It’s time to kick off National School Breakfast week! Let’s score big and help celebrate the most important meal of the day as we raise a glass in thanks to all the hard working school nutrition heroes. We all need to understand that missing meals and experiencing hunger impairs a child’s development and academic achievement. Hungry children are unable to focus …
Updated Session Descriptions for Virtual State Convention
Three days and counting! The launch of our Virtual Convention starts on Monday, February 22nd, 6:00 PM! It’s time to go out with a bang! We are so excited to bring you 46 amazing sessions! We have some very special sessions for you so please be sure to check them all out. There are 10 Exhibitors joining us for this …
It’s time for a dance break!
Returning to Arizona(virtually), Melanie Levenberg and DancePl3y! We are so honored to have Melanie join us virtually this year to bring us 2 fun and amazing sessions at our Virtual Convention. With Top Dances to Keep Students Active, Melanie will help teachers gain confidence in teaching dance to their students to help them be physically literate. Melanie has also created a …
Urgent! Arizona Senate Bill 1400
Arizona Health and Physical Education Members A recent bill, SB 1400, has been proposed that could drastically affect Physical Education and Fine Arts. This bill essentially allows students to get credit for certain classes by participating in them beyond the school day. For example, students could earn credit in Fine Arts by taking private music lessons after school. Students could …
More Adventure on the Way!
Arizona Health and Physical Education is working hard to bring the best possible virtual professional development we can. We are adding more sessions daily. We hope you will find all of our virtual sessions useful and something you can take back to your classroom, whether it be virtual, hybrid or live. Each session is still best practices in our field …
Greatness isn’t born. It’s learned!
Past-President Toni Chilton and Arizona Health and Physical Education are extremely excited to announce our Keynote Speaker Paul Gurney, of BecomingX, and his special guest Bear Grylls. Both men have collaborated to create BecomingX, which was set up with one purpose. To create a world where everyone can realize their potential. Paul will be launching BecomingX Education in early 2021. …
Join Arizona Health and Physical Education for a Virtual Adventure!
We know these are unprecedented times, and teachers are the best at dealing with adversity and adapting to change. I know many of us were told when we were just starting our teaching careers to be prepared for anything. Those well-planned lessons that suddenly had to be adapted as the schedule is suddenly changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The gym …
Your Expertise Wanted!
Arizona Health and Physical Education had to make the tough decision to take our state convention to a virtual platform. Even though we have to take a slight detour, we are committed to continuing our high standards of providing quality professional development. We already have a great line-up of sessions we know you will not want to miss. We are …
Homes For Heroes and Arizona Health and Physical Education Announce Partnership!
Introducing our newest Partner, Homes for Heroes! Homes for Heroes is a preferred hero savings network. Arizona Health and Physical Education is honored to have the opportunity to partner with Homes for Heroes. This partnership will bring opportunities for our members to save on fees as well as receive cash back rewards when they buy or sell a home. There …
Western District Announces Teacher of the Year
The Shape America Western District and Arizona Health and Physical Education is proud to announce this year’s Western District Elementary Teacher of the Year: Kyle Bragg, Anasazi Elementary School (AZ) Kyle is an innovative teacher who has spent countless hours ensuring his students feel included by emphasizing SEL within his classroom. Kyle has presented many workshops on incorporating SEL into …