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NNC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Adapted Physical Education Brochure
NC DPI  
Exceptional Children - NC DPI
Adapted PE - NC DPI
Specialized Instructional Support and NC Healthy Schools
APE Lending Library
​NC DPI Assistive Technology
NC DPI ECD Remote Learning Resources for APE
NC DPI Remote Learning Resources for PE
NC DPI Healthy Schools Website
NC DPI GenEd Healthy Living Resources
NC School Based PT COVID 19 and Telehealth Resources

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators
NC SHAPE (NCAAHPERD-SM) - North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport Management
Council for Exceptional Children
North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children


MEMOS, GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS, POSITION PAPERS:
Healthy Active Children Policy - NC State Board of Education
Adapted Physical Education - Liaison - NC DPI 
Adapted Physical Education - Listserve - NC DPI
School Improvement Plans to Include Healthy Active Children - NC DPI
Students with Disabilities: More Information and Guidance Could Improve Opportunities in Physical Education and Athletics - US GAO
Position Paper - Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Education Teachers - AAPAR  

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT RESOURCES:
APE Assessment/Evaluation Tools - This is a list of commonly used tools used to determine eligibility for APE. 

PRINTED RESOURCES:
APE Lending Library - Literature and resources available for check out from DPI.
EC Glossary - Commonly used abbreviations and terminology in NC

LEA Websites:
Pitt County APE Website

APE and Activity for People with Disabilities:
PE Central - Specific page with dedicated APE information
Palaestra - Journal for Sport, Physical Education, and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
Bridge II Sports - Non-profit organization that supports children and adults with disabilities to play team and individual sports (On Facebook as bridge2sports)
NC Office on Disability and Health
Special Olympics North Carolina - Look for coaches resources for great tips, assessment sheets, skills progression etc.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities
Integrating PE and Technology
Developmental Therapy Associates
Adaptive Sports USA
Blaze Sports America
www.seeability.org
www.nod.org - National Organization on Disability
http://www.cdc.gov/bam/index.html - interactive tool for teens to increase activity
www.recreation.gov guide to reliable consumer health info
www.fitness.gov
www.sportsbookreview.com/importance-sports-physical-education/ - The Importance of Sports and Physical Education
Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities

Specific Diagnoses:
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Presents Sip-and-Puff Adaptoys
www.rarediseases.org
http://www.sbancsc.org/ - Spina Bifida
Cerebral Palsy Guidance
www.orthoseek.com
www.ec-link.org - Sensory impairments
www.fredshead.info - Blogs, tips, techniques and resources for and by blind and visually impaired people.

Equipment:
www.donorschoose.com-  Will put you in touch with donors to provide equipment.
www.aph.org - American Printing House for the Blind: Books and equipment.
www.schoolspecialty.com - School Specialty: Equipment =Sportime and Abilitations are now found within the School Specialty Website.
www.humankinetics.com - Human Kinetics: Books, DVD, etc. including Adapted PE.
http://www.flaghouse.com/Physical-Education/Adapted-PE/ - Flaghouse: Physical Education and Giant Leaps (for special populations).
www.openphysed.org -OPEN PhysEd is free lesson plans.

Legislation/Policy:
www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml - Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) also known as No Child Left Behind Act

Special Educ. Law Bulletins: 
www.quinlan.com
www.specialednews.com

Special Interest Organizations:
www.unitedwaytriangle.org
www.lung.org - American Lung Association
www.ucpa.org - for CP
http://www.ncd.gov/ - National Council on Disabilities
www.easter-seals.org
www.arcnc.org
www.edgate.com/site/contents - for issues with behavior
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​Commit to Inclusion supports the establishment of programming like I Can Do it, You Can Do It! (ICDI) to help facilitate access and opportunities for children and adults with disability to be healthy and active.
Commit to Inclusion also supports the implementation of the Guidelines for Disability Inclusion to assist in the updating of community health program and policies to be inclusive of the needs of people with disability.
To learn more, click HERE!
Disclaimer: This is not an NC-APE-AC publication, but it's still a great resource!
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ExerciseBuddy uses peer-led exercise videos and research-based teaching strategies to inspire and teach individuals with autism to exercise!  Design and save individualized workouts, monitor student progress and health history, teach the systems of the body, empower and motivate parents, and more!  If you haven't checked it out yet, click HERE!
Disclaimer: This is not an NC-APE-AC publication, but it's still awesome!
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APE has a PODCAST!  Special Educator, Scott McNamara of Michigan, has started a blog and podcast for all things APE! Episodes are free to download, via iTunes, and can be accessed HERE!
Disclaimer: This is not an NC-APE-AC publication, but it's still awesome!
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This YouTube channel offers simple activities, modifications to equipment, and inclusion strategies for engaging all learners. Check it out HERE!
Disclaimer: This is not an NC-APE-AC publication, but it's still a great resource!

NC-APE-AC Meeting Minutes

The NC-APE-AC meets on a quarterly basis to discuss all things APE in NC!  Beginning February of 2016, a summarized version of the council's meeting minutes will be posted here.  Stay tuned for updates!

2019 Meeting Minutes
​February 8th
June 11th
September 13th

2018 Meeting Minutes
February 2nd
April 27th
November 1st
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2017 Meeting Minutes
February 3rd
April 28th
September 15th
November 2nd

​2016 Meeting Minutes
February 26th
May 20th
September 23rd
November 10th
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2015 Meeting Minutes
February 13th
May 1st
September 28th
October 30th

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