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Creating, enhancing and expanding local, national, & International collaboration is one of HAIS's strategic goals for this school year. Having arrived last year ,after many years overseas, I was struck by Hawai'i's ideal location as a gateway between east and west. When I mentioned to my Singaporean colleagues that I was moving to Hawai'i, a huge smile would appear with something like, "I love Hawaii!"

From October 25-30, I will be taking our strategic goal to heart by taking HAIS on the road to attend the annual EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools) administrators conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The objective is to raise awareness of HAIS, Hawaiian independent schools and events. I especially aim to publicize the upcoming HAIS Leading Schools of the Future Conference, to be held at the Ala Moana Hotel, on April 6-8, 2017.

I will be joined in Malaysia by colleagues from Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Robert McKendry and Joshua Clark and Euysung Kim and Scott Paulin from Asia Pacific International School. This will be a great networking opportunity for all of us.

If you have some brochures describing summer programs, professional development events, or other programs, I would be happy to display your material on our HAIS table in the exhibition hall.

It is often said the world is getting smaller, collaborating with colleagues from abroad will enhance our global understanding.

HAIS News

Teacher Leader Institute: December 2 & 3

Registration will remain open until October 28 for the 2-day Teacher Leader Institute (TLI) , which will be run by Bambi Betts. This institute is designed to help Department Heads, Grade Level Leaders and Team Leaders understand both the complexity and importance of their roles and provide them with essential tools for effective leadership!

TLI Workshop Dates: December 2 & 3

Location: St. Andrew's School

Registration Deadline: October 28

Please go to the HAIS Website for a complete description and to register. Space is limited!

Workshop on Professional Learning Communities: January 30, Oahu & January 31, Maui

HAIS will be offering a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Workshop run by Dr. Tim Stuart. Professional Learning Communities represent the best organizing process for the 21st Century learner and it is through the PLC framework that, when successfully accomplished, students will reach the highest levels of learning.

Workshop Dates & Locations:

January 30 (Oahu) - Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus
January 31 (Maui) - Kamehameha Schools, Maui Campus

Registration Deadline: December 16

Please go to the HAIS Website for more information and to register. Space is limited!

Conference Updates

2016 Schools of the Future: October 20 & 21

The Eighth Annual Schools of the Future Conference will convene on October 20 & 21, at the Hawaii Convention Center. Join 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.

Countdown to the SOTF Conference:

Not too late to Register:

If you haven't done so already, be sure to register for the 2016 SOTF Conference! Online registration will remain open until October 14 and we will be accepting walk-in registrations on both days of the conference! Group Discounts are still available for gr

oups of 10 or more from the same organization. To receive a group discount code, please contact Phil Bossert. To register for this year's conference, please visit the conference website .

SOTF Program:

Want to get a sneak peek at the sessions that are being offered? View the SOTF Program to get information on speakers, descriptions of their presentations and more.

Keynote Speaker Marc Brackett Launches new website:

SOTF Keynote Speaker, Marc Brackett, has officially launched his new website that targets high school teens and educators. This new resource was made possible through a partnership between facebook and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Visit the website today.

Ka Helena A'o Screening at 8am, on October 20th

We are very excited to announce a special screening of Ka Helena A'o : The Learning Walk, which will take place on October 20, at 8am, in the main ballroom at SOTF. Ka Helena A'o: The Learning Walk was inspired by the recent visit of Ted Dintersmith, the Executive Producer and funder behind the documentary, Most Likely to Succeed, which has been screened over 2500 times on the mainland, and over 300 times in Hawaii. After a 49 state listening tour over 12 months, Ted landed in Hawaii and was taken on a six-day learning walk. The journey and the overarching takeaways are captured in the film.

Please note that this screening will take place prior to the commencement of the formal program, so be sure to arrive early to be among the first in Hawai'i to see the film.

Schools of the Future Education Week Events:

Identity and Diversity Pre-Conference: Tuesday, October 18

4th Annual Hawai'i Education Leadership Summit: Wednesday, October 19

4th Annual EdCamp Honolulu: Saturday, October 22

For more information on the conference speakers and other highlights, please visit the HAIS SOTF webpage.

This collaborative event is presented by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, the Hawaii State Department of Education and the Hawaii Community Foundation in partnership with Hawaii Society for Technology in Education and the Pillars of Peace Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation, to highlight the best practices that are taking place in our learning environments today and for the future.

2017 Leading Schools of the Future: April 6-8

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 "reconstruct this place we call school." The program promises to not disappoint, featuring aspects of both traditional conferences as well as customized components, designed specifically to meet the needs of school leadership teams.

LSOTF Registration

Registration for the first annual Leading Schools of the Future Conference is open! For more information, ticket prices and registration dates, please visit the LSOTF registration page.

Team Discounts Available

Discounts are available for teams of 3 or more people from the same school or organization. Be sure to take advantage of the lowest conference fees available, during the regular registration period. To receive a Team Discount code, please contact Megan Polak.

LSOTF Pre-Conferences: April 6

We are pleased to announce the 2 Pre-Conferences at the Leading Schools of the Future.

NAIS - The National Association of Independent Schools will be offering a full day pre-conference workshop. Taught by Jefferson Burnett and two colleagues from NAIS (NAIS Innovation Team) this pre-conference event will not disappoint. Please visit the LSOTF Registration Page to register for the NAIS Pre-conference.

NBOA - The National Business Officers Association (NBOA) will be offering the latest and most relevant information about roles within the independent school business office. The program will focus on providing solutions to pressing issues within independent schools today and offers National resources delivered in a local setting, giving you the chance to connect with all that NBOA has to offer in a single day. Taught by a diverse group of national thought leaders, and featuring a broad range of business office topics that will benefit nearly every member of your school's administration and staff. To register for the NBOA Pre-Conference, please visit the NBOA website. With questions, please contact Jennifer Fallon or call 202-407-7145.

Global Issues Network Conference

Date: Friday, February 24 - Saturday, February 25, 2017

Location: 'Iolani School

Call for Proposals is Now Open!!!

We are very pleased to announce that the Global Issues Network Call for Proposals is now open to all schools participating schools. Proposals will be accepted until December 1, 2016 and notifications will be sent by January 6, 2017. Student proposal should showcase your school's G.I.N. initiatives and can take the form of a presentation, film submission, art piece or just about any other medium. For more information about submitting a proposal, please refer to the Proposal Submission Form .

Submit a Proposal

Space is limited, so we may not be able to accept all proposals. We aim to showcase a diverse group of participants from our GIN School network as well as cover a range of GIN issues. Please con tact Allison Ishii or by calling 943-2349, with any questions.

Registration will be opening soon!

The GIN Conference will be open to attendees - students and teachers - from independent, charter, public and parochial schools.

For Students, Parents and Educators

Hawai'i Pacific University Preview Day: October 29

Join Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) on Preview Day, to learn about HPU. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and speak with faculty, current students, alumni, and staff. There will be information sessions about Academic Programs, Financial Aid, Career Services, Student Life, First-Year Programs, Athletic Programs, Music Programs, Housing, Study Abroad, and more. Tours will also be offered of Aloha Tower Marketplace and Waterfront Lofts. This event will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Aloha Tower Marketplace. All attendees will receive a $500 visit grant, if admitted and enroll for Fall 2017. RSVP online at www.hpu.edu/previewday.

LifeSmarts Hawai'i - Registration Open

Learn it! Live it! LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas: Personal Finance, Consumer Rights & Responsibilities, Health & Safety, the Environment, and Technology through online quizzes and in-person competitions.

Teams must consist of 1 adult coach/teacher and at least 4 students
The online portion of the competition is open from October 24 - December 2, 2016.

This program is sponsored locally in part by the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. For more information, visit LifeSmartsHawaii.com or contact Theresa Kong Kee.

"Inspired in Hawai'i" Essay, Poster & Video Contest - November 4

The 7th Annual "Inspired in Hawai'i" essay, poster, and video contest encourages students to "dream big and make Hawai'i a better place." This year's contest features new categories and $20,000 in cash awards for winning students and their teachers. Grades K-12 are eligible to enter and the deadline to enter is November 4, 2016.

#HPU4HAWAII Scholarship Challenge for Hawai'i High School Students: November 15

Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) will award four-year tuition scholarships to four deserving Hawaiʻi high school seniors, part of its annual Scholarship Challenge competition. The #HPU4Hawaii Scholarship Challenge is a program designed to encourage Hawaiʻi's youth to find creative solutions that positively impact the state and the world. Students should go to www.hpu.edu/HPU4Hawaii to register for the workshops at the Aloha Tower Marketplace campus, where they will gain the tools to transform their vision into reality. For more information, visit www.hpu.edu/hpu4hawaii.

For Educators

Scholarships Available for PAAC Study Tour to Tahiti: October 15

The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) is offering $1,000 scholarships for a limited number of students, for their March 2017 Study Tour of Tahiti. If you know any students who would be good candidates for the program, please have them visit the PAAC website for more information and for the application. The deadline to apply is October 15th.

Teacher Open House: October 15

Dolphin Quest is inviting all teachers to get acquainted with Dolphin Quest and their education program, on October 15 from 9:00 - 10:30 am. Dolphin Quest programs aim to connect students with nature and create lasting impressions that will inspire them to care for our ocean ecosystem. Experience first-hand what students see and learn - including touching a dolphin. Space is limited and participation is subject to availability. For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact the Dolphin Quest Education Department at (808) 739-8918 or by email.

Education Doctorate in Professional Educational Practice

Cohort III Information Meeting - The EdD Program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is part of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate - a group of 80 colleges and universities committed to the redesign of the education doctorate to make it stronger and more relevant for the advanced preparation of school practitioners and clinical faculty, academic leaders and professional staff for the nation's schools and colleges, and the learning organizations that support them. Please join to learn more about Cohort III of the EdD program. This is an opportunity to meet with current advisors, mentors, and students. Learn more about the program, coursework, projects, tuition, time commitment, and how to apply by attending one of the following information meetings:

October 15 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

University of Hawai'i at Manoa @ Art Building Auditorium

October 20 - 5:30 - 6:30 pm

University of Hawai'i Maui College @ Laulima 214

October 26 - 4:30 - 6:30 pm

University of Hawai'i at Hilo @ Room 301, Campus Center

October 27 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Kaua'i Community College @ OCET Building 105

For more information and to RSVP for the event, please view the event flyer.

2016-2017 Ethnomathematics and Stem Institute

The ninth annual 2016-2017 Ethnomathematics and STEM Institute at the UH Mānoa College of Education with funding from the U.S. Department of Education is now available. The Ethnomathematics and STEM Institute supports K-12 public, public charter, and private school educators and UH preservice educators to design and implement lesson plans grounded in the ethnic, historical, and cultural diversities of our island home. For more information, please refer the flyer, UH Systemwide Communications Video and the Ethnomathematics and STEM Institute Website.

16th Annual HASP Conference: October 17-19

The Hawai'i Association of School Psychologists upcoming conference will take place on October 17-19, at the Four Seasons Resort, in Koolina. The conference is geared towards school psychologists, student service coordinators, counselors, clinical psychologists, resource teachers, speech pathologists, non-profit agency workers, school support staff, and all others who work professionally with children, families, and within the community. View the flyer for more information and register today.

Our Project In Hawai'i's Intertidal Citizen Science Monitoring Program: October 31

The Curriculum Research & Development Group at UH Manoa is currently recruiting secondary STEM teachers from across Hawai'i for a citizen science professional development opportunity called Our Project In Hawai'i's Intertidal (OPIHI). In OPIHI, secondary teachers and students will be immersed in rigorous, authentic, s cientific research monitoring rocky intertidal areas. Teacher participants learn from and with scientists and are eligible to earn a stipend ($150) and class supplies. There will be OPIHI PD sessions on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Islands. For more information as well as dates and requirements visit: http://tinyurl.com/OPIHIFlyer2016-17

Honolulu Theatre for Youth: H20, The Story of Water and Hawai'i

Honolulu Theatre for Youth will tour its 2015-16 season finale H20, THE STORY OF WATER AND HAWAII to Maui County, Kauai and the Big Island in October and November. This musical will immerse both school and public audiences in a celebration of our islands' most precious resource. Show dates, times and locations are:

Big Island: Kahuli Theatre

Public Performance: October 16 @ 4pm
School Performance: October 17-18

Big Island: UH Hilo Performing Arts Center

Public Performance: October 21 @ 7pm
School Performance: October 19-21

Big island: Aloha Theatre

School Performance: October 24-28

Kauai: Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

Public Performance: November 4 @ 7pm
School Performance: November 4-5

Maui County - School Performances Only

Laniai: November 1
Molokai: November 9-10
Maui- Iao Theatre: November 14-15
Hana: November 16

Makey Makey Workshop for Educators: November 5

Educators are invited to learn how to integrate the Makey Makey device into

classroom curriculum through play, exploration, and a design challenge. The

Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century that allows you to

turn everyday objects into touchpads and controllers. Tom Heck, VP of

Education Initiatives at JoyLabz, will lead this 5 hour workshop. You'll be

introduced to the Makey Makey device and how it works, provided example

hands-on activities that can be used to engage students in the design

process, and a final design challenge to put teachers' new found skills to

the test. This event will occur simultaneously and connect via Google

Hangout on 3 islands (Oahu, Maui, & Big Island). Choose your island

location when selecting your ticket. The workshop will take place on Saturday, November 5, form 8:30 am - 3:00 pm and will c ost: $45 (+fees) includes light breakfast, snacks, lunch, supplies for activities, and a specially discounted Makey Makey Kit. To register please visit the HSTE website.

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant: November 7

Youth Service Hawai'i's Youth Philanthropy Board has announced the availability of grant funds (up to $750) to support service learning projects that:

Are proposed by school or non-profit group of students with a teacher
Address community needs such as: Homelessness, Environment, Peace, Disaster Preparedness and Elder Needs
Are linked to school/subject curriculum

There will be an informational meeting held at the Sullivan Center, 'Iolani School from 8:30-12:30 on October 22, for those interested in applying for the grant . For more information about the grant and for details on the application process please view the Youth Philanthropy Board Grant Application Instructions. The deadline to apply is November 7.

EdTechTeam Boot Camp and Google Apps Certification

EdTechTeam's Certification Bootcamps help educators gain the knowledge and understanding of how to use Google tools in the classroom, while preparing them to successfully gain Google Apps certification. EdTechTeam sends the best trainers in the world to help teachers not just learn about the tools, but discover new educational possibilities for their students and for themselves.

Level 1 Google Certification Bootcamp $299 - November 14-15, 2016
Level 2 Google Certification Bootcamp $199 - January 13, 2017

Both Bootcamps will be held at Mid-Pacific Institute and registration includes a voucher for the exam.

ThingLink VR Bootcamp: December 1

ThingLink VR Bootcamp focuses on the possibilities for teaching and learning with virtual reality across all content areas and grade levels. Participants will learn how to design and personalize interactive 360 experiences in the classroom, using ThingLink's 360 photo editor. Susan Oxnevad, Director of ThingLink Education, and the ThingLink Certified Educator Team will be presenting and the registration fee is $175.00 which includes: f ull day training, 1 year of ThingLink Premium Education with 360 editor and lunch. If you are interested or would like more information, please be sure to visit the event registration page.

2016-17 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest Deadline to Register: December 16

The Honolulu Theatre for Youth and the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts invites high school students from across the state to compete in the 2016-2017 Poetry out Loud national Recitation Contest, presented in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. To get invloved, high school teachers should contact the Honolulu Theatre for Youth at 839-9885 ext. 704 or email Kasey Lindley. The deadline to register is December 16.

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