Meaningful Health Education

Providing meaningful health education to all students is essential for fostering safe and supportive learning environments that promote a sense of belonging and lifelong wellness. By tailoring lessons to meet diverse needs and collaborating with IEP teams, educators can ensure that every student has access to meaningful, developmentally appropriate instruction. This approach empowers all learners to build health literacy, make informed choices, and thrive in their daily lives.

Resources to Support Meaningful Health and Physical Education Instruction

• Virginia’s Early Learning & Development Standards (ELDS) Birth-Five Learning Guidelines
• The Early Childhood Resource (ECE) Hub
  • ECE Resources to Support Children’s Core Skill Development
• Center for Movement, Health, & Disability (CMHD) at Old Dominion University
• Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Opportunities and Events for Professionals and Providers
• Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) America
• The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID)
  • Instructional Resources

Center for Movement, Health, & Disability (CMHD)

• CMHD at Old Dominion University

Partnership for People with Disabilities

Achieving and maintaining good health is essential so that people with disabilities can participate in education, productive work, recreation, and all aspects of community life. 

• Health Programs

Resources to Teach Students with Disabilities

• Health Education Resources: The Teacher’s Toolbox
• Adapted Physical Education Resources: The Teacher’s Toolbox
• Assistive Technology
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Health Principles and Strategies

• Inclusive Practices
• Special Olympics Inclusive Health Strategies
• Special Olympics Inclusive Health Resources