Differentiating in the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Classroom

Adapt health and PE instruction and assessment to expand access, participation, and student success.

Led by our team of Instructional Strategists

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Nov 3, 2026

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Designed for School Leaders asking...

How can we expand equitable access to grade-level health and PE content while increasing participation across student abilities and backgrounds?

How do we build teacher capacity to differentiate instruction and assessment while maintaining alignment with New Jersey standards?

How can we strengthen students’ health literacy, movement competence, and social-emotional well-being through inclusive learning experiences?

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“The presenter was using our feedback to guide her presentation. This was really great. I felt it was a truly valuable PD session.”

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Union County Educational Services Commission

Delivering Powerful Learning Experiences

As a result of this work

As a result of this work, educators will differentiate health and physical education instruction in alignment with New Jersey standards, expanding access to grade-level content and supporting students’ health literacy, social-emotional well-being, and movement competence. Participants will leave with practical strategies, tools, and examples for adapting instruction, assessment, and learning experiences to address diverse student needs and provide multiple ways to participate and demonstrate understanding. 

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Workshop Description

This workshop equips Comprehensive Health and Physical Education educators with effective strategies to differentiate instruction in alignment with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Participants will explore how to recognize and respond to students’ diverse backgrounds, interests, readiness levels, abilities, and learning preferences while promoting health literacy, social-emotional well-being, movement competence, and lifelong wellness.The session emphasizes creating inclusive learning environments where all students can access grade-level content and demonstrate understanding through multiple pathways. Through practical strategies, tools, and examples, educators will learn how to adapt instruction, assessment, and learning experiences to support student success across health education and physical education settings.

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Educators will confidently

Educators will confidently design differentiated, standards-aligned health and physical education experiences that provide multiple pathways for participation, skill development, and demonstrating understanding while supporting health literacy, movement competence, and healthy decision-making. This work supports district priorities by strengthening instructional quality, expanding equitable access, and promoting student engagement and lifelong wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your workshops different from traditional professional development or other providers?
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Our approach goes beyond one-size-fits-all professional development. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards of quality and delivery in every client interaction, ensuring that each experience is meaningful, relevant, and impactful. We don’t just deliver workshops—we build long-term partnerships with schools and districts, working alongside educators to improve instructional practices and student outcomes over time.

We actively listen to educators’ unique contexts and experiences, using that insight to collaboratively design tailored solutions rather than pre-packaged sessions. Our team asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and continuously learns so we can help redefine what’s possible in teaching and learning.

Above all, we communicate authentically, foster positive and productive relationships, and bring a deep passion and commitment to education. The result is professional learning that feels purposeful, personalized, and truly transformative.

Who are your workshops designed for?
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Our workshops are designed for educators and school leaders, including teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and district teams. Each session is tailored to the specific audience to ensure content is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.

What does a typical workshop look like?
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Our workshops are interactive, engaging, and grounded in real classroom practice. Each experience is intentionally designed using the principles of andragogy, sound instructional design, and the core constructs of effective professional development to ensure relevance, coherence, and impact. Participants engage in discussion, reflection, planning, and application activities — not just passive listening. Educators leave with concrete strategies and next steps they can implement right away.

How long are your workshops?
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We offer flexible formats, including half-day, full-day, and multi-session series. We can also design ongoing professional learning experiences to support sustained implementation over time.

What delivery methods are available for your workshops?
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We offer flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and districts, including in-person sessions, live virtual workshops, and asynchronous learning through our applied learning platform. Regardless of format, all experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging, and collaborative, with structures that promote meaningful participation and application of learning.

What kind of follow-up support is available?
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We believe professional learning is most effective when it’s sustained. In addition to workshops, we offer instructional coaching, implementation planning, and follow-up sessions to help teams translate learning into practice and drive meaningful results.

Who facilitates the workshops?
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Inspired Instruction’s workshops are facilitated by a nationwide team of expert Instructional Strategists.  Our facilitators bring diverse experience as classroom educators, instructional coaches, principals, directors, and superintendents, spanning all content areas. We thoughtfully match your specific needs with a facilitator whose expertise aligns to ensure the learning experience is relevant, practical, and impactful for your staff.

How much does it cost to bring a workshop to my school or district?
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We offer a range of pricing options designed to meet the needs of different schools and districts. Our Client Directors work closely with you to understand your goals, scope, and budget, and will partner with you to design a high-quality professional learning experience that fits within your financial framework.

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