National Adapted Physical Education
Teacher of the Year —2012
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
This award recognizes outstanding physical educators teaching adapted physical education to individuals with disabilities in programs for ages birth to adult. It is presented by the Adapted Physical Activity Council
(APAC) of AAPAR
All dates provided within this application packet refer to the academic year in which the application is being made. Questions about the application process can be directed to the: AAPAR office, (800) 213-7193, ext.
430.This form may be downloaded from: www.aapar.org.
This packet contains the following information about the award program:
1. Application directions
2. DVD guidelines (only after winning district level)
3. Official application form (online)
4. Publicity form (only after winning district level)
5. Verification of teaching assignment
6. Duties & responsibilities for national recipient and AAPAR
AAPAR is an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
2011 AAPAR/APAC APE TOY Application

Application Directions
1. Application must be filled out completely online. We encourage you to use this application for the state Adapted P.E. Teacher of the Year award so that you will not need to fill out two separate applications. This is the only application for the national award.
2. Publicity form may be filled out after nominee has won at the district level
3. Submit the completed application to the state president, adapted physical education chair or appropriate state designee of the year in which you are applying, in accordance with all stated deadlines. The application form may not be changed from the beginning of the selection process (state) through participation at district and national levels.
4. I nclude a 3 l/2” X 2 l/2” (wallet size) color photograph that will not be returned. Electronic photo will also be accepted.
5. For national Consideration: include a letter verifying winning at the state or District level.
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Submit a DVD of 20 minutes of a “best practice” – only after nominee has won district level
A maximum of four letters of recommendation should be forwarded with the application, including at least one each from:
1. F ellow teacher familiar with applicant’s work
2. Administrator/supervisor
3. P arent/child who has been a beneficiary of the applicant’s services
The letters should be directly related to the award criteria. See award criteria online at www.aapar.org
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DVD Guidelines for APAC Adapted Physical Education Teachers of the Year
A DVD of 20 minutes of a “best practice” (from a lesson, meeting, community activity or consultation) is a requirement for recipients participating in the selection process for National APE Teacher of the Year at the
AAHPERD National Convention. These are applicants who have already won at the AAHPERD District level.
Do not exceed 20 minutes since only that duration will be duplicated for the committee.
The DVD and accompanying commentary is due postmarked no later than December 15.
The purpose of this DVD is to provide a sample of your professional performance. As a teacher you understand that while interviews and applications are important, there is no substitute for watching someone teach, assess children, or conduct a consultation in their typical school setting. The DVD does not need to be sophisticated in terms of production. The purpose is to capture your teaching, advocacy for physical education in a meeting, or your interaction with other professionals regarding physical activity services for individuals with disabilities. The following guidelines and recommendations will help you to prepare.
1. The DVD must be no more than 20 minutes in length from start to finish. Do not edit the DVD. No
VHS formats will be accepted
The DVD should show one adapted physical education practice of which you are proud. Write a summary of the DVD that will put it into a context. This summary should include: a. Brief description of the context, i.e. lesson, parent meeting/IEP meeting, consultation with classroom teacher, etc.
b. Characterization of the students, meeting participants, role/background of participants, etc.
c. Goal/objective(s) to be accomplished, i.e. from IEPs of students, annual review of IEP, placement decision, etc.
d. How this segment fits into the larger whole, i.e. where will you go from here?
3. The DVD must have a verbal (less than 5 minutes) or written (submitted with the packet) introduction which includes: a. school demographics b. grade/age level of the class/students being taught/discussed c. manner in which student(s) featured is/are typically served d. general nature of disabilities of the student(s)
4. The DVD may be from any aspect of your job, but must represent only one such role/situation, i.e. if you only function in a consulting role, your interaction with the professionals with whom you consult may be all that is recorded. You are welcome to make several DVDs and submit the best one.
5. The committee assumes that most of the DVDs will be made on cameras supplied by you or your school.
It is understood that some of you will need to set up the camera and just "let it run". This is acceptable, as long as the camera is positioned so that you, the teacher, are in clear view and the audio can be clearly understood. The committee is not judging the quality of your production capabilities, so do not use editing techniques, subtitles, music, or special effects.
Your DVDs must be postmarked no later than June 15 th
, 2012
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Your DVDs will not be returned
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Your DVD may be used by AAPAR/ APAC as a demonstration of best practices in Adapted Physical
Education.
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Please supply only what is asked for, not additional supplemental materials.
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Contact us if you have additional questions: aapar@aahperd.org or 800-213-7193 X430
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National Adapted Physical Education
Teacher of the Year —2012
OFFICIAL APPLICATION
For national consideration, all applicants must complete the online application form and publicity form (which is below) and send them along with your responses to the award criteria and letters of recommendation to your state or district designee. Only the online application will be viewed as AAPAR’s official application for district or national consideration. State applicants who aspire to win higher awards are also encouraged to use this form.
Below you’ll find the five award criteria. Please outline your (or your nominee’s qualifications for each criteria. Write no more than a one page of text for each criteria. The applicant should outline qualifications relevant to that criterion. Major consideration for the award will be based on the responses to these criteria.
Award Criteria
For the purposes of this award, an adapted physical educator is defined as an individual assigned at least 50 percent of his/her teaching responsibility in adapted physical education, providing direct and/or consultative services to individuals with disabilities ages birth to adult.
The applicant must be a teacher who:
1. conducts an appropriate physical education program as reflected in the students’ IEPs and generally accepted standards of practice for adapted physical education;
2. utilizes various teaching methodologies and plans innovative learning experiences to meet the needs of all students;
3. serves as a positive role model epitomizing personal health and fitness, enjoyment of activity, and sensitivity to the physical and emotional needs of all students;
4. participates in professional development opportunities;
5. provides service to individuals with disabilities through advocacy, consultation, in-service training presentations and/or active membership in related professional organizations.
Four letters should be included with the application. Letters should be directly related to the awards criteria listed. At least one letter for each should be included from: a fellow teacher, administrator/supervisor, and parent/child. Please include the nominee’s photo.
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Adapted Physical Activity Council’s Adapted Physical Education
Teacher of the Year Publicity Form
State AAHPERD District ___________________________________________
Applicant's Full Name
First name by which you would like to be recognized (certificate, newspaper, etc.)
School District Information:
Superintendent's Name
Principal's Name
Program/Dept. Chair's Name and Title
School District Administration Address and Phone
Newspapers: - List the local papers with the largest circulation.
Newspaper
Address and Phone
Editor
Newspaper
Address and Phone
Television Station: - List the local station with the broadest coverage.
Editor
Station Name/Call Letters Contact Person
Address and Phone
Government Officials:
State Legislator
Address and Phone
U.S. Congress Rep.
Address and Phone
U.S. Senator
Address and Phone
U.S. Senator
Address and Phone
Department of Education (in your state)
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National Adapted Physical Education
Teacher of the Year
—2012
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National Adapted Physical Education
Teacher of the Year
—2012
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties/responsibilities of the National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year during the year of recognition shall be as follows:
1. Attend a Teacher of the Year (TOY) orientation meeting in June at AAHPERD headquarters along with NASPE TOYS to become familiar with the workshop process.
2. Attend the AAHPERD National Convention in the year of selection and present a program session in the year following selection.
3. Be familiar and current with AAPAR/Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) materials and distribute appropriate materials at professional meetings when identified as an AAPAR/APAC Teacher of the Year. Materials could include membership forms, brochures about AAPAR or APAC, information about APENS, etc.
4. Be informed and articulate about APAC ’s mission and CAPE certification.
5. Acknowledge AAPAR/APAC sponsorship of the TOY program in all materials where identification as TOY is used by using the title “AAPAR’s National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year”.
6. Attend the APAC breakfast at the national convention to receive the award.
7. Serve on School Specialty Advisory Board, and attend their dinner honoring teachers of the year at the AAHPERD
National Convention.
8. Conduct adapted physical education workshops funded by and agreed upon with School Specialty.
AAPAR/APAC recognition of National Adapted Physical Education TOY will include:
1. One year paid membership in AAPAR/AAHPERD
2. One year paid subscription to Palaestra the premier quarterly on exercise and sport for people with disabilities
3. Stipend to help defray the cost of travel to the AAHPERD National Convention in the year following the receipt of the award.
4. Warm-ups with AAPAR Logo, School Specialty and “Adapted Teacher of the Year” embroidered on it.
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