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Sachem highlights inclusive "Adapt Thrive" adaptive phys-ed program; board praises peer mentoring
Summary
An adaptive physical-education teacher described the "Adapt Thrive" program, emphasizing student inclusion, peer leaders and districtwide sharing of practices; trustees encouraged expansion and cross-school mentoring.
Ray (who identified himself during remarks) presented the Adapt Thrive Project to the board, describing it as a student-centered, inclusion-focused approach that highlights adaptive physical-education practices already occurring across Sachem elementary schools. The presenter said the program is not a separate curriculum but a spotlight on inclusive classroom practices, peer leaders and activities that incorporate students of all abilities.
He said he travels across elementary schools to coach teachers, provides "level up" stickers to recognize positive behavior, and uses social media (Instagram handle: adapt thrive project) to share classroom video and program highlights. Board members praised the approach and suggested connections to community weekend programs and older-student mentoring and said the presentation helped make existing work more visible.
What the board will do next: trustees encouraged dissemination of the program across buildings and welcomed continued updates; no formal action was taken.
