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School Wellness Weekly

Professional Learning Edition

October 1, 2025

Welcome back! We hope you had a great return to school!  

Each month through June, all NYC Public Schools PE and health education teachers, and coaches and administrators who subscribe, will receive two editions of School Wellness Weekly: 

• This Professional Learning edition, with registration links for free professional learning opportunities for the upcoming month. 

• The general edition, with citywide PE, health education, and school wellness-related instructional resources, educator spotlights, opportunities from trusted partner organizations, and health- and wellness-related information for parents/caregivers and families. 

Note: All hyperlinks, including those above, open in a new tab.

Introducing Our New Professional Learning Catalog!

We are pleased to launch our new Professional Learning Catalog, now integrated with the Office of School Wellness Programs WellnessHub.

Bookmark the new catalog link, which replaces the former professional learning catalog. We recommend you delete the old catalog link. Starting this fall, all professional learning offerings from the Office of School Wellness Programs are available only on this new link.

Educators, we listened to your requests and feedback (thank you!) and are excited to share new search features to help you find the offerings that fit your needs.

• Search by Content: How do I view specific content areas in the professional learning catalog?
• Search by Keyword, Dates and More: How do I utilize the additional filters in the professional learning catalog?

Visit the Office of School Wellness Programs Support Center for additional information, links to helpful resources, and answers to frequently asked questions.

SAVE THE DATE! Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, is around the corner!



Stay tuned for details and registration information for online professional learning with Office of School Wellness Programs staff and trusted partners. We will share offerings in mid October on a dedicated conference page in the catalog! 

Physical Education

Access the Professional Learning Catalog and select “Physical Education” to check out our physical education offerings. For additional information, questions, and instructional resources, visit the Physical Education InfoHub page (NYCPS login required). 

(Photo: Courtesy Jr. Knicks)

Physical Education Online Professional Learning Community: Jump-start the new year by joining a community of NYCPS PE teachers for the first PE Online Professional Learning Community (OPLC) session in October.

Grades K-12: Monday, October 6, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

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

Strategies for Community Building in Physical Education:  

• Behavior Management and Ensuring Student Safety 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, October 14, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

• Building Relationships for Student Success 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, October 21, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (CTLE: 60 minutes) 

• Establishing Clear Communication 

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

Principles of Universal Design: Supporting Students with Disabilities in PE 

Grades K-12: Thursday, October 23, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools®  

Grades K-12: Monday, October 6, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Supporting Students with Disabilities in PE: IEP Development and Implementation 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. (CTLE: 380 minutes) 

Location: 1 Fordham Plaza, Room 853, Bronx, NY 10458 

NYC FITNESSGRAM: The 2025-2026 deadline to enter student data in the NYC FITNESSGRAM web-based application is Thursday, March 27, 2026.

For access to the application, new teachers must complete either a self-guided WeLearnNYC course or a live webinar: 

Self-Guided Course:

Grades K-12: Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM WeLearnNYC Course (CTLE 60 minutes)  

Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM Webinar  

Grades K-12: Tuesday, October 7, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Grades K-12: Wednesday, October 8, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Grades K-12: Wednesday, October 29, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Adapted Physical Education Support: Review this Adapted Physical Education Guidance document for more information on (APE) instruction and IEP requirements. Email APE@schools.nyc.gov with questions or to schedule a 30-minute meeting with Office of School Wellness Programs content specialists.  

Move-to-Improve: Move-to-Improve is NYCPS’s free, classroom-based physical activity program for grades K–5/6. Teachers enhance their lessons by integrating physical activity into academic instruction. New teachers, including new elementary PE teachers, are encouraged to attend a Move-to-Improve workshop for classroom teachers this fall. Access our Professional Learning Catalog and select “Move-to-Improve” to access registration links.  

Self-Guided PE 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)

Health Education

Access the Professional Learning Catalog and select “Health Education” to check out our health education offerings. For additional information, questions, and instructional resources, visit the Health Education InfoHub page (NYCPS login required).  

(Photo: Krisanne Johnson)

Health Education Online Professional Learning Community:

Missed the September OPLC? Register for October and join a community of NYCPS health education teachers to share resources and plan for the new school year.

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

Introduction to Health Education: Strategies for Skills-Based Instruction 

Register for the first live webinar: Upon completion, teachers may request free access to the recommended HealthSmart curriculum. 

Grades K-12: Monday, October 6, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools®  

Grades K-12: Monday, October 6, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes) 

Grades K-12: Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes

High School Staff: Support your school's Condom Availability Program (CAP): Register and attend all three sessions to become CAP-certified.

Grades 9-12: CAP Fall Series

• Part 1 CAP Overview: Wednesday, October 15, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)
• Part 2 Condom Demos and Answering Sensitive Questions: Wednesday, October 22, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (CTLE: 90 minutes)
• Part 3 Health Referrals and Next Steps: Wednesday, October 29, 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 | 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