Inclusion and Diversity Conference: Students with Educational Needs

ACHPER WA is proud to present our first Inclusion and Diversity conference. Our mission is to support teachers in the education of physical activity to ALL children, including those with special needs.

Date August 20, 2018 - August 20, 2018
Time 8:30am - 3:30pm

This diverse conference will suit PE teachers interacting with SEN students, Special Needs Education Assistants, and Teachers who are interested in identifying and supporting children with motor issues.

The day will feature one stream, which will include:

  • How to support children with motor issues to engage in physical activity
  • Creating links between special needs and mainstream staff to develop a good understanding of the roles of Education Support Staff in classes
  • Demonstration Class: Adapting a Physical Education lesson for Special Needs Students: Ideas for scaffolding Physical Education lessons for students with special needs
  • Modified equipment & team building exercises (practical)
  • Using SEN as an effective reporting tool and highlighting the positive impact of health and physical education on the individual student’s journey;
  • Integration of special needs students with mainstream via the medium of sport; Use of year 11 and 12 students, carnival integration and the history of including SN students with mainstream in sporting activities.
Leeming Senior High School Aulberry Parade
Leeming WA
Australia