Physical education teacher hire grant application now available

The Physical Education Expansion (PEEK-8 grant) was established by the state to support activities related to meeting the Physical Education requirements for instruction of students in kindergarten through grade 8 as described in OAR 581-020-0250 (adopted December 6, 2007). The teacher hire component of this grant will enable school districts and public charter schools to hire licensed physical education teachers. The grant application is available at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=3320

Grant applications are due February 29. For more information please contact Margaret Bates at margaret.bates@state.or.us or 503-947-5156.