122Tuesday, April 12, 2005
8:00 AM-12:00 PMConvention Center:N226
AAALF/Adapted Physical Activity Council
Training Paraprofessionals to Support Children with Disabilities in Physical Education
Paraprofessionals are necessary in assisting with behavior, socialization, physical support and 1:1 instruction. Paraprofessionals are crucial in assisting the teacher when there is a large class with students with disabilities included, yet many do not actively participate. Most of these paraprofessionals do not know what to do to assist their students in physical education. Most physical education teachers are not taught how to train the paraprofessionals. The No Child Left Behind Act promotes further education for paraprofessionals, and it is imperative that they now be trained for physical education. This 4-hour workshop will teach physical educators how to train paraprofessionals.
Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, curriculum development, professional development
Speakers: Lauren J. Lieberman and Doug Collier, State University of New York–College at Brockport, Brockport, NY; Ronald Davis and Cindy K. Piletic, Ball State University, Muncie, IN; Sherry L Folsom-Meek, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN; Rebecca K. Lytle, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA; Scott J. Modell, Cal State Univ-Sacramento, Sacramento, CA; Carol A. Ryan, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY; Ileah Jackson, CSU, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA; Carin Mulawka, Rochester City School District, Rochester, NY; Rocco Aiello, St. Mary's County Public Schools, St. Mary's County, MD; and Ellen Kowalski, Adelphi University, Huntington, NY

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