Professional Learning

From Plan To Practice: Direct APE Service In General PE

Have you ever struggled to help an APE student work towards their goals and objectives inside the General Education PE environment, especially when the unit does not align? CAPE, APE Specialists Litz Metz & Emily Clowser share strategies to address such situations in this MAPEC & VAPEC collaborative webinar.

Just Adapt It

Matt Barker, 2025 Southern District APE Teacher of the Year!

Key Components of Quality Consultative Services

Margo Workman, 2025 SHAPE MD APE Teacher of the Year!

Silhouettes in Motion: Visual Tools for Inclusive PE

Jim Hambel presents on how to make silhouette visuals to support students using various online tools including AI, Google Drive, and Websites.

Assitive Technology in Adapted PE

Nicole and Brett McCoy share how to design, make, and use assistive technology in APE.

PE Challenge Continuum: Inclusive Steps for Every Learner

Learn from Brad Hunter, the SHAPE America 2025 National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year from the comfort of your home.

ADAPTOBER!

Come learn from your peers! See how Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers from various districts showcase a practical accommodation they successfully use in their classrooms.

Supporting Multilingual Students in APE Settings

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 7 with Sheyla Rivera, PHD Scholar at Old Dominion University.

Implementing Class Vision & Instant Activities

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 6 with Colin Saylor, Old Mill Middle School PE Teacher & Salisbury University Alumni.

Digital Tools and Resources for Educators

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 5 with Matt Barker, 2025 Southern District APE Teacher of the Year.

Is is Student with Disability or Disabled Student?

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 4 with Adam Forbes, Assistant Professor at Norfolk State

Developing Leadership with Partners in Unified Physical Education

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 3 with Marissa Neumann, Glen Burnie HS PE Teacher and Unified Sports Coach.

Unified PE with Jen Heebink

November 14th, 2023

We invite you to revisit this valuable PD from 2023 with the 2022 SHAPE America Adapted PE Teacher of the Year, Jen Heebink, as she explores the growing field of Unified Physical Education (UPE)

Bridging the Gap: Research-Practioner Partnerships in APE

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 2 with Dr. Sean Fullerton, Assistant Professor at Towson University.

Adapt Anything To Make Everything Possible

May 3rd, 2025

MAPEC Mini-Conference Session 1 with Justin Lundt, the 2024 Midwest District Adapted Teacher of the Year.

Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for Engaging Students with Autism in PE

March 19th, 2025

Join MAPEC and VAPEC for "Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for Engaging Students with Autism in PE" with expert Deb Marcus. Learn practical, impactful techniques to foster participation and success for all students.

Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for Engaging Students with Autism in PE

February 19th, 2025

Learn how to make your school weight room inclusive! This webinar addresses obstacles students with intellectual disabilities face and offers teachers practical techniques to empower all students through strength training. Co-sponsored by VAPEC.

PE-APE-UPE Similar Yet Different

January 9th, 2025

Join Maryland Shape Teacher of the Year and MAPEC President Brad Hunter and other MAPEC members for a conversation about Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, and Unified PE.