The KAHPERD Model Schools Program is designed to identify and recognize schools that provide model physical education programs. This recognition process promotes quality physical education throughout the state of Kansas and provides opportunities for physical educators to share ideas for the purpose of enhancing the physical education experience for all students. The program provides for both Model and Merit School recognition.

Model School Chair: Michelle Diliso

Application
Timeline
Criteria

Application for Model/Merit School

Please submit this application to start the Model/Merit School Process. In addition to the application, the schools must supply documentation for the criteria listed below to the Model School Chair Persons.

Application (PDF File - mail to Model School Chair)

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

Note: Only individual buildings may apply. Districts applications will not be accepted.

To apply for KAHPERD Model School Recognition, the following process must be followed:

Complete the KAHPERD Model Schools Program application form.
Submit
1. A typed letter of support from the building principal.
2. Vitae for each of the physical education staff members including type of teaching certificate(s) held, professional growth history (workshops, conventions, graduate work), and professional memberships.
3. 3 copies of documentation (See below)
Mail a completed application packet to the address below no later than February 1st.:

MODEL SCHOOLS PROGRAM TIMELINE

February 1 Application Documentation Deadline
February Review Applications
Select Schools for On-site Visits
March-April On-site Visits
Select Merit/ Model Programs
May 15 Recognition Notification Letter Sent
November Recognition at KAHPERD Convention

MODEL/MERIT SCHOOL CRITERIA

Component	Criteria for Merit	Criteria for Model
Time	Physical education is scheduled for 20-24 minutes for elementary levels or for 30-44 minutes for middle and high school levels.	Physical education is scheduled for 25 minutes or longer for elementary levels or for 45 minutes or longer for middle & high school levels
Time	Participation in physical education class occurs 2 to 3 days per week.	Participation in physical education class occurs on a daily basis OR participation in physical education occurs 2 to 3 days a week AND the physical educator proves a program which fosters daily physical activity for all students.
Possible Documentation : 1) a one week Physical Education schedule and 2) proof of programs which fosters daily physical activity for all students.
Title IX Compliance/ Student to teacher ratio	More than half of the physical education classes are grouped coeducationally for Instruction.	All physical education classes are grouped coeducationally for instruction
Title IX Compliance/ Student to teacher ratio	Student to teacher ratio in physical education class is close to the same criteria as the classroom teacher	Student to teacher ratio in physical education class meets the same criteria as the classroom teacher
Possible Documentation: List of classroom teachers and students in each class (mark out last names)
Professional Involvement	All teachers are members of KAHPERD.	All teachers are members of KAHPERD AND AAHPERD and routinely participate in KAHPERD functions.
Possible Documentation: 1) List of all teacher(s) in the department who are members of KAHPERD, AAHPERD and other professional organizations related to physical education/activity, 2) provide a copy of the membership card
Professional Growth	All physical education teachers periodically participate in physical education-related professional development activity (within the past 12 months.	All physical education teachers routinely participate in physical education-related professional development activity (within the past 12 months.
Professional Growth	Evidence exists that some teachers apply information & skills acquired through professional development opportunities.	Evidence exists that all teachers apply information & skills acquired through professional development opportunities.
Possible Documentation: For each teacher indicate the title of the activities attended, brief description, documentation of attendance (certificate, receipt), date and provider.
Facilities & Equipment	Facility provides optimal learning setting for physical education.	Facility provides optimal learning setting for physical education.
	There is a process for monitoring and maintaining hazard-free facilities and reporting and repairing hazardous situations	There is a process for monitoring and maintaining hazard-free facilities and reporting and repairing hazardous situations
	There is sufficient equipment to facilitate maximum learning & practice time for all students.	There is an extensive variety of equipment in sufficient quantities to facilitate maximum learning and practice time for all students.
Possible Documentation: 1) describe the physical education teaching facilities (indoor and outdoor – possible pictures) and 2) provide a chart of teacher assignments (if more than one teacher teachers during a given period.
Curriculum	All physical education teachers use a written, sequential, progressive, inclusive curriculum that aligns with the school district’s program of studies.	All physical education teachers use a written, sequential, progressive, inclusive curriculum that aligns with the school district’s program of studies.
	Physical education teachers develop and use unit and daily lesson plans.	Physical education teachers develop and use unit and daily lesson plans.
	Physical education teaches have a year plan that follows the physical education curriculum	Physical education teaches have a year plan that follows the physical education curriculum
Possible Documentation: 1) Do not include entire physical education curriculum only send photocopy of the front page of curriculum and applicable sample pages which apply to the lesson plans 2) include 3 lesson plans for a unit, 3) Send copy of year plan.
Instructional practices	Physical education teachers provide a variety of age-appropriate activities that teach motor skills/movement forms and health-related fitness.	Physical education teachers provide a variety of age-appropriate activities that teach motor skills/movement forms and health-related fitness.
Instructional practices	Not required	Physical education teachers use of at least one technology-based instructional strategy (e.g., computerized fitness testing, pedometers, step counters, heart rate monitors, videotaping student performance, Internet)
Possible Documentation: 1) year long plans and any description or rationale needed to show evidence of a variety of age appropriate activities that teach motor skills/movement forms and health-related fitness, and 2) narrative description of technical use in classes, and 3) a few samples of student work.
Assessment	Identified assessment strategies are periodically used to measure student performance of physical education outcomes.	Identified assessment strategies are routinely used to measure student performance of physical education outcomes.
Possible Documentation: Narrative describing department formal assessments or assessment plan used by each teacher to evaluate student learning or skills improvement to meet the criteria above. Provide a few samples of assessment used (Fitnessgram, rubrics)
Communication	There is evidence of parental support	There is strong evidence of parental support
Communication	Teacher disseminates information about the physical education program periodically.	Teacher disseminates information about the physical education program routinely
Possible Documentation: Copies of communication methods used by the teacher(s) and letter from a parent.
Administrative Support	Administration has demonstrated evidence of becoming more informed about the physical education program	Administration appears to be very knowledgeable about and supportive of the physical education program.
Administrative Support	Budget is adequate for the physical education program	Budget supplies the physical education program with staff, supplies, and equipment to provide a quality physical education program.
Possible Documentation: Letter from principal concerning the physical education program. Narrative or copies of budget report.
Including Students with Disabilities (Inclusion)	The Physical Education program meets the needs of the student with disabilities	The Physical Education program meets the needs of the student with disabilities
Including Students with Disabilities (Inclusion)	Collaboration between physical educators and support services occurs routinely	Collaboration between physical educators and support services occurs routinely
Possible Documentation: Narrative or letter from specialist concerning collaboration between physical educator and self.
Integration	Integrated concepts and skills from other subject areas are periodically included within physical education	Physical education and classroom teachers routinely plan and deliver integrated instruction.
Possible Documentation: 1) Copies of classroom teachers year long plans 2) letter from several teachers stating collaborative planning.