May 2023
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In the month of May, celebrate the amazing work of dedicated teachers and school nurses in Oklahoma by celebrating National Physical Education and Sports Week and National School Nurse Day. May is also a time to check out how to apply for the Health and Physical Education Curriculum Framework Projects to provide educators with invaluable instructional resources. In this edition, learn about these opportunities and more.
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Do you have questions about the Health Education Act? Join Shana Classen, Director of Health and Physical Education, and the Health Education Team on Thursday, May 25th and June 1st, at 9:00-10:00 a.m. or at 3:30-4:30 p.m. to discuss how to balance time, schedules, and standards to meet the requirements of the Health Education Act. This requirement will go into effect at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Administrators, principals, and teachers are welcome to join us for this informative meeting. Find meeting information below.
Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608146328
Meeting ID: 160 814 6328
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Overview
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is seeking health and physical educators to participate in the Oklahoma Health and Physical Education Curriculum Framework project. Curriculum frameworks are sets of curricular resources developed by Oklahoma teachers to help educators translate the Oklahoma Academic Standards into classroom practice and have been developed for five subject areas to date. Over the next year, the OSDE will work with selected health and physical education teachers to develop a framework for health and physical education. Applications are now available for Year 2 or Phase 2 of the project, which will include the development of assessments, supports to meet the needs of all learners, and instructional resources aligned to each standard.
Four to six writers per school level/subject area will be led by team leaders during Phase 2. Those school levels and subject areas are elementary physical education, secondary physical education, elementary health, and secondary health. The nine members of the health writing team will be expected to attend meetings from September 2023-March 2024. The 11 members of the physical education writing team will be expected to attend meetings from January-May, 2024. The tentative meeting dates are as follows:
Curriculum Frameworks Writers for Health
Wednesday, September 6, virtual meeting, 4:30-5:50 p.m. Sunday, September 10, virtual meeting, 2:00-3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, September 13, virtual meeting, 4:30-5:50 p.m. Sunday, September 17 and 24, virtual meetings, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
*Saturday, September 30, in-person meeting in Oklahoma City, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, October 18, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m
*Wednesday, November 15, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m
*Wednesday, December 13, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m
*Wednesday, January 17, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m
*Wednesday, February 21, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m
*Wednesday, March 20, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m
*While most work will be completed individually, other virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams may be required as the need arises.
Curriculum Frameworks Writers for Physical Education Wednesday, January 3, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, virtual meeting, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
*Saturday, January 13, in-person meeting in Oklahoma City, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, February 7, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 6, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, April 3, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, May 1, virtual meeting, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
*While most work will be completed individually, other virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams may be required as the need arises.
Application
Educators interested in applying to be a curriculum framework writer for the Oklahoma Health and Physical Education Curriculum Frameworks project must complete this application no later than Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Selections will be announced no later than mid-June 2023. Compensation will be provided to those selected to work on the project. If you have questions, please email Shana Classen at shana.classen@sde.ok.gov
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to announce free professional development workshops for the 2023-24 school year. These 2-day workshops are being offered in different regions of the state from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are designed to support educators with effective instructional strategies aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health Education.
These workshops are perfect for educators looking to implement health education instruction to meet the requirements of the Health Education Act, identify a new Professional Learning (PL) Focus, or deepen expertise in an existing PL Focus.
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Time & Registration
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City
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Location
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Monday and Tuesday, June 12th-13th
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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Durant
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Kiamichi Tech Center 810 Waldron Road Durant, OK 74701
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Wednesday and Thursday, June 14th-15th
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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Tulsa
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Tulsa Central Library 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103
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Tuesday and Wednesday, June 20th-21st
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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McAlester
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Kiamichi Tech Center 301 Kiamichi Drive McAlester, OK 74501
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Wednesday and Thursday, June 21st-22nd
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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OKC
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Francis Tuttle-Rockwell 12777 N. Rockwell Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73142
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Thursday and Friday, June 22nd-23rd
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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Lawton
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Lawton Schools PD Center 753 NW Fort Sill Blvd Lawton, OK 73507
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Monday and Tuesday, June 26th-28th
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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Elk City
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Western Technology Center 301 Western Dr. Elk City, OK 73644
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Monday and Tuesday, June 26th-28th
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9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
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Woodward
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High Plains Tech Center 3921 34th Street Woodward, OK 73801
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 To support the rollout of the Health Education Act, which will go into effect the 2023-2024 school year, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) are excited to host the Oklahoma's Path Forward Annual Institute: Promoting Academics Through Health. For more information about the event, check out the registration form here.
The Fitness Challenge Calendar was created by Alliance For A Healthier Generation to help students stay active and lead healthy lifestyles.
Click on the calendar below to download and/or print the Fitness Calendar.
The Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD) are currently accepting Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Awards Nominations. Do you know someone (or yourself) deserving of the recognition from OAHPERD as a TOY or recipient of one of the other Honors or Awards for 2023? If so, fill out this nomination form. All nominations must be submitted by May 5, 2023.
Mark your calendars for the OAHPERD Fall Convention on October 2nd and 3rd, 2023. The theme is "Made in Oklahoma." Also, would you like to present at the Fall Convention? If so, fill out this form. You will not want to miss it!
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 National Sport and P.E. Week is occurring May 1-5, 2023. It's a week-long celebration of giving importance to fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and a sound mind and body. This event highlights physical education and sports activities in which students and adults could engage. What is your school doing to celebrate? Email Shana Classen to share the details and/or pictures of your celebration.
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National School Nurse Day, observed on the Wednesday during National Nurses Week every year, is on May 10th this year. It’s a day when everyone honors the field of school nursing and the daily efforts of school nurses to ensure all students’ well-being, safety, and academic ability. |
The State Vision Screening Report is due annually by June 1 and is to be submitted on Single Sign On. Results cannot be entered after July 1.
All public school districts will report to the Oklahoma State Department of Education the number of kindergarten, first and third-grade students who submitted certification of a completed vision screening and the number of students who received a comprehensive eye examination from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The reporting page opened March 24, 2023.
Please contact Kellie Carter for more information at kellie.carter@sde.ok.gov.
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 OPEN PE has added seven (7) new free instant activities to the highly-popular Adventure Learning Module for Grades 6-12th. The goal of this module is to establish a sense of community within physical education classrooms which is essential to developing students that are open to trying new activities and experiences. The OPEN Adventure module offers students an opportunity to connect with their classmates, build trust, and problem-solve through a variety of fun and engaging activities. The activities can be grouped together as shown in the block plan for an Adventure Learning unit or can be utilized individually as an instant activity for any lesson.
Help the Next Generation of Leaders Promote a Healthy Oklahoma
Applications are open for TSET’s Youth-Led Health Advocacy Program
Youth Action for Health Leadership (YAHL), a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is a youth-led program that partners with schools and organizations to make a meaningful and measurable impact on Oklahoma by promoting healthy behaviors. YAHL provides in-depth training to youth, ongoing support for partners and all the materials needed for activities -- FREE.
The YAHL Partner Program is currently accepting applications from high schools and organizations across the state for the 2023-24 school year. Partners can earn incentives for their organization while providing unique leadership and health policy experience for teens. YAHL partner schools and organizations work directly with the YAHL staff to recruit and empower young leaders.
YAHL youth unite to work directly on public health activities that make it easier to live healthy, active and tobacco-free lives. In so doing, these student leaders gain life-long skills, community service hours and incentives like scholarships. Participants can also apply for the statewide YAHL Leadership Team.
YAHL staff visit each partner school or organization to provide hands-on interactive training for teens that equips YAHL members to directly lead initiatives in their communities across Oklahoma. Teens can be involved on many levels—from leading events and collecting community surveys to meeting with their principal, school board and other key decision-makers to create and support healthier communities.
Current YAHL partner organizations are given priority to participate again for the next school year, but all interested organizations are encouraged to apply. New potential partners, teens and educators can learn more about YAHL and apply to become a partner at YAHLOK.org. Applications will be accepted until the program reaches capacity. YAHL is part of the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative.
Have questions? Please reach out to info@yahlok.org.
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