Programs

Teacher of the Year (TOY)

Every year, teachers are nominated for Teacher of the Year. The nomination can come from yourself, a coworker, parent, administrator or others who specifically are proud of what you do. Nominations and completed forms start within the specific state-winners are chosen, followed by an opportunity to be a State, Midwest and National Teacher of the Year award winner. Contact district President or Awards Chair for further information. Deadline for district award winner to complete necessary information is March 1st – State winners will be announced after April 1st.

Administrator Award

If you know an administrator who you feel deserves recognition, how about nominating them for the Administrator Award!

Program Enhancement Grants

Do you have an idea for your program that will greatly benefit your students but don't have the funds needed for equipment? Apply for an IAHPERD Program Enhancement Grant and you may get the money needed to get your program going. All IAHPERD members in good standing may apply for this grant.

Robert McBride Scholarship

Have you always wanted to attend the SHAPE National Convention? The Robert McBride Scholarship is an opportunity to receive $1500 towards your Convention trip expenses. What are you waiting for? Click the link to learn more!

Illinois Coalition for Adapted Physical Education

ICAPE keeps you up to date on all things Adapted in the state of Illinois! Their offerings are worth your time!

IAHPERD Convention

The IAHPERD Convention, along with TEXAHPERD, are the 2 largest state Health and Physical Education Conventions. IAHPERD features outstanding presenters and amazing exhibitors over 2 jam-packed days.

Shape Up Illinois

Shape Up Illinois is an annual Physical Education Promotion Day and Lobby day held at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. There is no better way to show the importance of quality physical education to our policy makers in Springfield. An area in the rotunda is set up to house specific programs and health connections that are free and open to all who visit – health checks, nutrition information, DDR, exercise opportunities, brain research, incentives and more sharing the importance of Physical Development and Health along with the connection to movement and learning. JOIN US FOR THE DAY – travel to Springfield, one overnight visit and a day of important contacts for the children and US.

All Children Exercise Simultaneously

ACES is the idea of New Jersey physical educator, Lenny Saunders. Over 7 million school children from all fifty states and as many as 45 Foreign countries will be exercising simultaneously for a minimum of fifteen minutes. The purpose of ACES is to call attention to the importance of youth fitness in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. The motivation for the students is knowing that children from EVERY state will be participating all over the country with them. The program emphasis is on the first Wednesday of May annually.

SIMPLE IDEA:

Ideas include teaching a few simple dances in PE – offering an invitation to the classroom teacher to join in the practice or teach the dances at a faculty meeting.

Choose songs that “TELL” you what to do – allow the song to remind and teach.

Play the songs over the intercom with a simple welcome to all – followed by a request to prepare their class – all kids are in the hallway – dance and enjoy – return to the classrooms.

Blue Ribbon Recognition Program

A voluntary program to recognize excellent physical education and health programs.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

The Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment committee has gathered resources that are useful to members of IAHPERD. Check them out!!