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School Wellness Connection

Professional Learning Edition

May 29, 2026

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Read below for June 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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Chancellor’s Conference Day is June 4: There’s still time to register! 


Register and find descriptions and CTLE information on the Chancellor's Conference Day page. Sessions are first-come, first-served, and space is limited—so be sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot for up to three sessions. Registration will remain open until the start of each session, if space allows. 


  • Session 1: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  
  • Session 2: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  
  • Session 3: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  


Can't join us on June 4? Visit the self-guided courses listed below and take these webinars when it works for you! 

Health Education

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Health Education Self-Guided Courses:

This June, consider exploring our self-guided WeLearnNYC courses and complete them at your own pace. You may start, stop, and finish anytime. We have added new courses to help you prepare for end-of-year lessons or teaching new content for next year.


NEW! Grades 6-12: Course 1 Strategies for Teaching Sexual Health Education (CTLE: 60 minutes) 


NEW! Grades 6-12: Course 2 Strategies for Teaching Sexual Health Education (CTLE: 45 minutes) 


NEW! Grades K-5: Growth and Development - Strategies for Effective Health Education Instruction (CTLE: 60 minutes) 


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

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Strategies for Curriculum Mapping in Physical Education:

Grades K-5: Monday, June 8, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Grades 6-12: Monday, June 8, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 


Strong and Fit:  

Grades 6-12: Wednesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (CTLE: 320 minutes)  

Location: Bronx High School for Medical Science (09X413), 240 East 172 Street, Bronx


PE Self-Guided Courses: Enroll in these WeLearnNYC courses and complete them at your own pace. 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)

Still have questions? Email your Office of School Wellness programs borough team.

 

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