1. Preparing Highly Qualified APE Teachers
Barry Lavay, CSU, Long Beach
Rebecca Lytle, CSU, Chico
Terry Rizzo CSU, San Bernardino
National AAHPERD Tampa FL April 1, 2009
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2. Outline: Preparing the HQAPE
Introduction: Rebecca- 10 min
Purpose, Why, What, Process, Who
Highly Qualified APE Teacher Position Paper APAC/NCPERID
Who Is HQ APE Teacher? Terry-10 min
Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics
IDEA: Good News Bad News
APAC/NCPERID’s Response
Content Knowledge & Skill: Barry- 15 min
Examine Specific Content Knowledge & Skills
Summary/Discussion
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APAC - Purpose
The purpose of the Adapted Physical Activity Council is to advocate & encourage programs, policies, standards, & research that will positively affect opportunities for physical activity & recreation available to individuals with disabilities. The Council will promote excellence in professional practices & preparation; enhance the knowledge base in physical activity and recreation for individuals with disabilities…
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Why The Need?
Inequity- Lack of Physical Education in No Child Left Behind (NCLB), 2001
Requirements of Physical Education in IDEIA, 2004
No State or National guidelines for “highly qualified” in APE
APAC- Adapted Physical Activity Council
AAPAR - American Association for Physical Activity & Recreation
AAHPERD - American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Advocacy for quality
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5. What To Do? An Idea Is Hatched..
Annual APAC meeting - AAHPERD
Committee formed - Process begins 2006
“What is a highly qualified APE teacher?
Open ended question sent out to committee & others (University & practitioners)
Draft #1 begins…
NCPERID- comes on board
Sent to committee for review…
New comments & ideas are integrated into the document through several revisions
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Process Continues
Focus group with 25 APE teachers- revisions
Focus group with all interested parties held at AAHPERD Revisions
Final draft submitted to committee for review
Final draft submitted to APAR for acceptance
Reformatting required
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Who Is It For? What Next?
Administrators
Directors of Special Education Programs
University faculty developing training programs
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
General Physical Education Specialists
Presentations at conferences, web posting, articles
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8. But Who Is a Highly Qualified APE Teacher?
Knowledge of pedagogy & the ability to teach effectively to enhance student achievement
What is meant by student achievement?
High levels of physical & motor fitness, skills in aquatics, games, rhythms, dance, sport skills and the use of leisure time to engage in vigorous health-related physical activity consistent with their capabilities
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9. But Who Is a Highly Qualified APE Teacher?
A highly qualified APE teacher will have skills
in explicit teacher led, cognitive strategy
instruction (see Rosenshine, 1997, Issues in
educating students with disabilities.)
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10. But Who Is a Highly Qualified APE Teacher?
These individuals will have:
Kinesiology degree with a specialization in pedagogy with a particular focus of attention in adapted physical activity and graduate from a recognized subject matter program in adapted physical education
Content knowledge about assessment, individualized educational planning, effective teaching, and evaluation of teaching effectiveness via student achievement.
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11. But Who Is a Highly Qualified APE Teacher?
Hidden Characteristics:
Teaching personality of an adapted physical educator should match the culture of the school & the population of students with whom s/he teaches.
Demonstrate the maturity associated with working as a member of an educational team & have consultative skills to work with colleagues from other academic areas & parents along the continuum of alternative class placements that appear in public schools.
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12. But Who Is a Highly Qualified APE Teacher?
The most important qualification is a
commitment to student achievement as it
relates to health-related physical education.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) 2004 P.L
Good News:
Physical Education remains in definition of special education
Bad News: No definition of a…
Qualified physical educator
Qualified adapted physical educator or adapted physical educator
Appropriate APE teacher preparation program
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14. APAC/NCPERID’s Response
Highly qualified adapted physical educators have:
1) A bachelor’s degree in physical education teacher education AND state license to teach physical education.
2) A minimum of 12 semester hours specifically addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities with a minimum of 9 units specific to the area of adapted physical education
3) A minimum of 150 hours of practicum experience.
4) Graduated from an academic program that meet the standards for Adapted Physical Education.
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15. APAC/NCPERID’s APE Program Endorsements
‘Add on’ APE credentials to State licensure for the teaching of physical education (bachelor's degree is minimum degree requirement)
Endorsement criteria include, but may not be limited to meeting:
Specific Professional Preparation Requirements
Practicum/Field experiences with minimum requirements
Specific Subject Matter Content Guidelines
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16. Specific Comprehensive Content Knowledge & Skill
PE subject matter content
Safety
Disability studies
Assessment
Special education law-IEP
Individual teaching & learning styles
Behavior management
Collaboration/consultation
Advocacy-inclusion practices
Community & family resources
Professional leadership
Assistive technology
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17. PE Subject Matter Content Knowledge
Training- strong PE knowledge
NASPE National Standards
APENS
State & District Policies: (i.e., APE Guidelines in California Public Schools)
Roles & Responsibilities include:
Direct Service-Collaboration-Advocate
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18. Safety: First & Foremost
District policy
Facilities & equipment
Student’s present level
Student files/Nurse
Medications
Contraindication activities
Severe disabilities - medically fragile
Physical but also psychological harm
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Disability Study
14 disability categories
recognized by IDEA
Programming for varying disabilities
Contraindications of activity
Resources (i.e., disability organizations sport organizations)
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20. Assessment for Student Service Qualification & Report Writing
Knowledge of a variety of assessment tools -preschool to adult
No single test exists to meet all needs
Effective report writing
Result in effective placement & instruction
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21. Special Education Law IEP
Legislation: IDEIA & application:
Service timelines for referrals & qualifying students
IEP & report writing
Access & equity
Protect students & district
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22. Individual Teaching & Learning Styles
Teaching Styles
Curriculum & instruction models:
Developmental Approach
Top-down Approach
(functional- CBI-
transition-lifespan)
Ecological Task Analysis
Multisensory approach
Inclusion: peer tutors
Adapt/Modify Creative power to
imagine (Sherrill, 2004)
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Behavior Management
Behavior Positive Support (BPS)
Eclectic Approach:
Proactive methods – rules, routines, & orientation
Increase behaviors
Redirect or decrease behaviors
Psychodynamic approach
Student Responsibility
Nontraditional methods
Severe: BIP
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24. Collaboration/Consultation Not Just a Direct Service Provider!
Communicate the APE job role for student learning
Respect, communicate & work effectively with other professionals
Willingness to share/listen, learn from others
Respected professionals
Effective public relations
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Advocacy
Awareness in schools community- “Ability Awareness Day”
Inclusion/normalization: promote a culture of inclusion
Promote physical activity & sport opportunities in/out of school
Family/staff support
Resource to other
“Voice” for your students
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26. Community & Family Resources
Advocate, support, educate & resource in school & community
Effective family communication can occur many ways:
Introductory class letter
Questionnaires
Behavior notes
Homework
Progress reports
Newsletters
Meetings
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27. Professional Leadership
Join & volunteer in professional
organizations
Attend inservice meetings & conferences
Stay Current
Resourceful
Share & learn from others
Willing to grow & change
“Make Things Happen”
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Assistive Technology
Knowledge of devices for
communication, positioning,
mobility, stability, & sport
recreation
screen readers
bolsters or wedges
walkers & wheelchairs
prosthetics
mobile standers, or
specialized sport equipment
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Summary/Discussion
Ongoing continuous process - constantly evolving
Strive to grow professional
Reflection
Philosophy a road map toward being a HQAPE
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30. Share With the Group Your Thoughts Discussion
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31. Checklist for Highly Qualified APE Teacher/Program
____ My district/county has an APE teacher.
____I know who the assigned APE teacher serving my school should I need assistance.
____The APE teacher in my school has a BA/BS in teaching PE.
____The APE teacher in my school has 12+ semester hours of coursework related specifically to teaching PE with individuals with disabilities.
____The APE teacher in my school was trained in a college program that is based on Standards for APE (State or National Standards)
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32. Checklist for Highly Qualified APE Teacher/Program
____ The APE teacher serving my school had preservice training in the age group they are currently working with.
____I have ample equipment for each student to participate in my program.
____I have ample facilities/space for instruction of quality PE for all my students including students with disabilities.
____I am familiar with all students with disabilities in my program & have seen their files (IEP’s) & know of any medical considerations when teaching
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