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Reflections from APE OSEP Scholars: The Critical Role of OSEP in Training Quality APE Teachers

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), comes into sharp focus. As many listeners know, there is a nationwide shortage of highly qualified APE teachers who are prepared to meet the diverse needs of these students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The “Big Beautiful Bill is Actually a “Big Brutal Betrayal”

Relentless School Nurse

Group Impact Wealthiest Households Thousands in annual tax cuts Low-Income Families Loss of healthcare, nutrition, and family tax support Public Schools Shrinking staff, fewer special education resources Rural Communities Risk of losing school-based and local health services Children with Disabilities Increased barriers to care and support The Bottom (..)

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The Relentless School Nurse: Trump’s Political Theater Sets Stage to Dismantle the US Department of Education

Relentless School Nurse

Students with disabilities who rely on federally mandated services through IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) will have reduced support. Special Education and Health Services How will schools manage services for students with complex medical conditions if federal coordination disappears?

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Including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities in mainstream secondary physical education: A revisit study

PE Scholar

Perceptions of including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in mainstream secondary physical education (PE).

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

Fundraiser DonorsChoose Crowd-Funding Site Jim Hambel Jim Hambel is a grateful elementary physical education teacher in New York City. He has a teaching license in PE as well as general education and special education for grades 1-6. In 2021, Jim received the Dr. Doris R.

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Assessing the learning of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream school physical education

PE Scholar

Mainstream secondary school PE teachers views and experiences of assessing the learning of pupils with SEND.

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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.