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TAHPERD 85th
Annual Convention
December 3-6, 2008
Corpus Christi, Texas
SAVE $40! Register Today!
CLICK HERE for Convention Information.
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Texas
Fit Now Grant
Application for 2008-09
The Texas Education Agency will release the application and guidelines for the 2008-09 Texas Fit Now Grants on Tuesday, August 19. CLICK HERE for the grant opportunities website. The Education Service Centers have been notified of this release and will work closely with TEA and the districts in their region to field questions. Marissa Rathbone will work with the grants division to facilitate a video conference that will be broadcast through all Education Service Centers on August 27 to provide guidance and direction on the grant application to all eligible applicants. The application is due
September 26, 2008
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>> CLICK HERE for a draft of the application.
>> CLICK HERE for Program Guidelines and links.
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FITNESSGRAM
Results Information
At 10:30am on Tuesday, July 1, the Commissioner of Education, Robert Scott, introduced the preliminary statewide results of the fitness assessment during a press conference at the State Capitol with Senator Jane Nelson, Dr. Kenneth Cooper of the Cooper Institute, and Cody Carlson, former NFL player and parent.
CLICK HERE to view the press conference.
>> FITNESSGRAM Results
>> FITNESSGRAM Table
>> FITNESSGRAM Handout
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TAHPERD Initiates a
Speakers Bureau
TAHPERD has established the guidelines for a Speakers Bureau to assist members who want to market their speaking skills.
>> CLICK HERE for a full list of instructions.
>> CLICK HERE for an application. |
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Parenting Curriculum Requirements for Health Classes
The Texas Legislature passed a law in May 2007 requiring the inclusion of curriculum on parenting in Health classes. This goes into effect with the 2008-09 school year. CLICK HERE for an overview description of the p.a.p.a. curriculum and contact information. CLICK HERE for a form to request training in the curriculum.
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TAHPERD
Building
Fund:
"Proud Legacy, Bright Future"
>> CLICK HERE for pictures
>> FAQ Sheet
>> General Donation Form
>> Brick Order Form
>> Proud Legacy Brochure |
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TAHPERD Position Statements
>> Classroom Size for Physical Education Classes
>> Sexuality Education
>> Adapted Physical Education: Appropriate PE for ALL
>> Physical Education Inclusion at College & Universities
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New Members JOIN HERE!
First time members can now join TAHPERD ONLINE! |
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Members change your mailing address, phone, email
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Members look up other
TAHPERD members by name, school, or city
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Renew
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or Reactivate
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If you have problems logging into the member
E-Services, close the program. Click on the
refresh button to refresh your Internet browser.
Click on the E-Service program again. If you
continue to have problems, contact
Lynda Alvarado at the TAHPERD state office:
lynda@tahperd.org or 512-459-1299. |
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TEKS Aligned Lesson Plans for Jump and Hoops for Heart
If you would like lesson plans aligned with the TEKS for Jump Rope for Heart and/or Hoops for Heart units, please contact your local American Heart Association Youth Market Director. If you do not know who this is, please contact the TAHPERD state office for the person serving your school, becky@tahperd.org.
Sign up for Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Today!
It's More than Dollars & Cents.
In 2005-06 school year, Texas teachers and students raised $6,727,688 for the American Heart Association heart disease research. Over 663,000 students participated in the Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart programs. The national combined total for these two programs was $54 million.
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TAHPERD State Office
7910 Cameron Road
Austin, Texas 78754
Ph: 512.459.1299 - Fax: 512.459.1290
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