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2018 LSOTF Conference Registration is Open
Registration for the 2nd annual Leading Schools of the Future Conference is now open! Early Bird Registration will be available for both the Pre-Conference Workshop, run by Dr. Yong Zhao, and the full 2-day Conference through January 31st. For more information, ticket prices and registration dates, please visit the LSOTF Webpage. Team discounts are available for 3 or more participants from the same organization - email Megan Polak for more
information.
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Marc Brackett Talk: Dec. 7
Yale University's Dr. Marc Brackett, Ph.D. (2017 SOTF Keynote Speaker), discusses his research and "RULER," the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence's approach to teaching emotional intelligence, which has been adopted by St. Andrew's Schools, in his workshop "
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Raising Happy, Healthy, and Successful Children."
In the event, attendees will learn the science of emotions; the skills of, practical strategies of, and tools to develop emotional intelligence; and how family members can partner with their child's school to enhance emotional well-being. For more
details, or to register, please go to
their website
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Date: Dec. 7, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Davies Hall, Cathedral of St. Andrew
St. Andrew's Schools
Cost: Free
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HAIS - Design Thinking One-Day Workshop: Dec. 14
The
HAIS-Design Thinking Hawaii Intensive: Design Thinking for the Classroom will be a high-
energy,
experiential
earning experience. Participants will co
llaborate
in
teams
by subject areas and grade levels. The workshop is built upon learning by doing and reflection, and participants learn the phases of the design thinking process as they tackle the challenge. The Hasso Plattner Institute of Design's
five-step
process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, feedback) will be used in the workshop. Teachers will leave with an understanding of how they may apply design thinking into classroom work for students.
Registration Deadline: November 30
Workshop Date: December 14. 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 1585 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1760
Cost: HAIS Members: $215
Non-Members: $235
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2018 Leading Schools of the Future Conference
SAVE THE DATE: April 5 & 6, 2018
Pre-Conference: April 4
Location: The Ala Moana Hotel
Join heads of school, trustees, development directors, business and HR managers, communication directors, admissions directors, facilities directors, athletic directors, and other school leadership, as we move beyond 21st Century Learning by creating learning environments for tomorrow. The program promises to engage and inspire, featuring aspects of both traditional conferences as well as customized components, designed specifically to meet the needs of school leadership teams. For more information, please visit the LSOTF conference page at
www.hais.us
and click on "Events."
Team discounts are available for 3 or more participants from the same organization, for both the Pre-Conference and Full Conference. Email
Megan Polak for more
information.
Keynote Speakers
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Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas
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Head of School at the Synapse School
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Conference Highlights
- Keynote Speakers
- Ed Talks
- Breakout Sessions
- Education-Related Exhibits
- Networking opportunities
- Sessions designed to help leadership teams address challenges in their schools
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For Students, Parents and Educators
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Hoʻōla Nā Pua Education Presentation: Nov. 30, Dec. 7
The In-School Educational Program, Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Hawai'i, is Hoʻōla Nā Pua's version of stranger danger for teens in the 21st century. This program teaches teens what sex trafficking of minors is, and how to recognize the signs before it happens to them or someone they know. The two presentation opportunities are open to a
ll teens, tweens, families, and friends.
Everyone who registers receives one free door prize ticket.
Dates: Nov. 30, and Dec. 7,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Check-in: 5:30pm
Central Union Church - Parish Hall
Parking:
Free parking available in the lot that fronts Punahou St.
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TheBus - New Bus Fares Effective: Jan. 1, 2018
The fare change will begin with the purchase of
January 2018
Monthly Bus Passes, which are sold in December 2017.
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Choices in Education Video Contest: Dec. 1
The "Choices in Education" video contest has prizes up to $15,000 for families who take a few minutes to share their personal story about how the opportunity to find the right educational fit has changed their lives.
Their website
has the full rules and other information; for further detail,
please see their flyer
. All it takes for families to enter is a smartphone, a few minutes, and a story to share.
Deadline Date: Dec. 1
Location: Online
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LifeSmarts Hawai'i Registration Still Open: Dec. 1
Teams can now take the online competition quizzes for a chance to qualify for the in-person, gameshow-style State Competition on February 3, 2017. Registration is still open. The online competition closes on Dec. 1, 2017 at 7:00pm (HST).
The State Champion team will have the opportunity to represent Hawai'i at the National Competition on April 21-24, 2018 in San Diego, CA.
This program is sponsored locally in part by the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. For more information, visit their website, or contact Theresa Kong Kee
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Competition Closes: Dec. 1
Location: Online
Cost: Free
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Annual DAR Essay Contest: Dec. 15
The annual Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest is now open.
The topic this year for Grades 9-12 (Christopher Columbus Essay) is "Advantages and Disadvantages of Working Relationships Between Foreign Parties."
The Grade 5-8 topic (American History Essay) is "World War I: Remembering the War to End All Wars."
General information for the 5-8 competition can be found in this flyer and this document, and general information for the 9-12 competition can be found in this flyer and this document. Any questions can be directed to Stephanie Conching, including
schools
who would like to reach their Island DAR Representative.
Submission Deadline: Dec. 15
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Hawai'i Youth Sustainability Challenge: Dec. 15
Students from grades 6-12 from Hawai
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i public, private, and charter schools are invited to apply for Mini-Grants through the Hawai'i Youth Sustainability Challenge (HYSC). This project has students design, prototype, and i
mplement their own innovative and creative sustainability ideas. For more information, please see their website.
HYSC Student Checklist:
2) Create your HYSC Team
3) Develop a Hawai
ʻ
i specific sustainability project or idea
Deadline Date: Dec. 15, 11:59pm
Location: Online submission
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Hawai'i Ocean Sciences Bowl: Feb. 3
This
February, the Hawai'i regional competition for the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), called the "Aloha Bowl," will be held at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa campus. The NOSB is a national high school academic competition through which students test their knowledge of marine sciences and policy. During the competition, students will be tested through quick-answer buzzer questions, and team challenge questions. The winning team from each of the regional competitions is provided transportation and room and board to advance to the NOSB finals, held in April, 2018.
For full details, or to register a team, please go to their website.
Registration Open: Fall 2017
Date: Feb. 3, 2018
Location: UH Manoa campus
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HPU4Hawai'i Scholarship Workshops: Feb. 11
The HPU4Hawai'i Scholarship Challenge is an opportunity for students to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend Hawai'i Pacific University. HPU wants to know what ideas students have to create a positive social, environmental, or economic impact for Hawai'i. They are holding several workshops between now and the February 11 deadline, to help students create, develop, and submit their ideas. Students can register for a workshop nearest them at
this website, and see full details about the program.
Deadline Date: Feb. 11, 2018
Location: Online
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BWS Poster & Poetry Contest: Feb. 28, 2018
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is seeking entries for its annual
Water Conservation Week. The
Poster Contest is open to Oahu students in grades K-6,
and the
Poetry Contest
is
open to Oahu students in grades 7-12. This year's theme is "Conserve Water: Use It Wisely." Students are encouraged to remind others, in their artwork or poem, why it's important to use Hawai'i's drinking water wisely, and offer ideas on how to be more water-efficient in everyone's daily lives.
The contest entry form, complete contest rules, and additional information are available on
their website
in December.
For any questions, please contact the BWS's Communications Office directly.
Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2018
Location: Board of Water Supply Communications Office
630 S. Beretania St. (or to any Oahu satellite city hall during normal business hours, except Hickam).
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Mahalo to our HAIS Supporting Member
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Abe Lee Seminars
Abe Lee Seminars has been educating real estate agents, CPAs, and the public for over 37 years, and has taught thousands of students. Our goal is to give relevant and practical education in real estate.
Abe Lee has a Master's Degree in Ed. Admin. and is available to speak to business classes regarding real estate and investments. We will donate $50 to any school that refers students (teachers, parents, school supporters, etc.) who enroll in our prelicense school. Go to www.abeleeseminars.com for more information.
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Computer Science Workshop: Dec. 2 & Jan. 27
Code.org believes that c
omputer science (CS) is foundational knowledge for all students in the 21st century.
With their help
, Shane Asselstine is providing two
one-day workshops
for elementary school teachers interested in teaching CS.
Workshops include
an intro to CS, overview of the online curriculum, and strategies for teaching "unplugged" activities.
For more information, see
this flyer
, or
register here
for the Mid-Pacific workshop, or
register here
for the Ben Parker Elementary workshop
. To learn more about
Code.org
's K-5 program, please go to
this website
.
Mid-Pacific Workshop:
Date: Dec. 2, 2017, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Mid-Pacific Institute
Cost: Free
Ben Parker Elementary Workshop:
Date: Jan. 27, 2018, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Ben Parker Elementary
Cost: Free
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2018 OESIS Honolulu: Jan. 20, 2018
Punahou School will be hosting the Online Education Symposium for
Independent Schools Conference (OESIS) on Saturday, January 20, 2018. This blended conference will focus on project-based learning, interdisciplinary learning, and entrepreneurship, and will offer on-campus sessions and live webinars moderated by thought leaders in education. For more information, please visit
the OESIS website
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Date: Jan. 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Punahou School
Cost: Early Bird (ends Dec. 15): $100
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Hawai'i Kolisko Conference: Feb. 17 - 20, 2018
The
Hawai'i International Health & Education Kolisko Conference 2018 is coming up this February.
The Hawai'i International Kolisko Conference, named after
the first Waldorf
school doctor/teacher, Eugen Kolisko, will explore the relevance of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness (science, art, and religion, respectively) in the context of where education, the healing arts, and health care are today, and where they may be going in the future.
For more
information, and
to see the full schedule and registration
Date: Feb. 17, 18, 19, 20
Location: Honolulu Waldorf School
Cost: Early Bird (by Jan. 1): $225
Regular: $275
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Classes for Art Teachers at UH Manoa: Spring 2018
R
egistration is now open for Dr. Betty Lou Williams' new courses at UH Manoa, this Spring semester 2018; course enrollment is limited to 12 (
but students can ask for admission to enroll in the course above that)
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Dates: Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 5:00pm.
This is a lecture and laboratory class that includes site visitations to local museums in Honolulu.
Dates:
Mondays, 4:30pm - 7:00pm.
This is designed to give students experience and understanding in theory, methods, materials, and media as these topics relate to art education programs for K-12 grade levels.
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Diplomacy Simulations Program
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program team at the Institute of International Education have announced the free availability online of the
U.S. Diplomacy Center's Diplomacy Simulations Program
, designed to expose students to the world of foreign affairs, and help them develop the 21st century skill set they will need to be competitive in today's global economy.
Under
the guidance of a teacher, h
igh school and college-level students can use these materials to work in teams to find solutions to hypothetical foreign affairs issues, such as international migration, trade, environmental sustainability, or global health.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
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Links and Resources
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For a complete list of resources, please visit the
HAIS Website
and browse the Resources Tab.
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School and Other Upcoming Events
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December 2017
January 2018
February 2018
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