Momentum Magazine - Fall 2020 by SHAPEAmerica

Fall 2020

Society of Health and Physical Educators

INSIDE: Back to School Resources for HPE Tips From the National Teachers of the Year Special Insert! health. moves. minds.Â® Newsletter

This Could Be YOUR Year Your year to win an award … receive a scholarship … become a volunteer leader … or get elected to the Board!

DEADLINE:

October 15

Don’t miss out on these SHAPE America opportunities — act before the October 15 deadline! AWARDS

SHAPE America awards recognize member contributions and service in many different areas. Make this the year you nominate a colleague — and maybe they’ll do the same for you! Find nomination forms and detailed awards criteria.

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in an HPERD discipline, you may qualify for a SHAPE America scholarship! Learn more.

PROGRAM COUNCILS

Help carry out SHAPE America’s mission by joining one of five program councils: School Health Education, Physical Education, Physical Activity, Research, and Professional Preparation. Learn more.

JOURNALS

Contribute to the profession by serving on the editorial board of one of SHAPE America’s four journals — or as a reviewer for either JOPERD or Strategies. Learn more.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Would you like the opportunity to serve on SHAPE America’s national Board of Directors? SHAPE America is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the field of health and physical education. We are seeking new and diverse voices to join us in these efforts as true representatives of excellence in the profession and the students we serve! Find eligibility criteria and nomination forms.

You can make a difference in HPE! Learn more at shapeamerica.org/getinvolved.

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Contents F E AT U R E S

Special Insert!

In the Zone Issue 1 / Fall 2020

Moving Forward Mindfully The importance of health. moves. minds.® in the era of COVID-19 KRYSTAL FORSYTH Physical Education Teacher, French Road Elementary School (Rochester, NY)

sychoneuroimmunology — “the study of the effect of the mind on health and resistance to disease” — has been my favorite word since I learned about it in grad school. The word is as valuable as it is long, and no matter what grade level or subject I am teaching, I present the idea of psychoneuroimmunology to help students understand the full effect that one’s perspective has on their life and health. For example, when asked how your day went you might respond in two very different ways depending on whether you focus on the peaks or the valleys. If you focus on the peaks you might say, “I woke up before the alarm, had a great workout, and didn’t run into any traffic on the way to school.” But if you focus on the valleys that might become “I forgot to charge my phone, I dropped my badge somewhere in the hallway, and I forgot to cancel my appointment.” I’m not saying we should ignore the valleys and push them away, because we understand the ramifications of bottling up negative energy. Imagine a young child dealing with their own valleys and not knowing what to do when their valleys become overwhelming. Just as we need to sort through our feelings and manage them, we need to teach our students and children how to do the same. The idea itself is not new, but the idea of SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. program is new — and it could not have come at a better time. The program is designed to inspire healthy habits and teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally.

Third graders at French Road Elementary learned SEL skills in physical education class through the health. moves. minds. program.

The health. moves. minds. program can be adapted for distance learning! Here is a video of one @HOME activity.

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TEACHING SEL SKILLS

Connection Before Content

The Pathway to School Reentry

Back to school with the 2020 National Teachers of the Year

HPE teachers share readiness, concerns and needs in national survey

We can all imagine how necessary social and emotional learning will be in the 2020-2021 school year. You may have students who are upset because their best friend attends school on opposite days as them or because their family decided on remote-only learning and they are isolated from (continued on page 4)

SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. program offers lessons and activities that teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally — and includes flexible fundraising options to help you make the biggest impact in your school and community. You can share your success with health. moves. minds. — and bring national attention to your school — by contributing to In the Zone! If interested, email healthmovesminds@shapeamerica.org.

Learn more and register at healthmovesminds.org

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D E PA R T M E N T S PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 6

DISTRICTS

A School Year Like No Other

District Deadlines and Opportunities

FROM THE CEO 8 Take Care of YOU

RESOURCE ROUNDUP

Back to School Resources ADVERTISER INDEX:

ADVOCACY 10 Advocating in Your Backyard

RESEARCH UPDATE

Gopher (p. 5) Wellness Training Specialists (p. 7)

REFLECTION 11 The Birth of an Advocate

SPARK (p. 9) Jones & Bartlett Learning (p. 29)

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Terri Drain PA S T P R E S I D E N T

Jamie Sparks CEO

Stephanie Morris D I R E C TO R S

Megan Adkins Jo Bailey Kymm Ballard Sarah Benes Clayton Ellis Amy Heuer Jaimie McMullen Mario Reyna

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f you’re like many teachers, heading “back to school” this year meant sitting down at the dining table — or makeshift “home office” — to begin virtual instruction. Or, maybe you are back in school offering in-person instruction, but with new rules, schedules and safety protocols in place. Just about everyone is feeling anxious and uncertain, but also excited to interact with their students again … even if it is through a computer screen or from a safe distance while wearing a mask. Wherever you’re teaching from this fall, I hope you find some helpful takeaways in this interactive back to school issue.

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TEACHING TIPS & HPE RESOURCES In the feature article, “Connection Before Content,” our 2020 National Teachers of the Year offer a glimpse of what “back to school” looks like for them this fall. They also share their top tips — and resources you might find useful for your own instruction. IN THE ZONE Be sure to read the all-new health. moves. minds.® newsletter, In the Zone, which is included as a special insert in this issue of Momentum. The newsletter includes program tips and at-home activities — as well as success stories from teachers who have implemented health. moves. minds. in their school. We hope you get inspired when you see how the program can help students’ physical, mental and social-emotional health. It also offers schools an opportunity to raise muchneeded funds for HPE (virtually, if necessary) — and even donate to a local charity! As you navigate the upcoming school year, please remember that SHAPE America is here to support you. You got this!

Momentum (ISSN: 2329-1516) is published three times a year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701. Copyright © 2020. All rights reserved. This magazine may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher. Opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official policy of SHAPE America. SHAPE America offers advertising opportunities in this publication. For more information on the advantages of advertising as well as rates please email advertising@shapeamerica.org. SHAPE America does not verify or substantiate the claims of advertisers. As a matter of law, it is the responsibility of an advertiser, not the publisher, to substantiate its claims.

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S SAG E

A School Year Like No Other Brett Fuller, President @BrettAFuller

s 2020 continues to move forward and each day presents a new curveball, here’s what we can count on: Health and physical education professionals are flexible, and they will work together to support one another. Since the emergence of COVID-19 last spring, I have been constantly amazed at how our HPE community pulls together. I am still seeing educators selflessly sharing ideas, lesson plans, resources and hope with their peers. It truly is a bright spot for me in a year of disappointments. I want to thank all educators at all levels who have been there for those in the HPE community who have had jobs cut, lost their gymnasiums, or are now teaching other subjects. If not for our community banding together, it could be and would be much worse. This is the true definition of #StrongerTogether. NEW RESOURCES

Not only have the members of our community been hard at work, but so has everyone at SHAPE America. The organization created an extensive collection of COVID-19 resources as well as the much-needed School Reentry Considerations for K-12 Physical Education, Health Education, and Physical Activity (and free webinars on Effective Teaching Practices using the reentry considerations). You can find even more resources on the Back to School section of the SHAPE America website, including new health. moves. minds.® materials that will help you support the socialemotional health of your students.

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I am also very excited to announce that SHAPE America has selected Sean Nevills as project director of the COVID-19 project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sean will lead the development of resources and professional learning opportunities to address educator self-care, traumainformed instruction, culturally responsive practices, teaching through distance learning, and teaching with physical distancing — all important topics during the pandemic and this time of unrest due to systemic racial inequality.

I have never been more hopeful for our future.

Sean is a very reflective practitioner and I look forward to seeing how his work helps us reflect on our own practices, attitudes and beliefs, as being personally reflective is the first step to true change. COMMITMENT TO EDI I’m extremely proud of the more than 150 volunteers who worked with SHAPE America this summer on resource development and other projects. And, I’d like to thank two groups specifically —

the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Task Force and the SHAPE America Board of Directors. The EDI Task Force has provided invaluable guidance and recommendations in helping to start policy and procedural changes within SHAPE America. These changes will challenge us to move toward realizing our unified goal of being a more equitable, diverse and inclusive association. And, at a two-day virtual meeting in August, the SHAPE America Board of Directors had difficult and honest conversations about the future of our association, and ultimately made the decision to turn the EDI Task Force into a committee. This is an extremely important decision because a task force by its nature is short term and can’t be expected to undo more than a hundred years of policy and practice within an association. By making the EDI Task Force into a committee the board is making it clear that we see this as a topic that will take significant time and united effort to address. I’m grateful to the Board of Directors for demonstrating how critical equity, diversity and inclusion are to the strategic direction of our association. As educators, we face a challenging academic year. It will be one of hard work in our classrooms, schools, colleges and universities. We also have a lot of work ahead of us in our association, but I have never been more hopeful for our future because of the dedicated members of our community and the staff of SHAPE America. Remember, we are #StrongerTogether! Please stay safe and healthy!

FROM THE CEO

Take Care of YOU Stephanie Morris, CEO @SHAPEAmericaCEO

t is truly amazing to me that just a few months ago, I was reflecting on the craziness of canceling a national convention and adapting to the sudden closure of schools. Now it’s back to school time and I feel like in many ways, we have only just started grappling with the new reality of education, virtual learning, and community building in a physically distanced environment. I know many of you are feeling a lot of anxiety about what the school year will hold and how you will manage and teach your students. Some of you may have heard from administrators that your classroom or gym might be repurposed or that you will be in a completely virtual learning environment when school is back in session. It’s a lot to manage and a lot to process. But despite all this stress and anxiety about the future, I hope you will keep a few things in mind. First and foremost, I hope you know that now, more than ever, SHAPE America is fighting on your behalf. We are working in concert with our partners — including Kaiser Permanente, the CDC and many other education organizations — to advocate for funding and support for PE and health education in our schools. TEACHER RESOURCES This summer, we released a 32-page document on national School Reentry

Considerations to show administrators and teachers how PE and health can be taught safely and securely, whether in a distance learning, hybrid, or in-person setting. These considerations also explain why these subjects must be taught in the coming year. Now, more than ever before, PE and health education are essential subjects for the overall well-being of our students — for their physical health, their social-emotional health, and their mental health.

You play such an essential role within our preK-12 education framework and our society. And while I want you to know about this dedicated work SHAPE America is doing on your behalf, I also want you to remember to take care of yourselves. There are so many great resources on self-care out there for teachers, but I urge you to consider some of the lesson

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plans in our new health. moves. minds.® program (available at no charge on our website). We know these lessons — which incorporate kindness, mindfulness, and empowerment — are good for children and adolescents. We’ve heard firsthand from health. moves. minds. teachers that the lessons have helped students ease their stress and anxiety — and manage their feelings of frustration and loneliness. We’ve also heard how these lessons have saved lives of young people battling depression. What may be less obvious — but just as important — is how helpful these lessons are for teachers. So truly — I urge you to check them out and consider taking a Mindful Minute for yourself today. (I did one myself earlier today — they never get old!) Or consider the H.A.L.T.E.D. or Better Breathing exercises, which help make the connection between how our underlying feelings or conditions affect our interactions with others. And if there’s anything else you can do to take care of you first — I hope you do it. You … our teachers, our higher education community members, our students and pre-service teachers … you play such an essential role within our preK-12 education framework and our society. We need you to be your very best going into this next academic year. So please make time to take care of yourselves first so you can be your very best for your students and your family. And as you do that, if there is any way SHAPE America or I personally can support you and help you make this happen, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am here and I am always ready to listen.

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n July 16, the HPE community came together for SHAPE America’s Online (Backyard) Advocacy Day — an opportunity to advocate for health and physical education as schools across the country were developing reopening plans for the upcoming school year. With schools and school districts facing extraordinary challenges, it was important to make one message loud and clear: Health and physical education is essential for students’ physical, mental and shapea merica. org/ad vocacy social-emotional health — and now, more than ever, it’s vital to #SHAP Eadvoca cy prioritize students’ health and well-being. We saw great engagement and excitement during the event as health and physical educators reached out to their local leaders to let their voices be heard. What is important to remember, however, is that this kind of backyard advocacy can happen anytime! Backyard Advocacy You can — and should — cultivate relationships with your superintendent, school board, PTA, and local leaders all year round. In Spotlight fact, advocacy is most effective if you develop those relationships when When Oregon’s largest school district, you don’t need anything. One easy way to get started is by sharing any Portland Public Schools, proposed a our materials, including our brand new HPE advocacy flyer and School budget in June that included severe Reentry Considerations.

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Health and physical education is essential for students’ physical, mental and social-emotional health . . . If you want to stay informed, follow #SHAPEAdvocacy on Twitter. We monitor what is happening in Congress daily and share pertinent information in a timely manner. You can also check out Keri Schoeff’s blog post on the first round of coronavirus relief funds and how you can use them. Please know you are our best advocates for HPE and without you, we could not do the things we do. We believe schools must offer physical education and health education as part of a well-rounded education for all students, during COVID-19 and beyond; anything else is a loss for the profession and our students’ future.

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cuts to physical education and adapted physical education, SHAPE America member Adam Howell and Oregon SHAPE leaders jumped into action and mobilized the physical education community on social media. Their letter writing campaign reached the superintendent and got the funds restored.

America member Kyle Bragg, a SHAPE physical educator from Arizona, used our resources to write a letter to his governing board on the importance of quality health and physical education — and was met with a great response! sing their advocacy action center, the  UNew York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD) made waves using a “thunderclap” on social media — which happens when everyone pushes out the same message at the same time, thus creating a ripple effect.

REFLECTION

The Birth of an Advocate Sean Nevills, head of SHAPE America’s new COVID-19 project, reflects on his path to becoming a leader in the profession

n 2013, I began my first year as a full-time adapted physical education teacher in Missouri. My teacher mentor taught me that we were advocates for our students and families, which was especially important at a time when the students were just starting to learn about their abilities and navigate the halls of the school. I remember many IEP meetings where I had to fight back tears as parents processed the news that their child might have a disability. Those moments reaffirmed that I must serve as the voice for students and families in need.

We’re developing exceptional humans.

Working in a school with a 54% free and reduced lunch rate further developed my understanding of the importance of health and physical education. As health and physical educators, we can have a positive impact on the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of students. Often, we serve as mentors, fitness experts, nutritionists, social workers, and advocates. I decided that in my classroom, I would aim to educate and serve the whole child — and on the football field, I would demand accountability, community and citizenship. Our health education, physical education, and sports programs began operating under the mantra of “we’re developing exceptional humans.” This philosophy led to me being invited to take part in other leadership opportunities, including curriculum development, staff wellness, and educational equity.

Sean Nevills serves as project director of SHAPE America’s COVID-19 project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He most recently served as director of health and physical education with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Nevills is a former physical education teacher and head football coach. His work in education includes adapted physical education, curriculum development, employee wellness, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sean is a native of St. Louis, MO, and an active member of MOSHAPE, serving on their Strategic Plan Task Force and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force. Learn more about the COVID-19 Project.

A CALLING During that time, I was also assistant coach for a new high school football program. In year two of the team’s inception, we reached the state championship game which was played in St. Louis. It was 2014 and the city was facing racial tension. The head coach remained poised and kept the team focused on the game at hand. We ended up winning the state championship, and I learned that true leadership shines when turmoil threatens to derail one’s purpose and service. MORE THAN A COACH In 2016, I was hired to lead my own high school football team and teach physical education in my former college town.

In the fall of 2019, I tried my hand at administration, but I missed my calling — serving the overall needs of students through health and physical education. I was excited to return to HPE later in the year, when I became director of health and physical education for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. When schools began closing due to COVID-19, I was fortunate to be a leader among other leaders in our state. We created a library of resources — including lessons, webinars, live-streamed videos, and “town halls” — to address the needs of teachers and students. The great work our Missouri team accomplished was recognized by others in the profession and soon my name

worked its way through the pipeline all the way to SHAPE America. In my new role with our national organization, I get to support educators across the country as schools reopen. We will continue to supply resources for instruction in the classroom with physical distancing, teaching virtually, and following a hybrid model. I also hope to highlight the great work and successes of our members as we navigate this new path of education. Through this work, I will continue to serve as an advocate for all in health and physical education.

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Connection

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Back to school with the 2020 National Teachers of the Year By Larissa Brickach

elected from an impressive group of state and district Teacher of the Year award recipients, SHAPE America’s National Teachers of the Year represent the “best of the best” in health and physical education. Here they share what “back to school” looks like for them in 2020 — and offer their top tips for getting through the upcoming year. For all, the key will be making meaningful connections with students in whatever way possible.

“If I was to say what the silver lining has been – especially with my elementary students – it is that I have parents who never knew what their child could do and what was challenging for their child, other than what they learned in an annual meeting,” says Chase. “Now they’re having the opportunity to play with their children and see what their child can do. They can motivate them and do the physical activities with them – and that’s pretty inspiring to see.”

Adapted Physical Education

CINDI’S TOP TIPS:

Cindi Chase Vintage Hills Elementary (CA) @ChaseCindi

Although Vintage Hills Elementary is her primary school, adapted physical education specialist Cindi Chase actually teaches at four schools in California’s Pleasanton Unified School District — including the middle school and high school. So, when her school district began the new academic year on August 11 using distance learning, Chase was able to connect with her students in multiple grade levels. “It was exciting to see the faces of my middle school students joining in on my Zoom class. I shared our class agenda and we performed our routine warm-up along with a dance. I taught two of my secondary classes and then connected with my elementary special day class (SDC) teachers to help coordinate my APE schedule with theirs.” While last spring was more of a “dress rehearsal” for distance learning — In this video, APE specialist Cindi Chase teaches since students her students a beginner activity for crossing the were encouraged midline in a sitting position. to turn in work and complete tests but grades could not be lowered — in the new school year everything is more formalized. “I am working to set up class time with everyone, which will include teaching the whole class, small groups, and one-on-one,” says Chase. “We are expected to fulfill IEP requirements for every student, work on progress on goals, and test and assess students.” Chase will offer live on-campus assessment testing for parents who prefer it, or test through Zoom or FlipGrid as needed. 12

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• Create a supportive class community where all students feel welcome to learn and successfully participate with respect, empathy, and trust for everyone. • Create routines — from the warm-up routine to the agenda to the structure of the lesson plan. Incorporate a lot of visuals to help students know what to expect. This is especially important for students with autism. • Communicate to students using multiple learning styles (visual, auditory and kinesthetic). • Find a way to make a connection with each one of your students. This requires more effort and intention in a remote setting, as well as when you are in person, yet restricted.

Dance Education Christine Kiernan Fisher Eastern Guilford Middle School (NC) @chriskfish

Students and teachers at Eastern Guilford Middle School began the new school year remotely, but dance educator Christine Kiernan Fisher is looking forward to teaching “live” — even if it’s still virtual rather than in school. She can’t wait to connect with her students in the moment. “Now, more than ever, I am thrilled to be teaching anything that gets students up and out of their seats to move their bodies,” says Fisher. “I am proud to be In this video, dance educator Christine Fisher, joined part of an activity by her husband, provides instruction as part of a that is helping remote learning unit called “Back Deck Ballet.”

to maintain relationships in the home. I heard from so many students that their family members were dancing with them!” As Fisher explains, dance education has many benefits which are especially important for students’ social-emotional growth and well-being. “Dance celebrates diversity, builds self-esteem, and encourages camaraderie,” says Fisher. “It’s also the perfect place to reinforce 21st-century skills because they are built right into the curriculum! It teaches students to make meaning (think critically) and solve problems creatively — and collaboration is always key.” CHRISTINE’S TOP TIPS: • Nothing can replace you the teacher. Showing up, going live, and having interactions are most important right now. We all know that there are a ton of resources to be shared but personalize it and make it yours — your students want to be with you, the person they know! • Share and collaborate with your colleagues. We have an opportunity to build resources for one another that will complement our teaching when we return to face-to-face learning. • Be gentle and prioritize comfort and connection. Students are way harder on themselves than we think. Respect boundaries and allow students to learn in a way that is productive for them. They may not be comfortable with their camera on at home. Find ways you can support them individually. • Manage your class online the way you would in the classroom, by building mutually respectful relationships. Give them freedom to make choices. There are no mute buttons or remote controls in our classroom in real life, so don’t use them online either. Set your expectations and your students will meet them!

Health Education Jessica Napier Lee County Middle High School (KY) @NapierJess

After teaching health and physical education to grades 6-9 for the past 18 years, Jessica Napier is now stepping into an administrative role as assistant principal at Lee County Middle High School. School began in August following an all-virtual model, but with several modifications in place from last spring. Teachers have received training on several new platforms and are prepared to use various methods of instruction. In addition, students will be held more accountable. “We have ensured that every student in our district has a device to use at home,” says Napier. “For those with no internet connectivity, we have also put lessons and assignments on a USB flash drive to be used on their school-issued device.

These will be picked up and dropped off weekly. The importance of meeting the needs of each student has remained the same, as well as meal delivery and weekly check-ins either by phone or video.” Looking ahead, Napier is most concerned for students’ mental, social and emotional health, but says the National Health Education Standards can empower students when taught within a strong skills-based health education curriculum. “Health educators hold a valuable, much-needed skill set that our students cannot go without,” says Napier. “The quality of their lives depends on it.” JESSICA’S TOP TIPS: • Connection. Connection. Connection. Students need connection to teachers now more than ever. I highly suggest communicating with them face-to-face as much as possible either via live group meetings or live individual meetings. Spend some of that time getting to know your students while also allowing them to express their needs. • If you have students without internet access, call them on the phone or share videos of yourself that they can watch without being connected. Let them hear In this Self-Management Unit, health educator your voice and see Jessica Napier addresses topics such as mask your face as much wearing, hand washing, social distancing, and more. as possible. Find a way to connect with all your students in meaningful ways. • Prioritize health education skills that focus on communication and mental/emotional health. Students across the nation are experiencing isolation and stress they have never dealt with before so now is an opportune time to put those skills into practice.

Elementary PE William Potter Serendipity School (CA) @MrWillPE

Will Potter — known as “Mr. Will” to his preK-5 students — has been teaching elementary physical education at Serendipity School since 2005. The school began the new year with 100% distance learning, but once in-person instruction resumes, (continued on next page) Fall 2020 • Momentum

C O N N E C T I O N B E F O R E C O N T E N T (continued) they will also provide synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction for students whose families have elected to keep them home. “Last spring I threw massive amounts of content at my students during distance learning,” says Potter. “Starting in early August, I began to look at my program and really focus what my goals were. By becoming more precise with my outcomes and expectations, I am hopeful that my students will learn and grow more efficiently during this round of distance learning.” Potter worked with his administration to stretch his budget and purchase bags of equipment for each of his students. “Students will have their ‘go bags’ at home when we are required to be distance learning, allowing equity of access and making my job easier because of uniformity of equipment,” says Potter. “When we return to inperson learning, students will keep their bag Elementary physical educator Will Potter shares with them at resources, printable activities, and downloadable their desk and content for teachers and parents on his website. then bring it to their designated outdoor learning space. I also packed a bag for myself that will include the same equipment for demonstrations.” WILL’S TOP TIPS: • Be kind. Not just to others but also to yourself. It sounds simple, but we are all struggling to overcome this situation and do what is best for our students. • Remember that connection comes before content. No matter what instructional model you are using, time spent connecting with your students is never wasted. They want to know you care, and the more you can show them that they matter to you, the better. • When I go back to in-person teaching I will be wearing a mask, so to make sure my students can see my face I will wear a photo badge with my smiling face on it. That way my students can see who I am underneath the mask. • Consider the concept of honoring failure. I always ask my students: “What’s your favorite mistake?” Calling it a favorite mistake changes your mindset to focus on what you learned from the experience or how you grew from it. When I reflect on my teaching practice at the end of a week, I also write about these for myself. Now looking back, I can see how I have grown and improved as a teacher.

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Middle School PE Todd Stoddard Mashpee Middle High School (MA) @StoddardPhysEd

After spending the last four years at Lakeridge Middle School in Lake Oswego, OR — where he helped develop a standards-based physical education program — Todd Stoddard recently moved across the country with his family to Mashpee, MA, where he will be a wellness teacher for grades 7-8. The school will begin the new year using a hybrid model where students are split into two cohorts: Cohort A will learn in person for one week while cohort B uses distance learning. The next week, the cohorts will switch, with cohort A learning from home and cohort B coming to school. “As a teacher, I am expected to create one lesson that I will teach to my in-person learners while my distance learners follow along synchronously just as if they were in the building with me,” says Stoddard. To make this method of instruction as engaging as possible for all his students, Stoddard is modifying most of his lessons and activities using Pear Deck, which will make his Google Slides interactive and allow his distance learners to respond to class discussions, share their opinions, and interact in real time with their in-person classmates.” “I am hoping this will help build a positive classroom culture where all my students can get to know one another and work with each other, regardless of which cohort they are a part of,” says Stoddard. TODD’S TOP TIPS: • Focus on the students and their experience during these strange times. While we as teachers are under tremendous amounts of stress, this year should be about each student’s educational experience. • Check in with students regularly and do everything possible to support them. If students are feeling frustrated, anxious, or disconnected it can lead to them developing negative feelings toward school and education in general. • Join Twitter and start following all the amazing HPE professionals out there! There are so many talented people in our profession who are willing to share activities, resources, and advice — or who will just act as a sounding board for you as you think through your own planning.

High School PE Brian Hull Bruce Randolph High School (CO) @BrianHullPE

For physical educator Brian Hull, the new school year began 100% virtually — with live, synchronous teaching on Zoom. Hull was ready for this possibility and feels more prepared for distance learning than he was last spring. “I have made many modifications from last year,” says Hull. “I will have daily Do Now forms and Exit Ticket forms for my students to complete via Google Forms and Pear Deck. Also new this year, I will have my students complete weekly activity logs and weekly heart rate monitor reflections.” Hull worked hard to secure heart rate monitors for each of his students to use at home. After each physical activity session, they will be able to upload their workouts so Hull can give them feedback. He also plans to incorporate many of the health standards into his lessons and activities while teaching virtually. “When we go back to in-person instruction, in order to make social distancing feasible and make my lessons safe, I plan to do a lot of units that relate to the net/wall and classes resume in-person, high school physical target games units in Until education teacher Brian Hull will teach on Zoom the TGFU model, using a virtual classroom to engage with students. such as badminton, pickleball, archery, biking, wellness walking, and individual fitness activities,” says Hull. A huge fan of routine, Hull makes his teaching and learning environment as predictable as possible — and his students thrive on that predictability. Those routines will continue to be important in the months ahead. “The future is very unpredictable for all of us,” says Hull. “We all need to breathe and realize everything will be okay. Our students just need to see us!” BRIAN’S TOP TIPS: • You need to be prepared — therefore, take your planning seriously! If you have a good lesson plan coming into a live lesson, there are great chances you will be very organized as well! We must all be organized and have our lessons internalized during these challenging times. This is very difficult for all of us! • This is a challenging time for all of us — so remember that nobody has ever done this before! There is no right way or wrong way to whatever approach you decide to take, whether you are doing remote, hybrid, or in-person instruction. • Consider prioritizing certain standards during the lesson planning process and of course, think of your students and what is best for them.

ToyTalk Tuesday is a biweekly series of interviews about topics in health and physical education from SHAPE America’s Teacher of the Year Partner Network. Each episode features tips and actionable resources from SHAPE America’s National and District Teachers of the Year. EPISODE 1

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Social-Emotional Learning Presenters: Allisha Blanchette 2020 Midwest District Health Education Teacher of the Year Jessica Napier 2020 National Health Education Teacher of the Year

Key Standards During Hybrid or Remote Learning Experiences Presenters: Todd Stoddard 2020 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Amber McLane 2020 Eastern District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year LaDonda Porter 2020 Southern District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Daniel Tennessen 2020 Midwest District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

EPISODE 2 Building Relationships & Connections During Hybrid/ Remote Learning Presenters: Will Potter 2020 National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Megaera Regan 2020 Eastern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Adam Metcalf 2020 Midwest District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

EPISODE 3 Adapted Physical Education and School Reentry Presenters: Ashlie Beavers 2020 Southern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Cindi Chase 2020 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Jennifer Hill 2020 Eastern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

EPISODE 5 Best Practices: Teaching Health and Physical Education With Physical Distancing in a Virtual Setting Presenters: Brian Hull 2020 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Allison Relyea 2020 Eastern District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Eric Davolt 2020 Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

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Mark Your Calendar The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is coming to these locations. Make plans to learn and

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network at the nation’s premier professional development event for school-based health and physical educators.

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In the Zone Issue 1 / Fall 2020

Moving Forward Mindfully The importance of health. moves. minds.® in the era of COVID-19 KRYSTAL FORSYTH Physical Education Teacher, French Road Elementary School (Rochester, NY)

Third graders at French Road Elementary learned SEL skills in physical education class through the health. moves. minds. program.

The health. moves. minds. program can be adapted for distance learning! Here is a video of one @HOME activity.

TEACHING SEL SKILLS SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. program offers lessons and activities that teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally — and includes flexible fundraising options to help you make the biggest impact in your school and community. You can share your success with health. moves. minds. — and bring national attention to your school — by contributing to In the Zone! If interested, email healthmovesminds@shapeamerica.org.

Learn more and register at healthmovesminds.org

fundraising focus How to Host a Virtual Fundraiser

s we begin a new school year during the coronavirus crisis, students are facing more challenges than ever — and their social and emotional health is of utmost importance. The health. moves. minds. program gives you the tools to teach vital SEL skills to your students — and raise much-needed funds for your school’s HPE program. Now is the time to start planning your SEL-based virtual fundraiser. You can even choose to “pay it forward” and donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity! Get started today by following these 7 steps: 1 Sign up online at healthmovesminds.org with our

easy-to-use fundraising platform and set a goal. Decide where you want funds to go.

2 Determine your virtual celebratory event (see examples below) and schedule a health. moves. minds. day. 3 Customize your school’s fundraising page. Send out

parent announcements and share with students. (Use our templates!)

4 Share on social media by connecting to your Facebook

Fundraiser!

5 Implement your educational activities virtually as best fits

your schedule. Check out our Virtual Ed Resource Guide. Encourage students to choose a daily challenge and pledge to complete one every day of your fundraiser.

6 Celebrate all the amazing work your school has done

on your health. moves. minds. day! Invite parents to join your virtual activity.

7 Wrap up your event! Thank and congratulate students

and staff by email and on your fundraising page. Expect your Gopher gift card and any earned incentives approximately four weeks after completing your event!

VIRTUAL EVENT IDEAS During times of physical distancing and at-home learning, these virtual celebratory events are a fun way to keep up school spirit while incorporating essential SEL skills:

• Mind & Body @ Home Field Day or Family Night Plan a health. moves. minds. field day event in the comfort of your own home! Check out some activities, tips and tricks for organizing a Mind & Body-themed field day that families can do at home. Rainy or cold weather? Activities can be done inside! You can also make this a Zoom family night and use the stations as group activities!

• Virtual Race Challenge Keep students active and have them set personal movement goals in this “virtual race” event. Share out progress and accomplishments on your team fundraising page or through weekly Zoom calls.

• Virtual Stress Relief Dance-a-Thon Host a virtual dance-a-thon for students and the school community to promote physical activity through dance as a tool to relieve stress. Just set up a time for everyone to log on to your school’s preferred video chat platform and turn the music up!

• Virtual Zen Night Host a family night where students and their families engage in mindfulness activities such as meditation, Better Breathing, yoga, etc., while playing calm music.

• Send a Kind Message Day/Week Have students write kind messages to other students, teachers, friends or family members and post on the team’s fundraising page. Share your favorite messages with your class each day. This can be a stand-alone activity or incorporated into another event.

FUNDRAISING MADE EASY Based on teacher feedback, we launched a new fundraising platform that will make it easier than ever to raise money for your school. Here are just some of the improvements:

• Connect your fundraiser straight to Facebook!

• Access all the lessons, fundraising tips, and parent resources in one place, with one login.

• Ability to track offline donations.

• Fun badges that populate on your profile when you reach various milestones.

• Integration with FundRaise, our new fundraising app. Check out our getting started video to see how to create your team!

Learn more and register at healthmovesminds.org

s health and physical education teachers start the new school year, our health. moves. minds. coordinators are getting ready to shop! That’s right … they are planning what they will buy with the money earned last year through their health. moves. minds. fundraiser. All funds go back to the school in the form of a Gopher gift card, which can be used to buy HPE equipment, supplies and lots more! Whether you are teaching in person or virtually this year, you’ll find plenty to choose from. Below, teachers in Wyoming and Connecticut share how they plan to use their funds.

Making the Most of Your Resources at a Title I School Amanda Amtmanis Elementary HPE Teacher in Connecticut

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My primary objective with the health. moves. minds. program is educational. It has really been beneficial for my students and has had a positive impact on school culture. As a whole school experience, it normalizes talking about mental health, provides all students with health strategies, and makes it clear that it’s ok to ask for help when necessary. Because I’m the only PE teacher for two Title I schools, I place less emphasis on fundraising — partly because I am stretched thin and partly because our community doesn’t have deep financial resources. I view whatever we can raise as a bonus. It’s helpful as my budget dwindles more each year. Though our totals are never big, I like that there’s no minimum or cap (unlike other fundraising programs) — and 50% of what we raise comes back to us as a Gopher gift card.

How to Teach SEL Skills in Health and Physical Education — Even Through Distance Learning BY MICHELLE CARTER

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Briana Fuller & Annette Ice Elementary HPE Teachers in Wyoming

Last spring, prior to our health. moves. minds. events, each class made a Gopher “wish list.” Now that our events are complete, we will divide the money and each class will get to pick the playground equipment they want to order. This equipment will go to the recess bin for all students to enjoy. This has proved to be a great incentive for students and parents! Good luck this year!

The pandemic has illuminated the need for schools to consider students’ physical, mental, and social-emotional health above all else — and SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds.® program can help. The focus of the program is teaching social and emotional learning through a health and physical education lens. Health and physical education teachers can use the lessons and activities to give students tools and strategies for managing complex emotions and taking ownership of their own health and wellness. Teaching students these real-life skills now will not only help them cope with the effects and potential trauma of this pandemic but also have a positive impact on their physical and mental health for years to come. Read complete article on the SHAPE America Blog.

Learn more and register at healthmovesminds.org

Moving Forward Mindfully (continued from page 1) the rest of the class. And, you may have students dealing with more serious family issues caused by the pandemic. The health. moves. minds. program can help you teach students the skills they need to manage the “valley” moments in their lives — during the pandemic and throughout life. We implemented the health. moves. minds. program at French Road Elementary School during the 2019-2020 school year. It fit seamlessly into our community’s mental health initiatives and social and emotional learning programs. As a teacher who is heavily involved with the district’s Partner in Restorative Initiative program, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and District Wellness Committee, I immediately saw the value of health. moves. minds. and knew the district would share in my enthusiasm to move forward with the program. We easily infused the elementary resources into our physical education curriculum. The Emoji Rating Scale and H.A.L.T.E.D. expressions — two of the many resources that use colorful pictures and easy-to-read language — helped our students learn how to use kind language and learn how to appropriately express and manage their emotions. When a student is triggered, we hope they’ll say “I’m angry and I need a break” instead of chasing the student who

triggered them around the gym with a floor hockey stick. We would then thank them for speaking up and discuss possible healthy solutions. These skills take practice, but when students are surrounded by health. moves. minds. resources that present healthy choices, they can comfortably practice having a growth mindset. Now more than ever, our health depends on having a positive perspective. My biggest hope is that when a child shows you they’re upset and could use a break to feel better, you’ll acknowledge them and support them with a strong confidence in how to do it. The health. moves. minds. program will give you those tools.

FLEXIBLE FUNDRAISING MAKES IT EASY TO GIVE BACK In their first year implementing the health. moves. minds. program, French Road Elementary raised over $30,000! The school selected the fundraising option that made it easy to “pay it forward” — resulting in a donation of more than $7,000 to their local charity of choice: Rochester’s Foodlink BackPack Program.

Personal equipment packs and expert-written activities designed for teaching PE during challenging times! Purchase My PE Packs for your school with the funds raised during your health. moves. minds.® event!

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Learn more and register at healthmovesminds.org

By You, For You Webinars

Ready to learn something new? Expand your health and physical education toolkit and explore current issues in HPE — with webinars created by members for members. The 2020-21 SHAPE America By You, For You Webinar Series was curated from proposals selected for the 2020 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.

All webinars are recorded and available on demand after their release date — just watch when your schedule allows. This makes it easy to earn and track professional development contact hours (SACH) on your timetable! Free for SHAPE America members! Not a member? These webinars are also available for individual purchase for just $19.96.

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November 5  Conceptual Physical Education in Secondary School November 19  B ringing Social and Emotional Learning Competencies Alive Through Skills-Based Health Education* December 3  Training the Next Generation of Skills-Based Health/Social and Emotional Learning Professionals December 17  Lions, Tigers & Bears — The Wild Side of Play *Sponsored by Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

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The Pathway to School Reentry HPE teachers share readiness, concerns and needs in national survey By Diana Snyder

n June, SHAPE America released its 2020-2021 School Reentry Considerations for K-12 Physical Education, Health Education, and Physical Activity. The document — which was created in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — reflected weeks of in-depth discussion and communication with state and district leaders from around the nation, as well as the results of professional focus groups and SHAPE America’s Teacher Reentry Survey, which was conducted in May. The reentry survey gathered data from thousands of K-12 teachers across all 50 states (and the District of Columbia) and across all grade levels in elementary, middle school and high school. It explored three critical elements facing health and physical educator during this turbulent time: • Back to School Readiness • Teacher Supports and Struggles • Professional Development Needs

KEY FINDINGS The SHAPE America survey reflects the state of mind for health and physical education teachers as they faced school reentry in the 2020-2021 school year. Amid the ongoing pandemic, health and physical educators are thinking about the effects of distance learning on effective instructional practices. They are naturally concerned about their personal health and have specific concerns about the health and safety of students when using equipment. For many health and physical education teachers this is also a stressful time as budget cuts and the potential for job loss are significant concerns.

Not surprisingly, health and physical educators were feeling unprepared at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, with 82% of teachers reporting they had been given no information about what to expect in the fall. Momentum • Fall 2020

When asked to speculate about the most likely setting for teaching and learning in their school, 67% of teachers indicated that they were anticipating a hybrid model — one that would include a combination of distance and in-person learning. And, at the time of the survey, 70% of teachers indicated they were very or extremely likely to return. Recognizing that health and physical education offers essential benefits for students, especially in these times of isolation, a significant number of HPE teachers expressed hope that administrators would offer technology and modest equipment support and supplies so health and physical education could take place effectively no matter what model of learning the school opted to use in the fall.

80% of teachers indicated they are looking to SHAPE America to lead the way on best practices and guidance for HPE in schools over the next 12 months.

BACK TO SCHOOL READINESS

K-12 Teacher Survey Health and Physical Education Reentry Considerations

TEACHER SUPPORTS AND STRUGGLES

When asked to express their greatest work-related concern in light of the ongoing pandemic, HPE teachers said they are thinking about the effects of distance learning on effective instructional practices. They are naturally concerned about their personal health but also voiced specific concerns about the health and safety of students when using equipment. They are eager to create “no touch” activities for groups and are looking for low-cost equipment solutions for at-home activities. They are also hoping for smaller class sizes in the fall.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS The survey revealed that this is a stressful time for HPE teachers, with budget cuts and the potential for job loss being significant concerns for many. Even as they struggle with uncertainty, HPE teachers are eager to deliver positive experiences for their students. When asked to indicate their need for professional development, over 60% indicated that “best practices for teaching HPE with social distancing” and “effective low- or notouch activities” were “extremely important.” 80% of teachers indicated they are looking to SHAPE America to lead the way on best practices and guidance for HPE in schools over the next 12 months.

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SHAPE AMERICA HAS YOUR BACK Teachers have shared their need for reliable content and trusted solutions, and SHAPE America has been working hard to deliver. Here are some of the reentry resources for health and physical education that may be helpful to you during this time:

The COVID-19 Project: New Resources for Health and Physical Educators

n August, SHAPE America began a one-year project —funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — to help health and physical educators navigate new models of learning during COVID-19, including in-person instruction with physical distancing, distance learning, and hybrid learning. Project Director Sean Nevills will lead efforts to create resources and professional development around the topics of culturally responsive teaching in health and PE, teacher self-care, and trauma-informed practice. Professional development will include:

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• Free webinars on best practices for Delivering Online and Hybrid Learning, Strategies for Becoming a TraumaInformed Health Education Classroom and more;

All resources will be available through SHAPE America at no cost.

• SEL-based lessons and activities in the health. moves. minds. Virtual and Distance Learning Resource Guide.

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As a nonprofit association, we are grateful for your membership, which allows us to develop programs and resources that support health and physical educators. Now, more than ever, we will continue to serve as the leading authority and national voice in advocating for school health and physical education.

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DISTRICTS

District Deadlines and Opportunities

ack to school season is the perfect time to get more involved with SHAPE America — and volunteering at the district level can be a great first step! Take a look at what’s happening in your district! CENTRAL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOMINATION DEADLINE:

operate and recommend improvements. Our community impact committee will be helping states with their health. moves. minds.® events and recruitment. We are looking forward to the exciting changes ahead and we always welcome feedback; feel free to contact District Director Megan McCollom at megan.mccollom @mnshape.org.

October 15 CONTACT:

Nominations Chair Tari Garner DISTRICT AWARDS DEADLINE:

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Awards Chair Clayton Ellis • All Central District awards DISTRICT UPDATE:

SHAPE America Central District is focusing on aligning our current goals and committees with the SHAPE America goals. We hope to utilize our committees to work toward our goals. We are focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as our community impact committee. We have created an EDI task force to investigate how we

EASTERN DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOMINATION DEADLINE:

October 15 CONTACT:

Nominations Chair Cindy Allen DISTRICT AWARDS DEADLINE:

Varies (see below) CONTACT:

Chair Ellen Benham (DEADLINE: November 1) • Teacher of the Year Award, Honor Award, Tilia J. Fantasia Service Award, Outstanding Professional Leadership Award, Robert M. Pate (Student) Scholarship, Linda Woods Huber Recognition Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Awards

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Sally Nazelrod (DEADLINE: November 1) •M argaret Paulding Lecturer Award CONTACT:

atherine Berei C (DEADLINE: December 15) •O utstanding Future Professional DISTRICT UPDATE:

SHAPE America Eastern District is happy to share that we have had ongoing connection with our district members and leaders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting various Zoom meetings and forums to share and discuss critical issues, challenges and successes. We also hosted a series of very successful discipline/grade level specific panel discussions for our members that highlighted the Eastern District Teachers of the Year (“From Surviving to Thriving”). We look forward to celebrating our 2020 Eastern District award recipients on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Waterford, CT. MIDWEST DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOMINATION DEADLINE:

October 15 CONTACT:

Darlene Koerber DISTRICT AWARDS DEADLINE:

October 15 CONTACT:

Awards Chair Mary La Vine DISTRICT UPDATE:

President Patty Kestell (WI) and the District Leadership Council have been meeting monthly to support the work of Midwest District, which includes

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DISTRICTS working hard on the development and implementation of the 2021 Strategic Plan. In the immediate future, the Leadership Council plans to incorporate EDI tools and resources across all programs and services offered through the district. There will be special attention to recruitment and retention of under-represented populations and future professionals, and the nomination process for awards will be scrutinized to address equity, diversity and inclusion. For more information on the Strategic Plan and other news, visit the Midwest District website. SOUTHERN DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL NOMINATION DEADLINE:

DISTRICT UPDATE:

Southern District has had a busy 2020 preparing our states and members for school reentry challenges related to COVID-19. Southern District has strong collaboration with our state executive directors and our amazing volunteers that share their time and talents. In June, we hosted a virtual version of our annual State Advisory Commission that usually takes place at the SHAPE America National Convention. We were looking forward to gathering in Louisville, KY, in August for the EDI conference, but now hope to reschedule this Professional Learning Institute for another date, potentially in 2021. But until then, we will stay “Stronger Together” via Zoom!

Western District has moved the district awards nomination deadline to September 15 of each year to align with SHAPE America Teacher of the Year award deadlines. Applicants will be notified by November 2. Western District has the following awards: Honor Award, Service Award, Scholar Award, Teacher of the Year awards, and College/University Teacher of the Year Award (Health, Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education and/or Dance Education). Refer to the Western District awards page for complete descriptions and forms.

NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COUNCILS

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District Director Megan Chilson

In the 2021 election, each district will have Leadership Council openings for presidentelect and three members-atlarge. Districts are accepting nominations through October 15. You can find links to nomination forms at shapeamerica.org/nominations.

DISTRICT AWARDS DEADLINE:

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Lynn Williamson • All other Southern District awards

September 15 CONTACT:

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Call for Submissions to JOPERD and Strategies SHAPE America invites you to submit articles that focus on current and hot topics in the HPERD profession to our two practical journals — JOPERD and Strategies. For both journals, we are especially looking for new and returning authors to create how-to, practical articles that focus on K-12 school health education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD) is SHAPE America’s largest, most frequently published, and most wide-ranging periodical. It is SHAPE America’s cornerstone journal, providing information on a variety of health, physical education, recreation and dance issues. National Partner

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RESOURCE ROUNDUP

Back to School Resources

New Posters! What PE Teachers Need to Know to Help Students With Chronic Health Conditions

School Reentry Resources

Students with chronic conditions are particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. That’s why SHAPE America and the National Association of Schools Nurses have developed a poster series to highlight four of the most common chronic conditions in school-age children — anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and seizures — and show physical education teachers how to recognize and respond to a health emergency. Download Now

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components: welcome, clarification of objectives, teaching the content through the practice of the skill, practice prompt for Grade preK-2 the students, formative assessment during student practice, end of class review Level: of content, skill, and SEL competency, and an exit ticket. The unit plan summative authentic assessment provides students withThis preK-2 unit (developed by the SHAPE America SEL Task Force) incorporates the content of bus safety. The unit plan contains the National Health Education infused performance indicators and social-emotional competencies/sub-competencies, the opportunity to demonstrate the performance indicators and the SEL assessment, and instruction. competency stated below. From the unit plan, lesson plans extract and combine the information below into daily plans that contain the following Backward Design SEL/Physical Education Unit: components: welcome, clarification of objectives, teaching the content through the practice of the skill, practice prompt for

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The unit plan summative authentic assessment provides students with the • Incorporating dance into the curriculum can, among other benefits, improve student test opportunity to demonstrate the performance indicators and the SEL competency This grade 5, Standard 3 unit (developed by theknowledge SHAPE America SEL Taskteacher Force) incorporates the content of healthy scores, lower drop-out rates, facilitate transfer, foster morale, and support stated below. snackingthe and physical The unit plan contains SHAPE America Grade-Level Outcome and social-emotional learning ofactivity. underserved populations suchaas kinesthetic learners, special education competencies/sub-competencies, students, and minorities. assessment, and instruction.

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STEP 2 Standards

TOPIC: Analyzing Influences of School Bus Safety on From • theWhen unit plan, lesson plans extract and combine the disenfranchised information below into daily plans a group of 60 juvenile offenders and other youth, ages 13 to that 17, contain the following Social-Emotional Health (preK-2) Reciprocal Peer When Learning components: welcome, clarification of objectives, teaching the content the they practice of theFeedback skill, practice prompt for participated in jazz and hip-hop dance classes twice weekly for through 10 weeks, reported the students, formative during student end of class to review of content, skill, and SEL competency, and significant gainsassessment in confidence, tolerance andpractice, persistence related the dance experience. How to Throw a Set Shot an exit ticket. 304 school-aged children died in school transportation-related crashes. STEP 1 Grade• Level: • A Report on the Impact of Dance in the K-12 Setting 6-7 The unit plan summative authentic assessment provides the students with the • 64% of the school-aged pedestrians fatally injured in school transportation-related crashes Data opportunity to demonstrate the grade-level outcomes and the SEL competencywere struck by a school bus or vehicles functioning as a school bus. This grade 6-7 Standard 1 and 4 unit (developed by the SHAPE America SEL Task Force) incorporates the content of stated below. Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Educationproviding •reciprocal peer feedback when learning to throw a set shot. unittransportation-related plan contains a SHAPE America Grade36% of school-aged pedestrians, 8-13how years old, were killed in The school Level Outcome and social-emotional competencies/sub-competencies, assessment, and instruction. S5.E2.2 Compares physical activities that bring confidence and challenge. crashes (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) the unitare plan, lesson plans extract and combine the information below into daily plans that contain the following Infused: Compare rhythmic activities that come easily and From others that more challenging.

TOPIC: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (Grade 5) welcome, clarification of objectives, teaching the content through the practice of the skill, practice prompt for components: S1.E5.2 Performs a teacher and/or student designed rhythmic activityNHES with correct response to Standard Performance Indicators formative assessment during student practice, end of class review of content, skill, and SEL competency, and STEP 2 the students, simple rhythms. Standard 1: 1.2.1 Identify that healthy behaviors affect personal health. Obesity rates Standardsan exit ticket. Infused: Perform rhythmic activity with correct response to simple rhythms. The unit planInfused: summative authentic thesuch students with the opportunity • 18.5% of U.S youth are obese. 1.2.1 Identify assessment that healthy provides behaviors, as following school bus safety rules, affect to demonstrate the grade level outcomes and the SEL competency stated below. social-emotional health. • 13.9% of preschool aged children, 2-5 years old, are obese.

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Standard 2: 2.2.2 Identify what the school does to support personal health practices and SEL Competency/Sub-Competency • 18.4% of school-aged children, 6-11 years old, are obese.

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behaviors. • 20.6% of adolescents, 12-19 years old, are obese. TOPIC: Reciprocal Peer Feedback When Learning Infused: 2.2.2 Identify what the school does to support personal health practices and • Recognizing Strengths How tobehaviors Throw a Set Shot (Grades 6-7) (Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States 2015-2016. Center for aboutNational school bus safety. • Self-Confidence Health Statistics.)

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STEP 3 Data SEL Competency/Sub-Competency • By prompting, students critically engage with each other, transforming vague responses to • 56.2 to 75.1% of middle school students wereSelf-Awareness: not physically active for 60 minutes per day meaningful 1 feedback. SEL for each of the seven days prior to the survey. (CDC Youth Online-Middle School, 2017) • Setting the Stage for Meaningful Peer-to-Peer Feedback • Self-Confidence

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Standard S3.E6.5: Analyzes the impact of food choices relative to physical activity, youth sports Standard S1.M10.6: Shoots on goal with power in a dynamic environment as appropriate Standards and personal health. to the activity. Infused: Analyze the impact of SHAPE food choices to physical activity and personal health. © 2019 America relative | Grade preK-2 Unit on Analyzing Influences on School Bus Safety 1 Infused: Shoots on a basketball goal with power in a dynamic environment.

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These four SEL/HPE unit plans use backward design to show how SHAPE America Grade-Level Outcomes and/or National Health Education performance indicators align with appropriate social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies/ sub-competencies, assessment, and instruction. Use the information provided to create daily lesson plans. The unit plan summative authentic assessment provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the state grade-level outcomes and SEL competency. View Units STEP 3

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to identify and implement local, state and national level policy approaches that influence opportunities for physical activity. PAPREN has several work groups, including the School Wellness Work Group, whose mission is to utilize research to inform policy and practice to create and sustain health- and PApromoting school environments. The project leads — including the work group fellow, Ann Kuhn, and the work group chair, Erin Hager, both from the University of Maryland — will work directly with SHAPE America Research Council Chair Ali Brian. The project will have a sequential mixed methods design and will involve a brief electronic survey to be sent to PE coordinators and PE teachers followed by semi-structured interviews with a subsample of survey participants to address the following research aims: • Aim 1: Understand how PE and PA was delivered in your school/ district before the pandemic (fall/ winter 2019), during the onset of the pandemic (spring 2020), and in the semester following the onset of the pandemic (fall 2020). • Aim 2: Understand multilevel barriers and facilitators to PE and PA promotion during the pandemic.

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Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in physical education. For decades, SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country. The organization was also a proud member of the coalition that developed the National Health Education Standards. SHAPE America provides programs, resources and advocacy to support health and physical educators at every grade level as they prepare all students to lead a healthy, physically active life. The organization’s newest program — health. moves. minds.® — helps teachers and schools incorporate social and emotional learning so students can thrive physically and emotionally.

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