2025 SHAPE America Teachers of the Year: Play Today-Lead Tomorrow: Transforming Culture in Physical Education (Part 1)

Join us for this activity-based session where you’ll discover practical strategies and engaging lessons designed to boost your classroom culture. You'll leave with fresh ideas to promote belonging, build leadership skills, and create stronger connections within your classroom. This session focuses on instructional strategies that support every student. Learn how to implement differentiated instruction and "challenge by choice" approaches to ensure inclusive participation and growth for all learners. Discover ways to embed leadership skills into your activities and empower students to take on meaningful roles. You'll leave with strategies to build classroom culture, where students feel seen, valued, and connected - because when students belong, they thrive.