Resources

Adapted Physical Education National Standards Eligibility Criteria for Adapted Physical Education Position Statement 2010 High Qualified Adapted Physical Educator Eligibility for Adapted Physical Education Services

Maryland Learning Links Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

Legislation: Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2008 Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities Fitness and Athletic Equity Act for Students with Disabilities Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act U.S Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights - Extracurricular Athletics U.S Department of Education Explains "Dear Colleague" Guidance Letter GAO Report: Students with Disabilities in Physical Education and Athletics Creating Equal Opportunities to Participate in Physical Education

Professional Journals: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance PALAESTRA Strategies

State Guides: Pennsylvania Department of Education Provides Information on Adapted Physical Education Connecticut Department of Education: Guidelines for Adapted Physical Education

California - Guidelines for Adapted Physical Education