Healthy Schools Summit: Activating a Healthier Generation October 20, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - RedRossa, 808 W Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD Receive the latest strategies and resources for enhancing the learning environment by improving nutrition and physical activity. Through demonstration and participation, participants will learn how to take wellness to the next level and activate children’s healthy behaviors where they live, learn, and play. Participants will be able to: • Create healthier school environments that impact learning • Build partnerships for student success through the classroom & cafeteria connections • Implement strategies to focus on kids as our customers • Discuss wellness policy and health promotion success stories from SD schools • Move from health education to health activation with new tools and resources • Identify key factors for a successful Healthy Schools Program Register at https://apps.sd.gov/Applications/DE49TrnTracker/Secure/AvailableClasses.aspx by October 12, 2015 Participants will be reimbursed at state rates for meals, mileage, lodging and substitute teacher pay. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Fort Pierre My Place Hotel. Make reservations by calling (605) 494-2090 by Monday, October 12, 2015. For more information contact Kari Senger, Healthy Schools Program Manager, Alliance for a Healthier Generation - Kari.senger@ healthiergeneration.org or (605) 280-7671. Karen Keyser, Health and Physical Education Specialist, South Dakota Department of Education [email protected] or (605) 220-6453. Notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that this training is being held in a physically accessible place. Please notify the South Dakota Department of Education at 605-773-3261 within two weeks of the training if you have special needs for which this agency will need to make arrangements.