Indiana Society for Health and Physical Educators
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Apply by January 31st
The Indiana State Department of Health, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, is now accepting applications from schools interested in creating supportive nutrition and physical activity environments for all students and staff, which also engaging families and the greater community, by setting two goals related to nutrition & physical activity.
Funds will be awarded for up to $10,000 per school district per year for a total of three years. Public and private school districts located in Indiana that participate in the National School Lunch Program are eligible.
Overall Scope of the Grant: Create supportive nutrition and physical activity environments for all students and staff and engage families and the greater community by setting two goals (nutrition and physical activity).
Why INSHAPE encourages you to apply: Grant recipients . . . - Receive funding, technical assistance, professional development and guidance to meet new ESSA requirements, specifically in nutrition and physical activity.
- Learn how to use assessment tools like the School Health Index.
- Use grant money to attend the INSHAPE state conference and other professional development opportunities.
- Will be in a better position to advocate for the health and well-being of students.
One more reason to apply: it's not just a $10,000 grant. It is a $10,000 per year for three years (beginning August 1, 2019 and ending July 29, 2022).
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For Indiana educators
The Indiana DOE Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness website is now live. You will find all newly created Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) resources including three short videos, an infographic on "Why" Social-Emotional Learning is important, and Indiana's Seven SEL Competencies with classroom strategies.
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness
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School visits
Athletes for Hope is an organization of college, Olympic and professional athletes who have a deep commitment to giving back and making a difference. Some athletes are available to visit a school in their community to support the school's efforts in providing physical education and physical activity. Typically the athlete shares his/her story, leads some physical activities.
Request an athlete visit
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Fosters beneficial collaborations
Future health and physical education teachers seldom have an opportunity to work closely with local alumni who can mentor them and provide hands-on experience. Welcome to Luther College, a liberal arts school in rural, northeast Iowa that specializes in education. Thanks to its outstanding academic reputation and athletic program, more than 90 percent of its H/PE grads have landed teaching jobs.
Download the case study
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