Clerical Day 

Tuesday, June 9, 2023

Physical Education,  Health Education, and School Wellness

On Clerical Day, Friday, June 9, DOE teachers and wellness champions connected with their colleagues in professional learning webinar sessions specifically designed for improving instruction in PE and Health Education and the well-being of students. 

Thank you to those who attended for your dedication to teaching students what they need to know to make healthy, informed choices now and throughout their lives. 

Questions? Email: WellnessPD@schools.nyc.gov

Schedule of Live Webinars for Friday, June 9

Top Dances to Get K-8 Students Active - Registration Closed

This workshop, presented by DancePl3y (opens in new window), shows PE teachers how to pack their toolkit with the best and most popular dances to get students active. Participants learn how to combine play with purpose in the presentation of a dance class with choreography based on fundamental movement skills. When accompanied with skilled coaching, these moves help students develop physical literacy: the competence, confidence, and motivation to be active for life. We Don’t Talk About Bruno… but participants leave this workshop talking about how simple and FUN teaching dance can be! (Grades K-8)

CTLE:  90 minutes

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Developing Physical Literacy through Dance - Registration Closed

Presented by DancePl3y (opens in new window) and sponsored by the Office of School Wellness Programs, this session introduces an engaging and interactive teaching style that uses simple moves from a variety of music styles (Hip Hop, Urban, Ballroom, Bollywood, Jazz/Funk) and sports themes to address all four elements of physical literacy (physical, affective, cognitive, and behavioral). By using a simple formula, teachers can create their own dances that will keep students active while they develop fundamental movements skills (FMS). (Grades K-8)

CTLE:  90 minutes

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An Introduction to the NYS AHPERD Curriculum and Assessment Guidance Document (CAGD2) for Physical Education: 2nd Edition- Registration Closed

The NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) (opens in new window) has released the second edition of the Curriculum and Assessment Guidance Document (CAGD2). Co-edited by Dr. Clancy Seymour and Dr. Alisa James, the CAGD2 is a resource that connects the revised New York State Physical Education Learning Standards (2020) with guidance regarding curriculum and assessment recommendations for K-12 physical education practitioners and administrators. (Grades K-12)

CTLE:  300 minutes (5 hours)

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On-Demand Webinars for Viewing Anytime

This on-demand video, presented by the Office of School Wellness Programs, provides an overview of the COVID-19 Personal Health and Safety lessons for grades K-2 and 3-5 posted on the DOE’s TeachHub. The two lessons for each grade band are specifically designed to help students make informed decisions and adopt behaviors that prevent the spread of COVID-19. This session is not eligible for CTLE credit.


This on-demand video, presented by the Office of School Wellness Programs, provides an overview of the COVID-19 Personal Health and Safety lessons for grades 6-8 and 9-12 posted on the DOE’s TeachHub. The three lessons for each grade band are specifically designed to help students make informed decisions and adopt behaviors that prevent the spread of COVID-19.  This session is not eligible for CTLE credit.


This on-demand video, presented by the Office of School Wellness Programs, provides an overview of comprehensive Health Education, including a summary of Health Education requirements, and explores how the New York City Health Education Scope and Sequence documents and other curriculum materials can help teachers implement comprehensive Health Ed instruction this year. Health Education teachers can review, take notes, and re-watch anytime. Recommended for K-5 Health Education teachers of all experience levels to learn about guidance and available resources specific to the 2021-2022 school year. This session is not eligible for CTLE credit.


This on-demand video, presented by the Office of School Wellness Programs, provides an overview of comprehensive Health Education, including a summary of Health Education requirements, and explores how the New York City Health Education Scope and Sequence documents and other curriculum materials can help teachers implement comprehensive Health Ed instruction this year. Health Education teachers can review, take notes, and re-watch anytime. Recommended for 6-12 Health Education teachers of all experience levels to learn about guidance and available resources specific to the 2021-2022 school year. This session is not eligible for CTLE credit.

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