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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| The Current Landscape of the Special Education System in the United States | |
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| Public School Education within a Democracy: An Equal Opportunity for All Students | |
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| Unequal Opportunity | |
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| Funding of Special Education: A Demographic Snapshot of Support | |
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| Family Challenges and Children with Disabilities | |
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| Teaching Music in the 21st Century: A Label-free Approach to Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs | |
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| Cognition | |
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| Communication | |
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| Receptive and Expressive Language | |
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| Language and Culture | |
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| Behavioral or Emotional Challenges | |
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| Sensory Challenges | |
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| Physical and Medical Conditions | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| The Current Structure of Special Education in Our Schools: A Brief History of Legislation and Litigation in the United States | |
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| Keystone Legislation and Educating Students with Special Needs | |
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| Public Law 94-142 | |
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| Legislative History on Behalf of Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted | |
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| The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act | |
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| More Recent Legislation and Litigation Regarding Students with Special Needs | |
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| The Americans with Disabilities Act | |
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| The Six Principles of IDEA: Implications for Music Educators | |
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| Zero Reject | |
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| Nondiscriminatory Evaluation | |
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| Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) | |
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| Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) | |
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| Procedural Due Process and Parent Involvement | |
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| The Effect of No Child Left Behind on Special Education | |
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| Race to the Top (RTTT) | |
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| Responsiveness to Intervention | |
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| Applications and Considerations for Music Educators | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Preparing to Teach Music to Students with Special Needs | |
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| Preparing to Teach: Fieldwork and Engagement Opportunities in Special Education for Pre-service and In-service Music Teachers | |
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| Becoming Acquainted through Observation, Assisting, Discussion, and Planning | |
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| Types of Fieldwork Opportunities in Special Education for Pre-service and In-service Music Educators | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| A Resourceful and Pedagogical Approach to Teaching Students with Special Needs | |
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| Participation in the Process and Gathering Support | |
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| Speaking with Special Education Professionals and Staff | |
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| Parent Partnerships | |
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| Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans | |
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| 504 Plans | |
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| Attending the IEP or 504 Meetings | |
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| Understanding Adaptations, Accommodations, and Modifications | |
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| Incorporating the Five Domains into Classroom Accommodations | |
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| Teaching Music to Students with Cognitive Challenges | |
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| Teaching Music to Students with Communication Challenges | |
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| Teaching Music to Students with Behavioral or Emotional Challenges | |
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| Strategies for Music Teachers when Teaching Students with Sensory Challenges | |
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| Teaching Music to Students with Physical and Medical Conditions | |
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| Putting It All Together | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Practical Classroom Adaptations, Modifications, and Assessment Techniques for Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Music Classroom | |
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| Developing a Student-centered and Inclusive Classroom | |
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| Classroom Management and Students with Special Needs: Four Important Considerations | |
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| Initial Preparation and Planning | |
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| Continued Communication | |
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| Physical Arrangement | |
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| Parents and Classroom Behavior | |
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| Anxiety | |
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| Moderate Intervention Plans | |
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| School-wide Positive Behavior Supports Systems | |
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| The Socialization of Students with Special Needs | |
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| Theoretical Framework for Socialization and Inclusion | |
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| Caring: A Feminine Approach to Ethics and Moral Education (Nel Noddings, 1984) | |
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| Social Identity Processes in Organization Contexts | |
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| Risks (Lessons Learned from Vygotsky) | |
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| Practical Strategies for Music Educators | |
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| Be Aware of the Social Environment in Your School | |
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| Synergy | |
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| A Moral/Ethical Code | |
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| Being Proactive in Your Approach to Socialization | |
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| Conclusion: Critical Issues for Students with Special Needs | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Special Needs | |
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| Fundamentals of Curriculum Design and Students with Special Needs (A Quick Review) | |
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| Constructivism as a Model to Assist with Inclusion | |
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| Four Primary Teaching Practices to Consider When Teaching Students with Disabilities in a Modified or Adapted Curriculum | |
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| Curricular Modifications in Music Education for Students with Disabilities | |
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| Incorporating Important Elements of Music Therapy into the Music Education Curriculum | |
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| Assessment and Students with Special Needs | |
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| Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation for Students with Disabilities | |
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| Formative Assessments for Students with Special Needs | |
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| Establishing a Baseline of Understanding | |
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| Writing Clear Obtainable Objectives for Students with Special Needs | |
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| Assessing Nonmusical Goals | |
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| Alternative Assessments for Students with Special Needs | |
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| Summative Assessments and Students with Special Needs | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Teaching Strategies for Performers with Special Needs | |
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| The Hidden Curriculum in Traditional Performing Ensembles (Equal Access) | |
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| Participating in the Special Education Process | |
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| Understanding the Disability (Seeking Resources) | |
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| Adaptation of Instruction for Performers with Special Needs | |
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| The Use of Technology | |
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| Large Group Performing Ensembles: Are They the Appropriate Placement for Students with Special Needs? | |
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| Meaningful Participation | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Teaching Music to Students Who Are Intellectually Gifted | |
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| Intellectual Giftedness in the Music Classroom | |
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| Understanding the Spectrum of Special Needs (Gifted and Talented) | |
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| A Brief Background of How Students Are Identified as �Gifted� | |
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| The Current Identification Process | |
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| Individual IQ Testing and Other Identification Practices | |
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| Categories of Giftedness | |
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| A Discussion of Variant Needs and Services Provided to Students with Special Needs | |
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| Elitism vs. Egalitarianism | |
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| Characteristics of Students Who Are Gifted | |
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| Instructional Delivery/Pacing/Process/Modifications | |
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| Teacher Characteristics That Are Successful When Teaching Students Who Are Gifted | |
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| Twice Exceptional | |
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| Putting It All Together | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Discussion Questions | |
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| Resources for Music Educators | |
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| Resources for Music Teachers and Music Teacher Educators Regarding Teaching Students with Special Needs | |
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| Internet Resources | |
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| Internet Resources Pertaining to Persons with Autism | |
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| Internet Resources Pertaining to Students with Sensory Challenges | |
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| Specific Visual Impairment Internet Resources | |
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| Specific Hearing Impairment Internet Resources | |
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| Internet Resources Pertaining to Persons with Developmental Delays | |
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| Internet Resources Pertaining to Persons with Emotional Disturbances | |
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| Internet Resources Pertaining to Persons with Cognitive Disabilities | |
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| Multiple Impairment Internet Resources | |
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| Internet Resources for Children with Physical Disabilities | |
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| Internet Resources for Persons or Students with Chronic Medical Conditions | |
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| Internet Resources for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities | |
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| Speech and Language Impairment Internet Resources | |
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| Internet Resources Pertaining to Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury | |
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| Print Resources for Music Teachers and Music Teacher Educators | |
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| Research within Music Education Pertaining to Students with Special Needs | |
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| Dissertations within Music Education | |
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| Selected Research within General Education | |
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| Books within Music Therapy and Music Education | |
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| Books within General Education | |
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| Practitioner Articles within Music Education | |
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| About the Authors | |
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| Index | |