2026 SHAPE Iowa: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Coffee Talks with Everbowl

Friday June 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Cafeteria

Friday June 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

9:00am CDT

Varied Approaches to Folk Dance and Activities Aligned with Music

Friday June 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Gain new ideas of guiding folk dances in fast, effective, and engaging ways using music that kids enjoy. Also learn how to design a movement activity that matches music. This can be used for many activities such as parachute routines, fitness drumming, and your own dance steps.

Speakers

Jess Dunnick

Friday June 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Dance, Elementary

9:00am CDT

Unifying Physical Education and Health within CRCSD

Friday June 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Room 903

CRCSD has partnered with PLT4M over the past three years to align and strengthen our Physical Education and Health curriculum, establishing a consistent, district-wide framework while still allowing for meaningful differentiation across individual schools.

Speakers

Joshua Simmons

Wellness Instructor, RCCBA

Friday June 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 903

Health, High School

9:00am CDT

Reframing Movement: Integrating SHAPE Standard 1, Motor Learning, and Meaningful Physical Education

Friday June 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am CDT

Main Gym

What does it mean for students to truly become movers? This session explores the intersection of SHAPE America Standard 1 (motor competence), contemporary motor learning research, and the Meaningful Physical Education (MPE) framework. Participants will engage in movement experiences that highlight principles such as representative design, constraint manipulation, and repetition without repetition, while examining how these ideas can deepen students’ sense of competence, agency, and meaningful engagement. Rather than viewing skill development as the replication of a single “ideal” form, this session invites educators to consider how learning emerges through exploration, adaptation, and purposeful design.Participants will:

• Reframe motor competence (SHAPE Standard 1) as adaptive, functional, and context-dependent rather than fixed or form-based
• Explore and apply key motor learning principles (e.g., representative design, constraint manipulation, repetition without repetition, form follows function) through embodied experiences
• Design learning tasks that support autonomy, exploration, and variability while promoting meaningful participation

Speakers

Kristi Mally

Associate Professor, Winona State University

I am a teacher, teacher-educator, mover, dancer, mom and grandma. I love to run, read, dance and dig in the dirt. I prepare future physical education teachers at WSU. I enjoy teaching and learning about best practices in instruction, assessment and curriculum, quality movement education... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
Main Gym

All Levels, Adapted PE

10:30am CDT

Safety First: Training Coaches and Volunteers to Champion Injury Prevention

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Room 901

What does the onboarding process for new coaches and program volunteers look like where you work and play? Many rookie staff members in athletics and recreation are enthusiastic about contributing to the fun and success of a team or program. Just imagine if some of that energy could be channeled first into preparations for safe sport and physical activity experiences.
In this session, we will consider the roles and responsibilities of athletics coaches and program facilitators in terms of participant well-being. Specific areas of focus include management duties, first responder care, and leadership in reducing the frequency and severity of injuries. To help develop action items for promoting safety under a wide range of circumstances, we will discuss sample justifications for essential organizational training in curricular, cocurricular, and extracurricular settings.

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 901

Coaching

10:30am CDT

Mix it Up! Turning Inspiration into Creation

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Main Gym

Mix it up will be presentation from Mic Seifert a 27 year elementary teacher at a title one school focusing on ideas and activities that he has created out of inspiration to increase student engagement, enhance learning opportunities and improve classroom management.

Speakers

Mic Seifert

Elementary PE, Madison Elementary

2025 Shape Iowa Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the year. I just finished my 27th year of teaching Elementary PE at an inner city title one school in Davenport Iowa. I enjoy using technology to create new activities that find innovative ways to increase student engagement... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Main Gym

Elementary

10:30am CDT

Empowering Student Choice in Physical Education

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Auxiliary Gym

By providing choice in the physical education classroom, you can empower your students to become the primary decision-makers on their path to physical literacy. By attending this session, you will learn how a small school, 9-12 grade PE classroom is structured on a daily-basis. The presentation features information on the 30+ choices students are provided throughout the period and during our workouts, how the digital platform PLT4M has supported our mission with age-appropriate programming, how we track and celebrate student success stories, and how we scaffold physical literacy for all students in a fully inclusive physical education classroom that uses spaces like a gym, a weightroom and fitness center, a track, and other fields.

Speakers

Mike Parkinson

MS/HS Teacher, Lynnville-Sully CSD

6-12 Grade At-Risk Coordinator, Instructional Coach at Lynnville-Sully.
Head Varsity Football and Boy's Track at Lynnville-Sully.
Married for 5 years and have 3 children.

Friday June 12, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Middle School, High School

11:30am CDT

LUNCH

Friday June 12, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

Cafeteria

Friday June 12, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

12:30pm CDT

MacGyver Meets PE: Everyday Solutions for Inclusive Classrooms

Friday June 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

Main Gym

What if the most powerful tools for inclusion in your physical education program weren’t found in a catalog—but in your storage closet, garage, or even your junk drawer?This session is designed for general physical education teachers who serve diverse learners without direct access to adapted PE support. Participants will explore how everyday, low-cost materials—such as PVC pipes, pool noodles, zip ties, wrapping paper, holiday lights, and even leaf blowers—can be transformed into highly effective tools for adapting instruction, increasing engagement, and improving access for students with disabilities.Attendees will leave with practical, easy-to-implement strategies that require minimal preparation and no additional budget.Through real-world examples, visual demonstrations, and classroom-tested ideas, participants will learn how to:Modify equipment and environments using accessible materialsIncrease participation and independence for students with a wide range of abilitiesCreate inclusive learning experiences without relying on specialized equipmentThink differently about the resources they already haveWalk away ready to turn everyday items into game-changing supports—and to confidently say, “I can make this work.”

Speakers

Tara McCarthy

Adapted PE Teacher, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE)

I am an adapted PE teacher in DuPage IL. I serve Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights and Lombard. This is my 24th year teaching.

Friday June 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Main Gym

Adapted PE

12:30pm CDT

AI'ing & Thriving: Come See How it Can Help

Friday June 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

Room 903

Artificial Intelligence: Can be polarizing in and out of Physical Education. You're invited to see how Will uses AI to save his own educational time and improve his practice based on what his student's share.

Speakers

Will Westphal

Friday June 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 903

All Levels, Adapted PE

12:30pm CDT

Balloons, Noodles & Teamwork...Oh My!

Friday June 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Come one, come all! Join a dynamic and engaging activity session where you will learn cooperative physical activities designed to maximize engagement and minimize verbal instruction. Presented activities will utilize easily accessible equipment and materials and are friendly to physical education programs that may operate on a tight budget. During this session, participants will also engage in small group discussions using Kagan structures as a form of reflection and formative assessment.

Speakers

Derek Picha

Physical Education/DAPE Teacher, Sumner Elementary School

I currently teach K-4 physical education at Sumner Elementary School in Austin, MN. This upcoming school year will be my 14th year in the HPE profession. 2024 SHAPE America Central District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2022 MNSHAPE Elementary Physical Education... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Elementary, Middle School

1:30pm CDT

11 Tips for Adapted P.E

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

Room 903

To provide Tips and Tricks to enhance the Adaptive PE classes in Iowa. Finding ways to engage and boost Adaptive PE Programs.

Speakers

Mickey Hines

Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 903

Adapted PE

1:30pm CDT

Archery in Elementary PE

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

Main Gym

Need something fresh and new for your program? Come learn about Archery! I'll show you how I used Faux Bows with my K-5th students for a fun, new experience. This new unit is preparing my students for the real thing when they get to middle school and beyond.

Speakers

Erik Heard

Des Moines Christian School

2024-2025 SHAPE Iowa Elementary TOY

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Main Gym

Elementary

1:30pm CDT

Building a Resume 101

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

Room 901

In this session you will learn what school administrators are looking for in a resume, how to make it stand out, and tips and tricks to improve your resume. You will be shown resume examples as well as how to use AI to help you with wordsmithing.

Speakers

Megan McCollom

Middle School Health and Physical Education, MNSHAPE

Megan is in her 9th year of teaching; she taught Adapted PE in the Robbinsdale Area Schools for 8 years, three of those years were also spent teaching Special Education. Megan spent one year as a technology training specialist at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. Megan received... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 901

Pre-service Teachers

2:30pm CDT

Adapted Physical Education: Ensuring Access, Equity, and a Seat at the IEP Table

Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

Room 903

Adapted Physical Education (APE) is a critical yet often overlooked component of quality physical education programming and special education services. This session will explore the role of Adapted Physical Education in supporting the whole child, while outlining school responsibilities related to physical education and individualized education programs (IEPs). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how APE fits within a continuum of services and how inclusive practices can support all learners in physical activity settings.
In addition, this presentation will address the current realities many schools face, including limited access to certified APE professionals, and the resulting reliance on general physical education teachers to deliver specialized instruction. Practical strategies will be shared to help schools build capacity, strengthen collaboration, and improve access to quality physical education for students with disabilities.
Participants will leave with actionable steps to:
Support inclusive and meaningful participation in physical educationEnsure compliance with legal requirementsAdvocate for the involvement of physical education teachers in the IEP process
Adapted Physical Education is not a privilege—it is a right.

Speakers

Jen Neubauer

Iowa City CSD

Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 903

Adapted PE

2:30pm CDT

Beyond the Gym: Where Movement Meets Learning

Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Explore how physical education can extend learning beyond the gym by reinforcing academic concepts through movement-based experiences. This session provides engaging, ready-to-use activities that integrate content areas such as literacy, math, and health while maintaining high levels of physical activity. Participants will actively engage in a variety of adaptable activities that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and application while leaving with practical ideas that can be immediately implemented to support student learning across multiple content areas.

Speakers

Sawyer Koplien

Middle School Physical Education, Health Education, and Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Unified School District of Antigo

2024 SHAPE America Major of the Year

Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Auxiliary Gym

All Levels

2:30pm CDT

Sync It Up: Using Structures of Play to Improve Student Connection to Movement

Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Main Gym

There's many ways we can organize a year or a unit. You're invited to learn about how Will uses different structures of play to aid student engagement in his classroom.

This session will have 3 main pieces:
- What are structures of play?
- A lower elementary synchronized activities structures of play unit.
- A upper elementary/middle school units where several structures play are used throughout.

Speakers

Will Westphal

Friday June 12, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Main Gym

Elementary, Middle School

4:00pm CDT

ALL Membership Leadership Committee Meeting

Friday June 12, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

Cafeteria

Friday June 12, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

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