The accessible music room is designed for creating accessible spaces for ALL students. With a focus on the arts, the accessible music room provides sessions, consultation, and professional learning experiences for anyone looking to create more accessible spaces.
About the Instructor:
Elise Hackl-Blumstein (she/her) is a neurodivergent accessible music teacher & accessibility coach in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, working with neurodiverse individuals from preschool through adulthood. Elise is a proud alum of Illinois State University (BS in Music and Special Education '14), Concordia University Chicago (MA '17, MMEd with Principal Certification '22), and Wichita State University (MME '19). Elise's main focus in her research is training and preparation for accessible classrooms. In 2018, Elise was nominated for the Illinois State Board of Education 'Those Who Excel' Teacher of the Year program.
Elise's contributions can be found in music journals, podcasts, texts, and social media around the world. Elise currently serves as the director of the International Championships of High School (ICHSA) and judge of Collegiate a Cappella. In order to help make music more accessible for all, Elise often shares lessons and activities on her teacher Instagram page @accessiblemusicroom.
"The arts are one of the most vulnerable forms of connection, and we all deserve to be part of it."
Accessible Composing in the General Music Classroom
Explore multiple ways to create a guided composition with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This lesson includes adapted activities, materials, and suggestions for individualization, ensuring that every student will be a successful composer in your classroom!
Portraits of Music Education and Social-Emotional Learning
In 2021, Elise contribute a chapter regarding accessibility within social emotional learning through GIA's "Portraits of Music Education and Social Emotional Learning" book.
Hal Leonard Virtual Education Summit 2021
In the Summer of 2021, Elise participated as a panelist for the Hal Leonard virtual music education summit. Click the image to sign up for free access to the recordings.
Hi, I’m Elise.
In my experience with accessible education, there is still room to grow. I am offering these courses for anyone looking to know more about accessibility ways to support ALL students in their classroom.
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