Highlight Program

What is the District Highlight School Program?

It is an opportunity to spotlight a segment of your Physical Education and/or health program.

It is an opportunity to recognize the importance of Physical Education and health.

It is an opportunity to recognize individuals who play an important role in promoting physical education, health, fitness and wellness.

It is an opportunity to share innovative programs at building and district levels, local and state, as well as build community awareness of the importance of physical education and health.

Who can become a Highlight School?

Any elementary, middle and high school in the District can apply for the Highlight School Program.

The educator(s) who are highlighting the program must be a current IAHPERD member(s).

What is the deadline to present a program to be considered as a Highlight School Program?

A program MUST be submitted by May 1st. Winners will be notified by June 1st.

What criteria are used to determine if the program qualifies as a Highlight School Program?

A segment of the total program which demonstrates particular merit in one of more of the following categories:

Creative new ideas, techniques or teaching styles

Promotion of health and wellness

Methodology

Innovative assessment tools for student knowledge and performance

Innovative use of equipment and facility

A connection to student diversity and population

Community involvement and public relations

An overall excitement displayed for something new

A strong desire to share your expertise

Why am I requesting that your district consider this?

*It highlights professionals and schools doing amazing things in their buildings for their students.

*It is a great advocacy tool both within your own school/district as well as in the greater community.

*It is a great advocacy tool for our profession, as a whole.

*It can be a way to encourage IAHPERD membership.

*This can be something that can be posted and highlighted on our district websites and submitted as an article to IAHPERD’s On The Move.

*Other members may read about a school’s successful Highlight Program and try to replicate it in their school setting, which really could be the most impactful aspect of the program.

If you have a moment, please take a look at the NED Highlight Award winners for this year here: http://bit.ly/2XqBduT.

Your district can announce the winners at Convention during the district’s social or business meeting or at another awards gathering if you have one. I encourage your district to consider attaching a $50 gift certificate from Palos Sports as an added incentive to encourage professionals from your district to apply.

Explanation and application link: http://bit.ly/2XvoOpf)

I hope as you start to plan out your district calendar and your first meeting of the new school year in August/September, you will consider adding this as an agenda item for discussion. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Becky Foellmer, NED President (bfoellmer@iahperd.org).