In this issue...
Yale RULER Program
SOTF Regular Registration Ending
HAIS-UH Master's Degree
Digital Media Grants
MLTS Innovation Week
Enrollment Management Event
KCS New Head
La Pietra New Head & Dean
SOTF Conference
LSOTF Save the Date
Hawai'i LifeSmarts
Hawai'i History Day
PAAC Workshop & Program
Peace Day
Ceeds of Peace
Hawai'i Science Bowl
Children and Youth Summit
SOEST Open House
UH Manoa: Shows for Schools
"Inspired in Hawai'i" Contest
Supporting Member of the Month
Free Coffee for Teachers
'Olelo IME Workshops
STEMgrows Workshops
Building Resilience: Jason Keifer
Writing Matters: Workshop
NPO One-Day Seminar
HPU HS Counselor Lunch
Drums Alive DRUMTASTIC
PacRim Int'l Conference
APMS Management Programs
Links and Resources
Upcoming Events
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August 31, 2017
HAIS News
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).

Scholarship Funding Available
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.


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.

Please contact Deanna D'Olier with any questions.


Schools of the Future Conference: Regular Registration Period Ends on 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.

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.

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

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

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
Kaimuki Christian School has a New Principal
Kaimuki Christian School (KCS) has announced it's new  School Principal,  Robyn Ahn. Her plans follow her predecessor's, Mark Gallagher's, which involved a campus expansion that includes a high school. Ahn's focus is on the academic and spiritual success of KCS's students, strengthening the school's leadership by cultivating the KCS community,  creating a climate that nurtures learning, and overseeing the school's operations.
Prior to this appointment, she served as Vice Principal of the lower school for six years, managing administrative and instructional responsibilities.  Before joining KCS, Ahn was a homeschool educator, and also ran her martial arts school, Ahn's Academy, teaching more than 200 students. Before her career in education, Ahn worked in finance, both at Dean Witter Institutional Futures, and at American National Bank. Ahn earned an undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Illinois, and secured her MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology. Growing up in a missionary family in Singapore and Taiwan, she attended Christian schools for her secondary and college years.

La Pietra Announces New Head & New Dean
Dr. Josh Watson has been announced as the new Head of School at La Pietra. He has extensive experience in all aspects of school administration, teaching, and counseling. He recently served as the Assistant Principal for Student Life at Mid-Pacific Institute, and prior to that he was the Assistant Head of School and Dean of Students at the Academy of the Pacific. The La Pietra Board of Trustees welcomes Dr. Watson and looks forward to his leadership in the continuation of excellence in education with a focus on 21st century learning and
skills. 


Dr. Angie Dolan has recently been named 
the  Academic Dean and College Counselor. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Master's Degree in Academic Advising. Additionally, she recently completed her Doctorate this past summer at University of Southern California.

To learn more, please visit La Pietra's website.
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
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 the online portion of the competition opens Monday, October 23, 2017. Registration is now open.
For more information, visit their website, or contact Theresa Kong Kee.
 
Registration: Opened Aug. 1
Date (of Online Competition): Oct. 23
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Hawai'i History Day Kick-Off Workshop: Sept. 9
Get a head start on your History Day project; get answers and tips from historians, research experts and experienced History Day teachers. Check out sample projects and pick up free History Day resources and materials. Open to all interested teachers, students and parents. For more information, and to register, go to  this website.

Date: Sept. 9
Location: Chaminade University of Honolulu
Cost: Free

Applications Open for Global Leadership Program: Sept. 10 

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

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

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.


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
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

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
For  further  questions, please email them at this address.

Dates: Nov. 8 - 9, 2017
   Feb. 20 - 22, 2018
Location: Kennedy Theater
1770 East-West Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
Cost: $5 per ticket

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
 

Mahalo to our HAIS Supporting Member 

NWEA


To learn how MAP can help you address your biggest needs, your Hawaii representative is Gina DiPrima at 503-444-6455.

 
For Educators
Free  Coffee  for Teachers on September Tuesdays!
  
For more information, please click 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 has 24 hours
Location:
Cost: $150 (for either course)
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.

What Students Need to Succeed: Sept. 11
Dr. Jason Keifer leads the session "What Students Need to Succeed: Building Resilience," and explains the importance of resilience, answering questions about ways to help children develop this essential quality. Though it can be difficult to see a child disappointed or frustrated, in fact, working through setbacks or difficulties is one of the most empowering experiences a child will ever have. Jyo Bridgewater, Principal of Holy Nativity School, discusses how schools have an important role to play in this critical work. 
Questions may be submitted in advance to Jyo Bridgewater.

Date: Sept. 11, 6:00pm
Location: Holy Nativity School
               5286 Kalanianaole Hwy
               Honolulu, HI 96821

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
Annual Non Profit Organizations One-Day Seminar: Sept. 22
Chaminade University of Honolulu is hosting its 14th Annual Nonprofit Organizations One-Day Seminar on September 22, 2017 at the Pagoda Hotel in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
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

HPU High School Counselor Luncheon: Sept. 29
Hawai'i Pacific University's Office of Admissions will be hosting the High School Counselor Luncheon Friday, September 29, 2017. Open to all Hawaiʻi high school counselors, the Counselor Luncheon gives attendees the opportunity to tour the Aloha Tower Marketplace, learn about the new Engineering programs, and meet with faculty, staff, and current students. Additionally,  HPU will cover the flight cost and ground transportation to and from the airport on the date of the event for one counselor from each neighbor island school.
To learn more, or to RSVP, please go to this link, or contact the Office of Admissions at (808) 544-1128. Deadline to RSVP is Friday, September 8, 2017.

RSVP Date: Sept. 8
Date: Sept. 29
Location: Aloha Tower Marketplace
Cost: Free
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

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)

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.