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School Wellness Connection

Professional Learning Edition

March 31, 2026

Read below for April and early May professional learning opportunities for health and physical education (PE) teachers. Access the registration links below for more information and bookmark the OSWP Professional Learning Catalog.



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All Educators

Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools® 

Grades K-12: Monday, May 4, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Health Education

Health Education Online Professional Learning Community: Take advantage of this monthly opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn with your colleagues.

Grades K-12: Monday, April 27, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

• Topic: Growth and Development (Elementary)

Sexual Health Education (Secondary)

Grades K-12: Monday, May 18, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

• Topic: Mental Health 

Introduction to Health Education: Strategies for LGBTQ Affirming Classrooms 

Grades K-12: Monday, April 13, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

HIV Education: Exploring Curriculum Concepts and Skills

Grades K-12: Monday, April 20, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

Grades K-12: Monday, May 4, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

High school educators and staff: The next Condom Availability Program (CAP) webinar series starts in May! Staff must register and attend all three webinars to become CAP-certified and eligible to support their school’s Health Resource Room.

Grades 9-12:

• Part 1: CAP Overview: Tuesday, May 5, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)
• Part 2: Condom Demos and Answering Sensitive Questions: Tuesday, May 12, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)
• Part 3: Health Referrals and Next Steps: Tuesday, May 19, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 75 minutes)

Health Education Self-Guided Courses: Enroll in these WeLearnNYC courses and complete on your own time. You may start, stop, and finish anytime.

Grades K-5: Intro to Health Education: Elementary Requirements and Resources (CTLE: 45 minutes)

Grades 6-12: Intro to Health Education: Secondary Requirements and Resources (CTLE: 45 minutes)

Grades K-12: HIV Education: Intro to Requirements and Resources (CTLE: 45 minutes)

Grades K-12: Intro to LGBTQ+ Concepts and Terminology (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Physical Education

Physical Education Online Professional Learning Community: Take advantage of this monthly opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn with your colleagues.

Grades K-12: Monday, April 13, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

• Topic: The Home and School Connection

Grades K-12: Monday, May 11, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

• Topic: How PE teachers influence their schools and communities beyond the gym 

IEP Goals and Progress Monitoring for Adapted Physical Education: Supporting Students with Disabilities in PE  

Grades K-12: Thursday, April 16, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Strategies for Community Building in PE: 

Behavior Management and Ensuring Student Safety

• Grades K-12: Monday, April 20, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

Building Relationships for Student Success 

• Grades K-12: Monday, April 27, 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

• Grades K-12: Monday, April 27, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

• Grades K-12: Tuesday, April 28, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

Establishing Clear Communication with Students  

• Grades K-12: Monday, May 4, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Principles of Universal Design: Supporting Students with Disabilities in PE  

Grades K-12: Tuesday, April 21, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Understanding Disabilities and Including ALL Students in Physical Education: Supporting Students with Disabilities in PE 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, May 5, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

U.S. Soccer: Soccer for Success In-Person School Curriculum and Training: Join this in-person, three-hour workshop designed to equip physical educators to teach soccer skills. Teachers who have already completed the 90-minute Soccer for Success School Curriculum and Training webinar can apply the information and skills they learned on the field and practice with fellow teachers and U.S. Soccer trainers!  

Grades K-12: Friday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CTLE: 180 minutes)  

Location: Grand Street Settlement At Rutgers Community Center, 200 Madison Street, Manhattan

Coaches Summit – Full Day Leadership Development Event Coach for Good: Learn from leading experts in sport psychology and human performance at this free, in-person event in Manhattan, and gain insights into mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery to share with students and colleagues. Check out last year’s Coach For Good Summit and register for this opportunity ASAP- limited seats remaining! Breakfast and lunch are provided. 

Grades K-12: Friday, April 24, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (CTLE: 360 minutes)  

Location: The Savoy Club - General Motors Building, 767 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

PE Self-Guided Courses: Enroll in these WeLearnNYC courses and complete on your own time. You may start, stop, and finish anytime.

Grades K-12: Intro to Physical Education (CTLE: 45 minutes)

Grades K-12: Intro to NYC FITNESSGRAM (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

Grades K-12: Intro to Curriculum Mapping: Building the Foundation for Student Success in PE (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

Grades K-12: Intro to LGBTQ+ Concepts and Terminology (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Grades K-12: Intro to Community Building in Physical Education (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Physical Education | Health Education | Adapted PE | CHAMPS | Move-to-Improve

 Condom Availability Program | NYC FITNESSGRAM | School Wellness Councils

Professional Learning Catalog | Wellness Hub | NYCPS School Wellness Policy