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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. This month, our first blog will focus on what Adapted Physical Education is and what Adapted Physical Educators/specialists actually do.

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Fiesta Bowl grants 17 Surprise teachers

Arizona Health and Physical Education

In its annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s educators, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 500 teachers — including 17 Surprise teachers — with $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP, for a total of $1.25

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NCPEID December Collaborative: Special Education Law with Dr. Cynthia Vargas

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

She is a legal expert that represents and advises school districts, county offices of education, and special education local plan areas statewide. Prior to law school, she worked as a special education teacher providing her a practical understanding of the interconnectedness of education legal matters.

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So what is adapted physical education?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

This means that physical education needs to be provided to the student with a disability as part of the special education services that child and family receive. Instead, adapted physical education is in addition to the general physical education class. 1402 (25)]. 1402 (25)].

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New Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands

Arizona Health and Physical Education

I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3 in the Tempe Elementary School District.

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Support Personnel in Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

As physical educators it is our responsibility to provide some information to our support personnel, including what the activities will be ahead of time and ways to ensure those students feel included in the class. If you have any questions please reach out to your adapted PE teacher as they can be your best resource.