1. 2016 Shape of the Nation™ Report Preview

2. History of Shape of the Nation™ Overview of state policies, mandates and regulations related to physical education Survey of state departments of education Conducted by NASPE since 1987 Last conducted by NASPE and American Heart Association in 2012

3. What’s New in 2016? Policy Analysis – Public Health Law Center Addition of new questions – State statutes – Funding dedicated to physical education Alignment with Every Student Succeeds Act Will be released at SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Minneapolis

4. Some Good News… Results are slightly improved from 2012…still a long way to go! Opportunities – CDC School Health Branch Support – Every Student Succeeds Act

5. Join Us in Minneapolis! Friday, April 8 – ESSA: Game Changer for Health and Physical Education! Take Action in Your State: Success Stories From Advocacy Champions — SHAPE America members will share examples of successful advocacy campaigns, activities, and lessons learned, and give you access to free resources to support your program and students. Attend to ensure your voice will be heard on the national, state and local level! Advocate with SHAPE America! — SHAPE America offers training on new advocacy resources for the national. state, and local levels — including the new 2016 Shape of the Nation Report. Attend to gain access to critical resources and learn how to increase your advocacy impact. We are all advocates!