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Find out the latest information about professional development events, special announcements and legislative issues affecting our profession.
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president |
CELEBRATE THE PROFESSION!
What better way to advocate for our profession and be recognized for the impact we have on the health of our students than to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. We encourage you to do something "special" during the week of May 1-7 to call attention to the importance of quality physical education and physical activity. If your school is involved in state testing this week, it's a great time to send the message that physically active students are better learners. Classroom teachers may appreciate a list of "activity breaks". SHAPE America has some quick and easy suggestions for activities to get you and your students moving! More
Don't forget to share the fun and excitement of your May events with NJAHPERD so we can post on our Facebook page and in the next edition of the FYI.
The New Jersey State Board of Education will honor NJAHPERD by presenting a RESOLUTION at the State Board of Education meeting in Trenton, on Wednesday, May 7th to recognize National Physical Education and Sports Week May 1-7, 2014. Jackie Malaska, Executive Director and I will accept the RESOLUTION on behalf of NJAHPERD and we invite you to join us at 10AM at the NJ DOE.
I also want to give you a heads up on what happened at last month's State Board of Education meeting. David Hespe, the new Acting Commissioner of Education, at the April 2, 2014 monthly meeting had two items on his AGENDA you might want to look at as teachers in NJ.
Item H - Educator Effectiveness (Sunset: October 2, 2019) - these amendments proposed are intended to facilitate the continued establishment of fair, accurate, and robust evaluation systems in NJ public schools. The amendments reflect lessons learned during the past six months from pilot school districts and input from stakeholders across the state - particularly from school districts (read more on their website).
NJAC 6A 10 Educator Evaluation TEACHNJ FD - A SLIDE presentation on Amendments to TEACHNJ - Educator Evaluation Regulations- At the meeting regulations were introduced to provide clarification, correct minor errors and make adjustments to the current regulations to improve implementation in 2014-2015. Please review slides 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 of the powerpoint presentation given at the meeting.
You can find all this valuable information regarding the evaluation process on the NJDOE website. Click on "meetings" and go to "agenda."
NJEA has included an article in the May 2014 REVIEW that may help you prepare for your summative evaluation.
Best wishes,
JoAnn Doherty
NJAHPERD President
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| National Physical Education and Sport Week: "Let's SHAPE America through Dance" | |
May 1-7
May kicks off on a high and active note with National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1-7. It's part of the annual national month-long celebration of physical education and physical activity, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. We hope you will join us in shaping America. It all starts with school communities like yours! Coinciding with this year's theme, "Let's SHAPE America through Dance," we've put together four free dance routines with fun lesson ideas to get students on their feet! Help us reach our goal of getting 100,000 students to participate! MORE and still MORE
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NJAHPERD has created an infographic for you to share with colleagues, parents and administrators highlighting why Health and Physical Education are so important! Front Back |
| FitnessGram Grants Available | |
NJAHPERD has received funding from the NJDOH for web-based FitnessGram10 and training. If your school is still using the President's Fitness Challenge, it's time to change. Imagine engaging your students in activities to help them appreciate the benefits of fitness through goal setting and improvement. They will even understand WHY they should participate in lifetime fitness! Apply today so that you are ready to implement the program in September!
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| Mini- Grants Available | |
NJAHPERD is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants. The mini grant provides financial assistance up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance. Grant application deadline is September 30th. Priority will be given to grants that address physical activity before school.
Mini-Grant APPLICATION
Congratulations to 2013 NJAHPERD Mini-Grant recipients:
Priority Focus: Fitness Education
Hightstown High School, Cheryl O'Connor and Randi Roohr, "Fitness Friday: Focusing on Health Related Fitness"
Kettleballs, medicine balls, fitness rope and running parachute from FlagHouse, valued at $989.00
Long Branch Public Schools, Laurie Cancalosi, "Fitness Fever-Catch It!"
2 classroom sets of Walk4Life pedometers from FlagHouse, valued at $970.00
Washington Elementary School, Westfield, Michael Bukowsky, "Insta-pulse Sticks"
7 insta-pulse heart rate monitors from FlagHouse valued at $932.00 |
| New PE Standards & Outcomes Offer More Guidance Than Ever Before | |
SHAPE America (Society of Health & Physical Educators) Physical education teachers across the country now have access to the fundamental tools they need to provide their students with quality physical education programs. AAHPERD is proud to announce that the new National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education are now posted on-line. |
| NJ Educator Resource Exchange | |
NJDOE
Check out year-long pacing guides and instructional units for grades K - 12 aligned to the Common Core State Standards. MORE
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| How Are You Evaluated? | |
The Physical Education Evaluation Tool, a Guidance Document was developed by NASPE identifies the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to provide sound instruction in the K-12 physical education classroom. Its purpose is to assist principals, school district curriculum specialists, and others who evaluate physical education teachers as well as to guide physical education teachers in reflection and self assessment, and serve as an instructional tool in college/university physical education teacher education program. Please pay specific attention to pages 9 through 14 as they will be very useful in helping formulate ideas for your SGO's with specific examples. |
| 2014 Physical Education and Wellness Summit | 
July 19, 2014
Are you looking for a new professional development opportunity this summer? Interested in learning about FUNctional Fitness, the Common Core Connection in Physical Education, or the Let's Move! Active Schools initiative? Join us for these presentations and more at the 2014 Physical Education and Wellness Summit!
The theme is "Moving Forward Together" and featured presenters include Chip Candy (former AAHPERD National Middle School Teacher of the Year) and Judy LoBianco (2013 AAHPERD National Physical Education Administrator of the Year), among others!
Who: K-12 Physical Educators, Administrators, and University Professors
When: July 19, 2014
Where: Columbia University, New York NY
Why: Professional development, networking, and fun!
Click on the links below for more information and to register - and please share with your colleagues!
We are excited to partner with Columbia University, NJAHPERD, Polar, Accusplit, and the Cartoon Network to provide this exciting event to support physical educators and wellness professionals!
Hope to see you in New York this summer! Please contact us with any questions about the Physical Education & Wellness Summit at 1-800-SPARK PE or spark@sparkpe.org.
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Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates
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Uncovering Domestic Abuse: Enhancing the Clinician's Response
May 2, 2014
Morris County Public Safety Academy
500 West Hanover Ave, Parsippany
- To educate clinicians and providers about the definitions, prevalence and dynamics of domestic abuse
- To inform clinicians and providers with tools to screen, assess and provide basic interventions when working with adults and children impacted by domestic violence
- To address vicarious trauma and self-care among professionals engaged in domestic abuse cases.
Sports Safety and Injury Prevention Symposium
May 4, 2014
9am - 4pm
Rutgers University
Join us for an all-day sports safety symposium. The morning will feature professional development
workshops for athletic trainers, coaches, healthcare professionals and parents. The afternoon will introduce an array of interactive stations for youth athletes and their parents that will highlight topics such as concussion and overuse injuries, to sports specific injury prevention strategies.
For more information call 732-418-8093 or visit www.rwjtrauma.org
Using Dartfish Movement Video Analysis in Physical Education
Frank Marking, Dartfish
May 19 or 21, 2014 (same session)
8:30-2:30
Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ.
This session will introduce K-12 participants to videotaping student performance for use in physical education class using Dartfish software.
To register, please contact Judy LoBianco 973-762-5600 x1093/ jlobianc@somsd.k12.nj.us
Space is limited. Current NJAHPERD membership required to attend.
Be sure to include the NJAHPERD Professional Development events you want to attend in your Professional Development Plan for the 2014-2015 school year.
2013-14 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Practice Outcomes in the Community for Cancer, Tobacco and Chronic Disease
Wednesday, May 21st
5:00-8:00 PM
Totowa, NJ
Assessment in High School Physical Education
May 28 or 29, 2014 (same session)
8:30-2:30
Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ.
This session will provide the opportunity for participants to analyze the rubrics and grading system they are using and introduce PE Metrics and other resources to measure student growth. The new National PE Standards will also be introduced.
Irene Cucina, Past President, SHAPE America
To register, please contact Judy LoBianco 973-762-5600 x1093/ jlobianc@somsd.k12.nj.us
Space is limited. Current NJAHPERD membership required to attend.
Quality Health & Physical Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments
This full-day workshop will provide a better understanding of the NJDOE Model Curriculum, rubrics, quality instruction and "real world" assessments. Brendan O'Reilly, NJDOE; Susan Toth, NJAHPERD/EDA Middle School TOY; Jaime Adams, NJAHPERD High School TOY, Elementary presenter TBD.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW...2014-15 DATES
Best Practices Fitness Education/FitnessGramTraining Workshops
July 19th
Columbia University, New York, NY
SPARK and Columbia University are co-sponsoring this event on Columbia's campus. Headlining a list of terrific presenters are area locals Chip Candy and Judy LoBianco - both former SHAPE America award recipients and truly inspirational people!
The primary purpose of the National Physical Education Institute is to provide participants with tools, strategies, and information on how to develop a K-12 curriculum aligned with student assessment.
Location: Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville, 227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804 MORE
Adapted Health & PE Conference
October 28, 2014
Special Olympics NJ Sports Complex
Lawrenceville, NJ
Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
October, 24, 2014
Mays Landing, NJ
Future Professionals Workshop
November 2, 2014
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
Regional Conference
November 4, 2014
Medford, NJ
NJEA Convention
"Standing Strong for Public Education"
November 6 & 7, 2014
Atlantic City Convention Center
Health Conference K-12
December 8, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD 96th Annual Convention
"Advocacy Moving Forward"
Pre-Convention, February 22, 2015
Convention, February 23-24, 2015
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
WEBINARS:
Raising Awareness for Quality Physical Education
ARCHIVED
Cost: Free
Physical education (PE) programs are being reduced or eliminated because of budget reductions or the mistaken assumption that less PE time will result in higher academic test scores. Despite all the evidence supporting hte need for quality PE in schools (including academic improvement), teachers still find themselves having to defend their program from elimination.
Have you found yourself in this position? Or do you just want to advocate for quality PE in your child's school or as a proven solution to our national childhood obesity epidemic? Attend our webinar (next week!) and learn about strategies and resources to help advocate for Quality PE wherever you are.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars
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Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) | |
A generous donation of $10 million from the General Mills Foundation (the largest donation in the foundation's history) has been committed over six years to help implement the Presidential Youth Fitness Program in schools nationwide. More information can be found on the PYFP website
 Empower your students to adopt a healthy lifestyle! The Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) is program that focuses on three areas:
* Professional development
* A health-related fitness assessment
* Motivational recognition to empower students to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle
The PYFP provides a model for fitness education within a comprehensive, quality physical education program. It emphasizes appropriate instructional practices and communication before, during and after the fitness assessment takes place.
The program uses Fitnessgram®, which provides an efficient way for physical educators to perform evidence-based health-related fitness assessments. One Pager
NJAHPERD will be providing support as well, so stay tuned and visit the NJAHPERD website Fitness Education page often. |
| FIT2ECSELL | |
"EVERY CHILD STRONGER, EVERY LIFE LONGER" continues to provide the foundation for NJAHPERD's advocacy initiatives! FIT2ECSELL is the most recent of many NJAHPERD targeted movements to promote quality Health and Physical Education in New Jersey schools.
This initiative focuses on developing the first ever state- wide centralized data base for student health-related physical fitness.
Grant funding is available for training and web based FG school site license. APPLICATION |
| Celebrate Bike to School Day | |
May 7, 2014
Governor Christie Endorses Walk and Bike to School Week, May 19-23, 2014 -
Encourage your school district to pass a proclamation of Walk and Bike Week!
- How to plan a Bike to School Day event
- See who's biking in 2014
- Learn more about Bike to School Day
- Register your event and be entered into the Helmets on Heads Bikeshare Giveaway!
- Giveaway rules and details
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
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| For Your Administrator...Moving Kids Towards Success! School Policies that Support Active, Attentive Students | |
Thursday, May 14, 2pm-3:30pm EST
Children who are physically active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom, but many schools allow little to no time for students to be active, due to a lack of resources, personnel, or time in the day. Policies that support daily physical education and regular activity breaks during the school day can help increase physical activity, elevate physical fitness levels, and improve academic performance and classroom behavior among students. This Web Forum will provide evidence for the importance of physical activity in the school setting, and offer ideas and strategies to get kids moving during the school day.
Specifically, this forum will:
Define quality physical education and physical activity;
Draw relationships and summarize findings between physical activity and academic achievement;
Address the challenges of implementing activity programs in schools; and
Offer recommendations to prioritize schooltime activity on a local level.
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Members in the news...Before School Exercise Program
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Classroom Close-Up
With the influx of research connecting physical activity with awakening the brain, one small elementary school in Southern New Jersey decided to make a change. This month watch to discover one school's efforts to prepare its students through physical activity on the NJEA show Classroom Close-Up. The Rise and Shine program is a before school program designed and run by teachers and parents who wanted to make a difference for their students. The Classroom Close Up episode featuring the Rise and Shine program is premiering on Sunday, May 18th at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m./p.m. on NJTV and then will be available online.
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| Hey NJ...Help SHAPE reach its goal! | |
SHAPE
We are only 1,800 schools from achieving our goal of 10,000 Let's Move! Active Schools this school year. Please help us meet the goal and go over! This new website is perfect to promote LMAS.
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| Quick and easy activities for National Physical Education & Sports Week | |
SHAPE America
National Physical Education and Sports week is right around the corner and everyone is expecting you to plan something for your school - with little to no money, of course. No worries. You've come to the right place to gain some insight and maintain your rock star status at your school. MORE
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| National Dance Week | |
National Dance Week Foundation
National Dance Week is a celebration of everything about dance, hosted by dance studios, companies, theaters and schools to promote dance in all its forms. This year's National Dance Week is April 25-May 4. There are many fun ways to get involved, including the third annual NDWF Dance Mob. Guest choreographer Gregg Russell has created a routine to challenge even the most creative dancers. MORE |
| Calling all School Personnel: New Resource About Bullying and Suicide | |
CDC
Do you work in a school setting and have concerns about bullying and suicide among school-aged youth?
If so, there is a new resource out of CDC's Division of Violence Prevention, The Relationship between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools, that may help. This resource provides you and other school personnel with:
- The most current research findings about the relationship between bullying and suicide among school-aged youth; and
- Action-oriented evidence-based suggestions to prevent and control bullying and suicide-related behavior in schools.
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| Statisticians warn against misuse of teacher evaluation models | |
Associations Now
As school districts look for ways to evaluate and improve teacher performance, many turn to statistics to quantify how they're doing. But those formulas aren't flawless, says the American Statistical Association, which is urging caution in measuring teacher performance via "value added" models. MORE
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| Report card evaluating physical activity of America's children and youth released | |
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evaluating physical activity of America's children and youth released
American College of Sports Medicine via Newswire
At a Congressional Fitness Caucus briefing on Capitol Hill, the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance - in collaboration with its organizational partner the American College of Sports Medicine - released the first United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth and Uncle Sam could not possibly be proud of the 2014 grades. MORE
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| Girls suffer worse concussions | |
The Associated Press via CBS News
Girls who suffer a concussion may have more severe symptoms that last longer compared to boys, according to new research that builds on other studies finding gender differences. MORE
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| PE teacher connects the dots between movement and literature | |
Journal News
New York's Furnace Woods Elementary School physical education teacher Christine Wickel presented a workshop - "Frame the Game, K-2 Literature in the Gym" - to physical education teachers from across the region recently. At this workshop, Wickel demonstrated physical education lessons that connect to various pieces of literature. Her teaching has evolved in recent years to underscore the connection between literacy and the daily movement of children, something she reinforces every day in her classes. MORE
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| New Jersey middle school dedicates vegetable garden | |
The Record
Thomas Jefferson Middle School students say it's a myth that children don't like fruits and vegetables, and they listed the kinds they like to eat: tomatoes, cucumbers, corn. But the hands-down favorites were the veggies grown in the school's own garden, a 30-by-20-foot space where carrots, lettuce, herbs and other produce are grown. The garden, dedicated recently as the Michelle Obama Interdisciplinary Outdoor Garden, was inspired by the first lady's Let's Move campaign to fight childhood obesity. MORE
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Let children play: The benefits of physical activity
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Daily Local News
Children don't exercise. Children play. But if the play becomes too competitive and not enough fun, some children get turned off to sports or physical activity altogether. Those who have had limited opportunities to develop their skills are most at risk due to feelings of self-consciousness and fear of disappointing their teammates. The trick to getting children to love exercise includes making it fun and offering multiple opportunities for them to feel comfortable playing without the pressure to perform. MORE
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| Are you programmed to enjoy exercise? | |
The New York Times
It's possible that some of us are born not to run. According to an eye-opening new genetics study of lab rats published in The Journal of Physiology, the motivation to exercise - or not - may be at least partly inherited. MORE
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| SHAPE America launches new webiste... | |
SHAPE America
The Society of Health and Physical Educators, formerly known as AAHPERD, today continued its rebranding efforts to be the premiere organization for school health and physical educators with the introduction of its new streamlined website - www.SHAPEAmerica.org. Earlier this month at the 129-year-old organization's National Convention & Expo in St. Louis, the new name, logo and brand were formally launched. MORE
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| Your Space, Your Pace, Your Move: Easy Ways to Get Moving Throughout the House! | |
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Bring a spring into your step in your household! Our new Fitness Break Cards give you instructions and visuals for a variety of stretches and exercises you can do with your family any time of the day.
Why should you increase your family's physical activity? Well, inactive individuals have a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. So, to build a family based on healthy habits, it's up to you to set the tone at home.
Download our Fitness Break Cards.
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| Still much work to be done...childhood obesity | |
AHA
I'd like to take a moment to address recent media reports on childhood obesity that have been conflicting and somewhat confusing. First, the CDC released numbers in February showing that obesity in children aged 2-5 dropped by 43% from 2003-2012. This news was of particular interest to us here in New Jersey. The Garden State's obesity rate for children from low-income families in this age group has been one of the highest in the country.
However, the optimism resulting from those numbers were short lived. In April, another article in JAMA Pediatrics took another look at the data and found that while the obesity rate for all children ages 2-19 has leveled off since 2010, but there was not a substantial decrease. In addition, rates of severe obesity are increasing in some groups.
If you would like to learn more about this issue, Preventobesity.net recently ran an interview with Sally Wong, PhD RD CDN Associate Science and Medicine Advisor at the American Heart Association. It does a great job of explaining the difference in data.
The important thing to note is that there is still much work to be done to address childhood obesity in New Jersey and throughout the country. I thank you for your action and attention on this issues and hope that you will continue to support the American Heart Association's efforts to address childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and physical activity for all New Jersey children and their families.
Sincerely,
Corinne Orlando
Government Relations Director
New Jersey
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| USDA banning all junk food in schools July 1 | |
WebProNews
Say goodbye to your Sour Warheads, your gummy bears, your Wonder Balls, your Big League Chew, and putting Bugles on the end of your fingertips - they're gone. Well, at least in your public school system. The United States Department of Agriculture is tightening the belt of school systems nationwide with their Smart Snacks in School rules which will take effect July 1. In essence, all "junk food" in school vending machines, cafeterias, stores, even fundraisers and bake sales is off the table. MORE
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| Leading Sexual Health Organizations Release National Teacher Preparation | |
Standards for Sexuality Education
Developed so every student has high quality, comprehensive sexuality education
In an unprecedented unified effort, the nation's leading sexual health education organizations have come together to release The National Teacher Preparation Standards on Sexuality Education. These standards were created to provide guidance to institutions of higher education in order to better prepare undergraduate physical and health education teachers to deliver sexuality education in school settings.
In the United States, sexuality education is most commonly taught within the health curriculum at the middle and high school levels. In addition to parents, America's teachers play a vital role in providing young people with the information they need to protect their health and futures. However, only 61% of colleges and universities require sexuality education courses for health education certification and nearly one third of teachers responsible for sexuality education report receiving no pre-service or in-service training in this area. The National Teacher Preparation Standards will better prepare undergraduate physical- and health education students to provide high-quality comprehensive sexuality education that is developmentally, culturally, and age appropriate.
"Providing instruction on sexual health education can be challenging, we understand that," said Elissa Barr, PhD, co-author and Associate Professor of Public Health, Director of Community Health, Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida. "Teachers have the unique opportunity to directly impact the health of our youth, including their current and future relationships."
The National Teacher Preparation Standards address seven broad professional areas:
Standard 1: Professional Disposition
Teacher candidates demonstrate comfort with, commitment to, and self-efficacy in teaching sexuality education.
Standard 2: Diversity and Equity
Teacher candidates show respect for individual, family, and cultural characteristics and experiences that may influence student learning about sexuality.
Standard 3: Content Knowledge
Teacher candidates have accurate and current knowledge of the biological, emotional, social, and legal aspects of human sexuality.
Standard 4: Legal and Professional Ethics
Teacher candidates make decisions based on applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies, as well as professional ethics.
Standard 5: Planning
Teacher candidates plan age- and developmentally-appropriate sexuality education that is aligned with standards, policies, and laws and reflects the diversity of the community.
Standard 6: Implementation
Teacher candidates use a variety of effective strategies to teach sexuality education.
Standard 7: Assessment
Teacher candidates implement effective strategies to assess student knowledge, attitudes, and skills in order to improve sexuality education instruction.
With these standards, teacher-preparation programs will be able to guide curriculum, instruction, and assessment decisions among their undergraduate students who will eventually be responsible for teaching sexuality education.
The recent CDC findings that report 80 percent of teens ages 15-17 have had no formal sex education before they have sex for the first time, certainly point to a missed opportunity for educators and community members to provide young people with the skills and tools to make healthy decisions about sex and relationships.
"We expect teachers to be well prepared in every other curricular area. Why should sexuality education be any different?" asks Nora Gelperin, director of training at Answer. "Health teachers are hungry for support. With the release of the National Teacher Preparation Standards we are stepping up and providing teachers with the training they need."
Polls show there is broad support for comprehensive sex education among parents, teachers, health care professionals, and young people.
"Comprehensive sex education, when done well, can provide a foundation not just for the prevention of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, but for the promotion of health throughout young people's lifetimes," said Debra Hauser, president of Advocates for Youth. "Preparing our nation's educators is an essential step towards making sure that young people have the information and skills they need to make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health."
The development of the National Teacher Preparation Standards is part of the ongoing Future of Sex Education (FoSE) Initiative. After wide success with the National Sexuality Education Standards, which has spurred state and local level implementation of sexual health education in states as varied as Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Washington and Connecticut, this new focus is on writing guidance specifically for faculty in teacher preparation programs.
"The Future of Sex Education (FoSE) partners are committed to ensuring that all public school students in the United States have access to high-quality, age, culturally, and developmentally appropriate comprehensive sexuality education delivered by well-trained teachers," said Monica Rodriguez, president of the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS). "We hope that school administrators, classroom teachers, university faculty, and others who care about public education are able to use the resources and tools that we've developed to ensure that our nation's young people have the foundational elements needed to live a sexually healthy life."
The National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sexuality Education is currently available in the online publication of the Journal of School Health and will also be available in the printed June edition. More information on the Teacher Standards can be found here.
The Future of Sex Education (FoSE) Initiative is a partnership between Advocates for Youth, Answer, and the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) that seeks to create a national dialogue about the future of sex education and to promote the institutionalization of comprehensive sexuality education in public schools. To learn more and view the complete National Sexuality Education Standards, please visit www.futureofsexed.org.
CONTACT: Rachel Cooke
202-419-3420 x45
rachel@advocatesforyouth.org
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| Study: Just 1 season of hits in high school football may alter brain | |
HealthDay News
Even among high school football players who've never had a concussion, a small preliminary study suggests that changes can still occur to their brains within the course of a single season. The study involved 45 members of a 2012 varsity team. Players underwent two brain scans - one before and one after the season - with a special type of MRI. MORE
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| Study: Strength training lowers risks of developing diabetes, heart disease in children | |
Waco Tribune
Children who regularly complete strength training exercises have a lower risk of developing diabetes and heart-related diseases, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher. The study, led by health, human performance and recreation department chairman Paul Gordon, suggests that strength training may have greater benefits against those diseases than simply diet and aerobic or cardio exercises. MORE
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| Walking boosts creative thinking | |
Medical News Today
New research shows that walking boosts creative thinking. In a series of experiments, researchers from Stanford University in California compared levels of creativity in people while they walked with while they sat and found creative output went up by an average of 60 percent while walking. MORE
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| Brain injuries can make children loners | |
University Herald
A traumatic brain injury can negatively impact a child's social life, according to a recent study. Neuroscientists at Brigham Young University in Utah found that lingering injury in a specific region of the brain predicted the health of the children's social relationships. MORE
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| Researchers: Childhood obesity more expensive than a year of college | |
Pediatrics via SFGate.com
The toll childhood obesity takes on Americans' lifelong health is well documented but new research from Duke University looks at its lifetime monetary price tag. Spoiler: The per person cost for medical care is more than a year of college. MORE
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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218 NJ Schools Already Registered! We Rank 11th in the Country! | |
Have you registered your school yet? NJAHPERD's goal is 250 schools by the end of the year!
Become a Champion TODAY!
We know that you are facing all sorts of challenges and balancing multiple priorities, while striving to do every single thing you can to help your students learn and grow.
Let's Move! Active Schools is designed to address these challenges by spurring innovative solutions and offering customized support every step of the way. We know that our kids need 60 minutes of physical activity daily, not only so they can grow up healthy, but also because we know it helps them succeed in school. That's why this program empowers schools to find free or low-cost ways to incorporate movement before, during, and after the school day. We'll help connect schools to grant opportunities, online resources, personal assistance, and hands-on professional development.
There's just one thing we're still missing-YOU, the CHAMPION! The one dedicated person to step up and start making a difference.
All you have to do is sign up at LetsMoveSchools.org and follow a simple, six-step process to create an active school environment and build support among leadership, staff, families, and other community members. Along the way, you'll have access to free tools and resources to help you take action.
NJAHPERD's goal is to have 250 schools registered as a LMAS by June 2014.
Remember to indicate NJAHPERD for "How did you hear about us?" Register NOW!
Video PSA: Active Kids Do Better- Let's Move! Active Schools
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| Apply for Recognition | Apply for recognition and celebrate all of the great accomplishments you have made towards becoming a more active school.
Download our web badge for your website to show that your school is now a member of Let's Move! Active Schools and committed to moving more.
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JUMP ROPE AND HOOPS FOR HEART
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| Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Links and Resources | 
TAKE ACTION NOW!
If you are NOT a MEMBER of "YOU'RE THE CURE" (American Heart)
PLEASE click here to JOIN and become part of the solution!
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
JUMP FOR A FREE MEMBERSHIP TO AAHPERD??
Register and COMPLETE an AHA Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart event that totals $1,000 or more and receive your FREE AAHPERD membership as a THANK YOU! You can find out more HERE
American Heart Association
WELCOME!! click here...
Links of interest:
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Info
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Grantwww.aahperd.org/jump
NASPE Standards linking Physical Education to JRFH Register YOUR event: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/AboutJump/eventregistration.cfm  The PULSE online newsletter
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| FREE Handouts and Resources | |
AAHPERD Annual Convention 2014
In case you missed the "St. Louis Experiece," here are all the jump rope related session handouts for you to download...
... Wednesday, April 2, 2014: 3:15 PM-5:15 PM Convention Center: 223?226 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: Middle/High, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty Speaker: Elizabeth A. Way, Jumprope.com, Dundas, ON, ...
... Thursday, April 3, 2014: 4:15 PM-5:30 PM Convention Center: 221/222/227/228 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle/High Speaker: Chad Triolet, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA During ...
... Thursday, April 3, 2014: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Convention Center: 221/222/227/228 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: K 12 Speaker: Elizabeth A. Way, Jumprope.com, Dundas, ON, Canada Double-dutch ...
... Friday, April 4, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Convention Center: 100 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: K 12 Speakers: Cathryn Gaines, Center Valley Elementary, Russellville, AR; and ...
... Friday, April 4, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Convention Center: 132 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle/High All Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart coordinators, who ...
... The following four days included semi-structured recess with a variety of organized activities such as basketball, tag, walking activities, and jump roping. Sport equipment was also made available for the students to participate in and use. Analysis/Results: During unstructured recess, children ...
PE TEACHER RESOURCES FROM AMERICAN HEART that include:
* Jump Rope and Basketball Skills & Games
* Inclusive Adapted Program Ideas
* Heart-healthy Lesson Plans * CPR Training for Middle and High Schools * Demo Team Resource Guide
FOR MORE JUMP ROPE INFORMATION FOR YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
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Get a JUMP on things...JR/HFH Exemplary Programming and Coordinator Nominations due in October
|  Have a great Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart Event? Know a fantastic coordinator who goes above and beyond? Nominations are due in October...get a jump on your paperwork and begin gathering needed info today!!
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| Now available online...the latest edition of The Pulse | |
AAHPERD
The latest edition of The Pulse, AAHPERD's newsletter for the Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) programs, is now available online. Each issue provides access to best practices for events, teaching resources, and more!
In this issue:
- Check out our new playlist of kid-friendly tunes
- Find out more about the ducks sweeping our nation
- A long-time event coordinator shares her pride in making a difference
- Get tips for adding unique twists to your event
- Learn how we are celebrating the 35th anniversary and enhancing the program model
- Use our classroom activities and find professional development opportunities
Download and share the latest issue and view The Pulse archives online at www.aahperd.org/jump.
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| Take a look at AAHPERD's new advocacy webpage | 
AAHPERD
Advocacy is vital to the success of quality health and physical education programs across the country. In order to make an impact on the national policy landscape, we need all AAHPERD members to be strong advocates for the profession and for children.
Take a look at AAHPERD's new advocacy webpage - www.aahperd.org/whatwedo/advocacy!
Take action today to guarantee that health and physical education will be addressed by Congress and become integral programs in schools across the country. |
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| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors NJ Legislation |
Did you know that NJAHPERD pays a legislative consultant to monitor bills that come forward that affect our profession? We also work closely and seek advice from the AHA Government Relations Director on Health and Physical Education, NJEA and our ShapingNJ partners. |
| Shape of the Nation Infographics | |
SHAPE America (AAHPERD)
Use these infographics on your websites, school newsletters etc. to inform the school community about various aspects of Physical Education in the United States.
1 - School Fitness Assessment
2 - Loopholes Stalling Progress in Physical Education Across the US
3 - States Skip Major Steps That Would Foster Physically Active Students
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| Now available: SHAPE America (AAHPERD) Legislative Action Center Tutorial webinar | |
SHAPE America
Legislative Action Center Tutorial
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| Drive Safer Car Control Clinic & Training | |
DriveSafer
Basic Car Control Clinic
May 11th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Advanced Car Control Clinic
May 11th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
If you sign up for the Advanced Course, you get to train in our SKID CAR!
Here are some links to see what the course is all about....
Advanced Course I
Advanced Course II
SKID PAD
Slalom & Braking
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| Share the Keys...register now! | |
Friday, May 9
Kean University in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety has made numerous updates to Share the Keys, the New Jersey Parent Teen Orientation since over the last few years. The orientation has been researched, evaluated and refined to effectively reduce teen driver crash risks by increasing parental involvement.
Share the Keys is approximately 90 minutes in length, presented by facilitators in community based settings (i.e. schools, libraries) and can be linked to parking permit requirements, classroom driver education programs and back-to-school nights. The orientation is designed for parents and their teens in the pre-permit or permit state of licensure (parents and their teens already holding a probationary license will also benefit) and includes a resource guide full of materials that support parental involvement and safe driving behaviors. MORE
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| New PSA campaign for pedestrian and railroad safety | |
Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver (rail safety) has launched a new 30-second PSA campaign to highlight pedestrian and driver safety at railroad tracks, dubbed "See Tracks? Think Train!" You may not be aware that NJ has more than 300 rail crosses statewide so this is an important issue that we should share with our family, friends, colleagues, teens, parents and others in our networks.
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Resources and more...
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NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Discover the Coalition's mission and find information about initiatives including Share the Keys, Champion Schools, GDL Game Plan, and driver education. Find a calendar of teen driving-related activities. MORE
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| Create your own website | |
Google
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) Resources | |
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| Up to $4,000 Per School Available Through "Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60" | |
Deadline: June 4, 2014
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program from National Dairy Council (NDC) andNational Football League, in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages students to lead the charge in making healthy changes in their school by implementing strategies to increase access to nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and physical activity.
Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 is a competitive funding opportunity to help schools implement the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. The money is intended specifically to help schools jumpstart and sustain healthy nutrition and physical-activity improvements.
Any school in the U.S. can enroll in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Signing up online is free, easy, and fast, at www.FuelUpToPlay60.com. In addition to being enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60, schools applying for Funds must participate in the National School Lunch Program and have an adult Program Advisor, registered through the website. Schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 are eligible to receive up to $4,000 per school year for projects, efforts, and initiatives designed to help increase awareness of, and access to, nutrient-rich foods and physical activity opportunities. The Fuel Up to Play 60 program's online "Playbook" offers many healthy eating and physical activity ideas to choose from that are suitable for funding.
Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 are used for a variety of activities and purposes -- from resources that help enhance students' healthy eating (such as foodservice equipment and nutrition education materials) to items that help schools address students' physical activity needs (including exercise equipment and student and staff incentives). Funding proposals must include both healthy eating and physical activity elements. There are two application opportunities for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. The first of application window closes on June 4, 2014, and the second on November 5, 2014.
In addition to the opportunity to apply for Funds, there are many other reasons for schools to join Fuel Up to Play 60! More than 73,000 schools across the nation are already Fuel Up to Play 60 schools, encouraging students daily to eat healthy, be active, and implement long-term, positive changes. The program offers an enormous array of FREE tools, resources, instruction, and encouragement to do just that. There are also leadership opportunities for students as part of the Ambassador program.
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| SPARK Grant Finder Tool | |
SPARK
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After school, Early childhood or Coordinated School Health program. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment. MORE
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| NFL Play60 FG Evaluation Project | |
NFL Playa60
The NFL has teamed up with The Cooper Institute to distribute FG across all NFL markets*. Through the NFL PLAY 60 FG evaluation project, select schools and after-school organizations will be granted the web-based version of FG (10), web-hosting during the course of the grant, one FG Resource Pack, and support from The Cooper Institute. In return, sites will utilize FG to track and report fitness and activity levels. Results from across the country will be used to track factors that influence fitness. MORE
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Your NJAHPERD membership expiration date is
NJAHPERD P.O. Box 2283
Ocean, NJ 07712
732-918-9999
732-918-2211 fax
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Disclaimer: The ideas in the FYI do not necessarily reflect NJAHPERD's official position on the issues. NJAHPERD assumes no responsibility for any statement as fact or opinion presented, nor does acceptance of advertising imply endorsement of any products or services by the Association. |
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