Colorado Health and Physical Education Summit 2026
June 3 & 4, 2026 - 8am-4pm
Join us at the Third Annual Colorado Health and Physical Education Summit on Wednesday, June 3rd & Thursday, June 4th, 2026, for an exhilarating two-day event dedicated to advancing wellness in our communities! The Summit will be held at Hinkley High School in Aurora.
What makes this conference so exciting is that every session is grounded in best practices in health and physical education and intentionally models effective instructional strategies. Sessions are standards-aligned and focus on assessment, inclusion, student voice, and teacher growth. You’ll find both classroom-based and activity-based sessions, but you won’t be sitting silently through lectures or just playing games with no connection to teaching and learning. This conference is designed to give you ideas and strategies that actually make it back into your classroom and elevate the experience your students have every day.
This summit promises inspiration, networking opportunities, and a shared commitment to fostering healthier futures. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of health and physical education in Colorado!
We are happy to be able to provide a CDE certificate of attendance for re-licensure or Adams State College credit for attending the 2026 Colorado Health and Physical Education Summit.
To receive a certificate of attendance for the summit you can complete the final evaluation form and request a certificate of attendance for the time you have attended the summit. Evaluation form will be posted at the time of the event.
Participating teachers may choose to apply to earn 2.0 college credit from Adams State for salary advancement. The cost for two credits is $110 in addition to a $20 instructor fee (non-refundable) for a total of $130. In order to receive credit, proof of attendance for both days and completion of follow up assignments will be required. For more information contact Jennifer_Smith2@dpsk12.net.
Lucy Harris is a 13‑year‑old adaptive athlete and passionate advocate for disability inclusion. After a motor vehicle accident at age ten left her paralyzed, Lucy set out to prove that her athletic goals didn’t disappear—they simply changed direction. With determination and a competitive spirit, she has embraced adaptive sports and used her voice to educate others about accessibility, resilience, and the power of perseverance.
Since her injury, Lucy has explored a wide range of adaptive activities, including sled hockey, rock climbing, white‑water rafting, hiking, and even completing a 5K. Her current favorite sports include wheelchair basketball, skiing, cycling, racing, paddleboarding, swimming, and staying active through CrossFit.
Lucy frequently speaks to schools and community groups about adaptive athletics and disability rights, encouraging others to rethink what athletes look like. She believes every student deserves the opportunity to be seen as a competitor—not a spectator—and she works every day to help make that vision a reality.
The Colorado Health & Physical Education Council (CHPEC) is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all participants at the 2025 Health and Physical Education Summit. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CHPEC will make every reasonable effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
If you require specific accommodations to fully participate in the two-day summit, please contact us at klwebb@aurorak12.org at least two weeks prior to the event. This includes, but is not limited to, accessible materials, sign language interpretation, mobility assistance, or other support services.
We value every participant's ability to engage meaningfully in professional development opportunities, and we are dedicated to ensuring full access to all sessions, activities, and resources.