BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-223-@ncaahperd-sm.org DTSTAMP:20261011T014041 DTSTART:20270722 DTEND:20270724 SUMMARY:2027 National PE Institute DESCRIPTION:-- #PEInstitute27 --\n\nNC SHAPE is pleased to announce that the National Physical Education Institute is back at UNC Asheville for 2 027!\n\nThe National PE Institute is a premier professional development conference designed to enhance the teaching practices of health & physic al education professionals. \n\n* To view Registration Details, please scroll down...\n\n* To view Hotel Information, please scroll down...\n\n Attendee Dates: Thursday and Friday, July 22-23, 2027.\n\nAttendee Cost s: Early bird registration is $375 for non-NC SHAPE members and $275 fo r NC SHAPE members. The price includes lunch for two days. This price is comparable to the typical costs for other national events. Please note that you must be an NC SHAPE member to receive the $100 discount.\n\nSpe cial “Elementary & Secondary Physical Education” Pre-Conference Netw orking Seminar! ($75): We will have a limited seating opportunity for t hose individuals wanting to have a classroom seat with two legendary men tors - Ben Landers, Founder of The Physical Education Specialist and Cha rla Krahnke, Secondary National Physical Education Teacher of the Year!. This will take place on Wednesday, July 21nd, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM in Mo untain View at the Sherrill Center on the campus of UNC Asheville.  Bot h of these two individuals have extensive workshop experiences across th e United States and have been specifically selected for their warmth and caring teaching styles. In other words, you will be with two of the ver y best elementary, middle school and high school professionals on the pl anet!\n\n* Beginning or Veteran Teacher? While this special 4-hour Pre- Conference Seminar is applicable to all K-12 physical education teachers with assorted years in the profession, there will be a strong emphasis on new or beginning physical education teachers. In other words, we will cluster like-experienced individuals within table talk and during each day's buffet lunch so there are opportunities for on-going conversation and intentional professional networking.  \n\n* Pre-Conference Registr ation LIVE Link \n\nVirtual Conference As Well! Can't Travel to Ashevi lle? No problem! From July 24 to August 24, you can earn up to 3.0 CEUs by watching all 3 keynote speakers and 27 other specially selected break out sessions in the comfort of your home or while on vacation. The Virtu al Conference is the same price as the in-person conference.\n\nExhibito r Dates: Set-Up is Wednesday, July 21nd, between 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Take- Down is Friday, July 23th, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Contact Artie Kamiya for set-up and shipping information. Artie@ncshape.org. (919) 818-6486.\n\ nExhibitor Costs: $750 for a single booth - comes with one 45-minute br eakout session; $1,200 for a double booth - comes with two 45-minute bre akout sessions; $3,000 for a sponsor booth - comes with two 45-minute br eakout sessions and banner placement on stage and prominent booth placem ent.\n\nLocation: Sherrill Center/Kimmel Arena on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina – Asheville. 227 Campus Drive, As heville, North Carolina 28804\n\n3.0 Teacher Renewal Credits: Up to 3.0 CEUs (1 CEU = 10 Contact Hours) can be earned for this event.\n1.2 CEUs (12 hours) for the in-person event on Thursday and Friday.\n\n* Plus 1. 8 CEUs (18 hours) for watching the recorded sessions on the Whova App wh en you get home.\n\n* These will be available for 30 days.\n\n---------- --------------------------------------------------------------\n\n2027 K eynoters: This summer, we have been able to secure a very talented line- up of outstanding platform speakers who include:\n\nStevie Ray Gray: St evie Ray Gray is an exceptional Elementary Physical Education Teacher fo r Henrico County Public Schools. Stevie has over 17 years of experience as an Elementary Physical Educator. He creates original learning activi ties focused on active lifestyles, healthy living, individual and team s port skills, dance, functional fitness, and games. His YouTube channel, RayGrayPE, features instructional videos including field day activities (SPES Field Day), cardio drumming, tag games, at-home PE lessons, and fi tness challenges. Gray is active in professional PE communities. He has presented at events such as VAHPERD and HPAI, served as a team leader a nd presenter for JMU HPAI, and was a keynote speaker at the 2024 NC SHAP E State Convention. He has also hosted or appeared in PE-focused content like the Fit Connection podcast, discussing topics such as PE administr ation. He is also part of professional learning teams (e.g., with Schoo l Health / Five for Life program) and shares resources aimed at quality K-5 PE programming. The totality of his work is engaging with skill-buil ding activities that students can do in school or at home.\n\nDoug Hallb erg: Doug Hallberg is a former Middle School Health and Physical Educat ion Teacher from New York and a national-level PE professional developme nt presenter. He is the 2017 SHAPE America National Middle School Teache r of the Year and the 2015 New York State AHPERD Middle School Teacher o f the Year. He graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1992. He works as an OPEN PhysEd National Trainer, traveling to school districts to deliver in-pe rson PE professional development. His sessions often cover SEL (social-e motional learning), proactive mental and emotional health (including “ Believe In You” resources), student relationships, and practical activ ities that keep teachers actively engaged. He emphasizes “kids before content,” joy in PE, and building connections with students. Hallberg is a frequent presenter at SHAPE America events and state/regional conf erences. \n\nJo Bailey: Jo Bailey is a High School Health & Physical E ducation Teacher at D.C. Everest Senior High School in the Wausau/Weston area of north-central Wisconsin. She has taught there for over 20 years . Originally from the UK, she spent much of her life in Hong Kong and t aught in both the UK and Hong Kong before moving to the United States in 2004. She is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), a Google Certif ied Innovator, and the 2013 SHAPE America Midwest High School Physical E ducation Teacher of the Year. She previously served as President of WHPE (Wisconsin Health and Physical Education) and on the SHAPE America Boar d of Directors. Jo is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at PE co nferences (including events alongside Stevie Ray Gray). She is known for her work with Meaningful PE (MPE), incorporating student voice and refl ection, community connections, technology, and activities such as CPR/AE D training, pickleball, outdoor education, and more. She shares resource s via her blog (lovephyed.blogspot.com) and X/Twitter account\n\n------- -----------------------------------------------------------------\n\nChi p Candy: Chip is this year's Alumni Guest Presenter! He is a retired M iddle School Physical Education Teacher from the Medford, New Jersey. Ch ip was a State, District and a well-known National PE presenter. He was also a SHAPE America Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Yea r. Candy emphasizes making fitness fun (“there really is no fitness w ithout fun”), adventure-style activities in the gym, teamwork, leaders hip, SEL, and “FUNN” (Functional Understanding Not Necessary) approa ches. He is known for creative, high-engagement activities (including un ique handshakes and games) and for traveling to present at state and nat ional PE conferences. Colleagues have referred to him as the “Jedi Kni ght of #PhysEd.” He shares ideas via X/Twitter at @candypeguy and h as presented on topics such as adventure in the gym, equipment hacks, an d building non-sports-dominated PE programs.\n\n------------------------ ------------------------------------------------\n\nPlus a Guest Cadre o f Fantastic Presenters! Joining this group will be a hand-selected cadr e of 12 National & International Presenters and Social Media Mavens. Nam es will be released as the event draws closer.\n\nInstitute Contact\nArt ie Kamiya, Co-Executive Director\nNC SHAPE\n3509 Mossdale Avenue\nDurham , NC 27707\nArtie@ncshape.org\n(919) 818-6486\n\nQuestions? Please cont act Artie as time permits > Artie@ncshape.org or 919.818.6486.\n\nHote l Accommodations: Please note that we have secured approximately 200 ro oms between the Embassy Suites (primary hotel) and the Double Tree (over flow). We anticipate a turn-away crowd.\n\n* Once this happens, we will open up the Crowne Plaza as the third option. This is the hotel we have used in the past.\n\n* In all cases, attendees will need to make arrange ments to/from UNC Asheville.\n\n* Our hotel block dates are July 21nd-24 th. You may book Friday the 23th at our discount rate as well.\n\n* Plea se contact Artie@ncshape.org for any questions.\n\nEmbassy Suites by H ilton Asheville Downtown, 192 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801; 828-4 07-0422 (Reference “The National PE Institute 2025 - 2025 UNCA Event. This is our primary hotel. This is our primary hotel.\n\n* Reservatio n Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2027\n\n* 5 Minute Drive to UNC Asheville ( 1.6 miles)\n\n* $265/night (taxes not included). 2 Queen, 2 Room Suite. Includes breakfast and nightly manager’s social. Please note that the re are limited rooms available.\n\n* This is where the PE Institute staf f, keynoters and most attendees will be housed. Please try to book here 1st!\n\n* Book Your Room By Phone: Call 828-407-0422 (Reference “The National PE Institute 2027 - 2027 UNCA Event.” \n\nDoubleTree: 199 Haywood, Asheville, NC 28801. (828) 505-8500. This is the sister propert y of the Embassy Suites and is right across the street from the Embassy. This includes breakfast at the DoubleTree and two drink vouchers at the Embassy Suites. Parking will be discounted to $15/night as well. This i s our secondary hotel.\n\n* Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2027\ n\n* 5 Minute Drive to UNC Asheville (1.6 miles)\n\n* $209/night (taxes not included). 2 Queen\n\n* Book Your Room: Call 828-407-0422 (Referenc e “The National PE Institute 2027 - 2027 UNCA Event.” \n\n--------- ---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWedne sday, July 21st: Embassy Suites - Asheville Hotel. Check in on your own . Please note there is a $15/day fee for parking. This has been reduced from $30/night for #PEInstitute27 attendees.\n\n* Manager’s Reception 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Embassy Suites Guests Only\n\n* Early Arrivers “Meet & Greet” Social @ DoubleTree Hotel from 7:30 - 9:00 PM.\n\ nThursday, July 22nd\n\n* FREE Breakfast: 6:00 - 9:30 AM for Embassy Su ites and DoubleTree Guests\n\n* Leave to drive to UNC Asheville: 7:45 A M \n\n* PE Institute Registration: 7:45 - 8:30 AM\n\n* Morning Keynote  with Stevie Ray Gray: 8:30 - 9:30 AM\n\n* 1st Breakouts with State & N ational TOYs & Special Guests: 9:45- 10:30 AM\n\n* 2nd Breakouts with St ate & National TOYs & Special Guests: 10:45 - 11:30 AM\n\n* FREE LUNCH at Brown Hall Cafeteria: 11:30 - 12:45 \n\n* 3rd Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 1:00 - 1:45 PM\n\n* 4th Breakouts w ith State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 2:00 - 2:45 PM\n\n* Afterno on Keynote with Jo Bailey: 3:00 - 3:45 PM\n\n* Manager’s Reception 5 :00 – 6:30 PM at the Embassy Suites.\n\n* Evening/Night on Your Own!\n \nFriday, July 23rd\n\n* FREE Breakfast: 6:00 - 9:30 AM for Embassy Su ites and DoubleTree Guests\n\n* Leave to drive to UNC Asheville: 7:45 A M > \n\n* Registration: 7:45 - 8:30 AM\n\n* 1st Breakouts with Stat e & National TOYs & Special Guests: 8:30 - 9:30 AM\n\n* 2nd Breakouts  with State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 9:45 - 10:30 AM\n\n* Mid-M orning Keynote with Doug Hallberg: 10:45 - 11:30 AM\n\n* LUNCH at Brown Hall Cafeteria: 11:30 - 12:45 (Paid Lunch for Attendees)\n\n* 3rd Bre akouts with State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 1:00 - 1:45 PM\n\ n* 4th Breakouts with State & National TOYs & Special Guests: 2:00 - 2:45 PM\n\n* PE Institute Closing Ceremonies with Chip & Artie: 3:00 - 3:45 PM\n\n* Exhibitor Giveaways\n\n* Group Pictures on Stage (Everyone, Out-of-State, In-State, Presenters, Keynoters)\n\n* See You Next Year! July 13-14, 2028\n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR