A program used at Granville County Public Schools by our Exceptional Children’s Department is Voices Together, which uses the power of music in school programs to help students thrive. The program used, Voices in Education, delivers a specialized music therapy model to schools and districts in North Carolina. Through weekly group sessions, students ages four to 21 are engaged, from pre-kindergarten through high school. Therefore, a creative and engaging path for students to grow in independence is provided to help students  become strong self-advocates, and fully participate in their communities.

The Voices in Education program provides targeted support where it's needed most. The focus is on students in Exceptional Children (EC) and Occupational Course of Study (OCS) classrooms. The music therapists use a structured, evidence-based approach to help students improve critical communication and social-emotional skills. They guide them through a series of interactive musical activities that promote learning and engagement.

The VOICES Music Therapy™ model helps students with diverse needs. Consequently, the therapists adapt each session to meet the specific goals of the group. Therapists engage students by using music to facilitate discussion, problem-solving, and emotional expression. This approach creates a safe and supportive environment for students to practice new skills. This practice enables them to successfully transition from school to a community work environment. GCPS is very happy to partner with Voices Together to support our students' growth through music!

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