activities for children with special needs. Our presenters, includ- ing Lucia Marone, Glennis Patterson, Brian Wagner and myself, have had considerable experience teaching students with disabilities, and you may find answers to many of your questions, as well as good ideas to bring back to school in September.


As always, if you have questions or concerns about the students you teach, or topics want to see addressed in TEMPO please contact me at the above email address.


Summer Workshop Joe Akinskas


akinskas@rowan.edu Summer Workshop Coordinator


Summer Workshop XI I am pleased to announce that Summer Workshop XI will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 8:00-


5:30 pm. All activities will take place in the Arts and Interactive Media Building on the College of New Jersey campus in Ewing. Below you will find our tentative session topic roster at this early stage of planning. All sessions are designed to


be interactive, in a relaxed summer setting, so come prepared to utilize your voice, instrument, I-devices, and musical skills, in activities designed to be brought back to your classroom.


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