Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Chad Fenwick, LAUSD PE Coordinators Mini-Conference

National Policy of Vital Importance Guides Educational Decisions No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Including Physical Education In Reauthorization Of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Important Example

Policy As Value And Leadership National Policy Statements and Legislation States Use As Guidelines For Policy Development Districts Motivated To Implement In Local Schools For Children’s Benefit

Addressing Federal Policies No Child Left Behind Act (ESEA) Unintended Consequences Of NCLB Being Left Out Had Major Negative Consequences For Our Students The Reauthorization Of ESEA Is Not A Secret It Is Also Not A Secret That We Believe, Language That Would Include Requirements For Physical Education To Be On A ‘Core Subject’ Status With All Of The Expectations And Requirements Would Have Real And Positive Consequences For Our Students State Legislators Will Follow

Elementary and Secondary Education Act S. 392 – Includes Health and Physical Education into the reauthorization S. 392 – Includes Health and Physical Education into the reauthorization Passed the education committee not voted on at the floor. H.R – Does not include Health and Physical Education into the reauthorization. H.R – Does not include Health and Physical Education into the reauthorization. Passed the education committee and vote on at the floor.

Next Step The senate bill would have to be voted on at the floor. The two bills being different would go to “conference”. The House bill could get changed at that time to include Health and Physical Education or the Senate bill could have Health and Physical Education taken out.

Delayed The whole thing could not go forward in this congressional year and be brought forward next congress. Most likely Must be proactive and be prepared

Policy and Practice The policy and practice of physical education must reaffirm EDUCATION must reaffirm EDUCATION as the core business of physical education.

A-B-C’s of Policy and Politics Accountability Individual student accountability for learning School accountability measures

A-B-C’s of Policy and Politics Budget Cost effective delivery system Straight talk about the $ $ General fund and align with Title I, and Title II and more !

A-B-C’s of Policy and Politics Chameleons Teacher not doing their jobs Muddled, mushy mission Talk more about – what we need to do and why we need leadership from policy Let’s not do anything, until they make us Good marks no monitoring

Now What ? We must insist that Physical Education be a central player in the educational game because: We must insist that Physical Education be a central player in the educational game because: Equips students with knowledge, skills, and dispositions they will need everyday! Forever ! Significant connectivity to other educational goals Our kids are not moving and won’t learn to move without the successful, joyful movement at each grade level.

Looks Like When WE Do Physical Education Right ! Looks Like When WE Do Physical Education Right ! Highly qualified teachers and principals – prepared, credentialed and supported with professional development and ongoing feedback Instructional opportunity – required/adequate instructional minutes; effective instruction; 50% or more of each lesson ACTIVE ! Content rich curriculum - based on academic content standards that provide clear descriptions of what students should know and be able to do

More What it Looks Like When WE Do Physical Education Right ! Assessment of Student learning - Rigorous systems exist that enable teachers to collect the evidence that students have mastered ALL the material taught in subject courses. Individual student progress is shared with stakeholders Processes and documents – A course of study, curriculum framework, instructional guide, or curriculum is approved by the state board of education. Textbooks/instructional materials - are of sufficient quantity to support learning Instructional Leadership - Ongoing program evaluation, local and state accountability measures, teacher leadership, site and district leadership.

How Do We Get There ? Start the dialogue and BE VERY CLEAR, stay away from muddy waters S. 362 HR 2016 As the beginning Scaffold the work ahead and watch out for trap doors Sometimes, it’s valuable not to be first!

What do we do? Get educated Be proactive Begin with the end in mind First things first Seek first to understand then to be understood Step up, speak out, move Sharpen the saw

Additional Funding General Accounting Services White paper (1 Billion to PEP) Organize – Generate the allies Communicate – Educate and inform decision makers Find champions - Legislators Educate and inform – Organize and contact Never give up, never surrender – Four year project

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