http://iahperd.org/news Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:48:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is a tentative look at this year's convention schedule. Please note that changes will most definitely take place and we will post new versions as they become available. To view this version, click here http://iahperd.org/news/2009/09/09/tentative-convention-schedule/ Online registration is now available by clicking here. Register early and get a discount! Early Bird registration ends September 30th. Pre-Registration ends October 20th. Don't forget to make sure your membership is up to date as well. http://iahperd.org/news/2009/08/30/online-convention-registration/ Take a look at this PDF file for some of the latest news about Physical Education and our State and National Government. click here http://iahperd.org/news/2009/08/26/government-action-news/ Get a look at some of the great programs coming to this year's IAHPERD Convention at Pheasant Run. Download the Pre-Convention flyer. click here http://iahperd.org/news/2009/08/26/pre-convention-flyer/ Make plans to attend this one-day Midwest District Workshop on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. "Standards-Based Physical Education: Implementing State & NASPE National Standards Into Your Curriculum" Presented by Artie Kamiya This fee based workshop will be held in conjunction with the Midwest District Leadership Conference, October 1 -3. http://iahperd.org/news/2009/08/16/standards-based-physical-education/ Here are some of the current IAHPERD Award Winners. Including several fantastic principals who have received the new Administrator Award.click here http://iahperd.org/news/2009/05/19/iahperd-award-winners/ Take a look at some of the photos from Midstate this year. Don't feel bad if you missed out, it will be back next year. Click here for photos http://iahperd.org/news/2009/04/30/midstate-at-a-glance/ Shape Up 2009 was a great success! There were many volunteers that had a perfect opportunity to talk to many of the State's legislators. View some of the photos the were taken here If you want to learn more about Shape Up Click here http://iahperd.org/news/2009/04/21/shape-up-2009/ On March 11th, House Bill 2291 passed out of the House Elementary and Secondary Education committee. The vote was 13 yes, 3 no. The bill will now go to the full House for a vote in the next couple of weeks. We need you to contact your ... http://iahperd.org/news/2009/03/17/illinois-student-health-fitness-act/ NFL Network believes that every student should have the opportunity to participate in quality physical education. We have created Keep Gym in School to increase access to in-school physical activity and to teach skills needed to establish and sustain healthy lifestyles. Visit the website at Keepgyminschool.com http://iahperd.org/news/2009/01/17/nfl-program-supports-pe/