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Message from the Director - Robert Landau
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HAIS welcomes Colleen Green!
HAIS is pleased to announce that Colleen Green, Ph.D. will serve as the HAIS Director of Accreditation and Licensing, effective September 1, 2017.
Colleen is currently a Grade 11 Humanities Teacher and Academic Internship Advisor at High Tech High (HTH) in San Diego, California.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities at HTH, she is a
member of the Teacher Credentialing Faculty, the School Leadership Master's Program Faculty, and a Summer/Winter Institute Instructor at the HTH Graduate School of Education. She's also an
Adjunct English Professor at Central Texas College (online). Since 2006, Colleen has participated on multiple WASC accreditation teams as both a Visiting Committee Chairperson and Visiting Committee Member.
Some of her other teaching positions before High Tech High have been as the
Adjunct English Instructor at University of San Diego,
Adjunct Composition Instructor at Ivy Tech State College, and
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Purdue University.
Colleen's administrative experience includes the
School Director/Principal at HTH International (2012-2014), and
School Director/Principal at HTH Chula Vista (2007-2011).
Colleen has also worked as an Educational Consultant for schools in Hawaii, Israel, North Dakota,
Michigan, Canada, and South Africa.
She received her B.A. in English and Journalism from Grand Valley State University; M.A. from Bowling Green State University; and Ph.D. from Purdue University.
We look forward to welcoming her to the HAIS team!
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Schools of the Future Conference: Early Bird Registration Ends May 31
Early Bird registration ends on Mays 31st! Be sure to register soon to take advantage to the lowest rates available.
For more information about the conference, group discounts and more please see the Conference Section below.
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Summer e-news Schedule
The HAIS e-news will be distributed once a month, on the 3rd Thursday of June, July and August. It will then resume its bi-weekly schedule in September. As always, please submit any relevant announcements, events or other opportunities for consideration via the online e-news submission form. For more information and to subscribe to the HAIS e-news, please click here.
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HAIS Annual Report
The 2015-16 HAIS Annual Report available on the HAIS Website. Please follow this link to the website's "Reports" page to see this year's (and previous years') Annual, Enrollment, and Tuition Reports.
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HAIS Schools Re-Use: iPad Cases Available
FoamTech covers/cases for iPad Air 1 - the school approximately has 300 covers total in pink, green, blue, and black. They are in good/very good condition. There are scuff marks on the cases but can be cleaned with a Clorox wipe. If you donʻt have iPads to fit the covers perhaps you might want them for a maker space activity.
Measurements of iPad that used this case:
Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm),
Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm), Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm). The covers are 3 years old.
If you are interested please fill out the HAIS Schools Re-Use Interest Form or send email Megan Polak. They will be given away on a first come first served basis.
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HAIS & HONOLULU Magazine Collaboration: Education Cheat Sheet
A new blog post was released on May 15 and is titled "
Education Cheat Sheet: Individualized Learning." Assets Schoolʻs Ryan Masa explores the topic of making the traditional classroom more accessible. You can also find the article (and past HAIS & HONOLULU Magazine collaborations) on our website
here.
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HAIS on Island Focus 'Olelo Segment
We are excited to share that HAIS's Deanna D'Olier was featured on 'Olelo's
Island Focus program! Island Focus shares local stories of relevance from Hawaii's government, business, education, and community sectors. The program can now be accessed
online
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HAIS-Design Thinking Hawai'i Workshops: June 28 & July 20
HAIS has partnered with Design Thinking Hawai'i to offer a 2-part workshop experience this S
ummer.
These workshops will be high-energy, experiential learning experiences where participants will collaborate in small multidisciplinary teams to solve a hands-on customized innovation challenge.
Design Thinking Hawai'i Intensive Introduction to Design Thinking (Part I)
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 (empathy, define, ideate, prototype, feedback) will be used in the workshop.
June 28, 2017, 8:30am - 3:30pm
@Kamehameha Schools - Kapalama Campus / Ululani Hale Kaʻiwakīloumoku
Registration Fees:
- $195 HAIS Members
- $215 Non-Members
Registration to
close
on June 9
Design Thinking Hawai'i Design Thinking Laboratory (Part II)
Please note that the Design Thinking Hawai'i Introduction (Part I) is a pre-requisite to the Design Thinking Laboratory (Part II)
July 20, 2017, 8:30am - 4:30pm
@Kamehameha Schools - Kapalama Campus / Ululani Hale Kaʻiwakīloumoku
Registration Fees:
- $250 HAIS Members
- $270 Non-Members
Registration to close on July 7
Please visit the
HAIS Workshop Page for more information and to register. More information is also available on the
flyer.
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HAIS Premier Institute: Designing Authentic STEM Experiences and Assessments: July 13
There are only a limited number of spaces left!
You asked, we listened. HAIS is pleased to announce Premier Institutes - affordable workshops that leverage Hawai'i expertise.
In this workshop, participants will explore an adapted instructional design  model for projects that allows teachers to unpack the standards for their classroom and design a powerful and effective experience that both maps to standards and allows students to experience learning as real mathematicians and scientists.
The instructor, Dr. Mark Hines, is a math, science, and technology teacher and learner of 35 years, and has spent the past 7 years designing and implementing integrated STEM and Humanities projects in the Mid-Pacific Institute Program "Mid-Pacific eXploratory (MPX)". He presents locally and nationally on project design with a focus on Math, Science and Technology projects.
Please visit the
HAIS Institute Page to register. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and only after payment has been received.
Recommended for & open to: Math and Science teachers grades 6-12
Date: July 13
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Mid-Pacific Institute - room TBD
Cost: $75 for HAIS Member Schools
$85 for Non-HAIS Member Schools
After Hour Discussion: 4:45pm-7:00pm, at Growlers
Includes: Light lunch
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HCF Travel Grant Opportunity
The Hawaii 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. These funds are intended to defray travel costs and may be used for airfare
expenses for nonprofit employees or Board members related to attending training sessions, conferences and educational programs on Oahu or another neighbor island location. Scholarship funds are limited to the purchase of airline tickets only - reimbursement up to $200 per person.
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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DAR American History Essay Contest Winners
The purpose of this contest is to promote American history by honoring significant historical people, places, dates, and events. The essay contest also offers an opportunity for teachers to enhance and incorporate American history in their curriculum.
HAIS is proud to announce that this year's essay contest winners all came from independent schools!
Recipients of the American History Essay (themed 'Celebrating a Century: America's National Parks') Contest 2016-2017 State Awards are:
Grade 5 Tara Rose Zamani, Sacred Hearts School (Maui)
Grade 6 Jonathan Kwon, Puhanou School
Grade 7 Franchesa Matahum, St. Theresa School
Grade 8 Jacob Mamiya, Saint Louis School
The recipient of the Christopher Columbus Essay (themed 'Technology's Impact on the Voyage of Christopher Columbus') is:
Laura Dodson, St. Anthony Jr.-Sr. High School, (Maui)
Congratulations, Award Winners! Next year's essay topic will be released this Fall 2017.
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Summer Professional Development
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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.
June:
6-7: KS Ed. Tech Conference, Kamehameha Schools
5-8: Kupu Hou Academy, Mid-Pacific Institute
10-11: 3rd Annual Visual Arts Intensive, Honolulu Waldorf School
24: Maker Faire, 'Iolani School
26-29: Hawai'i AP Summer Institute, HPU
26-29: Lab School, Punahou School
26- July 7: Institute for Thematic Instruction, Hanahau'oli School
28: HAIS Design Thinking Intensive Introduction
July:
1: Google Classroom in Paradise,
'Iolani School
13: Designing Authentic STEM Experiences & Assessments with Dr. Mark Hines, HAIS Premier Institute
20:
HAIS Design Thinking
Laboratory
24-26: Global Educators Strand, Punahou School
25-28: Responsive Classroom Workshop, Le Jardin Academy
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Conference Updates 
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Schools of the Future Conference: Oct 26 & 27
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS ON MAY 31st! REGISTER SOON TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LOWEST RATES AVAILABLE.
The 2017 Schools of the Future Conference will take place on October 26 and 27, at the Hawaii Convention Center.
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
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
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
Early Bird: March 1 - May 31
One-Day @ $150 / Two-Day @ $300
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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SAME Honolulu Post Scholarship Program Application: June 15
This 4-year ($6,000) scholarship is available to High School seniors who will be enrolled in an accredited engineering or architecture program at a 4-year college/university.
Students need only to request their transcripts, and ask their professors/teachers for reference letters (only one letter is required) before school is over.
The deadline for the application is June 15, 2017. For more information, please take a look at their
flyer.
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HPU Young Actors Ensemble Auditions: Starts June 15
YAE was launched in 2007 to give teens from across the state of Hawai`i the opportunity to work with professional artists to learn the crafts of performance and technical theatre. Ensemble auditions for high school students will take place during the summer. Check
here to call or email for auditions.
Dates:
June 17, July 15, and August 19
Location: Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawaii Pacific University
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Homestay Hosts for IHC: July 1 - 2
The International Hospitality Center (IHC) seeks hosts for 14-15 year old high school students (male/female) from Osaka and Kyoto for a one night Weekend Homestay. Students can be placed 1 or 2 per host family and anywhere on the island of Oahu.
Volunteer Hosts (unpaid) are asked to provide
bed/futon/sofa bed and food taken with the family.
The students
will have been taking part in an intensive English Language program while living at the dorm at
Tokai
International College/West Oahu, prior to the homestay. Students are anxious to have the opportunity to spend
time with hosts and participate in activities, such as speaking English, trying American/Hawaiian food and sports, or going to the beach.
For more information, please see
their
flyer.
Dates: July 1 - 2
Pickup and drop off: IHC office at St. Andrew's Schools in downtown Honolulu
(If preferred, drop off can be arranged at the Tokai International College in Kapolei).
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Annual Goodwill Goes GLAM! Volunteers: July 21 - July 23
Goodwill is once again hosting their Annual Goodwill Goes GLAM! event, presented by Bank of Hawaii Foundation at the Blaisdell Center. They are looking for volunteers to help run it, and can schedule in groups to allow large groups of students and families to volunteer on the same day/shift.
Volunteers will receive Free Event Admission on the day they volunteer, Free Event Volunteer T-Shirt, a 20% discount coupon, and light snacks during their shift.
The retail days are Friday, July 21- Sunday, July 23, 2017.
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Schatz Seniors High School Internship Program: Sept. 10
This program
provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the U.S. Senate, creates a forum for students to share issues and information with the Senator and his staff, and encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. Activities involve working with outreach staff, identifying issues of interest in an intern's school and community, and attending and staffing special events.
This is not an office position, and students from all islands are encouraged to apply.
The application
must be completed by 6:00pm on September 10, 2017.
For more information or to apply, students should visit the internship webpage.
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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 them 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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U.S Service Academy Nominations: Oct. 20
Senator Schatz has the privilege of nominating exceptional students from the state of Hawai'i for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies. An official nomination is required for admission to each of the Service Academies except the United States Coast Guard Academy.
Due to a competitive and thorough selection process, students are encouraged to apply to their Congressional sponsors and Service Academies in the spring of their junior year (however, students in their senior year will also be considered).
Applications are due by 6:00pm on October 20, 2017.
For more information or to apply, students should visit the nominations webpage.
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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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An educator's greatest satisfaction comes from sparking a student's passion for learning. Fuel Education's satisfaction comes from helping educators ignite those sparks with more students, more often. For more than a decade, Fuel Education has worked with pre-K through 12th grade schools across the nation to spark student success with online and blended learning. With 500+ online courses taught by certified teachers trained in online instruction, and an easy-to-use technology platform, Fuel Education has innovative digital learning solutions for independent schools like you. Find out how partnering with Fuel Education can help you spark your students' success. Call 844.879.3365.
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Kamehameha Schools Education Technology Conference, "Explore the Impossible":
May 26
* WHEN: Monday, June 5, 2017 (Unconference - FREE)
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6-7
* WHERE: Neal Blaisdell Center
* COST: $175 per person for 2 days (Breakfast and lunch included)
Registration is open and space is limited to 400 participants. The deadline to register is Friday, May 26.
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Third Annual Visual Arts Intensive: 7th & 8th Grade Painting & Drawing: June 10 - 11
Master Waldorf educator Van James is hosting a hands-on weekend drawing and painting workshop from June 10-11, 9am to 3pm. The course will look at how to best support the development of visual thinking in pre-adolescent students and promote healthy, fine-motor skills through specific artistic themes and techniques.
An early bird discount will be applied to all registrations confirmed before May 12. For further information contact Bonnie or call 808-395-1268.
For more
information
, please take a look at their flyer.
Dates: June 10 - 11, 2017
Location: Honolulu Waldorf School
Cost: $200
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Exploring Integration and Interdisciplinary Learning Through Music and Literature: June 14 & 15
These sessions offer a set of tools and strategies that supports educators in integrating
rhythm
and percussion experiences into their teaching approach. The fun of music making is used as a bridge to deeply and fully engage student interest and participating in the material being covered.
For more information, please see their flyer, and to register, go this link.
Deadline to Register: May 26
Dates: June 14 - 15, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Wai'alae Elementary Public Charter School
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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.
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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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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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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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Mahalo to our HAIS Supporting Member
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The Reading Company was founded in 1979 by Dr. Brad Kerwin Ed.D. Our mission is to guide students of any age on their academic journey, from preschool through college and beyond. Every student is on their own educational path and we are mentors and coaches for them and their families along that road. From strategic and financial planning to academic coaching and test preparation, we aim to guide students toward success. We partner with schools and families to form teams in order to reach measurable goals and reduce anxiety.
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Links and Resources
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Sir Ken Robinson - Do schools kill creativity?
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All Things PLC: This
site
is a collaborative, objective resource for educators and administrators who are committed to enhancing student achievement.
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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