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Message from the Director
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Rotary Club Honolulu Sunrise Awards
HAIS would like to congratulate two members from the Mid-Pacific Institute who received prestigious awards from Rotary Club Honolulu Sunrise.
Lei Haas received the Vocational Award for her service work with students at Mid Pacific Institute.
Ka`imi Haas, a recent MPI graduate, received the club's Interact Award for his contribution towards the Rotary Club International goal of completely eradicating polio worldwide.
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Master's Degree in Private School Leadership: Application Period Open
Applications are now available for the Master's Degree Program in Private School Leadership. HAIS and the Educational Foundations Department of the College of Education, of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, jointly offer a master's degree program that focuses on educational leadership in the unique setting of the private school. The program is designed to meet the needs of leaders and aspiring leaders in independent schools. The program's curriculum blends research-based knowledge with the wisdom of experienced private school leaders.
Cohort VII will commence summer 2018. Students in the PSL-MEd (Private School Leadership - Masters in Education) will complete work in residence for two consecutive summer terms, each five weeks, and engage in field work during the two intervening semesters at their homes schools. The deadline to apply is November 17, 2017.
For more information and to apply please visit the
PSL-MEd Webpage and download the program
brochure. If you would like to receive updates and be notified of upcoming information sessions, please email
Deanna D'Olier.
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HAIS & HONOLULU Magazine Collaboration: Education Cheat Sheet
You can also find these articles (and past HAIS & HONOLULU Magazine collaborations) on our
website here
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Most Likely to Succeed's Innovation Week: Sept. 5 - 12
This fall, Most
Likely
to Succeed (MLTS) is hosting MLTS Innovation Week, a celebration of the exciting changes happening in your school communities and the launch of new ways to share and engage.
From September 5 - 12, MLTS will screen worldwide. Audiences can watch via free online broadcast; schools and community hosts can screen the film at no charge; and anyone can pre-order a copy of MLTS for their class, library, school system, or community. MLTS will host virtual panels and Q&As with experts from the movie and other thought leaders in 21st century education. Throughout the week, stories will be featured of the film's impact in classrooms across the country. More details will be announced as September approaches.
If you are interested in participating in MLTS Innovation Week (either in addition to or in lieu of booking a standard screening now), please complete this sign up form.
Date: Sept. 5 - 12
Location: Online
Cost: Free
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Montessori Community School Announces New Head of School
The Montessori Community School (MCS) is proud to announce the new Head of School, Marjie Carroll. Marjie is an experienced and certified Montessori educator in both elementary and preschool.
She brings a global perspective to MCS, having spent much of her childhood in Japan, and most recently having served as Head of School at Gyeongnam International Foreign School (GIFS) in South Korea.
For more information on Montessori Community School, please visit
https://www.montessorihawaii.org
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Hawaii Preparatory Academy Announces New Administrative Appointments
Head of School Robert McKendry recently announced the following administrative appointments at Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA):
Dr. Alain Carmen Sykes has been named Dean of Academics, and
Dana Petteys has been named Interim Middle School Principal.
Sykes most recently served as the Middle States Accreditation Internal Coordinator, social studies department chair, and teacher at the American Overseas School of Rome. She previously taught at Chadwick School in California,
the Berlage Lyceum in Amsterdam, and at Anatolia College in Greece. She served as a site coach for the University of Washington's (UW) Teacher Education Program,
and taught the theory and practice-based Multicultural Teaching course for the UW's Elementary Teacher Education Program.
Petteys joined HPA in 1999 as an ESL teacher at the Upper School. She later assumed full-time registrar duties, and was responsible for the Upper School's overall schedule, working on coordinating and leading workshops, and co-advising the Service Learning Advisory Council Club. She most recently served as Interim Dean of Academics.
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HCF Travel Grant Opportunity
The Hawai'i Community Foundation (HCF) is offering
a limited number
of travel scholarships for neighbor island nonprofit organizations, including schools, to increase access and utilization of professional development training that will support organizational capacity.
To be eligible, the participant's organization must meet the following requirements:
- The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)3.
- Maximum of one scholarship per person, per year, will be awarded.
- Maximum of two scholarships per organization, per year, will be awarded.
Here is a list of upcoming HAIS programs, workshops and conferences that you might consider attending
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Please visit the HCF Website for more information and to apply for a travel grant.
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Summer Professional Development
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The Self-Paced Classroom: July 24 - 26
St. Andrew's Schools is hosting a workshop exploring the theory behind a self-paced classroom. Sign up to learn if this is the right choice for your courses; i
magine what your classroom would look like in a self-paced environment; and design and develop plans to possibly implement this model.
For full details on the workshop, and to register, visit their
website.
Dates: July 24 & 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
July 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
St. Andrew's Schools
224 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
Cost: $125
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Opportunities for Educators at HAIS Member Schools
HAIS member schools offer a variety of exceptional PD workshops, events and experiences during the summer months.
July:
24-26: Global Educators Strand, Punahou School
25-28: Responsive Classroom Workshop, Le Jardin Academy
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Schools of the Future Conference: Oct 26 & 27
The 2017 Schools of the Future Conference will take place on October 26 and 27, at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Registration
at which point rates will increase!
Regular Registration: One-Day @ $200 / Two-Day @ $400
Join 1800+ teachers and administrators from Hawai'i's public, private, charter and parochial schools as they focus on how to best transform our existing schools and create new learning environments for the 21st Century.
This event will explore a wide range of topics and ideas: Project/Design/Inquiry-Based Learning, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Social & Emotional Learning, Early Childhood Learning, OriginalEducation Research, Place-Based & Culture-Based Learning, STEM/STEAM,
Teaching & Instructional Best Practices: 21st Century Learning, Student Engagement, School Culture, Standards-based Grading & Assessment, Curriculum Alignment, & Individualized Learning.
Keynote Speakers
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George Couros
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Zoe Weil
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Marc Prensky
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Featured Speakers
New: Ted Dintersmith and Most Likely to Succeed Hawaii
Mark Collin, PhD - Founder TOOLBOX™
Charles Fisher, PhD - Executive Director TOOLBOX™ &
Dovetail Learning Inc.
Laura McBain - Director of External Relations & the Director of Education Leadership Academy at High Tech High
Scarlett Lewis - Just Choose Love Movement
Gary Stager - Founder of Constructing Modern Knowledge Institute
Brandon Jacobs - Director of Inclusion & Diversity, The Hill School
Cedrick Gray - Association of Middle Level Educators
Lisa Tabb - Executive Producer of "Screenagers"
Ian Kitajima & Keith Matsumoto - Design Thinking Hawai'i
Mike Johnston - Sustainable Education
Mary Hattori - Culture-Based Education
Conference Highlights
- Robotics Playground & Competition
- Early Childhood Learning Playground
- Next Generation Libraries Workshop
- Digital Media Playground
- Maker Space Playground
- Mindfulness Playground
- Education Vendor Exhibits
- 80+ Breakout Sessions
- Student Presentations of Learning
- Like Minded Sessions
- Networking Opportunities
Registration
Regular: June 1 -September 15
One-Day @ $200 / Two-Day @ $400
Late/Walk-in: Begins September 16
One-Day @ $250 / Two-Day @ $500
Group Discounts:
A team discount is available for groups of 10 or more participants from the same organization. Your institution should designate a "group contact person" and then email
Megan Polak for the discount code.
The group discount is applied to the conference rate in effect at the time of registration.
Conference Hotel Reservations:
The Ala Moana Hotel is offering attendees special SOTF Conference rates.
Use the
SOTF Booking Link to reserve, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time. You may also contact the Ala Moana Hotel as follows:
Reservations Toll Free: (800) 367-6025.
Reservations Local Phone: (808) 955-4811.
Location: Ala Moana Hotel - 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814 (across from the Hawai'i Convention Center).
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For Students, Parents and Educators
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The Mindful Retreat: July 28
Since the 2013-2014 school year, St. Andrew's Schools has been implementing a Mindfulness Education Program in order to formally engage social and emotional learning with both students and faculty. This program is based on current evidence-based practice, and emphasizes awareness of both self and others, critical thinking, emotional regulation, compassion building, and cultivation of a growth mindset. Students and faculty have learned several empirically proven mindfulness techniques which open the pathway to optimal learning, while relating to themselves, their peers, their communities and the world with a more non-judgmental perspective. Educators and community members are given the free opportunity to learn and develop their own mindfulness practice, and learn ways in which to relay their knowledge to their students and others through various fun and practical techniques.
Please visit their webpage in order to register, and to read more detail about the program and event.
Date: July 28, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Mokuleia
Cost: Free
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SANS Institute Cybersecurity Opportunity: Aug. 1 - 28
SANS Institute is presenting a cybersecurity opportunity called CyberStart for Hawai'i students that are 16 years or older in high school or college. This is a no-cost online cybersecurity assessment which involves a game simulation that teaches basic cybersecurity skills and tests cyber aptitude. An introductory "practice" version of CyberStart is available now through July 28, and the full-scale program will run from August 1 - 28. Those who excel will share in $150,000 in scholarships available for further cyber education and ultimately for $500,000 in scholarships for college and graduate-level training in cybersecurity.
Hawaii students will be competing with students from six other states for these scholarships, sponsored by SANS
Institute.
For more information, see
their flyer
; to sign
up, please visit
their website
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Practice CyberStart Dates: now - July 28
Full-Program CyberStart Dates: Aug. 1 - 28
Location: Online
Cost: Free
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24th Annual Children and Youth Summit: Oct. 13
The Hawaii State Legislature's Keiki Caucus will hold the 24th Annual Children and Youth Summit on Friday, October 13, 2017. In addition to an array of breakout sessions, community leaders, business professionals, children and youth will provide a rich and diverse panel discussion.
The participants assist the Legislature in identifying key children and youth issues that need to be addressed in future Legislative Sessions. The Summit Planning Team
would like to hear from children and youth on what kind of discussion topics they would like to be included in this year's summit.
This link will take students to a survey where they can express their opinions.
Date: October 13, 8:30am - 3:00pm
Location: State Capitol Auditorium
Additional: Free, and includes c
ontinental breakfast and lunch
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UH Manoa SOEST Open House: Oct. 20 - 21
The UHM School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) Open House will be coming up this fall! Learn about volcanoes, tsunamis, El Niño, planetary exploration, hurricanes, coastal erosion, marine ecosystems, and more. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations for kids of all ages to enjoy. Meet the scientists who are making the discoveries and tour their state-of-the-art facilities.
For more information, visit their
website. To use the Group Reservation Form, use this link (g
roups of 10 or more are required to complete the Group Reservation Form).
Dates: October 20, 8:30am-2:00pm
October 21, 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: UH Manoa campus
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Mahalo to our HAIS Supporting Member
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University of Phoenix Professional Development Courses
Getting the skills you need to stand out in the workplace often requires ongoing education. By broadening your skillset and deepening your knowledge you can position yourself to take advantage of new career opportunities.
We can help you get the education you need to enhance your career, one course at a time. You can now enroll in select courses and non-credit certificate programs directly online. This allows you to take the courses you need to meet your professional and personal goals, more conveniently than ever.
It's quick and simple - browse the schedule, click on the course and enroll.
Click here to learn more.
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Hawai'i STEM Education Survey
The
Blue Planet Foundation has created a survey to gather data from Hawai'i schools on the level to which STEM education is occurring in the state. The information you provide will help them to better understand not only this, but also where additional support can be offered, and where efforts need to be focused. To participate in this survey, please follow this link.
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Annual Creative Reuse Open House for Educators: July 22
Educators and their families are invited to join Art Explorium in their studio to get free art supplies and project ideas, and to make connections with community partners. This year, the focus is on marine animals, ocean conservation, and plastic free initiatives. You can stay in the loop by
signing up to receive their
Educator Newsletter
, or
you can also view online resources at our
Educator Web Site
. This year's Open House will take place on Saturday, July 22.
Date: July 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Art Explorium
Cost: Free
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Virtual Reality & Thinglink VR Workshops for Educators: All Islands: July 22 - 29
Learn how Virtual Reality is changing the classroom. During this workshop, participants will
learn
how to engage students by creating their own VR experiences. The
workshop
will explore: Google Expeditions, Google Street View, creating 360° photos & videos, lesson plan design, curriculum integration, and more.
Ideas for lesson plans and curriculum integration across grades and subjects will be shared and participants will receive free extended access to the Thinglink VR tool for this workshop.
VR Workshop: All Islands, July 22 - 29
$90 per ticket (receive a 30% discount on one VR workshop with the purchase of a CCSS Summit ticket.)
Thinglink VR Workshop: All Islands, July 22 - 29
$90 per ticket (receive a 30% discount on one VR workshop with the purchase of a CCSS Summit ticket.)
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Grant Writing Workshop: July 27 - 28
The County of Kaua'i and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Kaua'i, July 27-28. This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines, and b
eginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are all welcome. In this workshop they cover how to write grant proposals start to finish, and how to locate and track relevant grant opportunities.
HAIS members have been offered a special tuition rate of $425, which includes everything: two days of instruction, workbook, and access to the Alumni Forum which has tools, discussions, and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Please use discount code "HIASSN" to receive this $30 discount off full price at registration.
Multi-enrollment discounts and discounts for Grant Writing USA returning alumni are also available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.
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Impact Hub Honolulu's Faculty Lounge: August 1
@MLTSinHawaii, Island Pacific Academy, Mid-Pacific Institute/Kupu Hou Academy and the Impact Hub are hosting another round of Faculty Lounge.
Faculty Lounges are completely casual; register, then enjoy beer, wine, and light pupus with fellow educators for some relaxed "edu-talk," and experience the space that is Impact Hub.
To attend the event,
register on their website. Space is limited.
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ONGOING
CCSS Summits for Hawai'i Educators: Summer 2017
The
CCSS Summit is a full day of professional development which includes dedicated workshop time for both elementary and secondary teachers in math and ELA and a variety of breakout sessions showcasing tools and opportunities to help support the Anchor Standards in K-6 classrooms in Science, Social Studies, and other disciplines.
Oahu - July 21, 2017 | Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Hawaii Island - July 24, 2017 | Kea'au High School
Kauai - July 26, 2017 | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Maui - 28, 2017 | Kamalii Elementary School
$149 per ticket (receive a 30% discount on one VR workshop with the purchase of a CCSS Summit ticket!) Be sure to register today to reserve your spot.
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Hawai'i Schools Digital Media Grants: Aug. 31
The deadline for applications for 2017/18 Hawai'i Schools Digital Media (HSDM) grants is August 31. Schools may apply for HSDM grants of between $1,000 and $3,000 to support student production of digital video either as part of a classroom curriculum or co-curricular digital media and video clubs. Applications may be submitted online at
http://www.hawaii.edu/henc/grant-application-form/.
Awards will be announced in late September with funding provided in early October. For more information on the HSDM grant program, please go to http://www.hawaii.edu/henc/hsdm-grants/.
Deadline Date: Aug. 31
Location: Online
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Ralph Fletcher & The Joy of Writing Workshop: Sept. 1
Ka Hui Heluhelu, The International Literacy Association State Council, presents this workshop hosted by Ralph Fletcher, and explores the contents of his new book, Joy Write. Fletcher is a reader, writer, learner, and teacher; he has authored children's books in different genres, as well as books for writing teachers. His new book discusses how to bring the love and joy of writing back into the classroom. The landscape for writing instruction has changed in recent years, and many students are struggling in this new world. Our rush to embrace the standards has resulted in less choice and more academic writing. This workshop will look at how to create a more joyful writing classroom, and bring back essential conditions where young writers can thrive and develop a self-image: I am a writer.
To learn more about the author, visit
his website
; if interested in attending the workshop, please register here (or mail in your registration here).
Deadline Date: Sept. 1
Date: Sept. 23, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: On Oahu, TBA
Cost: Before Sept. 1: $90
After Sept. 2: $150
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Ecology Project International Teacher Fellowships: Sept. 1
Ecology Project International (EPI), an international education and conservation nonprofit, has just opened the application period for their 2018 Teacher Fellowships,
which will take place in
Costa
Rica
,
Baja
California Sur, and Yellowstone National
Park. These are 8-day professional development opportunities geared toward high school and college-level educators interested in experiential education and conservation. All costs are covered by EPI save a $350 program fee and the participant's airfare to the program site.
Educators can review the programs' focus areas, watch a promo video, and submit an application via their website.
The application will close on September 1st.
Due Date: Sept. 1
Location: Costa Rica, Baja California Sur, Yellowstone National Park
Cost: $350 and Airfare
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UH Manoa High School
Counselor's
Workshop: Sept. 8
Each fall, the UH Mānoa Office of Admissions hosts the annual High School Counselors Workshop for Hawaiʻi high school counselors who work with juniors and seniors. This
free
event includes a resource fair, tours, important information, and sessions showcasing various opportunities at UH Mānoa. The goal of this workshop is to update local counselors about the latest at Mānoa so their students can make informed decisions when choosing colleges.
An email notification will be sent to their contact list when registration for this workshop opens in July.
For more information, please email the office at
this address
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Date: September 8
Location: UH Manoa Campus Center
Note: the UH Manoa office will provide complimentary airfare for one neighbor island counselor per school. Ground transportation on the day of the workshop to and from the Honolulu International Airport will also be offered.
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Annual Non Profit Organizations One-Day Seminar: Sept. 22
The seminar will provide information on current issues and changing requirements that affect nonprofits, and provide insights that could help organizations deal with the unique challenges facing them today. Nonprofits can get caught up on new rules; experts will guide attendees through tax-exempt compliance, and review the categories and governing instruments for tax-exempt organizations. They will also update attendees on new laws, which protect a nonprofit organization's status, the audit accounting standard, use of tax-exempt entities, and strategies for maintaining a tax-exempt status.
Registration fee is $199 per person if registering by August 31, 2017; thereafter is $249.00 per person.
HAIS is being offered a discount rate; please contact Megan Polak for the promo code.
For online registration and event information, please visit their
webpage and see their
flyer, respectively.
Date: Sept. 22
Location: The Pagoda Hotel
Cost: Before August 1: $199
After August 1: $249
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Links and Resources
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| How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek |
Podcast: new Member Voices podcast:
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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For more information about these events, click the links above to see the previous e-news issue with the original articles.
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