High Needs, Monumental Successes

Every student deserves an excellent teacher, a fair chance at success, and the opportunity to participate in a school music program. This resource addresses the importance of teaching music to low-income and high-needs students. The author presents clear strategies and ideas for teaching, supporting, and advocating for these students. This book covers attendance, classroom expectations, grading policies, mental health and social-emotional skills, motivation, programming, time management, securing funds, and more. Especially helpful are the example scenarios and questions for teachers scattered throughout the book as well as sample responses for each. With the best interests of students at its core, this equips teachers with the tools they need to better serve all members of their music programs.