July 13-16 2025
2025 Schedule coming soon.
Sunday Preconference Offerings
Virginia Association of Driver Education and Traffic Safety (VADETS)
The registration process for the on-site VADETS Conference on Sunday July 13, 2025 from 10:00 - 5:00, at James Madison University is available on the VADETS website. The $80 registration fee includes a VADETS membership, the July 13th in person conference (includes lunch). Recertification points will be awarded for both events.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training
Offered by Kelly Clark Kelly.clark@lcps.org will be leading this pre-institute session. It will be from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Bicycle Education Certification Course
The Bike Safe, Bike Smart course certification will be offered with part of the class being on zoom prior to the Sunday at JMU. There will also be an online assignment that will need to be completed prior to the in person hands-on at JMU. The class will start promptly at 10 a.m. on July 13, 2025. Please contact Adam Otstot (WJCC) at 804-513-8525, or Kelly Garner (The Mariners' Museum and Park) at 757-870-3308 if you have any questions or concerns about the course.
101: Tips and Tricks for Making Teaching Easier
How does your year get started? How is the flow of your class instruction? Should I get the students to help get out my equipment or stage it ahead of time? How do you know if your students really know or can do what you think they can? This session is going to delve into the ways to structure your classroom that will enhance student engagement and delivery quality Physical Education instruction. This session will be from 1:00-5:00 on July 13, 2025. Questions regarding this preconference event contact Ron Trainum. Ronald.Trainum@wjccschools.org
Instructional Leadership for Health and Physical Educators
The Health and Physical Education Leadership Academy is designed to develop instructional leaders who can elevate teaching practices within their classroom, school, and division. Participants will focus on identifying high-quality instructional strategies, recognizing key indicators during classroom observations, utilizing walkthrough tools to conduct objective observations, developing skills in providing and accepting constructive feedback, and identifying effective mentoring techniques. This session will be from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00 on July 13, 2025. Contact Becky Howery for more information: howeryra@pwcs.edu.
