Next week, Upstate Music Therapy Center is excited to attend a panel at Nazareth College titled “Music Therapy, IDEA, and FAPE”. This seminar is an opportunity for parents and educators to learn about music therapy as a related service. While music therapy grows in recognition, it is important that teachers and parents understand what it means to have music therapy as a related service on an IEP.

The keynote speaker, Betsey King, Ph.D., LCAT, MT-BC and other panelists, will be answering many common questions, including:

• What is a music therapy assessment and what does an assessment look like? Who will be providing it?
• How do I know if my student is eligible for music therapy services?
• What are my legal rights when it comes to obtaining a music therapy assessment for my student?

The music therapists at UMTC are looking forward to this opportunity to discuss a common concern in our community: advocacy. By getting together and engaging in these conversations, we hope to grow stronger as a music therapy community.

Not a teacher or parent? All individuals are welcome to join! Counselors, CSEs, CPSEs, or anyone who may be interested in learning about music therapy is encouraged to come.

This seminar will be occurring on two dates:

Wednesday January 29^th from 6:30pm-9:00pm

OR

Thursday January 30^th from 7:30-10:00am

For information related to registration and directions click here.

We hope to see you there!

This blog was submitted by: Katie Hall