IAHPERD Professional Development Opportunities
Member Privileges
Many Ways to Earn PDH
IAHPERD provides a wide range of professional development opportunities to ensure accessibility for all and to support High Quality Physical Education & Skills-Based Health for all Illinois students. The following options are available:
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.**
Visit the specific "Districts" in our site navigation to view upcoming events.