A practical guide & reference manual, Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs addresses special needs in the broadest possible sense to equip teachers with proven, research-based curricular strategies that are grounded in both best practice and current special education law. Chapters address the full range of topics and issues music educators face including parental involvement, student anxiety, field trips and performances, and assessment strategies. The book concludes with an up-to-date section of resources and technology information.

Foreword by Colleen ConwayPart One: THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM
Chapter 1: Public School Education within A Democracy: An Equal Opportunity for All Students
Chapter 2: The Current Structure of Special Education in our Schools: A Brief History of Legislation and Litigation in the United States
PART TWO: PREPARING TO TEACH MUSIC TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Chapter 3: Preparing to Teach: Fieldwork and Engagement Opportunities in Special Education for Preservice and Inservice Music Teachers
Chapter 4: A Resourceful and Pedagogical Approach to Teaching Students with Special Needs
PART 3: PRACTICAL CLASSROOM ADAPTATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM
Chapter 5: Developing a Student-centered and Inclusive Classroom
Chapter 6: Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Special Needs
Chapter 7: Teaching Strategies for Performers with Special Needs
Chapter 8: Teaching Music to Students who are Intellectually Gifted
PART 4: RESOURCES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
Chapter 9: Resources for Music Teachers and Music Teacher Educators in Teaching Students with Special Needs