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Tara J. McCarthy

@AdaptedPE22

Adapted PE teacher for CASE - 2022 Chicago Tribune #1 Small Business, 2018 N.E.D. and IAHPERD T.O.Y, 2019 SHAPE Midwest District TOY

 dupage county, il
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Joined March 2011
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WOW Wednesday at #IAHPERD26. You get 3 days of convention for the price of 2, PLUS an excellent networking opportunity on Wed evening at the “Welcome Social” WITH a comedy set by Tom Filline, aka @AngryGymTeacher!! #PhysEd #HealthEd Here’s the lineup:
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Our Illinois Teachers of the Year are AMAZING!🔥 Elem PE TOYs Kim Blitek (@blitek_kblitek), Martha Carman, Lori Klein-Blazek, Will Navis (@Navis_PE), Ryan Regan (@MrRLBES) & Sadie Stark (@PEStark1) are sharing at #IAHPERD26. ✅out their sessions! #PhysEd #HealthEd
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Phys.Ed.Review
@physedreviewNov 6
You can now make animated GIFs in @ChatGPT #physed #pegeeks
🤖 Made with AI
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Hello world. I have been silent over the past year because. . . After 27 years in adapted PE, I have news I’ve been holding onto for a long time: my book is out! 🎉 The Adapted PE Playbook is the first book in The Adapted PE Library. It’s for every general PE teacher who has looked at their class roster and thought, “Nobody trained me for this.” You’re not alone, and you don’t need a second degree. You need a game plan. The book is built around the REACH Framework™, a simple five-spoke way to plan for any student, any activity, any age. It’s full of the students and stories that taught me the most, with practical adaptations, IEP goal examples, and visuals you can use the same day. It’s on Amazon now: amazon.com/dp/B0HQNC82H5 Like and Share this post to pass on the news❤️ If you’re going to the IAHPERD Convention in Tinley Park, IL., Dec 2–4, come say hi at the new author tables in the exhibit hall on Thursday and Friday.
The Adapted PE Playbook: A Practical Field Guide for General PE Teachers and Adapted PE Specialists

The Adapted PE Playbook: A Practical Field Guide for General PE Teachers and Adapted PE Specialists

The Adapted PE Playbook: A Practical Field Guide for General PE Teachers and Adapted PE Specialists

amazon.com
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💃 Elisa Foshay, the 2022 @ShapeAmericaMW Dance Teacher of the Year is presenting at #IAHPERD26! She feels that movement is creativity, expression, connection, confidence & joy. She'll inspire you to find your rhythm & let your passion move you! #PhysEd #HealthEd @ElisaFoshay
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IL TOY, Mark Foellmer, 2018 @ShapeAmericaMW MS PE of the Year, is presenting at #IAHPERD26! Mark’s passionate leadership in retirement has helped many #PhysEd & #HealthEd Ts build confidence and grow their practice. ✅out his sessions to build YOUR program! #IAHPERD26 @Coachfoe
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Beth is one of the coolest Elem #PhysEd pros you'll ever meet! And... she'll be sharing her nuggets at #IAHPERD26! Make sure you reserve your spot by registering today in the IAHPERD member portal: iahperd.org/portal/login
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✨ Spark new ideas in your elementary classes at #IAHPERD26 (Dec. 2-4)! Hear from Beth Bolger (NY), 2021 SHAPE America Eastern District Elementary Teacher of the Year! 🌟 #PhysEd #HealthEd IGNITE YOUR PASSION! @BolgersPowerPE
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Last day to Ignite Your Passion and get the Early Bird discount for #IAHPERD26! Register today for THREE days of PD for only $150. After today, $175. CHECK out the lineup for Wednesday, Dec. 2! iahperd.org/programs/convent… #PhysEd #HealthEd
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I am presenting @SHAPEiowa Come check me out at 3:00 on Thursday 2026shapeiowa.sched.com/even… And On Friday 2026shapeiowa.sched.com/even…
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Gavin Newsom
@GavinNewsomMar 17
To every kid with a learning disability: don’t let anyone — not even the President of the United States — bully you. Dyslexia isn’t a weakness. It’s your strength.
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Nicole McCoy@NMcCoy_APEMar 14
DIY rotating rockwall for Ss who are seated. Took some time to assemble but it’s a lot easier than it may seem; all the stuff to make mine was accessible right from school! I saw inspo for this years ago on here. No clue who I can credit but if it’s you, let me know #AdaptedPE
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MAPEC@MAPEC_MembersMar 16
Here it is! The MAPEC Mini-Conference Schedule for Saturday April 25th 9:00am-12:30pm EST. Can't commit to the entire morning? That's ok, we know Saturdays are a busy time, come when you can for however long you can. Register today via this link: forms.gle/cx93XriyDPq5ArJf8
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Alex Bocian@AlBocianMar 16
Replying to @NMcCoy_APE
We loved ours so much we made one more durable and permanent.
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More #DIY in #APE The #Adapted #RockClimbing wall is complete! Ss can reach grasp & pull on different grips to rotate the carpet. #AdaptedPE #APE #Physed #Climbing #VI #PEGeeks
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Adapted Pickleball using the #ALLPLAY frame for #AdaptedPE. Uses: 7. #Pickleball Net 🎾 8. Pickleball Zipline 🪢 9. Pickleball Swivel 🎣 #InclusivePickleball
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From my session @shapedelaware1 yesterday! Basketball Tipper with switch activated celebration #AdaptedPE
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Jeff Watkins@LongviewAPE27 Oct 2025
Great for students of ALL abilities
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Does anybody know what these are? What are they called? My Adapted PE Team used to have a whole stack of them, but they were thrown away. How would I go about ordering these if I wanted to buy more?
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Drew Burris@project_physed22 Aug 2025
🍎🍏Apples to Apples🍏🍎 Ss are working on locomotor skills in #physed today. Play RPS against an opponent. If a win, collect the opponent’s apples. If a loss, hand your apples over to the opponent. If an apple hits the floor, free to whoever gets it. See who collects the most apples.
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Drew Burris@project_physed25 Aug 2025
🟢🟡🔵🔴TWISTER🔴🔵🟡🟢 Ss are working on locomotor skills in #physed today. Spin the board to see what color/which body part to use to bring back the spot (hoop). Place around the cone if successful. Team with the most spots collected will win.
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A great way to start the year is connecting with your students’ parents. Here’s a terrific updated template, originally created by @LovePrimaryPE! Available on cbhpe.org/templates and here: docs.google.com/presentation… #PhysEd
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