Abstract
This article aims to provide insight into the daily experiences and struggles of APE teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic from across the nation. More specifically, six adapted physical educators from across the nation have contributed to this article, sharing their perspectives and teaching experiences, including strategies used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article describes challenges and successes they have experienced while conducting their responsibilities, including the following: (a) monitoring and implementing individualized education programs, and (b) writing and monitoring goals and objectives.
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Notes on contributors
Scott McNamara
Scott McNamara ([email protected]) is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
Brad Weiner
Brad Weiner is an educational specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools in Rockville, MD.
David Martinez
David Martinez is an adapted physical educator at Cherokee County School District in Canton, GA.
Heidi Ambrosius
Heidi Ambrosius is an adapted physical education specialist at Moreno Valley Unified School District in San Bernardino, CA.
Ann Griffin
Ann Griffin is an adapted physical education consultant at Grant Wood Area Education Agency in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Ashlie Beavers,
Ashlie Beavers is an adapted physical educator at Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, NC.
Jennifer Heebink
Jennifer Heebink is an adapted physical educator at Buffalo–Hanover–Montrose Public Schools in Buffalo, MN.