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School Wellness Weekly
February 10, 2022
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You are receiving this special issue of School Wellness Weekly: Teacher-Leader Edition, to ensure educators and school leaders get timely information about upcoming workshops and events from our Office. All School Wellness Weekly subscribers whose self-reported profile information indicates they are educators and school leaders will receive this issue. Continue to read our traditional School Wellness Weekly issues for highlights of teachers and schools, and resources and opportunities for building the wellness community. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this email, click “Update Profile,” and follow the quick and easy directions so that we have your most-up-to-date details.
If you know other DOE educators who would like to receive this Teacher-Leader Edition, please forward this issue to them, and be sure they subscribe (opens in new window)!
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New Opportunity for K-12 Educators: Get Free Access to Nearpod
Experience the advantages of Nearpod (opens in new window) and explore the Nearpod library of lessons that can be tailored for both live and student-paced instruction. The Nearpod learning platform includes standards-aligned lessons, formative assessment, and educational content that ignites student curiosity and engagement. Register (opens in new window) for a virtual session on Thursday, February 17, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to learn how to create lessons using your own resources and how to view student progress during the lesson as well as in the post-session reports.
Upon successful completion of this session, teachers will be provided free access to the Nearpod platform through June 2022. Details for accessing the platform will be emailed to participants after the session. Open to NYCDOE teachers only.
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Starting this Month:
This year’s offerings of the Health Ed Basics Series for teachers in all grade levels will continue through April. Check out upcoming Health Ed Basics 2 Series sessions:
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Grades 6-12: Health Ed Basics 2 Series (Part 1 of 2) Introduction to Effective and Inclusive Sexual Health Education, Thursday, February 10, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (opens in new window): Upon request, participants will receive copies of medically accurate, standards-based lessons (limit one set per teacher). It is recommended that participants attend Health Ed Basics 1 Series (Part 1 of 2): Teaching Skills-Based Health Education (Grades 6-12) prior to attending this session.
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Grades 4-5: Health Ed Basics 2 Series (Part 1 of 2): Introduction to Effective and Inclusive Puberty Education, Tuesday, February 15, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (opens in new window): It is recommended that participants attend Health Ed Basics 1 Series (Part 1 of 2): Teaching Skills-Based Health Education (Grades 4-5) prior to attending this session.
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Grades 6-8: Health Ed Basics 2 Series (Part 2 of 2): Strategies for Teaching Sexual Health Education, Thursday, February 17, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (opens in new window): Upon request, participants will receive copies of medically accurate, standards-based lessons (limit one set per teacher). It is recommended that participants attend Health Ed Basics 2 Series (Part 1 of 2): Introduction to Effective and Inclusive Sexual Health Education (Grades 6-8) prior to attending this session.
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Grades 9-12: Health Ed Basics 2 Series (Part 2 of 3): Strategies for Teaching Sexual Health Education, Thursday, February 17, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (opens in new window): Upon request, participants will receive copies of medically accurate, standards-based lessons (limit one set per teacher). It is recommended that participants attend Health Ed Basics 2 Series (Part 1 of 3): Introduction to Effective and Inclusive Sexual Health Education (Grades 9-12) prior to attending this session.
Bookmark the following pages to register for additional live webinars and to access On-Demand webinars for viewing at any time:
Join Us Next Week During Health Education Online Professional Learning Communities (OPLCs)
Register now for Health Education Online Professional Learning Community (opens in new window) sessions that will take place next Monday, February 14, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Health Education teachers who participate in OPLCs enhance their leadership skills as they work with colleagues in ongoing, high-performing, collaborative teams that focus on improving student learning. CTLE credit will be awarded for eligible OPLC sessions.
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Join PE Online Professional Learning Communities (OPLCs) in March
Register now for the next Physical Education Online Professional Learning Community (opens in new window) sessions for every borough on Monday, March 7, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CTLE credit will be awarded for eligible Online Professional Learning Community sessions.
Upcoming PE Professional Learning Opportunities
Visit and bookmark the following pages to register for live webinars and to access On-Demand webinars for viewing at any time:
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