ABLE in School is a curriculum that uses peer-to-peer activites to unlock potential through movement.
What is ABLE in School
- K-12 Curriculum for General, Adapted, and Unifed Physical Education
- Aligned to SHAPE national health and physical education standards
- Features a peer-to-peer model
- Supports Choice Ready and aligns with federal IDEA regulations for learners utilizing an IEP
- Utilizes fuctional movements used for daily living, recreational, and vocational activity
- Adapts your current PE units being taught
ABLE In School
Curriculum
ABLE in School is a dynamic K-12 curriculum featuring learning plans aligned to SHAPE National Health & Physical Education Standards specifically designed to adapt physical activities, ensuring that every student can actively participate in Phy Ed classes.
Aligned to Standards
Standards are a statement that student is working towards or has acquired a skill that will improve their life or situation. The curriculum was written with all standards in mind and is aligned to national physical education and health standards. The movements, structure, and interactions of the curriculum provide direct repetition in the motor skill development, purpose and intent of movement, and social interaction.
Improved Behavior
Student behavior is a reflection of their skill set versus the task they are asked to accomplish. The curriculum provides for safe and successful attempts. The movements are easily modified or adapted to reduce or add challenge. The structure and order of events, hook and holds give the why and how that eases the mind. Peer to peer interaction reduces stress and improves the social skills that lead to larger group interaction.
Diverse Learners
Diverse learners with varying physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and sensory skills are embedded in General PE, Adapted PE, and Unified PE classes. Movements, structure, and interaction of the curriculum provide teachers with a strong foundation to support all students. The completed learning plans work as a stand-alone or as a supplement to units you are already teaching.
Empowering educators with data backed solutions
A survey of 613 PE educators and students found the following.
80% grades 6-12 69% grades K-5
Teachers agreed all students benefited from ABLE whether they are in gen ed or an IEP.
50%
Teachers agreed ABLE learning plans would decrease their class preparation time.
44%
Teachers agreed ABLE learning plans would decrease their class preparation time.
40%
Students agreed they liked working in teams in PE helping others overcome challenges.
Three Fundamentals of ABLE in School
ABLE in School’s three fundamentals improve student’s ability to do the day, enjoy the day, and contribute to the day. The magic happens when functional movement, functional thinking, and functional interactions come together for diverse abilities to be seen, felt, and heard.
01 Functional Movement
ABLE in School is a program for ALL learners built on the foundation of functional movement skills and patterns. These skills and patterns support recreational, daily living, and vocational activities for school and provide a platform for life.
02 Functional Thinking
Our goal is to support choice readiness by intentionally teaching students how to critically think, demonstrate cognitive flexibility, and grow perspective and understanding of others who are different. There is a specific emphasis on thinking and perspective.
The curriculum provides the “why” behind the activities through ABLE Statements and a thought-provoking Hook and Hold section. These skills are precursors to jobs and tasks students need to have in the classroom, at home, and in the workforce.
03 Functional Interaction
Our goal is to support choice readiness by intentionally teaching students how to critically think, demonstrate cognitive flexibility, and grow perspective and understanding of others who are different. There is a specific emphasis on thinking and perspective.
The curriculum provides the “why” behind the activities through ABLE Statements and a thought-provoking Hook and Hold section. These skills are precursors to jobs and tasks students need to have in the classroom, at home, and in the workforce.
Functional Movements
Benefits of Peer-to-Peer
What is include in ABLE in School Learning Plans?
01
Dynamic Warm-Up
02
Functional Skill & Strength
03
Game Play
04
ABLE Challenge
Learning plans are accompanied by videos showing movements and along with adaptations so all students can participate at their ability level.
The learning plans can be used as a supplemental or standalone curriculum to support skill and fitness-based goals.
ABLE in School sets clear standards for inclusivity in education, creating an environment where all students, no matter their ability, have the opportunity to succeed.
ABLE Games starts
ABLE in School
ABLE Games is Fargo, North Dakota’s first all-inclusive functional fitness competition, celebrating athletes of all abilities—from highly skilled competitors to individuals with special needs. Rooted in the same principles, ABLE in School extends this spirit of inclusion into the classroom, creating a seamless connection between movement and learning.
Both ABLE Games and ABLE in School foster an environment that is exciting, accepting, and safe. ABLE in School builds on the values of ABLE Games by promoting foundational movement, teamwork, and purpose, uniting students of all abilities and transforming classrooms and communities. Together, these initiatives empower participants to move, think, and interact with confidence, fostering a culture of mutual respect and achievement while redefining inclusion
Peer to Peer
Gavin & Isaac were blindly paired at the first ever ABLE Games and have been partners ever since. They remain connected outside of the competition, whether it is supporting each other or simply spending time together to hang out. Their genuine friendship, which began at the ABLE Games, has only grown stronger over time. Their teamwork and friendship is admirable and truly what the ABLE Games is all about; not only competiting side by side but building a natural friendship and caring for one another.
Schools Implementing ABLE in School
Carrington Public Schools
Carrington, North Dakota
Eight Mile School District #6
Trenton, North Dakota
Fargo Public Schools
Fargo, North Dakota
Hazen Public Schools
Hazen, North Dakota
Iles Elementary School
Quincy, Illinois
Lidgerwood Public School
Lidgerwood, North Dakota
Mapleton Elementary School
Mapleton, North Dakota
Moorhead Public Schools
Moorhead, Minnesota
New Town Public Schools
New Town, North Dakota
Northern Cass Public Schools
Hunter, North Dakota
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Moscow, Idaho
Roxbury Public Schools
Succasunna, New Jersey
Wayne Township Public Schools
Wayne, New Jersey
Williston Basin School District #7
Williston, North Dakota
