IAHPERD Professional Development Network (IPDN)

Are you looking for presenters to provide in-person Quality HPE Professional Development to your staff? Look no further than IPDN. Click the link for more information, including presenters, topics and the request form

IAHPERD U

IAHPERD U delivers online recorded courses year-round, covering a diverse range of topics relevant to Physical Education and Health. A PDH for each “course” is offered for $10/hour or free without PDH to all premier (paid) members. IAHPERD U is accessed through the member portal.

Summer Virtual Conference

Each July, IAHPERD hosts a month-long summer conference free for premier (paid) members. The conference features a wide range of sessions covering topics in K–12 Health and Physical Education. The Summer Virtual Conference is accessed via the member portal and PDHs are available at a cost of $10/hour.

Midstate Conference

The annual Midstate Conference is held in various locations each year. PDHs are included.

Annual IAHPERD Convention

Everyone knows how energizing the annual IAHPERD Convention is for renewing your passion for teaching! There are always countless ideas for you to take back to your students, freshen up your instruction, and bring joy and meaning to learning in your classroom.

Consider sharing your expertise by submitting a proposal to present! To do so, log into the Member Portal and click the "Be a Presenter" link located on the left side of the dashboard.

Also, check out the Teachers of the Year (TOYs) who will be traveling from out of state to join us. They’ll be bringing exciting, fresh content directly to YOU! TOYs attending IAHPERD Convention are announced in the fall.

PDHs are included.

IAHPERD District Workshops

Some IAHPERD Districts offer 1-2 workshops per year, typically on Saturday mornings. Workshops are open to all IAHPERD Premier (paid) members, regardless of district affiliation, and the cost is commonly $10 if you wish to receive PDHs. To stay informed about upcoming opportunities and find workshop details, monitor IAHPERD’s social media posts and check your email for your district's newsletter and the IAHPERD On the Move monthly newsletter.**

Let’s Talk About… Live Zoom series

Hosted by 2024 IAHPERD President Bo Phillips, Let’s Talk About… offers the opportunity for IAHPERD members to discuss relevant topics. Past topics have included “Starting the School Year Right”, “the New National Standards”, “High School Health and PE, “Field Day”, “Teacher of the Year-What, Why & How”, etc. To participate in any of our “Let’s Talk About…” discussions, simply complete the registration form included in a recent “On the Move” and/or direct email.**

IAHPERD Book Club

IAHPERD Book Clubs are hosted by 2023 IAHPERD President Kelly Zerby and are offered periodically via Zoom. Our Book Clubs meet approximately three times over several months as members read a designated book related to an HPE topic. To participate in Book Club discussions, complete the registration form found in “On the Move” or through email.**

#IAHPERDchat

Organized by 2019 President Mark Foellmer, #IAHPERDchat takes place monthly during the school year at 8:00 PM Central Time on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). During each session, HPE Rockstars from across the United States moderate by posing a series of questions based on a specific topic. Participants are invited to share their responses. These lively discussions often lead to a wealth of fantastic ideas, tips, strategies, and additional conversations. #IAHPERDchat is a great place to be inspired and expand your professional network!

Not sure how to participate in a chat? How to Join an #IAHPERDchat X Chat 

The monthly chat dates and topics can be found here on the IAHPERD home page.

Publications

Professional growth can take many forms, and one valuable avenue is through professional publications. IAHPERD supports your development by providing two key resources: the On the Move monthly newsletter, delivered via email**, and The Illinois Journal for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance—also known as The Journal—which is published and mailed to members twice a year. These publications feature insightful articles, current research, and peer-reviewed studies designed to help you strengthen and enhance your programs.

**If you do not receive IAHPERD emails, please log into the member portal, click “Details” on the “Profile” card on your dashboard, and check your email contact on the “Address” tab to ensure it is accurate.  We recommend using a personal email rather than a school email, as school servers sometimes block our messages.