Sensory Safety for Students: Predictable Routines in Instrumental Music

NYSSMA Academy 2.0

NYSSMA Academy Series: Virtual Sessions

Presented through the NYSSMA Neurodiversity and Accessibility Committee

Sensory Safety for Students: Predictable Routines in Instrumental Music, presented by Krysta Mirsik DePuy

Following the success of the pilot of NYSSMA’s first Academy Series during the 2024 – 2025 school year, NYSSMA will further enhance and support New York state collegiate and in-service members by providing a second round of virtual professional development focused on evidence-based strategies for accessible music education. The focus of this virtual series is to provide music educators at all levels with strategies to engage and make high-quality music with all students, specifically students with disabilities.

For this cycle, there will be four 90-minute sessions offered on a Saturday throughout the school year, provided by multiple clinicians to offer various perspectives. All sessions will have a recurring theme of using a strength-based model and asset-based teaching, while making high-quality and standards-based music for all. CTLE credits will be provided for in-service members who need it.

While last year’s focus was specifically aimed for collegiate members, this year’s NYSSMA Academy will have a focus for engaging music teachers at all levels.