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Santiam staff describe modified P.E. program that integrates four special‑education students with general P.E.
Summary
Santiam Canyon staff presented a modified P.E. program pairing four special‑education students with a 25‑student P.E. class; director Jess Rist and teacher Clint Forste said scheduling is a primary barrier to expanding the program.
Jess Rist, Santiam Canyon School District director of student services, and Clint Forste, SJSHS PE and health teacher, presented a modified physical-education program that began last school year and continues this year.
“Forste said, ‘this year so far they have 4 special education students participating with 25 other students from another P.E. class,’” Rist and Forste told the board. Rist explained the program is not appropriate for every student and identified scheduling as a key limitation to broader participation. Board member Lynda Harrington asked what barriers prevent wider enrollment; Rist cited scheduling constraints and other limitations in current staffing and class structure.
Board members thanked the presenters. The board packet and Forste’s full report are available online for more detail on outcomes and program design.
