Welcome (Back) Phil Bossert!
We are pleased to announce that Phil Bossert has been appointed as the Acting Executive Director for HAIS. Phil has served HAIS in many different capacities over the past decade, including having been an integral part of the Schools of the Future initiative since 2008. Phil is a respected and accomplished leader within Hawaii's education, technology, and governmental communities. As the former Executive Director & CEO of the High Technology Development Corporation, and the former President of Hawaii Loa College, Phil understands the interplay between Hawaii's educational community, technology, and international relations.
We are incredibly grateful to Phil for his guidance during this transition.
Robert Landau has begun a new journey as an educational consultant and has launched Two Roads Education. Although it is difficult to lose Robert, we understand his desire to pursue his passion and we wish him well in his future endeavors. Robert can be reached at
tworoadsed@gmail.com.
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The Yale RULER Program is Coming to Hawai'i!
 In partnership with the Hawai'i Community Foundation, we are pleased to announce that RULER training will be offered in Hawai'i! Marc Brackett, 2016 Schools of the Future Keynote Speaker, will be leading the training along with his team from the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence. Scholarship Funding is available to HAIS Full Member Schools, as well as to Hawai'i-based public and charter schools, and will be considered on a needs-based, first-come basis. Schools may also apply for travel scholarships, made availble by HCF. (Information will be posted soon on the Funding Application Process).
Please join us at a RULER Informational Session!
If you are considering the RULER Program for your school, we recommend attending this free information session to learn more. Hear from St. Andrew's administration and faculty about their experrience with the program and implementation. Hawaii Community Foundation and HAIS staff will also be on hand to answer questions about scholarship opportunities, the application process and the overall timeline.
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: St. Andrew's School
Cost: Free!
About RULER
The RULER approach is an outgrowth of decades of research on emotional intelligence conducted by Yale University's Centre for Emotional Intelligence, demonstrating that emotional skills are integral to learning, making sound judgements, maintaining physical and mental health, and achieving success in school and beyond. RULER's sustainable evidence-based approach helps schools to develop emotional literacy in students and all of the stakeholders involved in their education, including school leaders, teachers, support staff, and family members.
For More information about the RULER Program can be found on the
HAIS Website, along with more information about the December 6 & 7 training.
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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 Hawai'i 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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7th Annual Enrollment Management Event: Sept. 26
The Enrollment Management Association is hosting their annual event at Kamehameha Schools this year, providing professional development opportunities for their members and colleagues in Hawaii.
There will be presentations by
Alisa Evans, Director, Business Development, SSS;
Chad Tew, Founding Principal, Tew & Associates; and
Aimee Gruber, Senior Director of Outreach, EMA.
Attendees are welcome to come to all, or part of, the day. This meeting is especially helpful for
Admission directors and staff;
Financial aid professionals; Heads of school; Business managers/CFOs; Marketing/Communications; and/or Advancement.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Kamehameha Schools' Kapalama
Ka`iwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center
Cost: $20.00
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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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Ho'ala School Announces Phyllis Norton as New Head
T
he Ho'ala School Board of Directors has
announced Phyllis Norton as the new Head of School, effective August 1. She replaces Linda Perry, who retired at the close of the 2016 - 2017 school year after serving as Head since 2009, before which she was an elementary teacher, and the Director of Education.
Phyllis has a Masters of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Phyllis taught at Ho'ala School during the school years 2004 - 2007 and again in 2009 - 2011.
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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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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
Registration Rates are are set to go up on September 16th, so be sure to
register soon!
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
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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2018 Leading Schools of the Future Conference: April 4-6
SAVE THE DATE!!!
The 2018 Leading Schools of the Future Conference will take place on April 5 & 6, with a Pre-Conference on the 4th. To be held at the Ala Moana Hotel.
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For Students, Parents and Educators
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This program engages kids of all ages from schools, youth groups, clubs, and organizations to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish® mission.
Kids and teens create ideas for fundraisers, and then organize and manage their fundraisers from start to finish. In doing so, those heading their projects experience leadership, initiative, and social responsibility, because k
ids are responsible for the program; from brainstorming fundraising ideas, to developing a plan of action and then seeing their ideas come to life. Teachers and parents often serve as advisors, but ownership of the project belongs solely to the kids involved.
Make-A-Wish kids are between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years old. This program provides an avenue for local keiki to support their friends, peers, and relatives who are battling a life-threatening medical condition.
For fundraising ideas, program information, guidelines, and the Interest Form, please see
this flyer.
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Hawai'i LifeSmarts Statewide Registration Open: Aug. 1
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, and t
he online portion of the competition opens Monday, October 23, 2017. Registration is now open.
Registration: Opened Aug. 1
Date (of Online Competition): Oct. 23
Location: Online
Cost: Free
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PAAC Workshop & Leadership Program: Aug. 24 & Sept. 10
Registration Open for the Club Officer Workshop
This is an opportunity for club officers from different schools to meet each other, exchange best practices, collaborate, and get ready for the new semester with PAAC. Teachers are welcome but attendance is not required. Students who are not officers are also welcome, but they must please email
Jason Shon first. Please see
the Flyer and
Waiver form for more information.
Registration Deadline Date: Aug. 24
Date: Aug. 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Applications Open for Global Leadership Program
20 high school students (grades 10-12) will be selected to participate in this extended 8-month program, which includes a 4-day leadership camp, two Global Vision Summits, three full-day workshops, and a final reception. Students selected to be in the cohort are also eligible for scholarships to participate in PAAC study tours. This is an opportunity for students to learn about global issues, explore the impact of those issues on Hawai'i, and contribute to solutions.
Additionally, up to 5 neighbor island students will be selected as McInerny Scholars and receive scholarships that cover airfare to Oahu for all GLP events.
The flyer is attached; more program information, the online application, and other required forms can be
found here.
Application Due Date: Sept. 10
Cost: $50
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Creative Challenge Art Contest: Aug. 31
Young artists, grades 6 - 8, have the opportunity to have their work published and to receive media attention by competing in this year's
Creative Challenge Art Contest. Participating schools will get the chance to receive giveaways, win prizes, and hear from Legacy of Life Hawai'i - the contest sponsor - about the importance of health, fitness, advocacy,and how organ donation saves lives. At this presentation, artistic expression is encouraged and students are empowered to make a positive difference in the world around them.
Deadline Date: Aug. 31
Date: Oct. 31
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Humane Society Offers S
ervice Learning Class: Sept. 16
The Hawaiian Humane Society offers the Animal Hero Training Class for Oahu students in grades 6-12 who want to help animals in their community, and need community service hours as part of a school or community-based project. The class fee is $25, and limited scholarships are available. For more information, please visit
their website, and for any
Date: Sept. 16
Location:
Hawaiian Humane Society
2700 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Cost: $25
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24th Annual Children and Youth Summit: Oct. 13
The Hawai'i 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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Shows for Schools UH Manoa: Nov. 8 - 9
School Show reservations are open now for the 2017-2018 season of performances for student audiences at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. This year, their Theatre for Young Audiences offerings feature ensembles of student and professional artists working collaboratively to bring to the stage two energetic and rhythmic productions; Taiko Drum & Dance: Hana Hou (November 8-9, 2017), and Fights & Delights: Three Chinese/Xiqu Comedies (February 20-22, 2018). To find out more about the shows or book tickets, please visit
their webpage, or take a look at
their flyer.
Dates: Nov. 8 - 9, 2017
Feb. 20 - 22, 2018
Location: Kennedy Theater
1770 East-West Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
Cost: $5 per ticket
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8th Annual "Inspired in Hawai'i" Contest - Nov. 23
This essay, photo, ad video contest is sponsored by the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation. It's open to students K-12 who are current residents of the state of Hawai'i (students may only enter one division).
An entry must identify an existing problem in Hawai'i and offer a thoughtful solution to the problem. For more details, see the flyer; for specific division rules, entry forms, prizes, judging criteria, information on Clarence T.C. Ching, and to see last year's winning entries, please go to their website.
Deadline Date: Nov. 3, 4:00pm
Location:
Mail or deliver entries to: Inspired in Hawaii Contest
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 770
Honolulu, HI 96813
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Mahalo to our HAIS Supporting Member
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HONOLULU Magazine
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai'i, you may find yourself asking, where do I start?
This month, HONOLULU Magazine released this year's 2017-2018 Private School Guide.
The 107 schools and two colleges in our chart are organized alphabetically by island, along with each school's contact information and other important data, such as tuition, enrollment statistics, and
accreditation.
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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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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.
The registration deadline is August 23; for more information on the event, or to
register
, please go to their website, or
email the office at
this address
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Deadline Date: Aug. 23
Date: Sept. 8, 8:00am - 2:30pm
Location: UH Manoa Campus Center
Cost: Free
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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Ceeds of Peace Workshop Series: Sept. 30, Dec. 9, Feb. 10
Online registration for the Ceeds of Peace 2017-18 Workshop Series, to be held on Oahu over three consecutive dates, is now open.
There are 3 separate, in-person events that include two learning Workshops and one celebratory Share-Out. Attendees will hear from Ceeds of Peace Co-Founders
Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng and Dr. Kerrie Urosevich
, as well as a variety of adult and youth presenters. This Workshop Series is designed for all adults who interact with children and youth; parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, coaches, therapists, community youth workers. There will be a trained Ceeds of Peace Facilitator that will guide attendees during their participation and help craft a Peace Action Plan.
Ceeds of Peace is also offered as a for-credit PD course for select Hawai'i DOE teachers and counselors, whose attendance at all 3 events is required (please call or email for information).
The registration fee covers attendance at all 3 events, food, materials, and staff support. To register, please go to their website here.
Dates:
September 30, 2017 (Workshop #1) from 8:00am - 3:30pm
December 9, 2017 (Workshop #2) from 8:00am - 3:30pm
February 10, 2018 (Celebratory Share-Out) from 9:00am - 1:30pm
Location:
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Campus Center, Executive Dining Room, 2nd Floor
Cost: $50 total for all 3 workshops
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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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