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School Wellness Weekly
October 10, 2023
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Professional Learning Edition |
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You are receiving this edition because you are subscribed to the School Wellness Weekly: Professional Learning edition (formerly known as Teachers and Leaders edition).
The biweekly Professional Learning edition will only go to educators and school leaders whose self-reported profile in our subscriber list includes the word(s) “teacher”, “educator”, “coach”, and/or “principal” in their job title.
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Save the Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Election Day Online Professional Learning
Office of School Wellness Programs will once again be offering professional learning webinars on Tuesday, November 7. Topics include Physical Education, Health Education, physical activity, and other wellness programs to build strong, healthy students and communities. Stay tuned for details and registration information.
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New K-12 HIV Education Opportunities
Self-Guided HIV Education Course: Introduction to Requirements and Resources (K-12)
HIV Education Live Webinar: Exploring Curriculum Concepts and Skills (K-12)
Learn the concepts and skills aligned with the National Health Education Standards in grades K-12 that support healthy student behaviors. Register for your grade band:
Grades K-5:
Grades 6-8:
Grades 9-12
Online Professional Learning Communities in October
Join us for the first Online Professional Learning Communities (OPLCs) in the 2023-2024 school year. Participants meet monthly on Mondays to explore practical solutions and share instructional practices. Register:
K-5 Teachers: Move-to-Improve Classroom Workshops in October and November
Enhance classroom lessons by integrating Move-to-Improve physical activities into academic instruction. Register for one of the dates below:
- Wednesday, October 18, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (opens in new window)
- Monday, October 23, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (opens in new window)
- Monday, November 6, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (opens in new window)
- Tuesday, November 14, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (opens in new window)
- Wednesday, November 29, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (opens in new window)
New Self-Guided Course for All: Introduction to LGBTQ Concepts and Terms
Designed for all K-12 staff who want to become more familiar with LGBTQ+ terminology and concepts. Note: This course is also recommended pre-work for staff attending the K-12 Building an Affirming with Community OUT for Safe Schools webinar. Enroll in the WeLearnNYC course and complete on your own time:
K-12 Teachers: Build an Affirming Community with OUT for Safe Schools Webinar
All K-12 teachers can learn to create school classrooms and communities that are inclusive and affirm all student identities. Join this live webinar to learn about instructional best practices, programs, and resources to support LGBTQ+ students. Register:
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Community Building & Curriculum Mapping:
Introduction to Community Building in Physical Education (K-12)
Participants review the CASEL (opens in new window) social emotional learning competencies for the Physical Education learning environment. Register:
Strategies for Creating Community in Physical Education (K-12)
Participants learn practical community building instructional strategies to integrate into lessons and curriculum. Register:
Strategies for Curriculum Mapping in Physical Education (K-12)
In this interactive webinar, participants will explore key strategies needed to create a curriculum that prioritizes grade specific PE learning outcomes, content spiraling, and creating assessments that showcase student learning. Register for your grade band:
NYC FITNESSGRAM:
Self-Guided Course: Fitness Education and NYC FITNESSGRAM (K-12)
Learn how to move your students through the fitness education cycle with ease. Eligible PE teachers (opens in new window) will receive access to the NYC FITNESSGRAM web-based application. Enroll in this WeLearnNYC course and complete on your own time:
Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM (K-12)
This interactive webinar is an introduction to the Fitness Education Cycle and the NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments that also provides access to the NYC FITNESSGRAM web-based application and associated resources. Register:
Adapted Physical Education:
Physical Education for ALL Students: Principals of Universal Design (K-12) Participants will learn universal design principles and strategies to differentiate instruction to include all students in Physical Education. Register:
Including ALL Students in Physical Education: Understanding Disabilities (K-12) Participants review universal design principles and strategies to include students with disabilities. Register:
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New Self-Guided Course: Introduction to Health Education: Requirements and Resources (K-12)
This course explores the impact of Health Education on student outcomes, the required components of Health Education in NYC, and where to find resources to support Health Education lesson planning. Enroll in the WeLearnNYC course for your grade band and complete on your own time:
Introduction to Health Education: Strategies for Skills-Based Instruction (K-12) Participants will learn best practices for teaching skills-based comprehensive Health Education so that students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to make healthy choices. Register for one of the dates below:
Strategies for LGBTQ+ Affirming Classrooms (K-12)
Participants will explore how to make their Health Education classes more inclusive for students and families who hold diverse identities. Register for your grade band:
Middle and High School Sexual Health Education Series (6-12):
Introduction to Requirements and Resources (6-12)
Participants will support student learning around puberty, sexual identity, healthy relationships, sexual harassment prevention, and more. Register:
Strategies for Effective Instruction (6-12)
This interactive webinar provides participants with student engagement strategies that address common concerns that arise when teaching the required sexual Health Education unit. Register:
Promoting Inclusivity for Students with Disabilities (6-12)
In this live webinar, participants will explore best practices for sexual education instruction for students with disabilities. Register:
High School Teachers: Become CAP Certified and Get Trained to Support Your High School’s Condom Availability Program
All high schools are required to provide Health Resource Rooms for their students, with at least two trained staff members to support the program, as part of their school’s Condom Availability Program (opens in new window). Registration and attendance at all three sessions is required to become CAP-certified.
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