Inclusion in PE ? For, Against, Why? HPS 468 Dr. Joe G. Schmalfeldt

Pros and Cons of Inclusion Pros and Cons of Inclusion

Assessment in Adapted Physical Education ?

Why?

To Determine: 1- Most Appropriate Placement Placement

To Determine: 2- Present Level of Performance

To Determine: 3- Performance Goal Objectives

To Determine: 4- Lesson Plan development

To Determine: 5- Educational Accountability

Must physical education be made available to all children with disabilities?

Yes, Federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) at 34 CFR Physical Education states:

NM State Law: Chapter 22, Article 13, Sections through NM Public School Code

Are there any circumstances in which a child with a disability may be exempted or excused from physical education participation?

Yes? or No?

Must the child with a disability receive the same amount of physical education instruction as the student without a disability?

Yes? or No?

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The Adapted Phy. Ed. Process

Must be an "exceptional” student. 1. Must be an "exceptional” student.

2.Fail a screening test and/or a motor assessment administrated by a person qualified in motor assessment. APE Screening Instrument

3.Motor evaluation report written as part of a multidisciplinary team report (tri-annual). (completed in 60 calendar days)

4.IEP committee meets with parent(s)/guardian(s)- services necessary to meet student's needs in attendance i.e. APE, speech therapy, OT, PT.- IEP goals and objectives are written (annually). (completed in 10 calendar days)

5.Lesson plans based on IEPs/checklists.

6.Six or nine week progress reports written.

Does this student demonstrate difficulty with any or all of the following motor tasks?- Check off all items that apply. 1. ____Demonstrates difficulty in walking or running? 2. ____Demonstrates difficulty in balancing on one foot? 3. ____Demonstrates difficulty in kicking a playground ball? 4. ____Demonstrates difficulty in throwing a tennis ball overhand? 5. ____Demonstrates difficulty in catching a playground ball with hands only? 6. ____Demonstrates difficulty in dribbling a ball with one hand? 7. ____Demonstrates difficulty in staying on task in PE class? 8. ____No Motor Concerns!

Simple Motor Screening Instrument (Handout)

Assessment Instruments (Handout)

Adapted Physical Education Websites Physical Education for Students with Disabilities Physical Education for Students with Disabilities Physical Education for Students with Disabilities

Adapted Physical Education Websites PE Central Adapted Phy. Ed. Section PE Central Adapted Phy. Ed. Section PE Central Adapted Phy. Ed. Section

Adapted Physical Education Websites The “Mother” of all APE Websites The “Mother” of all APE Websites The “Mother” of all APE Websites

Who can Teach Adapted Physical Education in New Mexico ?