OSPI Health & Physical Education Newsflash

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 01/23/2025 01:10 PM PST

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Standards Review, Mini-Grant and Professional Development

Health and Physical Education Standards review and revision cycle

This diagram illustrates the current stages of the OSPI standards review process, incuding both Health and Physical Education. Drafts of both standards have been reviewed multiple times by teacher and content experts. This fall, the drafts will be presented for feedback at the SHAPE Washington conference and other venues. For more information, please visit the OSPI Standards Review website.

Beyond the Check-In: Empowering Parent-Student Dialogues about Health through Mini Grant Application

What if your school could receive money to support students and parents navigate school, friendships, family, and hobbies in this digital age? There is a special opportunity for school-based parent/caregiver groups to receive $10,000 to do just that!

The grant will provide a series of videos and resources for parents, families, and educators around the topics of mental, social, and sexual health. These resources are aimed at helping parents/caregivers feel more confident and knowledgeable when discussing important topics with their children.

Consider sharing with your school’s PTA/PTO, encouraging them to apply. Applications are due January 31. More details here.

High School Health Writing Contest

Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you. What happened in your life, and how did it change you or your perspectives? More details here.

January 22, 2025

West Best Physical Education Workshop

Saturday Feb.1, 9am-330pm (Seattle)

Trauma Informed Training: Professional Development for Recess Educators & Facilitators

Monday Feb. 3, 330-5pm (online) https://www.pdenroller.org/catalog/event/179629

TeamUpWA: Athletes as Leaders/Coaching Boys into Men Professional Learning @ T-Mobile Field

Thursday Feb. 13, 5-8pm (dinner provided)

https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/catalog/180535

OSPI has reviewed this curriculum; 3 clock hours provided

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