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NC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
NC DPI Exceptional Children - NC DPI Adapted PE - NC DPI Specialized Instructional Support and NC Healthy Schools APE Lending Library NC DPI Assistive Technology PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators 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. 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 |
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! 
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! 
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! 
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 MinutesThe 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 2017 Meeting Minutes February 3rd April 28th September 15th November 2nd 2016 Meeting Minutes February 26th May 20th September 23rd November 10th 2015 Meeting Minutes February 13th May 1st September 28th October 30th Questions? Suggestions? Email us! |