Intensive Course

Certification Level 1: Winter 2023

Develop the skills you need to help students of all abilities reach their full potential!

In this intensive course, you will learn how to support neurodiverse and disabled students in studio and classroom music learning. We will discuss theory and evidence-based practical approaches that will allow you to teach students with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and more with confidence.  Led by Dr. Erin Parkes, a renowned expert with 25 years experience in adaptive music education, participants will benefit from both classroom learning and individual mentorship. 

This course will be presented in a small group blended online format, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. This will allow both the flexibility of online study and the benefits of collaborative learning. Our goal is for all participants to feel supported in thier learning and equipped to teach students of all abilities. Ongoing mentorship and support will be provided to all participants. Successful completion of all three levels will lead to Certification in Adaptive Music Education.

Course elements include:

  • Weekly recorded lectures and readings
  • Weekly synchronous discussion group
  • Opportunities for 1:1 mentorship
  • Online discussion and Q&A
  • Teaching resources


Scheduling of synchronous components will be done on a group by group basis.


Starting date

Course has ended

Duration

10 weeks

Format

Blended Online
Course

Price

$985
(15% Early Bird discount until Sept 15th; monthly payment plans available)

Meet your instructor

Erin Parkes, PhD

Dr. Erin Parkes received her Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in Musicology, and Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy Research from the University of Ottawa. She completed a PhD in Music Education from McGill University in 2015, where she researched how to effectively train studio music teachers to work with students with autism. Erin has been teaching music since 1996 and has worked with students of all ages in a variety of settings. She presents at conferences and guest lectures throughout North America and internationally on adaptive music education
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