Professional Learning Opportunites
Move-to-Improve
Move-to-Improve is the NYC Public School’s free, classroom-based physical activity program that helps teachers of elementary grades enhance their lessons by integrating physical activity into academic instruction. Move-to-Improve activities use the power of movement to motivate, energize, and help establish lifelong healthy habits for K-5/6 students. These activities can be adapted to get students of different ages, academic levels, and physical abilities moving.
Both Physical Education and classroom teachers can access and use the Move-to-Improve resources available on WeTeach (opens in new window) to keep students physically active and engaged throughout the school day.
NEW FOR 2023-2024! See the updated Move-to-Improve Guidance document (opens in new window) to find out more about Move-to-Improve, including how your school can become and remain a Move-to-Improve All-Star school.
Move-to-Improve Professional Learning
Move-to-Improve for Classroom Teachers
These professional learning opportunities (PLOs) will show elementary teachers how to get their students up and moving during instruction!
Click the drop down arrow to view the options for classroom teacher trainings.
Live Webinar (CTLE: 60 minutes)
Move-to-Improve Classroom Teacher Workshop
In this live webinar, teachers of elementary grades, learn how to enhance their lessons by using Move-to-Improve, the NYC Public School’s free, classroom-based physical activity program that helps integrate physical activity into academic instruction. Participants will learn how to modify activities to fit any learning environment and how to get students up and moving during the day to improve their health, focus, and academic achievement.
Click to Register for one of the dates below:
Previous webinars:
Monday, October 2, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 18, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, October 23, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Monday, November 6, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, November 29, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Monday, December 4, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Monday, December 18, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Monday, January 8, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Monday, January 22, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, January 22, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Monday, January 29, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, January 31, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 31, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, March 18, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (cancelled)
Tuesday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (cancelled)
Monday, April 15, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Move-to-Improve for Physical Education Teachers
These professional learning opportunities (PLOs) provide updated strategies and best practices for PE teachers to support their school-wide Move-to-Improve.
Click the drop down arrow to view the the options for new and experienced PE teachers.
Live Webinar (CTLE: 120 minutes)
Move-to-Improve Train the Trainer Workshop
In this interactive webinar, offered to Elementary PE Teachers, participants will learn more about the Move-to-Improve (MTI), classroom-based physical activity program and the vital role they can play as MTI Champions at their school. The Move-to-Improve Train-the-Trainer workshop is a skill-building, knowledge-sharing workshop that prepares participants to coordinate, support, and advocate Move-to-Improve in their schools. Participants will receive the tools and materials needed to support their school community to use physical activity as a means for instruction in the classroom.
Registration:
Please email your Borough Team (opens in new window) and we will connect with you directly regarding eligibility and available training dates.
Live Webinar (CTLE: 90 minutes)
Move-to-Improve Champion Engagement Workshop
Calling all Move-to-Improve Champions! In this interactive webinar, experienced MTI Champions will receive access to updated training materials as well as guidance and tips to coordinate, support and advocate for the Move-to-Improve program at their school. The Move-to-Improve Champion Engagement Workshop seeks to re-energize MTI Champions with updated Move-to-Improve practices and strategies as they continue to support an active school community. Note: Participants must have completed the Move-to-Improve Train-the-Trainer Workshop prior to 2023 to attend.
Registration:
Please email your Borough Team (opens in new window) and we will connect with you directly regarding eligibility and available training dates.
Move-to-Improve Resources
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 NYCPS 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.
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