What's New and Updates

Your convention experience matters, and we’re constantly fine-tuning the event to serve you better. From registration structures to programming choices, we evaluate every aspect of the convention annually to ensure it delivers maximum value while remaining accessible to educators at every career stage. The changes you’ll see this year are the direct result of attendee feedback and our dedication to keeping this gathering affordable, relevant and impactful.

Introducing an All-New Physical Best Workshop!

This year’s convention includes the launch of a new interactive, half-day workshop, “Health-Related Fitness in PE – A Physical Best Workshop.” Participants will discover how to make fitness in physical education meaningful, inclusive and engaging for all students. The workshop highlights updated PE standards, hands-on activities and best practices for assessment, connecting fitness concepts to lifelong health. Activities for this workshop will align with Physical Best, Fifth Edition, scheduled for publication in March 2026. Learn more about this workshop and others!

New 101 Sessions on the SHAPE America National Standards, Adapted PE and Health-Related Fitness

Join SHAPE America trainers for hands-on sessions designed to help you confidently implement the SHAPE America National Standards and best practices in your health and physical education programs. Whether you're new to the National Health Education Standards, the National Physical Education Standards, adapted physical education, or health-related fitness instruction, these sessions will meet you where you are and provide immediate, practical solutions.

Each session offers classroom-ready activities you can use immediately, along with a deeper understanding of standards-based and skills-based approaches that promote physical literacy and meet the needs of all students. You'll gain access to valuable resources, learn evidence-based strategies from experienced trainers, and discover how to make meaningful changes in your teaching practice right away. These welcoming, supportive sessions are perfect for educators at any stage of their implementation journey who want actionable ideas they can take straight back to their classrooms and gymnasiums.

Two FREE Pre-Conference Events with GENYOUth and U.S. Soccer Foundation

On March 16, attendees can choose from two free pre-convention events — with either GENYOUth’s NFL FLAG-In-School or the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success programs.  Both events provide attendees with a free equipment package and a complete standards-based curriculum, plus special guests from the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Current.  These events require advance registration and have limited availability.  Make sure you register early!

Get a FREE Headshot at the Picture Perfect Studio

All convention attendees can get a FREE professional headshot at the Picture Perfect Studio, found within the Teacher of the Year Lounge in the Expo Hall! The Picture Perfect Studio will be open during Expo Hall hours, Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Simplified Registration for Booking in the Block

This year, we’re introducing a registration structure that gives exclusive early-bird savings to attendees who register and book through our official hotel block by January 28. Learn more on our Registration Rates page.

New Date and Time for the All Member & Delegate Assembly Meeting

The All Member & Delegate Assembly Meeting, an annual meeting where members will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback to leaders, will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.