SHAPE Colorado 2024 State Convention: Full Schedule

Hello SHAPE Colorado Members,

On behalf of SHAPE Colorado, I would like to welcome you to our 2024 Convention. We are excited to offer our Pre-Convention Workshops on Sunday, October 6, and daily Conventions session on Monday and Tuesday, October 7 & 8. The SHAPE Colorado Board has worked hard to create a convention line-up that is sure to educate, engage and excite you so you can better serve our profession and students.

Be sure to stop by and visit the exhibitors; don’t forget to place your bids on the various silent auction items, and fist bump a SHAPE Colorado Board member while you’re at it for all of their hard work. We also hope you will join us for the Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 7, as we recognize several HPE champions. To Register for the 2024 SHAPE Colorado Convention (cvent.com).

Looking forward to seeing you!

Becky Wylie
SHAPE Colorado President

2:15pm MDT

Unified Physical Education 101

Monday October 7, 2024 2:15pm - 3:05pm MDT

Conference Room VI

Learn strategies on how to start and improve Unified PE on your campus. Review best practices for implementation.

Session Objectives

How to start a unified PE program on your campus
Learn strategies for including and engaging different ability levels (athletes and partners alike)
Learn how to access support and resources from Special Olympics Colorado

Speakers

Maricela Shukie

Senior Director, Unified Champion Schools, Special Olympics Colorado

Inclusion and the power of sport to impact positive change!

Meghan Ireland

Monday October 7, 2024 2:15pm - 3:05pm MDT
Conference Room VI

Adapted

9:00am MDT

Bridging Ability and Activity with Assistive Technology in Adapted Physical Education

Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT

Conference Room VI

"Bridging Ability and Activity through Assistive Technology in Adapted PE" will explore how assistive technology empowers students with disabilities to participate in physical activities. By implementing various strategies, inclusive, engaging, and confidence-boosting PE experiences will be ensured for all students.

Session Objectives:

1. Understand the Role of Assistive Technology: Participants will learn how assistive technology can bridge the gap between ability and activity, enabling students with disabilities to actively participate in physical education.

2. Identify Practical Strategies for Adaptation: Participants will explore various practical strategies for adapting physical education activities using assistive technology to create inclusive and engaging experiences.

3. Enhance Student Confidence and Inclusion: Participants will understand how the use of assistive technology in PE can boost the confidence, inclusion, and overall engagement of students with disabilities.

Speakers

Matthew Barker

Adapted P.E. Teacher, Fairfax County PS/ EnrichEd LLC

Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Conference Room VI

Adapted