Advocacy Resources

10 Top Tools for Health and Physical Educators

This new federal education legislation provides increased access to funds for health and PE programs (including professional development) and allows states and school districts to set their own priorities for funding and accountability.

Contact your members of Congress and read Federal Legislation SHAPE America is tracking.

Become a health and physical education advocacy expert by using these state-specific resources! Access your state standards for health education and physical education, state fact sheets, presentations, templates, and links to key stakeholders.

VA’s Alexandria City Public Schools Launches New Health/PE Initiatives Using ESSA Funds

In 2015, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) became one of the first school divisions in Virginia to adopt a health and wellness goal as part of its strategic plan. The goal states: ACPS will promote efforts to enable students to be healthy and ready to learn.