APA/APE Update
July 2014
Leadership Changes
Also within SHAPE America, there will be "Special Interest Groups". Each special interest group will select a leadership team and will provide SHAPE with one primary contact person. The structure and function of the special interest groups is still being decided.
It should be understood that the eight representatives for each council have not been selected as a representative for a special interest group. Their position is to serve the organization as whole, not to be the 'voice' for only one group or another.
I have been asked to serve on the Physical Education Council. As a current leader for the APE/APA Special Interest Group, there is a conflict of interest if I serve in both positions. I subsequently have decided to accept the position on the Physical Education Council and step down from my leadership position within the APE/APA group. Cindy Piletic (C-Piletic@wiu.edu) will now be the primary contact person for the APE/APA group. The others serving on the leadership team are Garth Tymeson (gtymeson@uwlax.edu) and Michelle Grenier (Michelle.Grenier@unh.edu). We are currently recruiting to have a practitioner representative on the leadership team as well.
SOOOO...this will be my last APE/APA update. I encourage you to contact me with questions or concerns related to SHAPE America. I will remain in close contact with the APE/APA group in order to serve all SHAPE members effectively.
Initiatives
- Continued advocacy for SHAPE to publish the disclaimer and proper utilization statements about the APEAS on its website and among current users.
- Inclusion of APE and APA as categories within future presentation proposals.
- Development of a position statement on APE Assessment Tools and appropriate use of each of these tools.
- Development of APE Technology Webinars.
- Development of a position statement on instruction for students with low incidence disabilities.
- Continued collaboration among SHAPE and APE Legislative leaders.
- Research feasibility of establishment of validity and reliability for the APEAS-II.
- Consistent collaboration between SHAPE and NCPEID.
- Provision of a justification statement for the retention of the APE Program Recognition and Promising Professional Awards.
- Reformatting of the Awards Breakfast or gathering at the national convention.
- Revision of the Eligibility Position Statement.
- Provision of training for those interested in serving in advocacy roles (reviewing sessions, developing manuscripts, serving on committees) at the national convention.
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Mark Your Calendars!
NCPEID Annual Conference
The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) mission is to promote research, professional preparation, service delivery, and advocacy of Physical Education for individuals with disabilities.
Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 06:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner-Mclean, Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, United States
NAFAPA Symposium
Please consider attending the 2014 North American Federation of APA on October 16-18 at the U of Michigan in Ann Arbor. More than 150 presentations including keynotes, posters, and verbal presentations have currently been accepted. There will also be at least 8 research proposal presentations from masters students who are planning research, which gives them an opportunity to receive feedback on their proposals prior to starting the study. This should be a great attendance and symposium!
Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 03:00 PM
University of Michigan, South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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