NAHPL Summit Attendance Advocacy Toolkit
National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy (NAHPL) Summit
March 22–24, 2027 | Kansas City, Missouri
Attending the NAHPL Summit provides educators, higher education professionals, and health and physical literacy leaders with access to nationally recognized experts, evidence-based practices, innovative instructional strategies, and collaborative networking opportunities that strengthen professional practice and improve student outcomes.
Why Attend?
Professional Learning that Improves Practice Participants will:
● Learn current evidence-based practices that advance health and physical literacy.
● Explore innovative instructional strategies that increase student engagement and learning in health and physical literacy programs.
● Gain practical assessment tools to measure student growth and program effectiveness.
● Strengthen implementation of national and state standards in health and physical literacy programs.
● Explore current research that informs and strengthens health and physical literacy programs.
Student Outcomes and Program Impact
The knowledge gained can strengthen health and physical literacy programs by:
● Increasing student engagement and participation.
● Supporting students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
● Promoting lifelong health and wellness behaviors.
● Improving equitable and inclusive learning experiences for all students.
Leadership and Collaboration
Participants will:
● Network with health and physical literacy educators and practitioners from across the nation.
● Learn from successful health and physical literacy program models and innovative approaches used across the country.
● Bring back resources and ideas to strengthen local health and physical literacy programs.
● Share resources and strategies with colleagues through professional learning communities, department meetings, workshops, or mentoring.
Talking Tips for Meeting with Your Administrator/Supervisor
Focus the conversation on how attending the NAHPL Summit will benefit students, colleagues, your school or organization, or your own professional effectiveness.
Key Talking Points
Alignment with Health and Physical Literacy Goals
● The NAHPL Summit supports continuous professional growth, ultimately improving student learning and program quality.
● Sessions focus on evidence-based practices that enhance program effectiveness.
● Learning opportunities align with district initiatives related to student wellness, engagement, and achievement in health and physical literacy programs.
Impact on Students in Health and Physical Literacy Programs
● New instructional strategies can increase student participation and motivation.
● Assessment sessions provide tools to better measure student learning and growth.
● Inclusive practices help ensure success for diverse learners.
Sharing Learning with Colleagues
● I will share resources and strategies with my colleagues in health and physical literacy.
● I will provide a summary of key takeaways to my health and physical literacy colleagues.
● I will serve as a resource for implementing new ideas and best practices in my health and physical literacy program.
Supports Organizational Priorities: Attendance Contributes to
● Program and organizational improvement
● Student wellness
● Whole-child education
● Staff professional growth
● Evidence-based instructional practices
● Continuous improvement
What Return on Investment (ROI) Can I Share with Administration?
The return on investment extends far beyond the individual attendee. The knowledge, resources, and professional connections gained at the NAHPL Summit can strengthen health and physical literacy programs.
Participants return with:
• Evidence-based instructional strategies
• Ready-to-use classroom resources
• Updated assessment tools
• National best practices
• Professional contacts
• Access to collaborative projects
• New ideas for curriculum development
• Resources that can be shared across departments
Each attendee commits to sharing new knowledge through department meetings, professional learning communities, workshops, or the distribution of resources.
Elevator Pitch (30 Seconds)
"The NAHPL Summit is the premier national event focused on health and physical literacy. The sessions align with current standards and provide practical strategies I can implement immediately to strengthen my professional practice and improve student learning, engagement, and wellness in our health and physical literacy program. I will bring back practical resources, instructional strategies, and assessment tools that can be shared with colleagues, extending the benefits across our entire program."
Communication Template
Date:
Dear [Principal/Supervisor Name],
I am requesting approval to attend the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy (NAHPL) Summit, which will be held March 22–24, 2027, in Kansas City, Missouri.
The NAHPL Summit is a national professional development event focused on advancing health and physical literacy through evidence-based practices, innovative instructional strategies, and meaningful collaboration among educators and practitioners. Attendance will provide professional learning that directly supports our program’s goals for student engagement, wellness, instructional excellence, and continuous improvement.
By attending the NAHPL Summit, I will have the opportunity to:
• Learn current evidence-based practices in health and physical literacy.
• Explore innovative strategies to increase engagement and participation in health and physical literacy programs.
• Gain practical assessment tools and inclusive instructional strategies to better support diverse learners.
• Exchange ideas, resources, and solutions with health and physical literacy professionals from across the country.
• Bring back resources, lesson ideas, and assessment strategies that can be implemented in our health and physical literacy programs.
The knowledge and resources gained from this experience will not only enhance my professional growth but also benefit our students and colleagues. Upon returning, I will share key takeaways, resources, and applicable strategies with fellow staff members to maximize the impact of this health and physical literacy professional development opportunity.
I believe attendance at the NAHPL Summit represents a valuable investment in professional effectiveness, program quality, and student success. Thank you for considering my request. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how this experience aligns with our program goals.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]