2026 SHAPE Iowa: Full Schedule

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Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an exciting pre-convention outdoor learning experience at Lake Macbride State Park! Participants will rotate through hands-on activities including fishing, kayaking, atlatl throwing, archery, and outdoor cooking while exploring engaging ways to bring outdoor recreation and environmental education into their own schools and programs. Attendees will...
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Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Main Lodge at Lake Macbride 1841 Macbride Rd NE, Solon, IA

All Levels

5:00pm CDT

President's Social

Wednesday June 10, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Fieldhouse 1st Ave

Wednesday June 10, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Fieldhouse 1st Ave 5001 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

ALL Attendees

7:30am CDT

Registration

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT

Excelsior Middle School Door 1

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Excelsior Middle School Door 1

ALL Attendees

8:30am CDT

The Frame Is Already There: Making Intentional Choices in Physical Education

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Room 901

Every teaching decision is shaped by a frame—whether we are aware of it or not. This session invites participants to examine how implicit and explicit frames influence planning, instruction, and assessment in physical education. Using Meaningful Physical Education (MPE) as a lens, participants will consider how an intentional frame can bring coherence and clarity to everyday...
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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 →

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 901

All Levels

8:30am CDT

PE-zzazz: A Little EXTRA Goes a Long Way in Elevating Student Engagement

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Main Gym

Ready to take your elementary PE lessons from good to unforgettable? This high-energy session will explore creative, engaging, and budget-friendly ways to add a little extra pizzazz to your physical education classes. From themed lessons and costumes to music cues, props, classroom transformations, and cross-curricular surprises, you’ll discover easy strategies that captivate young learners and...
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Speakers

Auburn Cain

Physical Education Teacher, OPEN National Trainer, Ascension School District, LA

I am a passionate elementary physical education teacher in Southern Louisiana with 12 years of experience and a commitment to providing students with equitable opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to being an OPEN National Trainer, I was named the 2019 Teacher of the Year... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Main Gym

Elementary

8:30am CDT

Building Stronger Iowa Schools: Integrating Strength Training into Physical Education with the NHSSCA

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Room 903

Strength training is becoming an essential part of student development, yet many physical education teachers are asked to run a weight room with little background in the strength and conditioning field. Presenting on behalf of the National High School Strength Coaches Association Iowa Chapter, this session will provide real life/practical strategies for integrating strength training into physical...
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Speakers

Matthew Seabold

NHSSCA

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 903

High School, Middle School

9:30am CDT

Active Minds, Active Bodies

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

Main Gym

Energize your PE classes with active, cross-curricular learning! In this interactive session, you’ll explore popular tools and resources to blend academics with movement. These activities and strategies support math, reading, spelling, nutrition education, and more while building motor skills, teamwork, and cognitive growth. Ideal for K–12 students. You’ll leave with fun, practical ideas...
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Speakers

Tom Strenger

PE Specialist, School Health Corporation

Tom Strenger, PE Specialist at School Health, brings 20+ years of experience supporting schools nationwide. He’s known for his deep knowledge, friendly approach, and commitment to putting educators first—earning recognition from several state PE and health organizations along... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Main Gym

All Levels

9:30am CDT

Meaningful PE: Let's Give Standard 4 Some Standard 1 Energy

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Bring your body, bring your brains! Will's excited to share how he and others across the world use the Meaningful PE Framework to deepen student connection to movement while improving skill. Come learn, play, and see how Will helps students become "Moved to Move".

Speakers

Will Westphal

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Elementary, Adapted PE

10:30am CDT

AWARDS

Thursday June 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Main Gym

Thursday June 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Main Gym

ALL Attendees

11:30am CDT

Lunch (Provided)

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Cafeteria

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

12:00pm CDT

Exhibitor Exploration

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Cafeteria

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

1:00pm CDT

USTA Tennis Court Grants for Resurfacing or Building

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 901

Use the USTA's facility grant program to resurface or build new tennis courts for your school district. Grants range from $60,000 to $150,000 depending on qualified tennis projects. This session will explain the grant requirements and grant process.

Speakers

John Terpkosh

Tennis Service Representative, USTA Missouri Valley

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 901

All Levels, Adapted PE

1:00pm CDT

Movement is Magic: The Impact of a Comprehensive Physical Activity Program

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Main Gym

In this interactive session, we will explore innovative strategies for incorporating physical activity into the school day to enhance student learning and well-being. Participants will gain insights into the benefits of a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) that supports both academic success and healthy development. Through practical examples, attendees will learn how to design...
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Speakers

Auburn Cain

Physical Education Teacher, OPEN National Trainer, Ascension School District, LA

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Main Gym

Elementary

2:00pm CDT

Ultimate PaddleZlam-Pickleball reimagined

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Main Gym

Ultimate PaddleZlam is an innovate physical education activity that elevates traditional pickleball into a dynamic, team-based learning experience designed to promote physical literacy, skill development, strategic thinkinkin, and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

Speakers

Caitlin Schoville

Active Sports LLC.

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Main Gym

All Levels, Adapted PE

2:00pm CDT

Power of Parents

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 901

Early Conversation Saves Lives:Alcohol and cannabis interfere with how a child’s brain and body grow. Decades of research shows that people who start drinking at an early age can face severe, persistent problems throughout their lives. You can prevent that. As a trusted adult, you have the power to help students make smarter, safer choices. Your influence can save lives…perhaps even your...
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Speakers

Allie Houston

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 901

Health, Middle/High School

3:00pm CDT

Every Student in the Gym: Including Students with Disabilities in General PE

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Every student deserves meaningful access to physical education—but inclusion doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through intentional planning, thoughtful instruction, and a clear understanding of how to meet diverse learner needs within the general PE environment.This session is designed for general physical education teachers who are responsible for including students with disabilities in...
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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.

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Adapted PE

3:00pm CDT

Get Your Mind Right!

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Room 903

Tips and tricks to reduce stress, minimize wear and tear, and ways to help develop a positive mindset as a PE teacher.

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 →

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 903

Elementary, Middle School

3:00pm CDT

The Pulse of Us: Synchronized Movement for Connection and Co-Regulation in Physical Education

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Main Gym

What happens when we move together—intentionally, rhythmically, and with others in mind? This session explores synchronized movement as a pathway to co-regulation, connection, and community in physical education. Grounded in polyvagal theory and research on rhythm and relational learning, participants will engage in shared movement experiences that highlight how rhythm and coordination can...
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Speakers

Kristi Mally

Associate Professor, Winona State University

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Main Gym

All Levels

5:00pm CDT

CONVENTION SOCIAL at SpareTime

Thursday June 11, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Spare Time

Thursday June 11, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Spare Time 4601 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

ALL Attendees

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,...
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Speakers

Kristi Mally

Associate Professor, Winona State University

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...
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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

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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