Jon’s Heroes in Training: A Cross-Sector Collaboration Serving University and Community Stakeholders
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Publication Title
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Abstract
Jon’s Heroes in Training (JHT) represents a strong cross-sector collaboration that was created and has evolved over the past five years. JHT is an after-school program where children (ages 3–22) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis come to the local university to engage in high-quality physical education lessons designed and implemented by physical education teacher education (PETE) students currently taking a required Adapted Physical Education class. This article discusses (a) the process required to establish the shared mission and vision of JHT and the role of the Office of Civic Engagement (OCE); (b) the negotiated roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, including university faculty from PETE, PETE students, children with ASD and their families, and local non-profit organizations; (c) the impact of JHT on its stakeholders; and (d) lessons learned and future directions.
Funding Source
This article was published Open Access thanks to a transformative agreement between Milner Library and Taylor & Francis.
DOI
10.1080/07303084.2024.2319526
Recommended Citation
Mary L. Henninger, Brittany LeFevre, Harriett Steinbach, Geralyn Miskulin, and Joe Miskulin. (2024). Jon’s Heroes in Training: A Cross-Sector Collaboration Serving University and Community Stakeholders. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 95:5, 6-11. DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2024.2319526.
Comments
First published in Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 95, no. 5 (2024): 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2024.2319526.
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