Handling Difficult Questions and Conversations – Join the HOPE Buffalo Collaborative for this skill-building session around strategies and tips for responding to difficult/sensitive questions and comments from students, especially around sexual health topics. Teachers will receive a list of resources that can support delivery of sexuality education and sexual health-related information. During the session, time will also be set aside for teachers to complete and submit data regarding their delivery of the Be Proud! Be Responsible! sex ed curriculum this school year so that teachers do not have to compile this data on their own time.
Ready, Set, Tech! Many of today’s physical education programs would benefit from a jolt of technology! This active and FUN workshop will show K-12 educators a variety of ways to incorporate the latest and greatest technology “NEW’s” into their programs. SPARK believes technology can motivate and inspire students to participate at higher levels, do their best, and foster more physical activity during and away from PE/PA class. This hands-on workshop will guide physical educators through ways to incorporate meaningful technology into their physical education classes. Participants will explore ways to integrate technology to enhance student learning, maximize teacher efficiency and provide timely and specific feedback through areas of instruction, classroom management, and assessment.
Participants will learn effective strategies for teaching the fundamentals of cornhole, including rules, techniques, and game variations, while keeping students engaged and active. We’ll cover methods for organizing drills, setting up friendly competitions, and creating an inclusive environment that allows all students to participate. Teachers will also gain tools for adapting activities to different skill levels and promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendly competition. By the end of the session, educators will be prepared to bring the fun and excitement of cornhole to their classrooms, encouraging students to stay active and enjoy the game
