America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School is hosting a web-based seminar on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT.  This 60 minute webinar will explore

the research that connects physical activity in children with brain and cognitive development.  Physical activity stimulates learning, and contributes to improved academic success.  This seminar  is FREE and will provide parents, schools, and communities with valuable information on reversing the current trend toward sedentary lifestyles.  You can register through the provided link.

The Mississippi Alliance for School Health (MASH) is hosting the 2008 Mississippi Institute on School Health, Wellness and Safety in Philadelphia, MS on September 23 - 26, 2008.  Additional information including a registration form will be posted once it becomes available.

Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) training is October 3, 2008 from 9:00 until 3:30 at the MDE Auditorium.  PECAT is a standards-based physical education analysis tool designed to help school districts conduct a clear, consistent curriculum assessment.  This traning will aid school districts by helping them determine how closely their curriculum aligns with the national standards for quality physical education.  Participants for the training should include: Physical Educators in K-12, District Physical Education Coordinators, and Curriculum Coordinators. To register scroll to the Register for MDE Hosted Events link on this page.  Space is limited to 50 participants and the deadline to register is September 19, 2008.  Contact Dale Dieckman at 601-359-1737 for more information.

The 2008 MAHPERD ON THE MOVE Conference will be held on November 3 - 4, 2008 at Mississippi College in Clinton, MS.  For more information including online registration visit the MAHPERD website.

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The Third Annual Healthy Mississippi Summit empowers attendees with the knowledge and skills to create a culture of wellness in their community. Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Health, the Summit will engage people where they live, work and play to embrace healthy lifestyles for themselves and those they care about. The Summit will be held May 21-23, 2008 in Jackson, MS.  For more information or to register click on the provided link.

School Health Index Training will be held on May 2, 2008 from 9am to 3:30pm at Central High School (MDE) in Jackson. The training is designed to inform participants about the need and instruction to complete the School Health Index. The School Health Index can aid schools in the implementation of Coordinated School Health. Participants will receive .5 CEUs.

2008-2009 Mississippi Department of Education Statewide Testing Calendar

The Mississippi Rising Summer Conference 2008 will be held June 2-5, 2008 in Biloxi, MS at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Additional information will be posted as it is made available. Click on the provided link to view the Office of Healthy School's School Health for School Improvement Institute & scheduled sessions.

School Testing Calendar

The 2008 Asthma Summit will be held on Friday, February 1 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson, MS. For additional information including a registration form click on the provided link.

The Mississippi Blues Marathon & Half-Marathon will be held on January 5, 2008 in Jackson, MS. For additional information and the entry form click on the provided link.

Mississippi Association of Health Physical Education
Recreation and Dance Conference (Award Images)

The Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance held its annual conference on November 9-10th on the campus of Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. The conference provided a forum for professional development to increase knowledge, improve skills, and encourage sound professional practices for all members and those they serve.

The Alliance's goal of promoting healthy lifestyles was the focus of workshop presentations by teachers, community leaders, health care professionals, and state agency officials. This conference provided ways to enhance professional practice by providing opportunities for professional growth and development of teachers and administrators in the field. In addition, a desired benefit will be the promotion of public understanding of the mission of MSAHPERD.

For more information about this upcoming conference, go to http://www.msahperd.com

The BodyWorks program uses a train-the-trainer model to distribute the Toolkit through schools, community-based organizations, health agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals and health care systems. The program includes one six hour training module for trainers and ten 90 minute weekly sessions for parents and caregivers. On November 8, 2007, there will be a train-the-trainer session given as part of the pre-conference to MSAHPERD which will be held at Mississippi College in Clinton, MS. CEUs will be offered to participants in the training.

Coordinated School Health with Emphasis on Physical Education

2007 Physical Education Implementation Through USTA Tennis Program

The Office of Healthy Schools and the United States Tennis Association have developed a partnership to conduct tennis trainings.  These trainings will allow teachers to participate in tennis drills and exercises that they will be teaching to their students as well as learn how to teach tennis in a classroom setting with multiple students. USTA Tennis Instructors will demonstrate how to conduct all the activities that are included in the USTA Tennis Curriculum Guide. For additional information, go to http://www.healthyschoolsms.org/documents/TennisTraining.DOC

The 2007 Mississippi Institute on School Health, Wellness and Safety:
The Super Conference - October 2-5, 2007 - Pearl River Resort - Philadelphia, MS