1. Purdue University-Lafayette School Corporation Making PALS through Partnerships Michael A. Hemphill, College of Charleston K. Andrew R. Richards, Purdue University

2. Overview the Partnership Partnership Goals: Continuing professional development opportunities, Revise the physical education curricula, Build community connections to support PE/PA. CPD Model: Expose teachers to research-based curricular models, Formalize a new approach to physical education in LSC, Build partnerships in the school and community.

3. Overview of the Partnership All PE Teachers in LSC Benefitted From TPSR Health- Related Fitness Sport Education Peer- Assisted Learning

4. Overview of the Partnership PE in Grades 5-8 Ongoing Support Continual Feedback Student Assessment Program Assessment Facility and Equipment Upgrades Attendance at AAHPERD

5. Moving Toward Sustainable Curriculum Reform Making PALS through Partnerships

6. Four Stages to Curriculum Reform 1.Fighting marginalization. 2.Interest convergence among change agents. 3.Building a community of practice. 4.Curriculum reform and recognition.

7. Local School District Physical Education Teachers Facilities and Infrastructure University Partnership Professional Development

8. Patton, K. (Ed.). (2012). The dynamics of promoting sustained school-university partnerships. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 83(9), 13-36. Hemphill, M.A., et al. (2012). Making PALS through partnerships: A Collaboration to promote physically active Lafayette Students. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 83(9), 23-36.