Our Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) teachers are physical education (PE) teachers who have advanced training and certification in Special Education.

The role of the DAPE teacher is to help each student achieve success at their level while working on gross motor fitness and lifetime sport skills.  In addition, they:

• Work with students of all disabilities who demonstrate specific needs in the areas of gross motor skills
• Work with students in the mainstream PE class, in small groups, or individually
• Consult with mainstream PE teachers about adaptations and safety issues

The "Lakers" are a combined team with students from Minnetonka and Wayzata playing adapted sports, like floor hockey.

The district offers adapted athletic programs sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League in soccer, floor hockey, softball and bowling.