WEBINAR RECORDING
Working with students who have special needs can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this inspiring and practical webinar, you’ll explore how to successfully adapt your elementary general music classroom to welcome and support students with diverse abilities, especially in self-contained settings. Dr. Patrick Ware walks you through the key elements of decoding IEPs, planning inclusive lessons, working with instructional assistants, and using adaptive communication and music-making tools. You’ll see real classroom examples, discover how to foster joy and success for every student, and leave with concrete strategies you can use right away to bring music to life for all learners.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step guidance on reading and applying IEPs in the music classroom
- Practical strategies for adapting lessons and instruments for diverse abilities
- Real-life examples of classroom setups, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology
- Tips for working effectively with instructional assistants and case managers
- Creative lesson structures that include singing, reading, instrument playing, and dance
- Ideas for managing behavior, planning transitions, and building student engagement
- Encouragement to bring out the joy and capability in every learner\
After registering, you will be able to access the webinar recording and downloadable materials from your online library.
Upon completion, you may request a certificate of completion for 1.5 hours of professional development by emailing our team at [email protected]
Dr. Patrick Ware, NBCT is an internationally known Orff - Schulwerk clinician and choral conductor. With a service to education spanning more than 20 years, he holds a B.A. in Music from Westfield State University, an MS.Ed from Radford University and a DMA from the Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University. Dr. Ware is a National Board Certified Teacher in Music/Elementary and Middle Childhood. He is an AOSA Teacher Educator for all levels of movement and recorder as well as Levels I and II Basic Pedagogy. Patrick is published through Beatin’ Path Publications including works for treble choir with Orff Ensemble. Patrick teaches k-5 General Music and Chorus in Prince William County Virginia. His special focuses include Jazz and the use of children’s literature.
"This webinar was amazingly helpful! Thank you so much Dr. Ware. You are inspiring and have such a great energy. I have been renewed and can’t wait to start some of your suggestions tomorrow."
Ann N.
Music Educator
Music for All
Special Education in General Music
$20
one time payment
The workshop recording and downloadable materials will be added to your online library.
Upon completion, you may request a certificate of completion for 1.5 hours of professional development by emailing our team at [email protected]Â
