Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/18/2017 - 3:30 PM
Category: Information Items
Type: Info
Subject: 15.4 CURRICULUM: Revised Specially Designed Physical Education Course (not an A-G course)
Strategic Plan:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Specially Designed PE course.pdf
Summary: The District's Educational Services Department has made recommendations for updates in our districtwide course catalog. When a course is discovered to be outdated or lack sufficient information, then a request is sent to the teacher(s) to update the course. At this time we are submitting the revised Specially Designed Physical Education Course.

This course was formerly called Modified PE, however, Specially Designed PE is the more appropriate title. Specially designed instruction means the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction is adapted to address the unique needs of the student that result from the student's disability (34 CFR 300.30(b)). This PE class will be based on the general education PE curriculum and standards and will be applied and taught to meet our special education students’ needs. “This physical education program is for a special education class with minimal or limited adaptations, accommodations or modifications and is provided for the children and taught by the person who normally teaches physical education for this population.” 5 CCR Sec. 3051.5(a)

The goal of this class is to provide the least restrictive PE environment in which the special education student can be safe and successful. This class should offer accommodations such as lower class size and paraprofessional support.

The revised Specially Designed Physical Education course has been approved by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.
Funding:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive for its review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the revised Specially Designed Physical Education course.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Julie Zierold - Director - Curriculum and Instruction
Signed By:
Marilyn Saucedo - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent