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School Wellness Weekly

Professional Learning Edition

May 1, 2025

View the new professional learning opportunities offered this month in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.


Reminder: We will not have Chancellor's Conference Day this year, as it falls on a holiday.

Professional Learning Catalog

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

Health Education

Visit Health Education Professional Learning

Health Education Online Professional Learning Community:

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

  • Topic: Healthy relationships with friends and family


Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools®

Grades K-12: Monday, May 5, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)


From Struggle to Strength: Wellness Strategies to Reduce Teacher Burnout 

Grades K-12: Monday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Not CTLE eligible)



Condom Availability Program (CAP): High school staff, 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 



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)


(Image: Courtesy of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA]) 

Physical Education

Visit PE Professional Learning

Physical Education Online Professional Learning Community:

Grades K-12: Monday, May 5, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

  • Topic: Engaging families in learning and promoting physical activity


Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools®

Grades K-12: Monday, May 5, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)


Developing Competitors through Positive Coaching  

Grades 6-12:Monday, May 12, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 


From Struggle to Strength: Wellness Strategies to Reduce Teacher Burnout 

Grades K-12: Monday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Not CTLE eligible)


Pedal Power: Teaching Bike Education and Biking in NYC Schools 

Grades K-12: Monday, May 19, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Not CTLE eligible) 


A Running Start with New York Road Runners 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, May 20, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)  


Coaches Summit – Full Day Leadership Development Event  

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

Grades K-12: Thursday, May 22, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (CTLE: 360 minutes)  


Developing Mental Wellness through Positive Coaching  

Grades 6-12:Monday, June 2, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 


PE Assessments Part 1: Assess to Impress with Physical Activity Assessments

Grades 5-12: Monday, June 2, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)


PE Assessments Part 2: Assess to Impress with Cognitive Assessments

Grades 5-12: Monday, June 16, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes)

 



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


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


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)


(Photos: Courtesy of U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

All Educators

Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools®


Grades K-12: Monday, May 5, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

(CTLE: 90 minutes)

 (Photo: Courtesy of Office of School Wellness Program)

From Struggle to Strength:

Wellness Strategies to Reduce Teacher Burnout 


Grades K-12: Monday, May 19, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Not CTLE eligible)



Move-to-Improve for All Elementary Teachers: Integrate physical activity into your daily lessons using Move-to-Improve. Register for one of the webinars below:

Grades K-5/6: (CTLE: 60 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 LGBTQ+ Concepts and Terminology Course (CTLE: 60 minutes)


Grades K-12: HIV Education: Intro to Requirements and Resources (CTLE: 45 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 ProgramNYC FITNESSGRAM | School Wellness Councils

Professional Learning Catalog | Wellness Hub | NYCPS School Wellness Policy