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School Wellness Weekly

March 14, 2023
Teacher-Leader Edition
International Physical Literacy Conference Comes to New York 
Don’t miss a rare opportunity for in-person networking and learning with an international group of fellow educators, policymakers, and public health professionals—right here in New York City! Join experts from around the world at the International Physical Literacy Conference (opens in new window) at The New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan, May 1-5. Hosted by New York Road Runners (opens in new window) and Sport for Life (opens in new window), the conference will gather education, health, recreation, and sport experts to advance the knowledge, application, and implementation of physical literacy programming. 
 
Secure your spot and register (opens in new window) soon; the Early Bird registration discount ends Wednesday, March 15. 
 
For questions about registration, contact Sarah-Kate Burke at Sarah-Kate@podiumconferences.com. 

Photo credit: Top image: Sport for Life; bottom image: New York City Department of Education, Office of School Wellness Programs
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Enroll in New K-12 Physical Education Basics 1 Asynchronous Course 
Our recently launched Physical Education Basics 1 Asynchronous Course (opens in new window) supports all PE teachers with incorporating the fitness education cycle into their curriculum and administering NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments at their schools. For the first time, PE teachers can complete foundational training in Physical Education Basics on their own time! 
 
Enroll in this online course by signing in to WeLearnNYC (opens in new window) and searching "Physical Education Basics" under the “Discover” tab. CTLE: 4 hours. 
 
NYC FITNESSGRAM Deadline Reminder 
Schools are required to complete NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments (opens in new window) for at least 85% of their eligible students. Eligible PE teachers (opens in new window) must enter all student assessment scores in the NYC FITNESSGRAM web-based application (opens in new window) by May 26, 2023.  
 
Note: If you are a PE teacher and do not already have access to the NYC FITNESSGRAM app, you should either: 
  • Enroll in the PE Basics 1 Asynchronous Course (see above) 
  • Register for the Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM Webinar (see below). 
Physical Education
Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM Webinar 
Learn appropriate practices for conducting NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments. Eligible teachers who attend this session will be given full access to enter scores in the NYC FITNESSGRAM application. Register for one of the sessions below. CTLE: 90 minutes. Register for one of the sessions below. CTLE: 90 minutes. 
 


 
PE Basics 2 Series: Unit Planning 
These three webinars each focus on a different component of unit planning to align PE content to students’ needs. Attend the session(s) that align to your students’ needs. CTLE: 90 minutes. 
Elementary:  
 


 
Secondary:  

 
K-12 Teachers: Strategies for Inclusion in Physical Education 
Join the two-part live webinar series (opens in new window) to review universal design principles and strategies to include students with disabilities in PE. CTLE: 90 minutes. 
 


PE Online Professional Learning Community  
Register for the next Physical Education Online Professional Learning Community (opens in new window) Citywide session. PE OPLCs will take place on Zoom for the remainder of the school year. Be sure to have access to the platform (DOE login required) to be able to fully engage. CTLE: 60 minutes. 
 
 
Visit the Physical Education Education Professional Learning Opportunities Page (opens in new window) in our Professional Learning Catalog for more details about webinars offered for PE teachers at all grade levels. 
Health Education
Grades 9-12: Condom Availability Webinar Series Opportunities this Spring 
Secure your spot for the Condom Availability Program Spring Webinar Series (opens in new window). Learn characteristics of a trusted adult and NYC DOE mandates and requirements to effectively operate a Condom Availability Program (CAP) in schools. Participants must attend all webinars of the three-part training series to become CAP-certified. CTLE: 90 minutes. 
 


 
Health Ed Basics 2 Series: Teaching Sexual Health Education 
Participants in this webinar gain the knowledge and confidence to provide students with the required sexual health component of their Health Education class. CTLE: 90 minutes.
 

Health Ed Basics 3: HIV/AIDS Curriculum
This webinar prepares school staff to teach the yearly lessons on HIV required for all students. Register for your grade band. CTLE: 90 minutes.

 
 
Health Ed Basics 4: LGBTQ-Affirming Classrooms  
In this webinar, participants explore a range of approaches to make their Health Education classes more inclusive for students and families who hold diverse identities. Prior to attending this webinar, participants must watch this pre-recorded 30-minute webinar: LGBTQ+101 Webinar: Introduction to Concepts and Terms (opens in new window). CTLE: 90 minutes.
 

 
Health Education Online Professional Learning Community (OPLC) 
Mark your calendars and register for the March and April Health Education Online Professional Learning Community (opens in new window) Citywide sessions. CTLE: 60 minutes. 
 

 
Visit the Health Education Professional Learning Opportunities Page (opens in new window) in our Professional Learning Catalog for more details about webinars offered for Health Education teachers at all grade levels. 
The Teachers and Leaders edition of School Wellness Weekly shares concise, timely information on professional learning opportunities and events from our Office. Find details about the latest:

  • workshops, live and on-demand webinars, and events (including conferences)  
  • Online Professional Learning Communities
  • updates to our Professional Learning Catalog  

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