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Gabby Ritter-Cantesanu, MMT, MT-BC NW, SW, Central 410-887-3660
Kari Roy, MT-BC NE, SE, Central 410-887-3660
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is public school music therapy (MT) service? What are the levels of MT service? Which students are eligible for school MT services? Who provides school MT services? What is the difference between public school MT and private MT? How can I find out more about school- based MT?
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What is public school music therapy (MT) service? As a related service according to IDEA, MT service assists students to be functional participants in their educational environment. Music therapists provide direct and consult services to a student when assessed to show that MT is needed to assist in gaining IEP progress. Music therapy may include:
What are the levels of MT service?
Which students are eligible for MT services on their IEP?
Who provides school MT services? Music Therapy services are provided by nationally Board Certified Music Therapists who are employed by BCPS. The MT-BC status signifies that each has completed a degree or equivalency degree in music therapy from an approved American Music Therapy Association program, completed an intensive 6 month internship, have passed an MT Board Certification test, and continue to either retake the test or complete ongoing continuing education programs every 5 years. Music therapists are part of the transdisciplinary team who use music therapy interventions to assist with IEP objectives provided by other team members for a student.
What is the difference between public school MT and private MT? School MT services must prove to be required for a student to benefit and make progress in their educational programs when determined by assessment results using the SEMTAP. Private MT can address other areas of a disability that do not interfere with education and qualification is not based on SEMTAP assessment results.
How can I find out more about school based MT? If your child attends a Baltimore County Public School: Contact your child’s teacher or IEP chairperson assigned to your child’s school.
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
AMTA Fact Sheet- MT and Public Schools www.musictherapy.org/factsheets/MT%20Special%20Ed%202006.pdf
AMTA Fact Sheet- MT and Autism www.musictherapy.org/factsheets/MT%20Autism%202006.pdf
Products to assist with typical IEP objectives books, music, cd’s, instruments. They have a music therapist on staff who can assist with recommendations for specific products based upon your need.
A DVD series featuring a preschool music therapist leading sessions on various topics with real life students though songs and activities with corresponding real life film footage.
CD’s of music performed at a slower tempo to assist with speech.
CD’s by a music therapist that assist with speech, academic skills, and social skills. Includes award winning “My Turn, Your Turn” with free downloadable Boardmaker lyrics.
a variety of CD’s using music to assist with speech and language development through imitation.
a music medicine research company with CD’s of background music to assist with focus, attention, and to produce a calmer affect.
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