ADHS Disordered Eating Prevention Training Series

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Registration is OPEN for the ADHS Disordered Eating Prevention Training Series! Join this training series on 4/17, 4/25, and 4/30 to learn more about disordered eating, eating disorders and body image and explore prevention strategies and available resources. This free & virtual learning opportunity has been designed for school and public health professionals working with adolescents in Arizona. Please share the flier …

Fun At Bat

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Fun At Bat is an entry-level bat and ball program for kids that emphasizes character development, functional movement, active play, and fun. The initiative stems from meticulous research on introductory youth sport programs and is supported by Major League Baseball, USA Baseball and industry professionals. The Fun At Bat program is FREE for schools and school districts to adopt. Please …

Voices for Impact

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Gain a deeper understanding of decision-making processes, educational funding, and storytelling through Voices for Impact, a workshop created by the Arizona K12 Center, the Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent, and cross-district teacher teams.  Arizona teacher leaders created this training to empower other educators to further strengthen their skills and knowledge to autonomously advocate for themselves and the teaching …

Herd That Nutrition Conference

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The 2024 Herd That! Nutrition Conference is Sponsored by the Dairy Council of Arizona The mission of this nutrition conference is to network with other like-minded professionals, earn continuing professional education units, learn about the latest science-based research surrounding nutrient-dense foods, and receive resources to assist with client education. Please (Click Here) for Registration and more information.

Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration Rates

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REGISTER BEFORE RATES INCREASE Take advantage of early-bird registration rates through March 15th REGISTER TODAY Over 120 hours of adaptive sport education offerings Training in 20+ adapted sports Roundtable discussions 2 receptions and many social & networking opportunities Poster session presentations 350+ adaptive sport professionals 6+ member organization-exclusive workshops 2024 CONFERENCE AGENDA Scholarship Opportunity CHECK IT OUT Are you an …

Western District Leadership Council positions

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Hi everyone, We are still looking for applicants for the following Western District Leadership Council positions- President- Elect (1) Member at Large (2) Future Professional (1) Applicants must be members of SHAPE America and live in the Western District. We encourage anyone who’s interested in serving the Western District to apply! Please share the link to the application with anyone …

MOVE UNITED EDUCATION CONFERENCE

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This year’s conference invites sport providers to gather over a common interest in ensuring athletes with disabilities have access to sport. Anticipating 300+ attendees at the event, discussion will center around improving access through centering people with disabilities in the business of adaptive sport.  Sessions offered during this event will fall under one of the following categories. Sport-Specific Instruction Non-Profit …

FREE In-Person Arts and Physical Education Summit

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FREE In-Person Arts and Physical Education Summit Saturday, February 17th, 2024 8:00 am to 3:00 pm North High School Phoenix, Arizona The Arizona Department of Education Title IV-A Team would like to invite you to our first ever in-person Arts and Physical Education Summit.  This dynamic event brings together educators and school leaders to explore innovative approaches specific to arts and physical …

Be a Fountain…..In a world of gutters, be a geyser

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As a young man, an All-Pro football player was pulled aside by his college football coach and told the secret of life: Everybody you meet in this world is either a fountain or a drain. “I need fountains,” the coach growled. “You, you are draaaining me!” “You’re either a giver of the basic wellsprings of life or a thirsty taker,” wrote J.R. Moehringer …