1. Adapted Physical Education in the Public Schools

2. Adapted Physical Education “… is an individualized program involving physical and motor fitness, FMS and patterns, skills in aquatics and dance, and individual and group games and sports designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.” (Winnick, 2005, p.4)

3. Who Oversees Adapted Physical Education Programs?

4. Goals of Adapted Physical Education The goals should be consistent with those established by the state education agency for every learner who participates in physical education and integrate state standards and curricular objectives.

5. Who is Eligible for Adapted Physical Education? Tremendous variance by state and district

6. Beginning the Identification Process

7. Child-Find What is it?

8. Written procedures in Illinois to include: – annual screening of children –Ongoing review of all children –Ongoing coordination

9. Referrals For Assessment Who can make referrals?

10. Who Qualifies for APE?

11. Trained personnel Results of the testing and other information gathered are the basis for the instructional program The IEP is the formal plan for moving the student from the present level of performance to improved performance

12. Placements in Physical Education

13. Difference between “ Inclusion” and “LRE?”

14. Service Delivery Models APE Teacher as direct service provider Collaboration Consultation

15. Factors Influencing Service Delivery

16. Teacher Accountability Annual IEP’s ( Annual meetings with Parents and committee members) Provide lesson plans Documentation of performance outcomes

17. Motor Team Concept APE working with (OT), (PT), (RT), (GPE), and Speech therapy.

18. Motor Team Concept Commonalities OT PT RT

19. Motor Team Functions Screening and assessment Intervention Supervise motor programs Document service delivery Serve as resources for other professionals and/or caregivers

20. APE Scheduling Students in APE supposed receive same amount of time as general population Athletic activities & PT services never substitute for physical education

21. Facilities should be accessible Don’t assume you will have a gym

22. Staff APE Coordinator (maybe) PE Teacher Nurse (maybe) Related Services Personnel