Building Healthier, More Active Schools Across Alaska Application for Participation Survey

The State of Alaska, in partnership with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is launching a District Learning Cohort to support Alaska school districts strengthening school wide physical activity system through implementing the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP) and youth fitness programming through practical training and supports.

This cohort is part of Alaska’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) efforts and is designed to build district capacity through:

· Practical, on-demand training
· Peer learning and collaboration
· Technical assistance and coaching
· Physical Education/Physical Activity (PE/PA) equipment support

Approximately 20 districts will be selected to participate in a year-long cohort focused on high-quality, responsible fitness testing and sustainable physical activity practices.

What Participating Districts Will Receive

Districts selected for the cohort will receive:

· Presidential Youth Fitness Program Training
-Self-paced, on-demand training covering the purpose of youth fitness program, implementation logistics, student and family communication, and responsible use of data

· Schoolwide Physical Activity (PA) & PE support
-Training aligned to the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) framework
-Alaska-relevant strategies designed for rural and resource-limited contexts

· PE/PA Equipment Starter Kit
-PA equipment to support fitness testing and PE instruction

· Community of Practice (CoP) & Technical Assistance (TA)
-Quarterly virtual peer-learning sessions
-Optional technical assistance office hours

· Implementation Resources
-Toolkits and Alaska-specific resources for educators, students, and families

· Receive a stipend for attending at least 60% of cohort offerings, completing an implementation activity and responding to pre-and post-session assessments

Expectations of Participating Districts

Districts selected for the cohort are expected to:

· Designate a district representative to engage in cohort activities
· Implement a Presidential Youth Fitness Program during the cohort year
· Participate in cohort trainings and peer learning sessions

1.Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Role in District (Job Title)

2.School District

3.Please indicate your district's commitment to the following:

Yes, our district commits to implementing the Presidential Youth Fitness Program and piloting the Alaskan-ized Presidential Youth Fitness Assessment during the cohort year.

Yes, our district commits to complete cohort offerings (trainings, peer learning sessions)

4.By submitting this application, I confirm that I have district support to participate if selected. (Trainings will be either scheduled outside of the regular school day or available on demand if needed)

I confirm

Submission & Selection

Districts will be selected in collaboration with Alaska partners to ensure geographic representation and readiness to implement. Selected district participants will receive an email follow up regarding onboarding details and next steps.