Over the next decade, there will need for over 30,000 teachers trained in special education in Minnesota. That’s according to the state’s Department of Education. One aspect of special education that ...

Every Wednesday morning, a gym at UMD is transformed into a vibrant phy ed class. But in this class, both the students and the teachers are learning. A class of Lester Park Elementary students with ...

Physical educators impact the lives of children daily. Our graduates teach their students about wellness, physical activity and self-care — among other important, health-related topics. UW’s adapted ...

Jessica Willson, an adapted physical education teacher at Harford Academy, was named an Eastern District 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. “Being named SHAPE ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Merill DeRose, (B.A.'07, physical education and health, M.A.'10, adapted physical education) was recently named the Michigan Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – When the coronavirus pandemic made schools go virtual across Hampton Roads, the concerns surrounding students’ social and mental well being were obvious. Less time with ...

Educators in Norridge say an innovative approach to teaching physical education to high school students with special needs also is serving to inspire their peers. The Adapted PE course at Ridgewood ...