9/26/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Micah Bradford
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In 2009, a young lady with mild autism in a music world course expressed interest in band. Her guardian was extremely surprised, but gave consent; verbalizing "if it was okay with you." My recent training made reference to the way student's with disabilities view themselves - THEY DON'T!! The disability is usually pointed out by others. Using the multi-tiered system interchangeably, the student progressed normally. She participated in marching and concert band for 4 years and her guardian still reminds me of the way the young lady begin to blossom in so many ways including socially. Her progress verbal communication, expression, and self-confidence were evident to all and she became a pillar of the program during my tenure at the school. With all students in performing arts ensemble, the use of the multi-tiered system interchangeably is often used subconsciously used. We incorporate full band instruction (Tier 1), group sessions (Tier 2), and individual sessions (Tier 3). |