378 Becoming Highly Qualified: The Illinois Journey of Legislative Advocacy

Friday, March 20, 2015: 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
Convention Center: 2B
Advocacy: Physical Education
Intended Audience: K-12
Speakers: Debra C. Vogel, Shape-Up Illinois Chair/IAHPERD Coalition Chair, Schaumburg, IL; Judy E. Tiggelaar, Monroe Elementary School, Hinsdale, Hinsdale, IL; Catherine M. Patzner, Lake Park High School, Roselle, IL; Robert McBride, Retired, Jacksonville, IL; and Peg Pryor, Quincy Sr. High School, Quincy, IL
Physical educators and health educators will learn about the process that the Illinois AHPERD used to pass legislation that now allows Illinois HEPE teachers (first in the U.S.) to attain 'highly qualified' status.
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