Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are not new to education, yet at times the application of the framework to the Physical Education (PE) profession can be clunky. This session dives into the PLC framework and applies it to the three domains considered standard in Physical Education pedagogy: psychomotor, cognitive and affective. This session is delivered from the perspective of a current building administrator and former physical education teacher using tested practices that will leave the attendees with actionable items for immediate use.
While the amount of time making up one day is fixed there are numerous factors impacting on how the activities of the day are spent. This session uses current research to explore the components of the 24-hour activity cycle and how those components relate to health and wellbeing. Most interesting is most of these components can be assessed and monitored using readily available wearable technology.
This year re-establishes the Illinois fitness testing legislative data submission requirement with fitness testing data being submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education. While fitness testing is a routine part of PE programs, test administration, protocols, and results are often considered to suspect. Learn how to get more out of this process and make it meaningful.
This session uses current research to explore the importance of placing wellness as a foundational component in the personal and professional lives of educators. Explore the impact of educator wellness on professional practice and student learning outcomes, identify actionable practices for self-reflect on educators current realities and individual needs, and share practical routines directly related to the dimensions of physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness.
Today teachers and their students are feeling more overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed than ever before. If you agree, you're not alone. This session will explore the impact of anxiety and stress on our daily lives and provide practical tools to navigate these challenges. This session will guide you on a journey to understand your own stress response and develop greater resilience. We'll delve into the connection between mind and body, exploring how anxiety manifests and offering effective strategies to manage its effects. Through a blend of instruction, reflection, and easy to implement practices, you'll learn tangible techniques to calm the mind and build your zone of resiliency. Join us to discover how to weather life's storms with greater ease and build a stronger foundation for emotional well-being and how to translate that to our students.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm CST
Room C2041600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL
