Self-Guided Courses
Asynchronous Professional Learning
Enroll in WeLearnNYC 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)
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.
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
Fitness Education and NYC FITNESSGRAM (K-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 3 hours)
In this self-guided WeLearnNYC course, participants will learn why fitness education is an essential component of teaching PE and review strategies and tips for administering the NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments. After successful completion of this course, eligible PE teachers (opens in new window) will receive access to the NYC FITNESSGRAM web-based application and can request the Physical Best 4th Edition textbook (limited supplies). 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.
Safe and Supportive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Concepts and Terminology (K-12) (opens in new window) Self-Guided Course (CTLE: 45 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.
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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