‘Game On!’ brings structured recess to valley schools

  1. Updates

Playworks Southern California has partnered with the Fogelson Foundation, Palm Springs Unified School District Foundation and Palm Springs Unified School District to bring safe and healthy play to 10 elementary schools. The partnership is in its fourth year and serves about 6,500 students through Pro services.

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The Playworks Pro service provides professional training and ongoing development to school staff, paraprofessionals, and after-school care providers to create and maintain a great recess and environment for play throughout the school year. To learn more about Pro services click here https://www.playworks.org/pro.

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