OUR SERVICES

Professional Development

• Annual Fall Conference
• Regional Workshops

Advocacy/Promotional Projects

• GWS Photography Contest
• Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart
• CT at Play and other projects with professional partners
• Informational letters to principals
• Legislative advocacy – state and national levels
• Mall Demonstrations, Health Fairs & Exhibits
• Project A.C.E.S. – first Wednesday in May annually

Grant Opportunities

• Mini-Grants
• Professional Development Grants

Liaison to Professional Partners

• Action for Healthy Kids
• American Heart Association
• CT Association of Administrators in Health and Physical Education
• CT Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Sports Medicine Committee
• CT Recreation and Parks Association
• Governor’s Committee on Physical Fitness
• MATCH Coalition

Opportunities for Leadership

• Committee Service
• Elected Officer on Executive Council
• Workshop presenter
• Writing articles for The Bulletin

Recognition of Members

• Teacher of the Year Program
• Professional Awards: Honor, Service, Merit
• Outstanding Program Award
• Outstanding New Professional Award
• GWS Pathfinder Award

Recognition of Students

• Outstanding High School Physical Education Student Award

Opportunities for Future Professionals

• Student Representative on Executive Council
• Mary Benevento/CTAHPERD Scholarship
• Gibson-Laemel Scholarship
• Outstanding Future Professional Award
• EDA and AAHPERD Student Leadership Conferences