Session Line-Up:

Build Me Up, Buttercup!

Jody Duff, 2018 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Adapted Physical Education Teacher - Cedar Lane School, Howard County Public School System

This session will provide individuals with activities and modifications that allow all students to participate in physical activities that may otherwise be inaccessible. It will explain how to build simple devices to create a successful environment for all. The information will demonstrate how to break down skills for individuals with low incidence disabilities to participate, and ways to make it exciting and meaningful.

BEAT IT: Drum Beats on your Feet or in your Seat!

Emily Clowser and Liz Metz

Adapted PE Teacher Specialists - Frederick County Public Schools

Move, groove, and learn cardio drumming activities and strategies to promote fitness, learning, and fun for ALL students!

"Best Class I Have Ever Taken!" Using a "Unified" Approach to Teaching High School Physical Education

Heather Arnold, Tim Stedman, Zach Vrhovac

High School Physical Education Teachers - Anne Arundel County Public Schools

In this session, participants will engage in activities that are part of the new course in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, “Unified Physical Education & Leadership,” where students with and without disabilities work together in leadership activities and games/sports. Participants will learn new ways to level the playing field and learn why every county should offer this course!

Promoting the Use of Adapted Equipment and Communication in Adapted Aquatics

Jay Bass

Adapted Aquatics Teacher - Prince George's County Public Schools

Learn innovative ways to incorporate adapted equipment and effective communication into your Adapted Aquatics class.

Cognitive Learning in Physical Education

Katie Smith

Physical Education Teacher, Rock Creek School - Frederick County Public Schools

Methods to incorporate cognitive learning of Physical Education and Health objectives in PE class.

Using a "Unified" Approach to Teaching High School Dance!

Sarah Sherman and Sarah Francis

High School Dance Instructors - Anne Arundel County Public Schools

In this session, participants will engage in activities that are part of the new course in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, “Unified Dance & Leadership,” where students with and without disabilities work together in leadership activities, creative movement, and choreography. Participants will see what happens when passion for dance and working with students with disabilities comes together in an amazing way!