Silliman-French, LisaFrench, RonKinnison, LloydStephens, Tammy L.2023-05-082023-05-082008This is the published version of an article that is available at https://reader.mediawiremobile.com/TAHPERD/issues/200951/viewer?page=9. Recommended citation: Silliman-French, L., French, R., Kinnison, L., & Stephens, T. (2008). Eligibility and instructional programs for students with disabilities provided with adapted physical education services. Texas Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 77 (1), 8-12. This item has been deposited in with the author’s permission and in the absence of publisher policies.https://hdl.handle.net/11274/15011https://reader.mediawiremobile.com/TAHPERD/issues/200951/viewer?page=9Article originally published in the Texas Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 77 (1), 8-12. English. Published Online 2008. https://reader.mediawiremobile.com/TAHPERD/issues/200951/viewer?page=9Permission to deposit this file was given through direct contact with the publisher. For more information please see the faculty member's entry in Project INDEX -- EDH 7/7/23In addition to ensuring that all students with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in a least restrictive environment (LRE), the 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) reiterates the importance of school personnel using appropriate assessment processes (Overton, 2006). Specifically, this law mandates that schools ensure that proper assessment procedures encompassing a variety of assessment techniques are followed when determining eligibility and planning instruction (IDEA, 2004). These measures were implemented to decrease inappropriate labeling and to ensure appropriate performance data were used to plan effective instructional programs based on the student’s strengths and weaknesses.en-USIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Evidence-based instructional approachesAdapted physical education instructional servicesArticle