The Health Education and Physical Education Program provides professional learning opportunities for teachers in the field to develop their skills and continue learning through events, webinars, and online learning. Links to events and organizations are for reference and information only and do not imply endorsement by the Maine Department of Education.
Upcoming Events
Recorded Sessions
- Naloxone Education in Maine Schools - Train the Trainer: a Maine DOE hosted webinar that supports implementation of the revisions to Chapter 41, regarding naloxone education for students.
- 2021 MIYHS Highlights with Sheila Nelson from Maine CDC
- Maine DOE Health Education and Physical Education playlists: recorded videos of past webinars and video meetings with relevant HE & PE information from specialists, partners, and fellow educators.
- Maine DOE YouTube Channel Playlists: recorded videos of webinars and meetings on a wide variety of topics from specialists, partners, and fellow educators.
Other Opportunities
- 2026 Winter Wellness Summit — visit the 2026 Summit website to access information and resources made available by presenters at the Summit.
- 2026 Maine AHPERD Annual Conference at The Samoset Resort, November 1-3, 2026.
- NAMI Maine provides a variety of suicide prevention education and awareness trainings. Visit their calendar for details.
- SHAPE America offers professional learning opportunities in health education and physical education. The 2027 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Charlotte Convention Center from April 7-10.
Maine Department of Education Professional Learning Resources
- Interdisciplinary Instruction: open-sourced resources, including a mix of video and text options, that support educator growth. Contact hours are available for the self-paced, professional learning modules.
- MOOSE: a free, optional resource for PreK-12 educators aligned to the Maine Learning Results. Modules have been created in topic areas and themes, including health education and physical education content.
- EnGiNE: an online library designed to engage innovation in education. Curriculum resources, professional learning modules, and collaboration tools are available for educators to share and develop creative solutions to 21st-century learning challenges.
Contact
Susan Berry
Health Education and Health Promotion Specialist
Phone: 207-215-1844
Email: Susan.Berry@maine.gov
Carolyn Gross
Physical Education and Health Education Specialist
Phone: 207-441-9043
Email: Carolyn.Gross@maine.gov