This is a FREE Virtual Conference 

Friday January 29, 2027 Sessions
Dates, Times, Abstracts
All times are Eastern Standard Time 

ID Squared (ID2): Interdisciplinary PE Activities for Intellectual Disabilities
8:45 - 9:35am EST
Presented By: Cody Mellinger
Physical activity and academics have been linked for decades, whether via printed and online materials/activities or studies showing the benefits that physical activity has on the brain. Such methodologies can also be applied to self-contained physical education classes which service various types and levels of intellectual disabilities. Therefore, this presentation will highlight ideas for incorporating academics into physical education across a number of subjects.

Individualizing Education Through Specially Designed Instruction
9:45 - 10:15am EST
Presented By: Brad Weiner
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is central to ensuring students with disabilities receive an education that is responsive to their individual needs. This presentation will explore how SDI is individualized through adaptations to content, methodology, and delivery of instruction, and how these components translate into meaningful educational programming. Participants will examine how SDI can guide discussions when interpreting evaluation results, developing and reviewing IEPs, and determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Emphasis will be placed on moving beyond identifying student needs to articulating the specific instructional adaptations necessary for meaningful access, participation, and progress in the educational environment.

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10:30 - 11:15am EST
Presented By: Jeff Yellen
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Tips  and Tricks on How to Create  Success for Students in the Special Education (Self-Contained)  Setting
11:15 - 11:45am EST
Presented By: Dana DeVore  
This session will focus on structures, routines, equipment, and visuals that help support student learning in the PE special education setting along with information on how to adapt and accommodate lessons so students are accessing grade level standards. Attendees will leave with ideas on how to build and support learning for all students in the special education setting.

Adapted PE: Help Desk
11:50am -  12:20pm EST
Presented By: Brad Weiner
Have a question, challenge, or issue related to Adapted Physical Education? This interactive, open-forum session provides participants with an opportunity to bring real-world concerns, share experiences, and engage in collaborative problem-solving with colleagues. Participants will help shape the discussion by identifying topics and questions most relevant to their professional needs. Potential areas of discussion include policies and procedures, instructional implementation, service delivery, regulations, advocacy, and IEP development. Whether navigating a complex situation, seeking clarification, or looking for new perspectives, participants are encouraged to bring their questions and challenges. The goal is to create a collaborative space for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and identifying practical strategies to strengthen Adapted PE services and support students with disabilities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
12:30 - 1:00pm EST
By: Brad Weiner
Creating equitable and inclusive learning environments begins with understanding and valuing the individual differences that students bring to the educational experience. This presentation explores the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion through the lens of disability models, learner variability, culturally responsive teaching, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will examine the distinction between integration and meaningful inclusion, consider how instructional and environmental barriers influence student participation, and explore practical strategies for designing learning experiences that promote belonging, acceptance, and value. Emphasis will be placed on shifting from expecting students to adapt to the learning environment toward intentionally designing environments that recognize individual needs, promote learner agency, and provide opportunities for all students to be challenged, contribute, and succeed.

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1:15 - 2:00 pm EST
Presented By: Brad Weiner
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**Guest Presentation**
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2:15 - 2:45 pm EST
Presented By: X
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**Guest Presentation**
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2:45 - 3:15 pm EST
Presented By: X
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