​This presentation took place on March 10th, 2021 and explored the concepts of body image, weight stigma and diet culture and their influence on our students’ behavior, mental health and physical well-being. They reviewed and discussed concrete steps teachers and schools can take to decrease weight stigma and diet mentality in schools and promote body positivity in ways that lead to overall better health outcomes for students and entire school communities.

SHAPE Maryland presents: Teaching Healthy
LGBTQ+ Relationships


This interactive webinar took place on February 23rd, 2021 with the One Love Foundation and FreeState Justice. Participants developed their skills to teach students about relationship abuse and healthy relationships in an LGBTQ+ inclusive way. They covered LGBTQ+ competency and language, and shared skills and resources to teach about microaggressions and stereotypes, self-love, helping an LGBTQ+ friend in an unhealthy relationship, and how healthy and unhealthy behaviors can show up in LGBTQ+ relationships.

SHAPE Maryland: Teaching PhysED Through A Pandemic (1 Hour)

​This webinar focused on preparing educators for the fall of 2020 . It was recorded on June 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST (1 hour)

Moderator: 
Brian Griffith

Presenter:
Rich Wiles
 
Outcomes:
-What is COVID-19?
-How will COVID-19 transform current models of teaching?
-What will Physical Education look like for the 2020-2021 school year?
-Safety for Educators and Students

MAPEC Mini Conference 2020 (5 hours)

​SHAPE Maryland: Beginning A Conversation About Race (1 hour)

This webinar is the a first in a series to discuss race in health and physical education. We encourage you to join us on this journey, get involved in this necessary work and provide us feedback on our efforts toward social justice.  It was recorded on July 9, 2020 at 2 pm EST(1 Hour)
​
Moderators:
Troy Boddy
Cara Grant

​Panel Members:
Brian Griffith- FCPS, SHAPE MD
Karen Kart-MCPS
Jason Campbell- MCPS
LIgia Valladeres- MCPS


​SHAPE Maryland: Sexual Abuse and Assault in a Virtual Environment (1 Hour)

​This webinar will focus on teaching about sexual abuse and assault in a virtual learning environment. The two presenters will review sample lessons, discuss strategies on incorporating them virtually, and provide tips and resources for teachers. 

This webinar will be presented by:
Erin Boguski, Rape and Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator, Maryland Department of Health and 
Elizabeth Wynkoop, Prevention and Education Policy Advocate, MCASA.

Event Date: July 21, 2020
Time: 1 pm EST(1 Hour)

SHAPE MarylanD : Using Very Little Equipment During COVID-19 (1 Hour)

​This webinar will focus on teaching with limited equipment in a virtual learning, classroom or hybrid environment. The presenter will review sample lessons, discuss strategies on incorporating them virtually, and provide tips and resources for teachers. 

This webinar will be presented by:
Amy Falls, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Moderator: TBD

Event Date: July 29, 2020
Time: 1 pm EST(1 Hour)

Please make sure to complete all the information below correctly to register for this professional development. We will be recording this event and sharing link afterwards to all that register. 


​SHAPE Maryland: Mental Health Education: content, methods and considerations for virtual learning environments (1 Hour)

​This workshop will review protective factors and best practices for emphasizing supporting skills while teaching remotely. Risk factors and strategies for prevention and intervention will address the unique intersection of distance learning and pandemic associated challenges to mental health and well-being. 

This webinar will be presented by:
Rachel Riedel-Prabhakar, Ph.D., Towson University 

Event Date: July 30, 2020
Time: 2 pm EST(1 Hour)

Please make sure to complete all the information below correctly to register for this professional development. We will be recording this event and sharing link afterwards to all that register. 


Mental Health Education Series, Part Two: Coping and Growing Through Uncertainty and Loss


This seminar will explore methods to educate about coping with change and loss in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This seminar will also explore opportunities for personal growth during uncertain times.

This seminar has been created with the virtual learning context in mind. 

This webinar will be presented by:
Rachel Riedel-Prabhakar, Ph.D., Towson University 

Event Date: September 23, 2020​

SHAPE Maryland:  Synchronous and  Asynchronous Teaching Models in Physical Education 

​This webinar will focus on introducing new learning models for e-learning and hybrid learning. We will focus on key components of synchronous teaching models and asynchronous teaching models during COVID-19. We will explore new models to meet the needs of learners without classroom walls or limited movement opportunities in a school building. 

Event Date: August 5, 2020
Time: 2 pm EST(1 Hour)

SHAPE Maryland: Best Practices for Teaching Sex Education Virtually  (1 Hour)

​Sex education is mandated in Maryland but it can be challenging to know how to teach this complex topic online. First, recognize that sex education is critical, like any other health topic and understand its importance no matter if students are in school or learning from home. Second, attend this webinar that will provide you with resources and strategies to support your professional growth in effectively teaching sex education online.  

This webinar will be presented by:
Nora Gelperin, M. Ed., Director of Sex Education & Training, Advocates for Youth
Brittany McBride, MPH, Associate Director of Sex Education & Training, Advocates for Youth


Event Date: August 20, 2020
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm EST (90 minutes)

Please make sure to complete all the information below correctly to register for this professional development. We will be recording this event and sharing link afterwards to all that register. 

Event Cost: Free (Donations to SHAPE Maryland can be made at SHAPEMD.org)

​Camera OFF or Camera ON: How to Include All Students in Your Class 

This webinar will be a second in a series to discuss race in health and physical education. 

Session Description: 
Health and PE EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Introduction and exploration

This is a EDI Checklist working session to review practices for equity, diversity, and inclusion by reviewing and reflecting on a lesson plan or unit plan for the five key areas: Language, Physical/Classroom Space, Inclusion, Learning Environment/Class Climate, and Lesson Delivery.

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Cara Grant and Kennedra Tucker

Event Date: October 22, 2020
Time: 4:30-5:30 EST
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