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Alexandria, VA
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β¨ Spark new possibilities for all learners at #IAHPERD26 (Dec. 2-4)! Learn from Matt Barker (VA), @DigitTheAPE, 2025 SHAPE America Southern District Adapted Teacher of the Year! π€
#PhysEd #HealthEd
IGNITE YOUR PASSION!
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Membership Spotlight! Amy Falls is currently MAPEC VP & an APE Academic Specialist for AACPS, She has been in elementary pe for 23 yrs and 4 yrs in APE. "Cheering for my students is a thrill for me! I want my students to know that they can be part of a pe class and activities"
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Starting next Monday "May is for Movement"
Take, or start finding in your camera roll, pictures of your #AdaptedPE students being active outside the gymnasium.
You can post and tag us OR send them to us ([email protected]) and we will post them.
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We did @mchamberlainPEβs Top Pickle game with 3-5 today. The video shows a kindergarten class rolling pellet balls toward the hoops under the net to earn the money. The rest of the afternoon played Top Pickle practicing the underhand serve.
Will you be the βTop Pickle?!β
Made a #pickleball version of @Topgolf
3-5 Ss working on forehand drop serves for accuracy as we prepare for pickleball games.
#elempe #physed #196pride @coachmicfit
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Thank you for continuing to provide this resource for the #AdaptedPE community.
Most importantly we are sending thoughts to you and your family that this spring/summer you are able to get back to being strong!
May #AdaptedPE Newsletter is live π
Packed with practical strategies, tools you can use right away, and a fresh Teacher Spotlight. If youβre looking to save time and better support your studentsβthis oneβs for you.
justadaptit.com/newsletters/β¦
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Always a highlight of the month!
May #AdaptedPE Newsletter is live π
Packed with practical strategies, tools you can use right away, and a fresh Teacher Spotlight. If youβre looking to save time and better support your studentsβthis oneβs for you.
justadaptit.com/newsletters/β¦
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PE AND APE TEACHERS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY
We want to learn more about your involvement in the IEP process for students with disabilities. Please consider participating or sharing the link ink or QR code: scsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/β¦
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Taking time to respond to research surveys such as this can have a measurable impact on our profession moving forward.
π― recommend completing it asap!
PE AND APE TEACHERS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY
We want to learn more about your involvement in the IEP process for students with disabilities. Please consider participating or sharing the link ink or QR code: scsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/β¦
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A #physed teacher thought he was providing an appropriate accommodation by pushing a π©βπ in a 𦽠everywhere during class.
I showed him the 𦽠race the student does with a hall monitor in which she goes 75 feet π― on her own.
Sometimes showing is better than explaining.
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Did you know that you can start your path toward a Master in Education through Colorado State University by taking 18 credits of PE electives through Distinguished PE?
Reach out for more information and to get started today!
distinguishedpe.com/courses
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We will be offering a free PD for #PhysEd , #AdaptedPE teachers, therapists, SpEd leads or anyone interested! With some demos of brand new tools! Recordings will be available after. Sign up below
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Came back to work after the @SHAPEAmerica conference and felt pretty special!
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PVC π dribbling device for Ss who use wheelchairs & walkers. Prob my new fav build. Love the realistic motion of dribbling which is hard for many of my Ss, keeping the ball close, & the independence it gave them in moving. SO to my hubby for helping with this one! #AdaptedPE
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@SHAPEAmerica 2026 National #Adapted PE Teacher of the year Chris Ahrens! @chrisahrens @TalkingAPEPod
I was privileged to be there to see him receive this honor.
Congratulations to Chris and the fantastic team of β26 District TOYs (Tyler, Sharon, and Korey)
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Welcome to #SHAPEKC Episode of Convention Carpool Conversations! We made it #ImNotDaniel
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The new look is nice!
Thank you for continuing to compile and share these resources with the #AdaptedPE community.
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#AdaptedPE Bowling Tip 3/5: Use visuals! These foot spots and arrows help students step with the correct feet and even help with a three step approach! I use poly spots/floor markers of all shapes, sizes, and colors for literally every #physed unit! π’πβ‘οΈβ
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#AdaptedPE Bowling Tip 2/5: No bowling ramp? No Problem! Hereβs a quick and easy ramp using a half of cardboard tube (taped to help it last) then taped to a large cone. My buddy @LongviewAPE also taught me you can use a folding table as a ramp with just one leg up! Genius! π³
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Play this Bump to Bucket Pickleball Challenge Activity! We also do something similar with Volleyball. The students love the challenge and it helps with their focus, teamwork, and control of the ball. #PhysEd