HELLLOOOOO Cleveland!
Thousands of health and physical education teachers will be assembling this week in Cleveland. Here's the scoop on what's going on.
Convention Time!
This week, I’m headed to the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention and Expo – the nation’s biggest gathering of health and physical education professionals - in Cleveland, Ohio.
If you’ll be there, I’d love to see you at my presentations - information about them is highlighted below. If you won’t be there but want to get sense of what’s happening, search for the hashtag #SHAPECleveland on Instagram and Twitter.
If you see me, please say hello! This is what I look like in my new glasses:
What I’ll Be Talking About…
Talk To Your Boys: How YOU Can Help Boys Feel More Supported, Engaged, and Connected
By many measures, men and boys are in crisis. College enrollment is down. Overdoses and suicide are increasing. The majority of young men say that “no one really knows me.” How can schools help boys feel connected and joyful? How can we help boys have real conversations about issues like loneliness, consent, violence, and substance use? Get expert tips for how to engage and support boys as they develop a more healthy view of masculinity.
Thursday, March 14, 8-9 a.m., Room 10
The New Drug Talk: Rethinking Our Strategies for Addressing Substance Use With Teens
With drugs like fentanyl now in wide circulation, how does the way we teach about substance use need to change? What messages are likely to resonate with teens? What information do teachers need to know to feel confident addressing it? Learn how communities are working together to advance this conversation, and get practical, ready-to-use tools that can be shared with educators, students, and families.
Friday, March 15, 2:45-3:45 p.m, Room 19
A Moment of Reflection With the SHAPE America Health Education Council
Join us in discussing how we can continue to advocate for health education in schools! In this session, members of the SHAPE America Health Education Council will give an overview of current trends in the field, share upcoming projects, and offer ways to get involved with the council. This interactive session will provide the space to share accomplishments, set goals, and share tips for navigating challenges.
Wednesday, March 13, 8-9 a.m., Room 1
Booth: Song For Charlie
I’ll be supporting Song For Charlie at their booth in the exhibition hall - come get some information about addressing fentanyl in schools and learn about the website we launched this year, TheNewDrugTalk.org.
Making The Most Of It
On Slow Chat Health, Andrew Milne wrote a great guide to maximizing your time at SHAPE Cleveland (honestly, they are solid tips for any big conference). Among his recommendations:
Plan ahead
Network
Be Prepared
Get enough sleep
Take breaks
Eat Well
Stay Hydrated
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