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School Wellness Weekly

Professional Learning Edition

January 30, 2025

We want to give a big shout-out to the more than 1,000 physical and health education teachers who have joined us for professional learning during Regents week, High School PD Day, and professional learning communities since the start of 2025! Teachers and school staff who are trained get the knowledge and skills they need to deliver high-quality, up-to-date instruction that can have a positive impact on students' health and well-being.

As we kick off February, stay connected to your teaching community through our ongoing professional learning, CTLE-eligible live webinars and monthly professional learning communities, as well as self-guided courses that you can complete on your own time.

Bookmark our catalog for quick access all year long. Note: All hyperlinks, including those above, open in a new tab.

Health Education

Introduction to Health Education: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Affirming Classrooms

Grades K-12: Monday, February 3, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

Health Education Online Professional Learning Community: In February, join your health education colleagues to discuss vaping prevention. In grade-band-specific breakout rooms, share strategies and resources for helping students understand the risks and impacts of vaping. In March, we will dive into mental health, social media, and internet safety.

Grades K-12: Monday, February 10, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Grades K-12: Monday, March 10, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Introduction to Health Education: Strategies for Skills-Based Instruction: Upon completion, teachers may request a free copy of the recommended HealthSmart curriculum. Already attended the training but need help accessing the curriculum? Email your borough team for support.

Grades K-12: Monday, February 24, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

Condom Availability Program: High school teachers, support your school’s Condom Availability Program. You must attend the entire three-part series to become CAP-certified.

Grades 9-12: CAP Spring Series

• Part 1 CAP Overview: Tuesday, March 4, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)
• Part 2 Condom Demos and Answering Sensitive Questions: Tuesday, March 11, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)
• Part 3 Health Referrals and Next Steps: Tuesday, March 18, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. (CTLE: 75 minutes)

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

PE Online Professional Learning Community Join your PE colleagues in February to discuss strategies for integrating technology into your PE program. Break into groups by district and discuss resources and platforms available to support teachers as well as strategies for engaging students. In March, we'll dive into leveraging partnerships with Community Based Organizations.

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

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

Strategies for Community Building in PE:

Grades K-12: Establishing Clear Communication

• Wednesday, February 5, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Grades K-12: Building Relationships for Student Success 

• Tuesday, February 11, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Grades K-12: Behavior Management and Ensuring Student Safety

• Tuesday, February 25, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

Including ALL Students in PE: Understanding Disabilities

Grades K-12: Thursday, February 6, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM

Grades K-12: Monday, February 10, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools®

Grades K-12: Tuesday, February 25, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

IEP Development for Adapted PE

Grades K-12: Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

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 LGBTQ+ Concepts and Terminology (CTLE: 60 minutes)

All Educators

Build an Affirming Community with OUT

for Safe Schools®

Grades K-12: Tuesday, February 25, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)

Self-Guided Courses: Available for NYCPS school staff to take when it works for them! Enroll in these WeLearnNYC courses and complete these CTLE-eligible courses on your own time. You may start, stop, and finish anytime.

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

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

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

  Condom Availability Program | NYC FITNESSGRAM | School Wellness Councils

Professional Learning Catalog | Wellness Hub