SUHSD PE and Health Newsletter
June 2026 Edition
Nothing ever goes 100% according to plan. Activities that crashed mid-flight, classroom decisions we wish we could take back, and moments that leave us wondering what we've gotten ourselves into. We all make mistakes, but outside of tweaking a lesson in the moment, we don't always find time for self-appraisal, or designate opportunities to reflect deeply on our practice as a whole. It's clear that intentional reflection is one of the most significant means for improvement. When you pause to really think about what worked, what didn’t, and why, your teaching, classroom management, and planning all improve. Consider using the tools below as you enter the final week of the school year and find ways to be intentionally reflective.
Student Feedback
Hearing from the students you serve can be eye-opening. What did they like? What would they change? How do they rate their effort and engagement? Encouraging students to offer honest feedback and taking it to heart can help guide your own self-reflection.
Teacher Reflection
When the school year ends and you're packing up for the summer, consider taking 15 minutes to reflect on your practice so that you can continue to grow as an educator.
SOURCE: Thinking Nation
Meaningful Physical Education is a rapidly growing movement in our field. Check out this curated playlist of podcasts that focus on MPE.
Many of you have already given your EOC Exams-thank you! REMINDER: All EOC exams must be completed by June 4.
District-Created EOCs can be found here.
Please review the SUHSD EOC Formative Secure Testing Guide for Teachers for all EOC testing information, including how to assign the exam, security settings and what to do before, during and after the exam.
EOC Testing Window for Physical Education and Comprehensive Health classes is May 25-June 4.
Progressive Grading Practices From "Distinguished Physical Education" by Gary Zaharatos
In Part Two, the focus shifts to instructional methods where the following topics are explored in great detail: Standards-Based Content and Language Objectives, Assessment, Feedback, Accountable talk Structures, Rigor, and Differentiation. There are also two chapters that describe distinguished elementary and secondary physical education lessons that incorporate the instructional methods outlined in the book.
Part Three begins with a compelling argument for why Social and Emotional Learning should be the focus of any distinguished physical education program and provides explicit examples for how to incorporate SEL into lessons throughout the year. The final two chapters provide teachers with real-world scenarios to reflect on and advice for how to approach job interviews.
Summer PD Opportunities
June 15-18
A no-cost program for new teachers presented by the California Physical Education-Health Project at CSU Channel Islands. Contact cpehp@csuci.edu for more information.
2. Positive Student Development
June 23 - 25, August 22, October 10 and December 5
Bring out the best in your students, yourself and your colleagues presented by the Long Beach Physical Education-Health Project. Contact cpehp@csuci.edu for more information.
3. California Athletics and Physical Education (CAPE) Workshop
July 12 - 18
Hosted at San Jose State University for teachers to elevate their teaching practice through innovative workshops, practical tools and meaningful collaboration.
State & National Conferences
October 22-24, 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, CA
February 24-27, 2027
Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA
California’s premier event for health, physical education, recreation, and dance professionals is coming to San Diego! This year, we are challenging our community to Level Up. It’s more than just a theme—it’s our commitment to building inclusive, connected, and empowered learning environments that push the boundaries of what’s possible in movement and wellness education.
3. SHAPE America National Convention
April 7-10, 2027
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC
SDCOE PD Opportunities (Calendar)
1. First Days, Lasting Impact: Strategies for a Successful Year
July 31, 2026 8:30 - 12:00 $FREE!
Start your school year off on the right foot! Members of the SDCOE Health and Physical Education Leadership Cadre will share tips, tricks, strategies, routines and activities that will set your physical education class up for success the entire school year!
2. POWER UP 1-Day Conference by SDCOE Health & Physical Education Leadership Cadre
TBD 8:00 - 1:00 $FREE
Join the SDCOE Health and Physical Education Leadership Cadre for a FREE one-day conference just for San Diego County health and physical educators. Attendees will leave with:
Renewed commitment to our power and purpose
Critical updates specific to our content areas
Promising practices
Vital resources
A community of colleagues
3. Physical Education 2.0
Tues, October 13, Tues, October 27, Tues, November 17, Tues, December 8, 2026
Tues, January 26, Tues, February 9, Tues, March 2, Tues, March 16, 2027
8:30 - 3:00 $200
Join us for this four day series to discuss critical evolutions to our discipline related to: learning environment; instruction; curriculum; assessment; and professionalism. Physical Education 2.0 will provide opportunities to rethink traditional practice, utilize new guiding documents and identify opportunities to systematically implement:
Standards-Based Instruction
Social Emotional Learning
Universal Design for Learning
Grading for Equity/Performance-Based Assessment
4. SDCOE Exemplary Secondary Physical Education Site Visits
TBD 8:30 - 2:30 $50
Join us as we examine "First Best Instruction" in secondary physical education in real time. Visits will feature exemplary physical education teachers and programs working their magic with students. We will utilize NEW "First Best Instruction" documents created by the SDCOE Health & Physical Education Instructional Cadre to capture structures, strategies, assessments and inspiration! Debrief and Q&A time will be provided to best understand how practices can be replicated.
5. SDCOE Exemplary Unified Physical Education Site Visits
Spring 2026 (Date TBD) 8:30 - 2:30 $50
Join us as we examine "First Best Instruction" in United physical education (classes that bring together general and adapted physical education students) in real time. Visits will feature exemplary physical education teachers and programs working their magic with students. We will utilize NEW "First Best Instruction" documents created by the SDCOE Health & Physical Education Instructional Cadre to capture structures, strategies, assessments and inspiration! Debrief and Q&A time will be provided to best understand how practices can be replicated.
6. California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Requirements
TBD 3:30 - 5:00 FREE!
Learn everything you need to know about the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA), the law that describes requirements for sexual health education in California public schools, including California’s new accountability programs. Attendees will leave this online training understanding CHYA requirements including:
The content every student is required to receive at least once in middle school and once in high school
How comprehensive sexual health education is presented
Programming specifications (training, notification, opt out, etc.)
7. Sexual Health Educator (SHE) Training
TBD 8:00 - 3:30 $25
Learn what every educator teaching comprehensive sexual health needs to know. Topics include:
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Requirements
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Contraceptive Methods
Minor Consent and Confidentiality
Facilitating Difficult Questions
Danny Schroeder, SUHSD Physical Education & Health TOSA
Here are some ways I can offer support:
- One-on-one PLC/Department visits to discuss your experiences and needs
Curriculum support and where to find resources
Strategies, tools and ideas to increase student engagement
PD for your site and department goals
Email: daniel.schroeder@sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: (o) 619.585.4505 (c) 619.206.3107