Save the Date: SHAPE America National Convention and Expo 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri 

March 17 -21, 2026 

 

Throughout the 2025 legislative session, SHAPE Vermont partnered with Tina Zuk of the American Heart Association to advocate for Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) in Vermont schools. This critical initiative—designed to ensure schools are equipped with AEDs and trained personnel—is also backed by the Vermont Public Health Association as outlined here.

A powerful voice behind this movement is Dominic Barcomb, a 16-year-old cardiac arrest survivor, who is working alongside the American Heart Association to push for life-saving policy changes. Read more about his story and advocacy here.

For more on the legislative effort, you can view Tina Zuk’s testimony to the Senate Education Committee here.

 

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is collaborating with the Vermont Soccer Association to bring training, curriculum and equipment to PE teachers in Vermont. If you are interested in being a host school please contact Lisa Perry at lperry@ussoccerfoundation.org

 

The National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy

 

The NAHPL is a diverse, inclusive, member-driven organization advancing the dimensions of health and physical literacy through professional development, advocacy, mentoring, and applied research in the areas of health, physical education, dance, and sport.

 

The Academy seeks to grow and advance professional leaders who will interact and network on regional, national and global levels to expand health and physical literacy opportunities for all children and adults across the life span.  The Academy adds relevance and viability to the professional landscape within our health and kinesiology disciplines. The Academy is completely member-driven and transparent.  As a member, you will have a powerful voice and be part of a mission-centered organization that encourages and facilitates active participation by all members, advocating for health and physical literacy. Learn more about NAHPL's program, resources, and membership options here.

 

 

Crosswalk for SHAPE America National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Core Competencies

 

Physical educators are on the front lines of the social and emotional learning (SEL) movement. Effective physical education programs provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice the social and emotional skills and behaviors that help them succeed in life. The Crosswalk for SHAPE America National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Core Competencies (PE/SEL Crosswalk) document aligns CASEL’s SEL competencies and related skills to SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.

This document serves as a resource for those aligning SEL competencies into the existing SHAPE America National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education™ and allows physical education teachers to incorporate SEL competencies into their standards-based lesson plans. The crosswalk identifies standards that are applicable to teaching and/or reinforcing one or more of SEL competencies. Download your free copy here.

 

I'm already a SHAPE Vermont member... Why Join SHAPE America?

Join SHAPE America and you'll become part of a network of thousands of professionals —from preK-12 educators who teach our country's youth about the benefits of living a healthy, physically active lifestyle, to university professors who conduct much-needed research and teach our industry's future professionals. Special interests groups  give members with similar professional specialties the opportunity to stay current on key areas. SHAPE America membership also connects you with other Eastern District professionals.

SHAPE America's training, tools and resources will help you succeed in your current job…and advance in your career. Consider joining today!