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Our program supports over 3000 students with adapted physical education services across kindergarten through age 21. There are 58 itinerant teachers who on average travel between 3 schools clustered in an area of Fairfax County. Each teacher has an average of 35 - 40 students on their caseload. APE teachers are responsible for following the special education policies and procedures by attending individualized education program meetings to design an appropriate educational program with accommodations as needed. This program is data-based and drives an annual goal that the teachers monitor and report quarterly progress. The role is focused on collaboration and co-teaching with the general physical education teacher.
Most of the work is spent collaborating and servicing students. Schools are clustered together to decrease travel time.
Our program is supportive through mentors for teachers entering the program, team leaders, program leaders and the educational specialist. Mentees meet with their mentors on a weekly basis, and this is built into their workday.
Other Mentor Supports
IEP/Re-evaluation meeting Support
IEP Goal development support
Evaluation report writing support
Support with understanding policies and procedures
Support with navigating challenging situations
Support to problem-solve daily challenges and questions
ROles and Responsibilities
ROles and Responsibilities
General Physical Educator (GPE) is the teacher of record and responsible for implementing the specially designed instruction.
The Adapted Physical Educator (APE) with the IEP team develop an individualized education program that includes:
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
Standard-based goal with objectives aligned to the general education grade-level standards
Classroom accommodations
Services and Placement
The APE Itinerant teachers collaborates with the GPE teachers to develop and implement appropriate lessons that promote participation, growth and success.
The APE Itinerant teachers monitors and reports quarterly progress.
The GPE teachers provides quarterly grades.
At the Middle and High School Levels, the APE Itinerant teacher supports the teaching of Health, Driver Education, and Physical Education. They are consultants to the School-Based APE teachers who implement service in the special education learning environment. The APE Itinerant teachers collaborate with the secondary GPE teachers in the GPE setting to implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The APE Itinerant teachers are responsible for conducting evaluations using standardized and non-standardized tools. All new staff are trained and there is yearly review provided.
Program's Structure
Program's Structure
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