If you are at the conference, please click this link to apply for this grant: ND SHAPE TRIUMPHS Grant Application
We are currently looking for candidates for the ND SHAPE Board! If you would like to help bring quality PD to North Dakota, be involved in advocating for the HPE profession, and be a leader in our field, please fill out the nomination form here!
| Plan Your School Fundraiser withhealth. moves. minds.™ Get ready, health. moves. minds. is launching this August. If you are planning for fundraising events next school year, you will want to be sure to add this service-learning program to your calendar! Not sure what your program might look like? See below for ideas to get you started! |
| Celebratory Events & School-wide Engagement Ideas When participating in health. moves. minds., we recommended holding a celebratory event or engaging in school-wide activities to infuse kindness, mindfulness, and empowerment into your school and community! |
| Here are just a few ideas of what you can do in your school:Kindness Week ChallengeMind & Body 30-Day ChallengeFun Walks or Fun RunsCreate a “Throw Kindness Like Confetti” Bulletin Board“Kindness is Cool” Poster Contest. Check out the health. moves. minds. website for more ideas as well as pictures from the health. moves. minds. pilot schools and their events! |
Safe Spaces – Teacher Training
SAFE SPACES is a training for teachers who want to expand their knowledge and skills in being an approachable, non-judgmental, and reliable resource for sexual health information. Earn one K-12 professional development credit.
Dickinson Class:
When: June 3–4, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Registration: bit.ly/safespacesdickinson (Link is case-sensitive.)
Fargo Class:
When: June 6–7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Registration: bit.ly/safespacesfargo (Link is case-sensitive.)
Grand Forks Class:
When: June 13–14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Registration: bit.ly/safespacesgrandforks (Link is case-sensitive.)
NDSU Credit Fee: $50 (for one K-12 professional development credit). Scholarships for credit available for each location. Contact us for details.
To learn more or inquire about scholarships: 701.936.6140 or education@ppmns.org
Making Proud Choices – Free Curriculum Training
Making proud choices(MPC) is one of the ND Department of Public Instruction (DPI) suggested curriculums for sexuality education.
MPC is an innovative 8-module sex education curriculum designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to reduce their risk of unwanted outcomes associated with sexual activity. Learn how to effectively facilitate the curriculum, filled with engaging learning activities such as group discussions, games, role-plays, and video-clips. The lessons cover a variety of topics, including goal setting, communication skills, healthy relationships, birth control, and abstinence. (Inquire about reimbursement).
Fargo:
May 29–30, 2019
9a.m.–5p.m. each day
Upon completion of this training, you will be prepared to deliver Making Proud Choices! to the young people you serve.
Registration: tinyurl.com/yd7stl4h
Funding for this program is from the Department of Health and Human Services Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program Grant #90AK0058-04-00. (Randall/Secor-Turner, PIs)
For more information: education@ppmns.org | 701.936.6140
We at ND SHAPE are so proud to celebrate these two incredible teachers from West Fargo Public Schools for receiving Central District SHAPE America awards in their subject area, and extra kudos to Nicole for receiving the SHAPE America National Teacher of the Year! Congratulations ladies!!
Hello NDSHAPE members! Hopefully you are getting ready to head to sunny Tampa, Florida, next week for SHAPE America’s National Convention! I just wanted to touch base and update you on the very successful trip that Chris Mahoney (University of Jamestown) and I made on March 5th– 6th to Washington, DC to be the lone representatives from North Dakota for SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out Day.
We had a successful training day on Tuesday, where we learned about the current ESSA funding that we wanted to advocate to our North Dakota legislators to continue to fund. Our day to lobby began bright and early on Wednesday morning and we were able to meet with representatives for both Kelly Armstrong and Kevin Cramer before lunch. The thrill of the day came in the afternoon when Senator (and former Governor) John Hoeven met personally with Chris and I to talk about the funding we were advocating for and to have us get him up to speed on North Dakota sports happenings. The two major sources of funding that we advocated for were Title IV Part A and Title II, which you can learn more about below:
Title IV, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act: Student Support and Academic Enrichments Grants
The bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes a flexible block grant program under Title IV Part A, which is authorized at $1.6 billion in FY 2019. Title IV, Part A authorizes activities in three broad areas:
1. Providing students with a well-rounded education
2. Supporting safe and healthy students (e.g., school mental health, drug and violence prevention, and training on trauma-informed practices, health and physical education)
3. Supporting the effective use of technology (e.g., professional development, blended learning, and purchase of devices)
Title II of the Every Student Succeeds Act: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, or Other School Leaders The purpose of Title II of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is to:
• Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards
• Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders
• Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools
• Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders Title II requires districts to “meaningfully consult” with teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, charter school leaders, parents etc., when developing an application for the use of Title II funds for state approval.
There are four major changes to Title II under ESSA:
• Changes the formula funding to weigh poverty over population
• Removes the requirement for a teacher evaluation system
• Eliminates the requirement for teachers to be highly qualified
• Allows states to blend Title II, Part A funds with other ESSA funds
Please recognize that we all need to continue to reach out to our Representative and Senators as the budget process continues with our federal budget. You can easily reach out to them here: https://www.shapeamerica.org/advocacy/advocacy_action_center.aspx#%2F
Thank you for your support in our travels, Chris and I look forward to discussing this great experience with you anytime! If we don’t see you in Tampa, enjoy the warmer weather in North Dakota, I know the students will enjoy the opportunity to be outside playing again!
Sincerely,
Joe Deutsch & Chris Mahoney
Oh behalf of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the Mid-Dakota Education Cooperative (MDEC) and the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC) we are inviting you all to submit an application for selection to serve as a content specialist committee member to prioritize the updated Health Education Standards and to create proficiency scales for the purpose of improving core instruction.
We are assembling a work group of approximately 15 North Dakota Educators from across the state that will represent a cross-section of communities and schools. The goal will be to have 3 individuals per grade-level strand (PreK-2; Grades 3-5, Grade 6, Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12). The work group will:
- Review the 2018 Health Education Content Standards
- Engage in online learning modules prior to first face-to-face meeting date
- Prioritize Health Education Content Standards
- Draft Proficiency Scales in child-friendly language
The work group will meet in-person three times, those dates are as follows:
- Friday, April 26th
- Thursday, May 2nd
- Wednesday, May 29th
All of these in-person meetings will take place in Minot, ND.
We will be able to provide either reimbursement for substitute teacher pay to the school district + all travel expenses (mileage, lodging and meals) or provide a personal stipend + all travel expenses (mileage, lodging and meals) for those serving on the work group.
There will also be 2 graduate credits available.
The application is attached, please return to me via email (keely.ihry@k12.nd.us) no later than Friday, March 22nd.
Dear ND SHAPE Members,
In an effort to educate new members of Congress about the importance of a well-rounded education within the bi-partisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Joe Deutsch(NDSU), and Chris Mahoney (U. of Jamestown), are headed to Capitol Hill to advocate for full funding to support professional development for teachers and health and physical education programs in schools. They will be asking lawmakers to fully fund the federal education program Title IV, Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants, under ESSA.
They will join more than 150 fellow health and physical educators representing 39 states on Capitol Hill to take part in the SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators 12th annual member advocacy day, SPEAK Out! Day, on March 5-6.
When ESSA was passed in 2015, health and physical education were designated as part of a well-rounded education, allowing Title IV, Part A, schools to receive funding to support a well-rounded education, safe and healthy student programs, and effective use of technology. Congress funded Title IV, Part A at $1.1 billion and $1.17 billion in FY18 and FY19 respectively. As Congress reconciles appropriations for FY 2020 and beyond, it’s critical that the health and physical education community continues its strong advocacy efforts for this important funding stream for schools.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Next Wednesday, our representatives will be meeting with North Dakota’s Senators and Congressman to tell them WHY we need #MoreTitleIV. You can help them tell your stories by briefly sharing your own “WHY” we need #MoreTitleIV. Please consider creating a short video and Tweeting it out on or before Wednesday, March 6th. A couple of North Dakota teachers have already shared their stories, but we need more!!
SAMPLE VIDEOS on Twitter
Ø Check out Leah Wheeling (President – ND SHAPE) from Simle Middle School and her video at @LeahWPE.
******Don’t forget to tweet at @SenJohnHoeven, @kevincramer, @RepArmstrongND
and be sure to include the hashtags
#MoreTitleIV #SHAPEadvocacy #SPEAKOutDay *****
Our long time Advocacy leader in North Dakota, June Herman, passed away on November 11th from a brief, but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
The American Heart Association is hosting a Celebration of Life for June at the North Dakota State Capitol on Monday, February 11th.
Celebration of Life for June
Herman
LOCATION:
North Dakota State Capitol
600 E Boulevard Ave
Brynhild Haugland Room –Ground Floor
DATE AND TIME:
Monday, February 11th
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
*We encourage you to wear red in
June’s honor*
All are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available starting at 11:30 AM with a
short program that will begin at noon. Please enter the capitol through the
south visitor’s entrance.
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