#43 - Assessment and Social Skill Development | Derek Martinez

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of self-paced, graduate courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.

 

Come see us this June at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit. Register here for free!

 

My guest today is Derek Martinez. Derek was born and raised in northern NV, then moved to Boise where he earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in K-12 Physical Education. After teaching for seven years in Nevada at the elementary level, Derek currently teaches secondary PE in North Carolina. He is passionate about high quality teaching and was recognized for his accomplishments by receiving the Nevada Elementary Teacher of the Year award in 2024.

 

Follow Derek on Instagram (@libertypeakpe) or via email: derekmartinez777x@gmail.com

 

Distinguished PE has officially launched new self-paced courses! You can take them for graduate credits, for hours toward renewing your teaching license, or simply for your own professional growth and reflection.

Each course aligns with a chapter from Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher and provides opportunities for authentic, job-embedded learning:

 

The following three credit, self-paced courses are now available:

DPE 101: Promoting Inclusivity and Engagement

DPE 102: High Expectations for Student Behavior

DPE 103: Optimizing Use of Space and Resources

DPE 104: Standards-Based Content and Language Objectives

DPE 105: Assessing Students’ Progress and Understanding

 

You can earn three graduate-level credits for each course (15 total if you complete all five) through Colorado State University Pueblo, which can help teachers move over on their pay scale in many districts. These credits can also be used toward a Masters Degree at CSU!

If you’re looking for renewal hours, each one offers up to 100 hours toward your teaching license.

To learn more or get registered, email gary@distinguishedpe.com or head over to www.distinguishedpe.com and click on Virtual Courses.

Click here for the direct link to sign-up: Register Here!

 

Looking for more? Visit the DPE Linktree to:
• Buy the book
• Sign up for the DPE Virtual Course
• Grab DPE merch

 

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