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The Society utilizes advocacy, partnerships, professional development and resources to build the capacity of school health leaders to implement effective health education and physical education policies and practices that support success in school, work and life.

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We have add some new exciting and useful resources in the Members Only area!

June 2020 - CDC Healthy Schools Highlights

CDC's pandemic guidance for the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) now includes health considerations and tools to help make reopening decisions for operating child care programs, schools, youth programs, and day camps. Information is also available in CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again.

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View a spreadsheet of school reopening plans by state from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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View the States' Health and Physical Education (HPE) Re-entry Guidance Documents and Resources

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2021 Fall (Virtual)
Society Meeting

October 13-14, 2021

This year’s event will be different than in previous years. The 2021 virtual sessions are scheduled over two days (four-hours per day), October 13-14, from 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm EST.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
State Leaders for Health and Physical Education members, Higher Education Society members, other staff members at state departments of education, and professionals who support work of staff members in departments of education. Other professionals may attend at non-member prices. CHES^®/MCHES^® recertification credits will be offered for this upcoming virtual professional development event by contacting Fran Anthony Meyer, PhD, CHES^®, fameyersociety@aol.com

HOW WILL THE VIRTUAL EVENT WORK THIS YEAR?
We will log onto Zoom each day from 2:00-6:00 pm to listen to presentations that include successful and innovative programs or approaches, network with other participants, and learn about resources from sponsors. Also, meet our 2021 award recipients. Those registered will receive the Zoom link a day in advance. You MUST be registered to attend!

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News & Updates

The Society Signs Active Schools' Statement: PE and PA are an integral part of the education process during COVID-19

Active Schools has developed a statement about PE and PA being an integral part of the education process during COVID-19. It is meant to give stakeholders and advocates talking points to help ensure that PE and PA are provided by their district/school this year. The Society of State Leaders has signed on to the statement. The statement is available for download from the Society and Active Schools.

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Upcoming Events

Society Fall (Virtual) Meeting

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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About Us

The Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education (the Society) is a professional association whose primary members supervise and coordinate programs in health, physical education, and components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model within state departments of education.

Mission Statement

The Society utilizes advocacy, partnerships, professional development and resources to build the capacity of school health leaders to implement effective health education and physical education policies and practices that support success in school, work and life.

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Why Become a Member?

Feeling isolated in your work and would like support?

Looking for the latest information, policies and laws that affect your job responsibilities?
Want access to resources to help meet the challenges facing today's schools?

Wanting to be involved with a national organization that provides a network of colleagues working in your field?

Want to change kids' lives?

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Find out more about the many opportunities and benefits The Society has to offer.

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The Case for NOT Cutting K-12 Health Education… ever!

As I hear stories of districts’ dire need to balance a budget that is hurting and has been hurting for years and years, I hear that some might cut the one content area that not only could have prevented the widespread infection rates of COVID-19, but could have helped so many young people and adults cope, advocate, & access to keep themselves and loved ones safe. Health Education.