FREE Arts and Physical Education Professional Development Opportunity from the Arizona Department of Education Title IV-A Team!

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

What: 2021 Arts and Physical Education Digital Summit When: Saturday, September 18th, 2021 Where: Virtual Meeting Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Registration is now open for the 2021 Arts and Physical Education Digital Summit. This year’s summit will provide attendees with national keynotes, speaking on Funding Opportunities in Arts and Physical Education, and local educators, exploring practices in: Social, …

Juneteenth

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

This year, as Black communities across the state celebrate Juneteenth, the Arizona Department of Education is proud to share in the celebration and provide resources to learn more about the complex and tragic history of slavery and emancipation in the United States. In this blog, you’ll find information on: the history of Juneteenth Juneteenth’s path to becoming the newest federal …

Tips to Prevent Bullying as Students Return to In-Person Classe

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorBest Practices, News & Events

By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board, After a year of virtual and hybrid schooling, many children are returning to in-person learning. This is welcome news. In addition to the academic and social engagement schools provide, they also offer critical services and benefits that include school supported resources like meal programs, special education, mental health services, and childcare. And while the absence of …

Skillastics at the Arizona Virtual State Convention

Board of DirectorsBest Practices, Partnerships, State Convention

Skillastics® is the #1 on-site and virtual physical activity for groups of all sizes and ages.  The on-site programs are designed around Skillastics® Activity Kits.  They include 13 versions range in variation from fitness, sport-skill development, SEL & academic integration, and allow up to 100 children to play at one time.  Each Skillastics Activity Kit comes with a FREE curriculum.  The  Virtual Programs …

Healthy LEAP Into Fitness

PresidentAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, News & Events

Register Today! Special Olympics of Arizona (SOAZ’s) Healthy LEAP into Fitness (HLIF) program is modeled to include health education, class activities, and group workouts! The curriculum is designed to be taught in an eight-week format, as a team at practice, in health promotion or fitness class, or within a community program or group home. HLIF focuses on four pillars of …

Why You Should Consider Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

The following article, written by Susan Leonard, Scottsdale Public Schools, was published as part of the SHAPE America Blog.   Susan Leonard March 12, 2020  Health & PE As a rock star teacher, you may be searching for something to challenge you and move your practice to another level. Perhaps you’ve heard the term National Board Certification (NBC), but don’t really know …

Mr. Bragg Goes to Washington!

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

Kyle Bragg, Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher from Anasazi Elementary School in the Scottsdale School District went to Washington DC this past week as part of SHAPE America’s Speak Out! Day. Kyle is also the Advocacy Chair for Arizona Health and Physical Education. SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Day is when educators head to Capitol Hill to advocate for full …

Conference fees will increase after February 7th

Adapted Physical EducationBest Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

The 2020 Adapted Physical Education Conference is being held on Thursday, February 13th at Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix. Registration and check-in will open at 7:30 am in the rotunda next to the parking garage.  Sessions begin at 8:30 am with the Keynote at 10:30 am. Lunch is provided starting at 11:30 am with the final session ending …