WELCOME TO MESA

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Home of the 2024 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention /  November 6th and 7th / Mesa, Convention Center Mesa, Arizona is home to boundless opportunities for exploration. Surrounded by the breathtaking expanse of the Sonoran Desert and natural beauty of Tonto National Forest, Mesa is a gateway to one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences. This regional recreation playground boasts an assortment of things to …

Justification Toolkit to Attend the Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention

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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

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

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!

AdvocacyAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Health, Public Relations/Marketing

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 State Convention Keynote

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Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands, is proud to announce that Jen Heebink will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Arizona State Convention, November 6th and 7th. Jen Heebink is the 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2022 Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE Teacher of …

Founders Award

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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 …

More deals during Teacher Appreciation Week?

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Here are some of the offerings various businesses are giving to educators to thank them for their work. Keep in mind, most of these require a valid ID, like a school ID badge, to claim. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: Teachers can get a 20% discount on all orders Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12 with a valid ID. Buffalo Wild …

2024 Teachers Institute and Leading Change

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Registration is selling fast! You won’t want to miss out on this exciting event for Arizona educators and leaders hosted by the Academic Standards team – created by teachers, for teachers.   ESSER Funds may be used for Conference Registration.  Remember: If you don’t use it you lose it! CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LINK Registration includes access to: – Over 100 Sessions – Keynote Speakers and …