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Tag Archives: Adapted Physical Education

I Voiced My Concerns! Suddenly – Reduced Speech & No APE

Posted on 04/11/2019 by Wrightslaw — 6 Comments ↓

My son is 14 and has autism. I’m concerned that the school is not complying with his IEP so, I spoke to someone on the Board of Education about my Continue Reading →

Posted in IDEA 2004, IEPs | Tagged Adapted PE, Adapted Physical Education, physical education, Speech Language Services | 6 Comments ↓

Guidance & FAQs about Adapted Physical Education

Posted on 06/15/2017 by Wrightslaw — 8 Comments ↓

Adapted physical education is physical education that has been modified so it is appropriate for students with disabilities. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004), all students with Continue Reading →

Posted in IDEA 2004, IEPs, Special Ed Law | Tagged Adapted Physical Education, APE, PE, physical education | 8 Comments ↓

Quiz: Common Misconceptions about Physical Education for Students with Disabilities

Posted on 04/28/2016 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Check your knowledge about Physical Education for Students with Disabilities! Do you know the Top 10 Most Common Misconceptions? Read the presentation, then take the quiz. Healthy, Physically Fit and Continue Reading →

Posted in IDEA 2004 | Tagged Adapted Physical Education, Garth Tymeson, phsycial education | Leave a reply

What Every Parent Needs to Know: IDEA Requires Physical Education & Adapted PE

Posted on 04/14/2016 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

IDEA 2004 requires schools to provide physical education services, specially designed if necessary. If your child has a disability and an IEP, the school must provide physical education in your Continue Reading →

Posted in ESY, IDEA 2004, IEPs, Transition | Tagged Adapted Physical Education, APE, physical education | 1 Comment ↓

Hot Topics: Quick Picks

Posted on 10/15/2015 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

My Child Needs PE. May I request that the school put at least 10 minutes a day of physical activity for my child on his IEP? If your child has Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Parent Rights & Responsibilities, Placement | Tagged Adapted PE, Adapted Physical Education, classroom observations, Confidentiality, parental consent, PE, Placement, Privacy | 2 Comments ↓

Equal Time for PE: 1 x 30 = 3 x 45. Can You Do the Math?

Posted on 05/02/2012 by Wrightslaw — 4 Comments ↓

Although our son is blind and autistic, physically he is able and he is compliant. The school agreed to APE on his IEP – but only 30 minutes a week. Continue Reading →

Posted in Accommodations & Modifications, IEPs | Tagged 5 W's + H + E, Adapted Physical Education, APE, autism, Blindness, IEPs, PE, physical education | 4 Comments ↓

IEP Team Members: Should We Replace the General Ed Teacher?

Posted on 09/29/2011 by Wrightslaw — 3 Comments ↓

My son is 11, his academic skills are at the 4-yr old level. He gets one hour a week of APE, but we do not have the APE teacher on his Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs, Parent Rights & Responsibilities | Tagged Adapted Physical Education, IEP Team Members, Parental Rights | 3 Comments ↓

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