OSPI Health and Physical Education newsletter

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 03/10/2021 01:25 PM PST

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Snow is Melting, Vaccines are Arriving

Jessie Diggins becomes first US Woman to win XC skiing World Cup Title!

Assessment Verification is Streamlined for 2020-2021 School Year

Health & Physical Education Information to Report for 2020-2021 by district leader.

Optional Templates for Educators to send to District Leader:

Bulletin to be released soon!

Upcoming Hearing on 100-Minutes of Physical Education grades 1-8

OSPI proposed rule change amends 392-410-135(1) for the 2020-21 school year only. The amendment would continue to allow that, for the 2020-21 school year only, instructional minutes for physical education can be less than the regularly required 100 instructional minutes per week for students in grades 1-8. Physical education instruction must still be provided to students in grades 1-12. See the proposed language here. Consider signing up to testify at the March 23rd hearing at 1pm and/or sending written comments to OSPI about the importance of this law.

Working with Small Districts to use EverFi Online Health Modules.

Many of our large districts in the state already use EverFi free instructional modules. We have created two information sessions to recruit smaller districts to learn and utilize these engaging resources.

Tuesday, March 23rd at 4pm: Register Here

Wednesday, March 24th at 10am: Register Here

Questions? Please contact Caitlin

Join SHAPE Washington ZOOM Social Hour!

Wed. March 10th at 6pm

Thurs. March 18th at 6pm

March 10, 2021

Emily Ford becomes first female (and second person) to finish the 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail hike in the winter (in only 69 days!)

-Choose an appropriate level of challenge to experience success in
a self-selected physical activity. PE5.1.HS2

Reopening Resources:

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Sporting Activities COVID-19 Requirements (updated 2/1/21)

Department of Health (DOH) K-12 Schools Fall 2020-2021 Guidance (updated 1/26/21)

Employer Health and Safety Requirements for School Scenarios (updated 1/27/21 PE on pg. 11-12, 20-21)

Physical/Health Education Professional Learning

How to Provide Effective Online Learning in K-12 Physical Education asynchronous 1-clock hr.

Getting Excited About Your Physical Education Curriculum: First Steps Toward Review and Alignment Wed, April 28 2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.

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