Proactive Mental Health Webinar – WEDNESDAY!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships

Learn more about the FREE proactive mental health resources provided by the Believe In You Student Empowerment Program by Varsity Brands. REGISTER NOW POWER Back to School with Student EMPOWERMENT JOURNALS Student Empowerment Journals are an easy, free and effective way to help your students build positive self-talk and growth mindset for the new school year. Commit as little as …

Announcing a National Board STEM Cohort for Arizona educators!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The Arizona K12 Center is partnering with the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project to establish a National Board STEM Cohort. Any educators teaching or interested in STEM-related subjects can pursue National Board Certification alongside others teaching and working in STEM. STEM experts and National Board Certified Teachers Misha Freeman and Mark Paulsen will guide cohort members through the National Board Certification …

Help Kids Feel Confident in Themselves

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Summer is a time full of fun and sunshine, but weight-based bullying can make kids feel uncomfortable trying to enjoy the summer heat with their peers. Weight-based bullying can harm kids’ self-esteem and have lasting effects. To help kids feel their best this summer, remind kids that every body is beautiful and worthy of kindness and respect. Dos and Don’ts …

Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin Scholar Lecture

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Join us Friday, October 27th at the Phoenix Convention Center West Building for the Dr. Charles B. “Chuck” Corbin Scholar Lecture, featuring Josh Meibos. Josh Meibos is the Beginning Teacher Mentor & Induction program director at the Arizona K12 Center. Prior to coming to the Center, Josh taught K-8 physical education for 12 years. In 2017, Josh received his National …

Dairy Council of Arizona New Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education

Board of DirectorsAdvocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Tabbie is joining the Dairy Council of Arizona as the new Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education. I am a registered dietitian who enjoys collaborating with educators and wellness partners to engage youth in nutrition and wellness. I graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and I have worked in public health for the …

2023 State Convention Featured Speaker, Lauren J. Lieberman

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Lauren J. Lieberman Ph.D. is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Kinesiology Department at The State University of New York at Brockport, (SUNY) in adapted physical education. She started her career teaching at The Perkins School for the Blind in the Deafblind program. She is co-director of  The Institute on Movement Studies for Individuals with Visual Impairments or Deafblindness (IMSVI)( …

2023 Arizona State Convention at a Glance.

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

This is a first look at the 2023 Arizona State Convention schedule at a Glance. Details and more information will soon follow. There are still a few openings available for presentation. If you are interested, please click on the link below. Thank you. Presentation Proposals Link: (Click Here) Registration (Click Here)  

Back to School Preview and Program News

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

This back to school, America’s dairy farmers are evolving Fuel Up to Play 60 to simply Fuel Up — a broader effort, adapted to meet the growing needs of today’s youth and school wellness environments. While our long-standing Fuel Up to Play 60 program with the NFL will be officially ending at the end of June, our joint commitment to schools isn’t …

BRING ON THE SUMMER BREAK!!!

Jennifer HoustonAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

May 2023 Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators!  Ok, so I get that we are in the last month of school and the last thing you’re thinking about is professional development. Believe me, I get it. We’re all ready to put the equipment away (hopefully somewhat organized), submit those final progress reports or grades, and shut the gym, wrestling room, …