Music Educators ' Participation and Professional Needs

The study examined music educators ' involvement with disabled students, their knowledge of legislation regarding the handicapped, and their needs in developing and implementing music education programsfor special students. Information was obtained through a nationwide survey of 789 general, instrumental, and vocal music educators at the elementary and secondary levels. Results indicated that 63 % of the respondents have been professionally involved wih disabled students, with signzficantly greater experience at the elementary level. Respondents indicated the needfor infor-mation about formulating Individualized Educational Plan goals, developing music programs for handicapped students, and assessing these students ' progress. Those surveyed were particularly concerned about meeting students ' individual needs, work-ing with too large a number of handicapped students, and avoiding psychological harm to these students