This will be an open forum discussion guided by several experienced coaches that is good for new and veterans coaches alike. We will hit relevate topics to recreational, school and elite level sports programs.
Network and join other HPE professionals of all grade levels for an informal, interactive conversation focused on sharing practical ideas, tackling common challenges and celebrate what's working well in Health & PE! Bring your experiences, leave with fresh strategies, new connections and plenty of new ideas you can use right away (attendees encouraged to bring 1 lesson to share)
This topic will take an open-mind approach to why it is so important for the next generation to FIND the wellness they like, FUEL that wellness with the right nutrition, and then learn how to LIVE out the wellness they enjoy for the rest of their lives. Discussion and networking on this topic is strongly encouraged.
Legacies are carried in stories: the ones you tell and the ones told about you. Perhaps you will want to tell a Legacy in Leadership story and this is one way to explore how.
Let's discuss how we can better prepare future educators for success from their first day in the classroom/gymnasium. Through guided conversation and shared experiences, participants will exchange practical strategies for strengthening clinical experiences, professional readiness, and partnerships between universities and schools.
Participants will be given the opportunity to make suggestions for issues or topics SHAPE PA should be advocating for in the health and physical education field.
PE may be the only place where every student participates, every grade level connects, and movement can become a shared language across the school. This interactive conversation will explore practical ways PE teachers can strengthen belonging among students, staff, families, and the wider community while elevating the visibility and perceived value of their programs.
Collaborate with current and future HPE teachers and coaches from the perspective of a former HPE teacher and current kinesiology professor/strength coach/personal trainer.
This session explores the honest realities of shifting from traditional PE models to Meaningful Physical Education (MPE). Participants will share real-world success stories alongside common implementation hurdles.
We spend countless hours planning lessons, units, and assessments, but what do students actually remember years later? Join a conversation about designing experiences that students value, remember, and use beyond our classrooms.
You are retired or soon to be retired, come and hear what people are doing after they retire from teaching. Living with a purpose is the key to enjoying your next chapter in life.
Standards-based grading continues to be one of the biggest shifts facing health and physical educators. While many teachers recognize the need to move beyond participation and effort, questions remain about what standards-based grading actually looks like in practice. Join fellow educators for an informal conversation about designing meaningful assessments, grading student learning fairly, communicating with parents and administrators, and implementing grading practices that truly reflect the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. Bring your questions, successes, and challenges as we learn from one another and share practical ideas that can be implemented immediately.
Strong relationships between teachers and school leaders are built on trust, communication, and a shared commitment to student success. Join this informal Coffee Talk to discuss practical strategies for fostering positive partnerships with administrators, navigating challenges professionally, and strengthening collaboration. Bring your experiences, questions, and ideas as we learn from one another in a supportive, conversation-based setting.
PE teachers possess highly transferable skills in leadership, programming, relationship-building, and creating unforgettable experiences. Join an honest, energizing conversation about turning those strengths into summer camps, workshops, consulting, speaking, community programs, and other income-producing opportunities—without immediately leaving the profession or betting everything on one big idea.
Join two experienced Adapted Physical Education teachers for a casual, interactive Coffee Talk exploring the hot topics and everyday challenges in Adapted P.E. This open discussion will touch on a variety of relevant topics, including inclusion, modifying equipment and activities, working with students with specific disabilities, behavior and engagement, collaboration with general education staff, and creating meaningful opportunities for participation. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another while exploring practical strategies they can take back to their own programs. Our goal is to keep the conversation moving, cover a variety of topics, and make sure everyone leaves with new ideas and strategies for their students.
This interactive session focuses on practical ways to integrate MPE principles, reflective assessment tools, and modern psychology into daily instruction. We will also examine how shifting toward a self-directed MPE model restores teacher energy, reduces burnout, and protects professional well-being.
This informal session focuses on practical, easy ways to build generative AI into your day-to-day work as a PE teacher. The goal is not to overhaul your program, but to find small, useful entry points that save time and improve the quality of what you already do.
This is a coffee talk all focused on the ups and downs of a first-year teacher. This will cover all aspects of teaching from behavior management to progress monitoring, building connections, and so much more.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about everything SHAPE PA has to offer. We will discuss ways to get involved and participants will have the chance to sign up for committees that interest them.
