“Supporting English Language Learners
Through Creative Play”

Music class is the perfect place for English Language Learners to thrive and explore. In this session, we will explore instructional strategies for English Language Learners and apply these strategies in a practical way for use in the music classroom. This session will include active discussion as well as hands-on application through elemental songs and games!
For the past ten years, Christa Jones has taught in a public school in the United States composed of nearly 70% English Language Learners. She is excited to share her insight and strategies with other music teachers. Let’s create a music class environment where we welcome, engage, and affirm all of our unique students! Christa Jones holds a master’s degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, IL) and currently serves on the editorial board of The Orff Echo, AOSA’s academic journal. She completed three levels of Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education, Orff masterclass, Orff curriculum training, and is certified in First Steps in Music. She is dedicated to empowering music educators with meaningful and practical professional development that inspires and enriches their teaching experiences.
All workshops:
- Location: Kaneland John Shields Elementary School | 85 S. Main Street, Sugar Grove, IL
- 9:30 Registration | Workshop 10am-1pm | CPDUs provided
- Free for undergraduate students with ID | First year teachers will receive member pricing
- AOSA member pricing: Four workshops $100 | $30 per workshop
- Non-member pricing: Four workshops $140 | $45 per workshop
- Contact us at foxvalleyorff@gmail.com or check our website at www.foxvalleyorff.org
- Become a member of AOSA | www.aosa.org | $94 per year or $244 for three years