SHAPE Florida

SHAPE Florida Day of Learning at the Florida Panthers War Memorial Auditorium
2026-04-04 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The War Memorial Auditorium of The Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers, 800 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
YOU’RE INVITED!
SHAPE Florida Day of Learning at the Florida Panthers War Memorial Auditorium

Don’t miss our upcoming free professional development opportunity designed specifically for physical education teachers. This Day of Learning offers practical strategies, fresh ideas, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE:
War Memorial Auditorium – Florida Panthers
AGENDA:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Eric Stern, SHAPE Florida Executive Director

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Florida Panthers Floor Ball – Learning Skills and Best Practices
Presented by Matt Janusz and Adam McFetridge

11:05 AM – 12:15 PM
TOY Presentations – The Best of the Best
Gabriel Montanez – 2025/2026 SHAPE Florida Elementary Teacher of the Year
Eileen Tirado – 2021 SHAPE America National Adapted Teacher of the Year

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Closing Ceremonies and Raffles

REGISTRATION:
This day of learning is free to all current SHAPE Florida members.

Members do not purchase tickets. Members must register by selecting the Member RSVP option on the event page. Proof of SHAPE Florida membership is required at check-in.

If you are not a current member, please CLICK HERE and join today.
COST:
$100 one-day conference rate for non SHAPE Florida members.
PARKING:
Free parking available on site.

SHAPE Florida Day of Learning at the University of South Florida
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | USF Recreation & Wellness – North Gym, 12301 USF Genshaft Dr, Tampa, FL, 33620, United States
YOU’RE INVITED!
SHAPE Florida Day of Learning at the University of South Florida

Don’t miss our upcoming free professional development opportunity designed specifically for physical education teachers. This Day of Learning offers practical strategies, fresh ideas, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE:
University of South Florida –
North Gym
REGISTRATION:
This day of learning is free to the first 100 current SHAPE Florida members.
Members do not purchase tickets. Members must register by selecting the Member RSVP option on the event page. Proof of SHAPE Florida membership is required at check-in.
If you are not a current member, please
CLICK HERE and join today.
PARKING:
$5.00 parking fee payable through the campus parking app.
COST:
$100 one-day conference rate for non SHAPE Florida members.
AGENDA:
Welcome and Introductions
Eric Stern, SHAPE Florida Executive Director
Rachel Winsten, SHAPE Florida President
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
From Bell to Bell: Practical Strategies to Maximize Engagement in Elementary PE
Presented by Jeffrey Koviack, Jamel McClain, and Margarita Posada – Marion County Public Schools
10:20 AM – 11:05 AM
PE that Pops: Ideas to Boost Engagement and Fun
Presented by Kirstin Voitus – Pasco County Public Schools
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Developing Fundamental Soccer Skills through Progressive Lead-Up Games
Presented by Frank Alagna – Pasco County Public Schools
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch – On Your Own
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Strategy in Motion: Learning Through Gameplay
Presented by Dr. Sara Flory and Dr. Craig Nieman – University of South Florida
1:50 PM – 2:40 PM
Level Up – Take Your Secondary PE Class to the Next Level
Presented by Rachel Winsten – 2025 SHAPE Florida HS TOY – Brevard County Public Schools
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies and Raffles

2025 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention – Out Of State Registration
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27 | World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
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2025 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention - Professional Member Registration
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27 | World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
2025 Annual Convention, September 25-27, 2025

Convention Registration – OPEN NOW!

Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities

World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort ($145/night) – Book By Friday, September 5th

Resort Group Reservations Phone Number: 1-888-312-2154

Professional Member Registration ($129)

Student & Retired Member Registration ($50)

2025 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention
Join us for the 2025 SHAPE Florida Convention, taking place September 25-27, 2025, at the World Golf Village Renaissance in St. Augustine, Florida! This year’s convention will feature inspiring keynote speakers, engaging sessions, and valuable networking opportunities for health and physical education professionals. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow with educators from across the state.
Please be sure to update your member profile to ensure you receive the latest event updates and opportunities.
To pay by check or purchase order, please email info@shapeflorida.org.

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2025 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention - Student & Retired Member Registration
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27 | World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
2025 Annual Convention, September 25-27, 2025

Convention Registration – OPEN NOW!

Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities

World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort ($145/night) – Book By Friday, September 5th

Resort Group Reservations Phone Number: 1-888-312-2154

Professional Member Registration ($129)

Student & Retired Member Registration ($50)

2025 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention
Join us for the 2025 SHAPE Florida Convention, taking place September 25-27, 2025, at the World Golf Village Renaissance in St. Augustine, Florida! This year’s convention will feature inspiring keynote speakers, engaging sessions, and valuable networking opportunities for health and physical education professionals. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and grow with educators from across the state.
Please be sure to update your member profile to ensure you receive the latest event updates and opportunities.
To pay by check or purchase order, please email info@shapeflorida.org.

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Inspiring Excellence and Innovation in Physical Education
2024-09-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Safe Schools Institute, 1790 Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, United States
YOU’RE INVITED!
Inspiring Excellence and Innovation in Physical Education

OPEN, the worldwide leader in Physical Education curriculum, invites you to a fast-paced day-long workshop, hosted by the OPEN National Training Team. This K-12 workshop offers physical educators the unique opportunity to work with OPEN National Trainers, with the added bonus of beginning the journey to become an OPEN Certified Teacher for participants seeking additional professional development at no charge.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
WHERE:
Safe Schools Institute
1790 Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:

https://openphysed.org/empowerment-workshops
COST:
$125 Non SHAPE Florida Members
$105 SHAPE Florida Members (price includes lunch) – USE PROMO CODE: “shapefl”
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
In addition to experiencing a full-day of OPEN resources and activities, participants interested in beginning their journey to become an OPEN Certified Teacher will receive access to the 8 online modules at NO ADDITIONAL COST which can be completed at your own pace.
OPEN Certified Teachers receive:

OPEN Certified Teacher Quarter Zip
OPEN Certified Teacher Banner
Quarterly virtual meetings with OPEN National TrainersThe OPEN National Training Team is the best and largest professional development organization in United States, including physical educators recognized at the local, state, and national levels for outstanding pedagogy!

THE DAY AT-A-GLANCE
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN:
8:30 AM

WELCOME & OVERVIEW:
9:00 AM–9:20 AM
(OPEN National Trainers, Palm Beach Co. Schools, & SHAPE Florida)

SESSION ONE:
9:30 AM–11:00 AM

SESSION TWO:
11:15 AM–12:45 PM

LUNCH:
12:45 PM–1:30 PM (included in registration fee)

SESSION THREE:
1:45 PM–3:15 PM

CLOSING & EQUIPMENT GIVEAWAY:
3:25 PM–4:00 PM

FUN, ENGAGING K-12 TOPICS INCLUDE:

Building a Safe Learning Environment
OPEN Best Practices
Universal Design in PE
Fast & Fun Instant Activities
Activities to Plug & Play on Monday

Unlock Hundreds of FREE Activity Plans!

Healthy Schools Summer Academy 2024
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-05 | RP Funding Center, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL, 33815, United States
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Healthy Schools Summer Academy (Academy) will be held June 4-5, 2024, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. The 13th annual Healthy Schools Summer Academy will focus on integrated standards-based health education, physical education, civic and character education and life skills education for the development of healthy, confident, and resilient learners.
District administrators, mental health coordinators, school nurses, curriculum specialists, school counselors and all subject-area teachers, especially health education and physical education teachers, are encouraged to attend. This interactive professional learning opportunity will provide information and resources on topics including, but not limited to, Florida’s state academic standards, Required Instruction Planning and Reporting rule, resiliency education, nutrition, physical activity, safe and supportive environments, substance use and abuse prevention, and school connectiveness to ensure the health and wellbeing of students.
The theme for the 2024 Academy will be Maximizing Health and Physical Education for Resilient Learners.
The Academy will accommodate up to 200 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. The registration cost of the academy is $90 per attendee.

Attendee check in will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
The Academy will occur from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4 until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

For questions about the program, please email Meghan Spencer at FDOE. For information about registration and payments, please contact the HSSA registrar.
If you need to cancel your registration, please contact the HSSA registrar. Registration fees are non-refundable, but transferable.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Event Location
RP Funding Center, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815
Meal Information
The Academy will provide a boxed lunch for all attendees on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5. If you have dietary restrictions, food allergies or other concerns, please indicate so on your registration form.
Housing Scholarship
The Academy will cover up to two nights at the Springhill Suites which is adjacent to the RP Funding Center for up to 50 participants. To apply, please follow the instructions in the registration form.
Key Dates

December 22, 2023: Summer Academy 2024 Announcement Memo
December 22, 2023: Summer Academy 2024 Call for Presenters Memo
January 5, 2024: Registration opens
January 22, 2024: Deadline for Call for Presenters
May 15, 2024: Registration Closes
June 4-5, 2024: Healthy Schools Summer Academy 2024

USTA Foam Ball –SHAPE Florida Social with Let’s Tennis Orlando
2024-05-06 15:30 - 18:00 | Hourglass Brewing, 2500 Curry Ford Road Unit 4, Orlando, FL, 32806, United States
Join us to play an innovative game offered by the United States Tennis Association or to just socialize; all equipment will be provided.
Hourglass Brewing, 2500 Curry Ford Road, Unit 4, Orlando, FL 32806

SHAPE America National Convention 2024
2024-03-12 08:00 - 2024-03-16 18:00 | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join your peers at the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo — the nation’s leading convention for health and physical education professionals — March 12-16 in Cleveland, OH.
New! Exclusive sessions and workshops based on the newly revised National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend:

DISCOVER dynamic ideas to create and deliver a skills-based health education and standards-based physical education curriculum.
GAIN best practices for integrating social and emotional learning and trauma-informed instruction in health and physical education.
IMPLEMENT an inclusive, whole-child approach at your school to ensure students are healthy, supported and ready to learn.
UNCOVER more ways to foster equity and inclusion within your classroom and school community.
NETWORK with dedicated health and physical educators … and meet exhibitors offering the latest HPE products and classroom solutions!

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland – 300 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113

Orlando Valkyries Professional Volleyball Game at the UCF Arena
2024-03-03 15:00 - 18:00 | UCF Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL, 32816, United States
To purchase discounted tickets CLICK HERE
Bring your friends and family. Our block of tickets is near the Kids Zone.

SHAPE Florida Orlando Social At The New York Beer Project
2024-02-21 15:30 - 18:00 | New York Beer Project Winter Garden, 9230 Miley Drive, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States
Social at the New York Beer Project, 9230 Miley Drive, Winter Garden FL 34787, 407-798-8304
Meet in the back room

SHAPE America Speak Out Day
2024-02-13 13:00 - 2024-02-14 15:00 | FL
For more than a decade, SHAPE America has worked to build relationships on Capitol Hill and establish a strong voice for our profession, which has led to more federal support and funding for health and physical education programs. Why were we able to achieve these successes? Because our voices are stronger together.
With an uphill battle ahead for federal funding increases, it is more important than ever to build relationships with Congress and advocate in-person.
Registration Closed. Please contact Carly Wright at cwright@shapeamerica.org with any questions.
2024 Preliminary Agenda

Tuesday, February 13: SPEAK Out! Day Prep Session (1:00 – 5:30 p.m.) – Crowne Plaza

During the prep session you will receive training on the state of play in Congress, meeting talking points, and recent legislation impacting education. This training is critical in ensuring you are prepared to represent SHAPE America in your meetings with members of Congress.

Wednesday, February 14: On Capitol Hill (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

8:00am: Bus departs for Capitol Hill
8:30am-3:00pm: Meetings with Congress
3:30pm: Bus departs Capitol Hill for airport and hotel

2023 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention - "Don't Stop Believing"
2023-10-26 08:00 - 2023-10-28 20:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, FL, 34746, United States
JOIN US THIS YEAR FOR OUR:
2023 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention – “Don’t Stop Believing”

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South

Hotel Nightly Rate – $175 for Double Queen Beds or Single King Bed

October 26, 2023 – October 28, 2023
Thursday Registration Opens at 8:00am
Friday Registration Opens at 7:00am
Saturday Registration Opens at 7:30am

$170 Professional Member Admission

$60 Student/Retired Member Admission

To pay by check or purchase order, please email info@shapeflorida.com

Convention Information

Request for Program Proposals (Closed August 25)

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities (Closed October 12)

SHAPE Florida Award Nominations (Closed August 25)

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SHAPE Florida holds an annual fall convention to provide professional development for its members. This event provides teachers with standards based instruction on best pedagogical practices, assessment, inclusion, health and wellness. FREE regional workshops are offered during the summer throughout the state providing professional development opportunities. SHAPE Florida supports and participates in Children’s Week at the Capitol, provides representatives to speak at school district events, advocates for quality health and physical education instruction during legislative sessions and collaborates with 120 coalition partners to ensure that healthy habits, physical activity and overall wellness are integral parts of educating the whole child. To pay by check or purchase order, please email info@shapeflorida.com.

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2023 SHAPE Florida Annual Convention - "Don't Stop Believing" - Student & Retired Member Rates
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd, Kissimmee, FL, 34746, United States
SHAPE Florida holds an annual fall convention to provide professional development for its members. This event provides teachers with standards based instruction on best pedagogical practices, assessment, inclusion, health and wellness. FREE regional workshops are offered during the summer throughout the state providing professional development opportunities. SHAPE Florida supports and participates in Children’s Week at the Capitol, provides representatives to speak at school district events, advocates for quality health and physical education instruction during legislative sessions and collaborates with 120 coalition partners to ensure that healthy habits, physical activity and overall wellness are integral parts of educating the whole child. To pay by check or purchase order, please email info@shapeflorida.com.
