In this issue...
HAIS-UH Master's Degree
Yale RULER Program
SOTF Student PoL
SOTF Regular Registration Ending
IPA New Principal
Assets Breaks Ground
Enrollment Management Event
SOTF Conference
LSOTF Save the Date
Peace Day
Ceeds of Peace
TheBus Stops Transfers
Children & Youth Day
Hawai'i Science Bowl
Humane Society Training Class
Annual Men's March
PLTW Grant Opportunity
HAIS District Science Fair
Free Coffee for Teachers
Educational Equity Symposium
Writing Matters: Workshop
Ocean Institute Teacher Workshop
STEMgrows Workshops
'Olelo IME Workshops
WWI & USA in Hawai'i Workshop
Aloha Aina Moanalua Workshop
Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC
CLCL Program
MISO Conference
HAEA Mixed Media Workshop
PacRim Int'l Conference
APMS Management Programs
CSEE Advisory Programs
Links and Resources
Upcoming Events
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September 14, 2017
HAIS News
Master's Degree in Private School Leadership
Information Session: Sept. 26
Please join us at Punahou School on Tuesday, September 26 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm to learn about the Master of Education in Private School Leadership. Offered jointly by HAIS and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, this degree is designed to meet the needs of leaders and aspiring leaders in independent schools with a curriculum that blends research-based knowledge with the wisdom of experienced private school leaders.

Why this program?
  • It's efficient: Earn a Master's degree in just 15 months
  • It's collaborative: Join a cohort of learners; receive stronger ongoing academic support
  • It's connected: Build a global professional network with your classmates and H.A.I.S.
  • It's cost-effective: Just $18,000 US covers all tuition costs
  • It's your research: Use your own classroom work in your studies
Cohort VII will commence summer 2018. The application deadline is November 17, 2017 . For more information and to apply, visit the  PSL-MEd Webpage . To receive updates, please email  Deanna D'OlierTo RSVP for the Information Session at Punahou School, click here .

Date: Sept. 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Punahou School, The President's Pavilion

The Yale RULER Program is Coming to Hawai'i! 
In partnership with the Hawai'i Community Foundation, we are pleased to offer the RULER Training 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. 

Scholarship Funding Available: Deadline - Friday, Sept. 22
Scholarship Funding is available and will be considered on a needs-based, first-come basis with some preference based on location of schools. These scholarships are made available through The Kamehameha Schools, and the Koaniani, Omidyar 'Ohana, and Pillars of Peace Hawai'i Funds at the Hawai'i Community Foundation. Neighbor Island schools may also apply for travel grants through the Hawai'i Community Foundation.

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.

Please contact Deanna D'Olier with any questions.


Schools of the Future Conference: Student Presentations of Learning (PoL)
The conference will feature Student PoL exhibits daily from 7:30am - 10:30am. An adult chaperone (teacher or parent) must accompany and be responsible for students, including transporting them to and from the event. Each PoL is open to up to 4 students and 1  adult chaperone. The exhibit should feature student work that is the result of project/design/problem-based learning and can be accommodated on one six-foot table. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the  application form by October 6.

SOTF Regular Registration Ending: Last Chance to Register for at the Regular Registration Rates: September 15
Registration Rates are are set to go up on September 16th, so be sure to  register soon! Please visit the SOTF Webpage for more information.

Island Pacific Academy Announces New Secondary Principal
Island Pacific Academy (IPA)  welcomes Steven Caley as Secondary Principal. Caley comes to IPA from Maryknoll School, where he most recently served as the Vice Principal for Academics and Faculty, before which he was the Academic Dean of Applied and Social Sciences. He replaces Kip Cummings, who has relocated to Texas.  Steven received his Master of Arts in Teaching and Secondary Education from the University of Puget Sound, and his Bachelor of Arts in History from Western Washington University.

Assets Breaks Ground on New Elementary Village

Assets School has broken ground on the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg K-4 Village, September 7, at the K-8 campus, One Ohana Nui Way in Honolulu.  This is the first such expansion at Assets since the campus's opening in 1955.  Paul Singer sees himself in each of the school's 344 students, having struggled with dyslexia and learning differences as a child. "At Assets, we believe that great minds don't think, or learn, alike," Singer says. "The new Harry and Jeanette Weinberg K-4 Village will give our youngest learners the space and freedom to explore their curiosities and launch their journey as lifelong learners, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders."  

Paul Singer and Kitty Lagaretta were interviewed about the expansion KHON TV; to view the interview, please click here

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.
To register, go to the website, and view the full agenda here for more details. For any questions regarding the event or fees, please email Aimee Gruber.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:  Kamehameha Schools' Kapalama
       Ka`iwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center
Cost: $20.00
Conference Updates 
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 
George Couros
 
Zoe Weil
Marc Prensky

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
Gail Lovely - Early Childhood Education
Tamara Kaldor - Early Childhood Development
Ruby Takanishi - Senior Research Fellow, Education Policy Program

Conference Highlights
  • Robotics Playground & Competition
  • Early Childhood Learning Playground
  • STEM 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

To register, go to www.sotfconf.org 

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).

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.

For Students, Parents and Educators
Peace Day Hawai'i 10th Anniversary Celebration: Sept. 16 
This year's theme is "Journey for Peace with Aloha: Making Connections". The 2017 Distinguished Peacemaker Awardee is Nainoa Thompson and Honorary Peacemaker Awardees, the Hokule'a crew. Nainoa is creating fresh visions of the islands' role in creating a peaceful world. He says: "That's why we sail. So our children can grow up and be proud of who they are. We are healing our souls by reconnecting to our ancestors. As we voyage we are creating new stories within the tradition of the old stories, we are literally creating a new culture out of the old." Educational panel presentations will cover topics important to understanding Hawaii's place in the global community. 

Date: Sept. 16, 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Hawaiʻi Culture Center
               2729 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Cost: Free

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

TheBus is Discontinuing Transfers: Oct. 1
Starting October 1, TheBus will no longer issue transfers. Riders that need to transfer to other buses will need to purchase a 1-Day Pass. For complete details, please see this notice  and this flyer .

24th Annual Hawai'i Children & Youth Day: Oct. 1
The 24th Annual Children & Youth Day will be held on Saturday, October 1. There will be food, entertainment, and educational activities for the entire family.  Everyone is welcome to  participate in the events of the day; the morning opening ceremony, the fun run, all the different zones, with keiki-friendly activities throughout. For more details on the day, please see this flyer.

Date: Oct. 1, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: The State Capitol & Surrounding Capitol District
Cost: Free

2018 Hawai'i Science Bowl Registration: Oct. 2
Acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis for the competition.
Acceptance Requirements:
1) Completion of online registration on National Site including a minimum of four team members.
2) Receipt by Hawaii Science Bowl (HSB) of signed media release forms for students and coach(es), which must be emailed to Lauren Kaupp at  Lauren_Kaupp/CIB/[email protected].
HSB media release forms and competition information available at this link. For any questions regarding registration, please contact Lauren Kaupp; for those regarding rules, please contact Steve Golden; for those regarding neighbor island transportation/travel, please  contact  Penni Lee.


The Humane Society's Animal Hero Training Class: Oct. 7
The Hawaiian Humane Society is hosting their Animal Hero Training Class for Oahu students in grades 6-12 who want to help animals in their community, and/or need community service hours as part of a school or community-based project. For more information, please see this flyer , or to register, go to this link . For any other questions, please email them at this address.

Date: Oct. 7, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: University of Hawaii, West Oahu Library
Cost: Registration fees waived
Annual Men's March Against Violence: Oct. 12
The 23rd annual Men's March Against Violence will be held on Thursday, October 12th. The event will begin at the State Capitol Rotunda at 11:45am, with a remembrance ceremony honoring victims of domestic violence who have passed in the last year. The March will leave from the Capitol at 12:00 noon and end with a rally featuring guest speakers at Skygate Park.
This year's theme is Life's Work, which reflects on the effort and commitment made to prevent violence in the community, and further engage in ways to bring peace and safety to families, friends, and personal relationships. Participants will be marching as a community in
solidarity against domestic violence.
To learn more about the  event, please look at their flyer, or the MMAV Information Packet. To register, go to this website, and for any other questions, please contact  Keli'i Beyer.

Date: Oct. 12, 11:45am
Location: State Capitol Rotunda
Cost: Free
PLTW & SEN Grant Opportunity: Oct. 16
Strada Education Network (SEN), a non-profit, has partnered with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to provide grant support ranging from $20,000- $45,000 to help Hawaiian high schools offset the implementation expenses of PLTW programs.  All high schools in Hawai'i are eligible to apply for any of PLTW ' s high school programs.  Grant awards are disbursed over a two or three year period determined by the school ' s preferred implementation plan of either two or three courses, and a warded schools must start implementing at least one PLTW course in the 2018-2019 school year.  Grant funds may be used to offset: PLTW program participation fees, c ore training and related expenses, r equired computers and/or tablets, r equired equipment and supplies.
To learn more about the grants, please see this flyer, and to learn more about PLTW, visit their website. To apply for a grant, schools must complete an application. For any questions, please contact the Director of School Engagement, Eleanor Hampson.

Application Open Date: Oct. 16
Application Close Date: Dec. 15
2018 HAIS District Science Fair: Feb. 9 - 10
The  Hawai'i  Academy of Science (HAS) will host their science fairs this spring. All interested 6 - 12 grade students can begin preparations now for competing at the HAIS District Fair. If your school would like to be involved, please contact HAIS Science Fair Coordinator Michelle Bradley. Additionally, this flyer has more information about upcoming events, and this Abstract Form, as well as these forms, will help start the project process.

Date: Feb. 9 - 10
Location: Hawaii Baptist Academy
Mahalo to Our HAIS Supporting Member

For Educators
Free  Coffee  for Teachers on September Tuesdays!
  
For more information, please click here.
Impact Hub Honolulu Educational Equity Symposium: Sept. 16
The Educational Equity Symposium is a forum for organizations and individuals who come together for solutions-based discussions and partnership-building opportunities surrounding the community's keiki .
Keynote speaker: Dr. Christina M. Kishimoto, Superintendent of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
National Speaker: Mee Moua, first Hmong-American elected to the Minnesota State Senate.
To sign up for the symposium, use this link.

Date: Sept. 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Writing Matters: Developing Sentence Skills: Sept. 16
This workshop is hosted by HIDA (Hawai'i branch of the International Dyslexia Association). More often than not, students struggle at the sentence level far more than they struggle at the paragraph level. This workshop, aligned with the Language section of the Common Core State Standards, will focus on parts of speech and sentence parts as they apply to the act of writing. Participants will practice with the elements introduced and model the strategies suggested. Speaker William Van Cleave, M.A. is an educational consultant whose specialties include morphology and written expression. A nationally recognized speaker, he has presented on effective teaching practices at conferences and schools around the country since 1995.
For full details, or to register, please go to this link.

Date: Sept. 16, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
               1226 College Walk 
               Honolulu, HI 96817
Cost: $100
Schmidt Ocean Institute Teacher Workshop: Sept. 22
The Schmidt Ocean Institute would like to connect classrooms to the cutting edge research being done with R/V Falkor in the Pacific and beyond. From ship-to-shore calls, to use of live-streamed ROV video in the classroom, participants will explore hands-on activities inspired by recent research cruises designed for middle and high school students. Breakfast and coffee will be served.
For full details, please see their flyer, and to register, please email them at this address by September 22.

Registration Date: Sept. 22
Event Date: Oct. 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Waikiki Aquarium
Cost: Free
STEMgrows Upcoming Workshops
A schedule of upcoming STEMgrows workshops is now available to view. For a list of the upcoming workshops and to sign up, please visit their website here, or see this printable flyer for the calendar and details.
Please also note the upcoming 3rd annual We Grow Hawai'i Youth Garden Conference on Sat., March 3rd, 2018. Feel free to ask more about this at their workshops, and for more information you can also visit their website here.

'Olelo's Two Innovative Media for Educators Workshops
'Olelo's Innovative Media for Educators (IME) Program was created in response to  the  growth of their annual Youth Xchange Video Competition, and the increased demand from teachers to integrate media into their classrooms. With earlier versions of the program dating back to 2005, IME is an opportunity for both K-12 teachers and youth educators outside the classroom who desire the technical resources and expertise to create their own media. IME offerings aim to equip participants with tools that incorporate media literacy and digital storytelling into your curriculum, regardless of subject matter.  
Two courses are being offered:  Educators Workshop, and the  Professional Development Course. To learn more about what's being offered, see

Date: Educators Workshop: Offered year-round
Date: Professional Development Course: Start of                    the semester
Time: Each class time runs for 24 hours
Location:
Cost: $150 (for either course)
WWI & America in Hawai'i Teacher Workshop: Sept. 27
The Hawai'i Council for the Humanities and the Chaminade History Center, in association with Hawai'i World War One Centennial Task Force, present a teacher workshop and a day of historical primary sources. Various topics will be covered, such as why and how the United States entered World War I; transformations in gender and race; relations between citizen and state; and case studies in understanding World War I through primary sources. This workshop will also go over classroom techniques on World War I and it's impact on the United States and in Hawai'i.
Please see their flyer for more information, or visit this link to register.

Registration Date: Sept. 27
Event Date: Sept. 30, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Chaminade University of Honolulu,  Henry Hall 207
Cost: Free

MGF's Aloha Aina Moanalua Workshop: Sept. 30
Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) and DLNR's Division of Forestry and Wildlife are hosting a free workshop for fourth grade teachers on their Huaka'i o Kamananui, Aloha Aina Moanalua place-based environmental education curriculum. The workshop includes a teacher's guide, lesson plans, student activity sheets, rubrics, CDs, a DVD and other resources. MGF will provide all materials plus meals and refreshments.    
For more information, please see their flyer. If you're interested in registering, please contact Pauline Worsham. Space is limited to 25 persons.

Date: Sept. 30, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Moanalua Middle School Library

Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC® Programs: Sept. 30 & Oct. 1
Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC® is an evidence-based program that integrates fitness, music, and educational concepts, in a coordinated package of curriculum materials. Drums Alive is now offering two workshops for educators to bring this program into the classroom; an introductory workshop, and a training class.

Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC ® Workshop
In this workshop, the curriculum is introduced, and attendees actively participate in a sampling of lesson plans. You'll experience how to teach the evidence-based Drums Alive® program while addressing National Standards for Physical Education (NASPE). Drums Alive will guide you through the resources provided in the curriculum kit, as music, balls, and drumsticks create curiosity, promote attention, and achieve a high level of motivation. You'll learn how to use movements that inspire children and prompt them to create movement and rhythms of their own. See this flyer for full details, or go to this page for registration.

Pre-registation Date: Sept. 22
Date: Sept. 30, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Hanahau'oli School
               1922 Makiki St., Honolulu, HI 96822
Cost: Pre-registration: $15 HAHPERD members
                                  $35 Non-members
                                  $10  Student  members

Mathematics in Motion & Ability Beats Instructor Training
Mathematics in Motion involves kinesthetic learning, requiring students to use a variety of movement skills to participate in p hysical activities that reinforce concepts ranging from number sense to trigonometry. It  enables PE and math teachers to offer a fun approach to cross-curricular learning, incorporating cardio drumming fitness with math lessons, and bringing curriculum, fitness drumming, music, and brain health together.
Ability Beats is an all-inclusive program that unlocks limitations and empowers participants.  Foster creativity through a brain and body workout that integrates kinesthetic awareness, neuro muscular skills, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, socialization, and wellness activities.
Participants will receive a Mathematics in Motion Manual, 2 DVDs, and a sampling of DRUMTASTIC in Motion: Ability Beats lesson plans and a certificate upon completion. See this flyer for full details.

Date: Oct. 1, 8:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Hanahau'oli School
               1922 Makiki St., Honolulu, HI 96822
Cost: $255 per person, or free for those who have previously purchased a DRUMTASTIC ® curriculum kit

Courageous Leaders for Collective Liberation: Oct. 1
The Courageous Leaders for Collective Liberation Program supports the growth and strengthening of an healing, restorative, contemplative practice, as well as taking action to make systems and communities more caring and just. The training is open to educators, health professionals, social workers, activists, organizers, spiritual teachers, community leaders and caring professionals. The goals of the program are to expand participants' vision for a more compassionate society; strengthen their contemplative practice in sustaining and generative ways; develop systemic and structural competency in anti-oppressive pedagogy; provide tools for healing and transforming privilege; join a growing professional learning community committed to critical self-discovery and collective liberation.
For more information about the full program, please visit their website.

Application Date: Oct. 1
Maui Independent Schools Organization Conference: Oct. 6
The Maui Independent Schools Organization (MISO) is holding its 2017 conference, featuring Ted Dintersmith, the Executive Producer of the film and co-author of the book  Most Likely to Succeed . The conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 6 at Seabury Hall, and will also include a screening of "Ka Helena A'o: The Learning Walk" - the film that documents Ted's 2016 visit to schools in Hawai'i. Speakers from these schools will also share their journeys. The conference is $25 and includes lunch.
Use this link to learn more about the conference, including its schedule and speakers.  If you're interested in attending, registration can be  completed here Additionally, you can send a spreadsheet with all of your registration information to Cheryl Kaupalolo along with one payment for all participants from your school.

Date: Oct. 6, 7:30am - 2:00pm
Location: Seabury Hall
               480 Olinda Rd.
               Makawao, HI 96768
Cost: $25
HAEA Mixed Media Workshop: Oct. 7
The Hawaii Art Education Association (HAEA) will be hosting an hands-on Mixed Media Workshop designed for teachers and museum educators working with students K-12, taught by artist and arts educator, Darlene Oshiro.  The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Participants should b ring found objects they would like to use in creating their own mixed media pieces. HAEA will provide other materials to use in the mixed media work, such as pens, pencils, markers, colored pencils, oil pastels, paints, string, yarn, scrap paper and cardboard.
To register, please go to this link, or see this flyer for more information. Once you are registered,  HAEA will provide driving directions. If you're interested in becoming an HAEA member, please click here .

Date: Oct. 7, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Hawaii Baptist Academy, Room D301
               2429 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI
Cost: HAEA/NAEA Members: Free
         Non-HAEA Members: $20

PacRim Conference on Disability & Diversity: Oct. 9 - 11
The Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity in October will have more than 50 presentations, workshops, seminars and keynote addresses under LEARN, which is one of five conference topic areas (in all, the conference offers more than 300 events). LEARN has three areas: Educational Justice & Reform, K-12 Education for All, and Transition to Adulthood and Post-Secondary Education. Discussions in these areas will frame increasingly diverse learning styles that spur the need for collective knowledge to bear on creating more inclusive paradigms in education. For more detail on LEARN,  click here.
There will be workshops in  hands-on strategies for aiding students with disabilities seeking success beyond high school in college and careers. A special writing skills seminar will show teachers how to improve the performance of students from diverse backgrounds  on the ACT writing assessment. And plenty of attention will be paid to ways teachers, counselors, parents, and school staff can collectively help students of diverse abilities with everything from new assistive technology to the promotion of healthy self-identity.
Take a look at their Save the Date flyer for more information, or see

Registration End Date: Sept. 15
Date: Oct. 9 - 11
Location: The Modern Honolulu
               & the Hilton Hawaiian Village

APMS Management Skills Programs: Oct. 18 - 20
American Professional Management Services (APMS) is offering half-day programs in Honolulu this October. There are a variety to choose from, offering the chance to enhance management skills, and enable attendees to lead their teams towards better educational outcomes and financial performances.
HAIS members will receive a discount , from the original $169, to $129 plus tax per person per program. T o use this discount, if registering, call one of these number (HI: 808-222-5887, WA: 206-201-0928)  and state your membership to HAIS.
Please see this brochure of all six Management Skills Programs being offered for more comprehensive detail, as well as this flyer for for more information about APMS's work in management consulting and professional development education. For general information, please see their website .
 
Dates: Oct. 18, 19, 20
Location: 'Alohilani Resort at Waikiki Beach
               ("Pacific Beach Hotel" until end Nov.)
               2490 Kalakaua Avenue 
Cost: $169 for non-HAIS members (plus tax)
         $129 for HAIS members (plus tax)

CSEE Meaningful Advisory Programs 2018: Feb. 23 - 24

The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education will be holding a 2-day workshop on advisory programs. By fostering meaningful relationships and stimulating student motivation, advisory time can help maximize student success. This workshop can help educators get the most out of advisory time, whether starting a new program or fine-tuning an existing structure.
Presenters Barb Ackerman and Joan Mudge cover all aspects of advisory, share both activities for advisory time and best-practices, and troubleshoot with participants. The weekend culminates in participants creating their own action plans for immediate and long-range goals. The "advisory period" is also put into the broader context of a school's mission for social, moral and academic development. Presenters offer tools to translate this mission into day-to-day advisory activities.

Dates: Feb. 23 - 24, 2018
          Fri. 4:00pm - 8:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Punahou School
               1601 Punahou St.
               Honolulu, HI 96822
Cost:  Early Bird, CSEE Member Schools: $225
         Early Bird, Non-Members: $375
         After Feb. 14, registration will be $250 for members and $400 for non-members.

Resources for Educators 
 
Links and Resources 

How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek
How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek


School and Other Upcoming Events
For more information about these events, click the links above to see the previous e-news issue with the original articles.