Physical therapy is a related service for special education in the school setting.  Physical therapists (PT) work with the students, their families and the classroom staff to design a movement program that fits in the daily routine of the classroom and works on the skills that the team (parents, teacher, staff and PT) decides are most important for that particular student. 

The classroom staff carries out the program on a daily or weekly basis.  The movement program may include gross motor skills , positioning options, exercise activities, and recommendation of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, standers, walkers, and braces.  PT provides instruction to students, staff, and parents to help the student develop his movement skills to his fullest potential.