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The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health education and advocacy across various communities. With a comprehensive range of membership options, from student to lifetime membership, SOPHE aims to engage health education specialists and professionals in dynamic public health efforts. Through specialized professional development programs, advocacy initiatives, and community-based health promotion, SOPHE supports a vision of health equity and improved well-being for all. The organization also plays a critical role in disseminating research and resources dedicated to tackling pressing health issues such as chronic conditions, mental health, and injury prevention. Generated from the website

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a prominent organization dedicated to advancing the education and professional development of individuals working with exceptional learners. Through a variety of resources, including training programs, webinars, and a comprehensive learning library, CEC supports educators, paraeducators, and administrators in enhancing their practices in special education. CEC also engages in policy advocacy and provides a platform for collaboration among professionals in the field. Their initiatives include legislative summits, special interest divisions, and a partner solutions directory that connects educators with essential products and services to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Generated from the website

Girls on the Run of NOVA provides life-changing experiences for nearly 6, 500 girls in Northern Virginia each year. We also provide life-changing experiences for almost 600 volunteer coaches who are sharing their time and energy to help create a positive self-image and healthy lifestyles among our participants. Girls on the Run of NOVA has broad-based support from community, business, academic, government and legislative leaders. Our constituents include the girls we serve each year, their parents and families, our coaches and volunteers, administrators and teachers from schools and community centers throughout Northern Virginia, local universities, government and legislative representatives across the region, and the businesses and other organizations that are partnering with us and donating resources to advance our mission. Girls on the Run of NOVA is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International which has a network of over 150 chapters across the United States and Canada serving tens of thousands of girls. Girls on the Run is a 10-week curriculum-based program that takes place twice a week, before or after school. Girls in grades 3-8 learn valuable life lessons, while preparing for a celebratory 5K run. Girls on the Run uses the power of running--along with interactive activities, games, and discussions of important issues such as resisting peer pressure, making healthy decisions, and contributing to community--to build self-esteem and improve emotional and physical health.