Strategic Plan

Advocacy

Support and maintain HPE professionals with the tools to create health and physical literacy and provide for individuals’ equitable physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing at the personal, school, and community levels.

 

  1. Develop Equitable Learning Opportunities. 
  1. Utilize WHPE Communication Platforms

  2. Host a WHPE Convention Session

  3. Send Targeted Informational Emails

  4. Promote Professional Development Linked to Funding

B. Use Communication Tools to Share Successes and Overcome Challenges

  1. Share Member Stories via WHPE Communication Platforms

  2. Conduct a WHPE Convention Session Focused on Successes and Challenges

  3. Send Targeted Success Highlights and Solutions via Email

  4. Promote and Highlight Family Wellness/Fitness Nights
    C.  Engage With/Get Involved in the Community 
  1. Leverage WHPE Communication Channels for Advocacy Stories

  2. Present an Advocacy-Focused Session at the WHPE Convention

  3. Send Targeted Advocacy Information via Email

  4. Form Community Partnerships That Support Wellness

  5. Invite Community Partners to Family Wellness/Fitness Nights

  6. Use Local Media and Social Platforms for Advocacy

  7. Support Schools Facing Higher Rates of Trauma and Marginalization

  8. Participate in District HGD Community Committees

 

Fiscal Sustainability

Generate funds for everyday operations, professional advocacy within districts, and professional development efforts. Our fiscal goal is a balanced budget with funds carried over to the next fiscal year.

 

A.  Increase the Number of Fundraising Events 

 

  1. Follow Through on MOA with SHAPE America
  2. Participate in State Partner Meetings

  3. Use and Promote the Recruitment Toolkit

  4. Maximize Convention Presence

  5. Maintain Direct Communication with Event Holders

  6. Promote a Statewide Fundraising Campaign Across Platforms

  7. Share Success Stories and Event Examples

B. Increase Access to External Funding to Sponsor WHPE

  1. Identify and Contact New Potential Sponsors/Exhibitors

  2. Promote WHPE Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

  3. Maintain Strong Communication with Current Sponsors

  4. Explore and Apply for Grant Opportunities

C. Increase Access and Use of External Funds to Sponsor Health and Physical Education Programs and WHPE Membership

  1. Promote Available Tools and Funding Resources to Members

  2. Conduct Outreach on Funding-Focused Professional Development

  3. Highlight Real Member Success Stories in Communications

  4. Encourage Use of Funds to Support WHPE Membership


Membership

Recruit and retain dedicated, diverse professionals and future professionals into our membership, and provide leadership opportunities.

A.  Attract, Engage, and Retain Members From Diverse Roles and Communities by Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Demonstrating the Value of Membership Through Accessible Programs, Intentional Outreach, and a Welcoming Environment.

1. Identify Barriers and Develop Solutions

2. Implement Incentives for Membership and Convention Attendance

3. Engage with Administration and Leadership

4. Promote Value Beyond the Convention

5. Enhance Convention Promotion

6. Strengthen Onboarding and Member Connection

7. Extend Outreach at Other Conferences and Events

8. Conduct a Member Check-In

B. Provide Opportunities for Leadership

1. Showcase Member Leadership on Professional Platforms

2. Present Timely Topics at WHPE Events

3. Encourage Participation on WHPE Committees

4. Develop and Promote Board Leadership Pathways

C. Improve Future Professionals’ Networking to Increase Membership

1. Establish College/University Student Representatives

2. Acquire and Maintain Student Representative Contact Information
3. Implement Regular Communications with Future Professional Representatives
4. Foster a Sense of Belonging and Inclusion in Communications
5. Encourage Year-Round Engagement in WHPE Programming
6. Promote Membership and Convention Discounts for Students

D. Identify, Honor, and Award 

1. Promote the Award Nomination Process

2. Engage WHPE Board and Members in the Nomination Process

3. Create and Share a TOY Nomination Toolkit
4. Recognize Award Recipients in Multiple Formats
5. Provide Opportunities for TOYs to Lead and Inspire
6. Mentor WHPE TOY Recipients for Midwest District and SHAPE America Consideration

E. Promote and Administer WHPE Grants to Support Professional Development and Advocacy

1. Promote WHPE Grant Opportunities Statewide
2. Provide Clear and Accessible Grant Application Materials
3. Prioritize Grants That Align with WHPE’s Mission
4. Celebrate and Showcase Grant Recipients
5. Encourage Grant Recipients to Share Outcomes
6. Collaborate with External Partners to Expand Grant Reach

 

Professional Development

Provide quality professional development to our members through both in-person and virtual opportunities, as this is a critical component of staying on the cutting edge of our profession.

 

A. Provide a High-Quality Annual Convention and Year-Round Professional Development

1. Showcase Teachers of the Year (TOY) and Nationally Recognized Leaders
2. Curate a Diverse and Inclusive Range of Session Topics and Speakers
3. Maintain a Centralized Presenter Recommendation Tool

4. Ensure High-Quality, Standards-Based Presentations
5. Offer Sessions on Reaching All Learners
6. Survey Members to Drive Programming
7. Provide Year-Round Professional Development Opportunities

B. Support Aligned Health and Physical Education Conferences

1. Provide Financial or In-Kind Support for Aligned Conferences

2. Promote Conference Attendance to WHPE Members

3. Partner with DPI to Provide Co-Branded Professional Development

C. Strengthen Member Support Through Board Outreach and PLC Connections

1. Maintain Regular Communication Through Preferred Member Platforms

2. Connect New and Renewing Members to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

3. Facilitate Member-to-Member Inquiries Using WHPE’s Email System


D.  Recruit Members to Engage in WHPE Professional Development Functions

1. Offer Informational Opportunities to Promote Involvement

2. Actively Recruit Diverse Presenters and Leaders
3. Promote Involvement Opportunities Through Multiple Channels

4. Highlight and Uplift WHPE Member Contributions

5.  Invite Members to Author or Present Content