Clerical Day

Friday, June 6, 2025

Physical Education, Health Education, and School Wellness

New for 2025-2026

We have launched a new and improved Professional Learning Catalog (opens in new window) site, which is now integrated with the Office of School Wellness Programs Wellness Hub. Starting this school year, all professional learning opportunities from our Office are now available only on the new site. This former catalog will no longer be updated.

Bookmark the new catalog link (opens in new window) for continued access to our professional learning opportunities.

Visit the Events and Professional Learning page (opens in new window) of our Support Center for more information about the new catalog features, and answers to questions about registration, CTLE, and other professional learning topics.

Election Day 2025: Registration for our November 4 online professional learning offerings will launch in our School Wellness Weekly (opens in new window) newsletter in mid-October. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed about professional learning and other opportunities throughout the year.

For More Info: Visit the Office of School Wellness Programs Support Center (opens in new window) for information about the instructional content areas and programs we support, including answers to frequently asked questions. 

On Clerical Day, Friday, June 6, there are no classes for students attending 3-K, Pre-K, elementary schools, middle schools, K–12 schools, and standalone D75 programs. To stay informed about offerings on Clerical day and throughout the year, subscribe to our School Wellness Weekly newsletter (opens in new window).

Enroll in Self-Guided Courses and Complete on Your Own Time

Health Education

Introduction to Health Education: Elementary Requirements and Resources (K-5) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 45 minutes)

In this self-guided WeLearnNYC course, participants will learn about the impact of Health Education on student outcomes, the required components of Health Education in NYC, and where to find resources to support Health Education lesson planning.

Introduction to Health Education: Secondary Requirements and Resources (6-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 45 minutes)

HIV Education

HIV Education: Introduction to Requirements and Resources (K-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 45 minutes)

In this self-guided WeLearnNYC course, participants will review a skills-based approach to HIV education. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to implement Growing Up and Staying Safe: New York City K-12 HIV Education Curriculum.

Physical Education

Introduction to Physical Education (K-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 45 minutes)

In this self-guided WeLearnNYC course, participants will learn about the basics of Physical Education (PE), the impact of PE on student outcomes, the required components of Physical Education in NYC, and where to find resources to support PE lesson planning.

Introduction to NYC FITNESSGRAM (K-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 60 minutes)

In this self-guided course, participants will be introduced to the NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments and review the components of fitness, protocols, instructions and necessary equipment for each assessment. Upon completion, eligible PE teachers will gain access to the NYC FITNESSGRAM app and may request the FitnessGram® Administration Manual (limited availability). Note: This training was formerly referred to as “PE Basics 1: Asynchronous Course” and will cover the same content. If you have PE Basics 1 on your Events/CTLE record (opens in new window), then you do not need to take this course.

Introduction to Curriculum Mapping Building the Foundation for Student Success in PE (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 60 minutes)

In this self-guided WeLearnNYC course, participants will unpack the role of curriculum mapping in creating equitable, standards-based PE programs. Participants will use the Curriculum Diamond Model to design developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with national, state standards and the NYC PE Scope and Sequence documents, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to PE. Note: This content was previously delivered as part of the PE Basics 2 Unit Planning series.  If you have PE Basics 2 on your Events/CTLE record (opens in new window) note that some of the content may be familiar.   

Safe and Supportive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students

Introduction to LGBTQ+ Concepts and Terminology (K-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 60 minutes)

In this self-guided WeLearnNYC course, participants will examine concepts and terminology like sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and discuss creating an inclusive environment that benefits all students by promoting diversity.

Share Your Experience!

Share your Chancellor's Day Professional Learning experience using these hash tags: #NYCSchoolWellness, #Teachers4wellness, #PEHealthEd, #MovetoImproveNYC

Read and share the social media guidelines to understand your responsibilities for keeping yourself, students, and families safe online, available on the NYCPS Digital Citizenship page (opens in new window).

Please note: By participating in the live webinars, you are opting into email communications from partner organization(s). These communications may include, but are not limited to, organization resources, future opportunities, and promotional offers from the organization(s).

Professional Learning Policies and Expectations

Digital Citizenship: The Office of School Wellness Programs promotes positive digital citizenship (opens in new window) and practices that lead to safe, effective online learning. In accordance with the NYC Department of Education Internet Acceptable Use Policy (opens in new window), the Office of School Wellness Programs reserves the right to terminate any user’s access to our online professional learning opportunities and online communities, at any time, should activities/posts be deemed inappropriate or in violation of this policy.

Participation: We love professional learning in person because we have the opportunity to learn from each other face to face. Virtual PLOs also afford us many conveniences, so in order to maintain the same level of engagement, we ask that you fully engage with the presenters, the materials, and each other. Full engagement will ensure that you are also able to attain CTLE credit for the session. If you are experiencing technological issues preventing active participation, please inform the facilitators immediately. “Full engagement” includes but is not limited to: accessing the online sessions via a computer or mobile device (preferably located in a space with minimal distractions and not while in transit), completing pre-work (where applicable), and participating in all activities in the session. Contributions to the “chat,” polls, midpoint check ins on google forms, breakout discussions, feedback surveys, and any tasks included in the session are required and appreciated. Being on camera for webinars is also strongly recommended. We thank you for your time and commitment to student learning and we look forward to working with you during our professional learning sessions.

Contact Your Borough For Team Support

Please contact your Borough Team with any questions.

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