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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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| Adapted Physical Education State Mandate (yes/no) | Yes, APE is among special education services identified |
| Adapted Physical Education (state regulations definition) | http://www.RIDOE.net look in special education, regulations |
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Adapted Physical Education State Regulations (yes/no).
If yes, please list the citation or web site where the materials can be accessed. |
Sec 300.26 Special Education.pg. 19: (2) Physical education means the development of ........(ii) Includes special physical education, adapted physical education, movement education, and motor develoment. |
| State Director of Special Education | Dr. Thomas P. DiPaola |
| State Director/Representative of Physical Education | Dr. Thomas P. DiPaola |
| Number of school aged children with disabilities |
29,300 school-aged students with disabilities 3,000 preschool-aged students with disabilities |
| Number of state certified Physical Educators: | 235. Nearly half RI PE teachers have APE endorsement. |
| Number of state certified Adapted Physical Educators: | |
| APENS State Coordinator Information | |
| Total nationally certified CAPEs within state | |
| State/Regional Parent Advocacy Information |
Statewide Parent Training and Information Center: Rhode Island Parent
Information Network--Vivian Weisman, 401.727.4144 Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, Cathy Ciano, 401.467.6855 |
| State Special Education Resources (e.g., CEC, TASH) |
NASDSE, Northeast Regional Resource Center (NERRC),
Paul Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College (UCEDD), NEC-TAS, National Center for Teacher Quality, National Personnel Center, Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project at Rhode Island College, Association of Rhode Island Administrators in Special Education, Rhode Island Center for School Leadership, VSA arts of Rhode Island (formerly Very Special Arts), Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association, Rhode Island Association of School Principals, The Education Alliance at Brown University, Northeast & Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University |
| State Assistive Technology Information: |
TechACCESS of Rhode Island, Judith Hammerlind-Carlson
1.800.916.8324 techaccess@techaccess-ri.org |
| State Early Childhood Special Education information: | 3-5:
Amy Cohen, 619 Coordinator: 401.222.4600 ext 2408 Barbara Burgess, Early Childhood Coordinator: 401.222.4600. ext 2363 |
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State Disability Sport Organizations/contacts: Special Olympics |
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Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association - Michael Lunney, 401.272.9811 ext 21, RI Interscholastic League, Richard Lynch, 401.272.9844 |
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Disability Sport Organizations (e.g., USCPAA, USABA, Wheelchair sports USA) |
Special Olympics Rhode Island, Michael McGovern, 401.823.7411 |
A project sponsored by
APENS/NCPERID
Adapted Physical Education National Standards
National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with
Disabilities
Email: APENS@Cortland.edu
Web:
http://www.cortland.edu/APENS