Pumper Car vehicles are used by adapted P.E. teachers and physical and occupational therapists in their work with special needs children. These innovative mobility devices are like rowing machines on wheels that give kids a full-body workout while they think they’re just having fun. And because they can be ridden by both those with special needs as well as traditionally …
Exciting Things are on the Horizon at Arizona K12 Center
To celebrate 25 years of serving Arizona’s educators and our exciting future, the Arizona K12 Center is getting a new look! You’ll see our fresh appearance at events, in emails, and on social media — and other upgrades are on the way! But this next chapter is about more than that. We’re building an even stronger community of Arizona educators who are passionate …
Justification Toolkit to Attend the Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention
Join Us in Mesa November 6th and 7th at the Mesa Convention Center. But first…. Use This Toolkit to Make the Case to Attend Develop talking points using the needs/benefits table to explain to your supervisor/principal how attending the state convention will help you meet the needs of the school’s/district’s current initiatives. Customize and send the justification template letter to …
Family Physical Education Week
We invite you to participate in “Family PE Week” which is officially held the first week in October. However, this event can be celebrated at any time throughout the year. The goal of Family PE Week is to help families, schools and communities understand the importance of physical education. Active Schools has partnered with OPEN to provide teachers and schools with a variety of tools and …
Welcome back to the new school year!
You are being invited to participate in a research study titled Teacher Attitudes toward Curriculum in Physical Education. This study is being done by Steve Palmer from Northern Arizona University. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether an online version of a survey that uses a “forced choice” answer format effectively captures teacher attitudes toward four physical …
2024 All Convention Social
Free to Current Participants attending the 2024 State Convention. $10 Fee for Guest. Please let us know that you are joining us! Finger Food will be served, drinks are on your own. (Click Here) to register.
Free Professional Development for Arts and Physical Educators
The Arizona Department of Education’s Title IV-A team would like to share the dates for our free Fall Arts and Physical Education Summit. The Fall Arts and Physical Education Summit will be taking place on Saturday, September 28th in Flagstaff Arizona, and will include professional development for Arts and Physical Educators to explore practices in instruction, assessment, and other relevant topics …
Level Up Your Game: Coaching Athletes in the Digital Age
Betsy Butterick “The Coaches’ Coach” will offer an immersive experience for high school coaches on ways to effectively communicate, engage and train the modern day athlete in the digital age. (Click Here) to register and for more information.
Founders Award
The Founder’s Award in honor of Arizona Health and Physical Educations founder, Ina Gittings. This honor will be awarded to a teacher that is currently teaching and has taught for 25 years or more and is still making a difference. This individual should not be currently retired. Below is a statement about Ina Gittings that may help with understanding the …