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.
It's not too late to Register!
Registration: One-Day @ $250 / Two-Day @ $500
Online Registration will close on Friday, October 20th
Walk-in registration will be available throughout the conference.
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Yale RULER Program
Registration Deadline: Oct. 20
In partnership with the Hawai'i Community Foundation, we are pleased to offer the RULER Training and Program 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. Neighbor Island schools may apply for travel scholarships, made availble by HCF.
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.
More information about the RULER Program is available on the
Flyer and can be found on the
HAIS Website, along with more information about the December 6 & 7 training. For those who missed the Sept. 7 Information Session, you can view the video of it here.
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Master's Degree in Private School Leadership
Offered by the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, in partnership with HAIS, 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'Olier.
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2017 Global Issues Network Fall Kick-Off Event: Nov. 3
Students and educators are invited to join us for the first GIN event of the school year! This event will feature breakout sessions with NGOs and non-profits, a student panel about how to prepare for the conference and how to engage with the Global Issues Network and the opportunity to connect with other GIN schools. This event is open to those anyone interested in GIN.
Please RSVP by Friday, October 27th to attend. To learn more about last year's GIN, please visit the HAIS
website.
Date: Nov. 3, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 'Iolani School -
4th floor
of the Sullivan Center
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GIN Event - Lo'i Restoration in Kalihi: Nov. 4
This is an event for those who don't mind getting their hands dirty to help make the city naturally, culturally, and sustainably more vibrant. Building off the amazing momentum from the GIN Kick-Off event, Mid-Pacific is holding a day of service restoring a lo'i in Kalihi, Saturday, November 4, 8:00am to 12:30pm. Those who attended the Kick-Off event can join their fellow GIN members, as well as anyone else who may be interested.
For more information, please see
their poster, and
this map for the location of the event. If planning to attend, please send an e-mail with a tentative number of those attending to
Ally Kuwana.
Date: Nov. 4, 8:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Lo'i Kalo Park
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HAIS - Design Thinking One-Day Workshop: Dec. 14
The
HAIS-Design Thinking Hawaii Intensive Design Thinking for the Classroom will be a high-
energy,
experiential
earning experience. Participants will co
llaborate
in
teams
by subject areas and grade levels. 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 (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, feedback) will be used in the workshop. Teachers will leave with an understanding of how they may apply design thinking into classroom work for students.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 30
Date: Dec. 14. 7:45am - 4:30pm
Location: 1585 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1760
Cost: HAIS Members: $215
Non-Members: $235
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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
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
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
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
SAVE THE DATE: April 5 & 6, 2018
Pre-Conference: April 4
Location: The Ala Moana Hotel
Keynote Speakers
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Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas
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Head of School at the Synapse School
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For Students, Parents and Educators
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Hawai'i Science Bowl Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2018 Hawai'i Science Bowl. Acceptance
will be on a first come, first served basis for the competition. For more details on acceptance requirements, and for any questions on the Bowl,
registration, rules,
neighbor island transportation/travel, or other details, please see
their website
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Localicious Art & Poetry Contest: Oct. 2 - Nov. 9
The Hawai'i
Agricultural Foundation is hosting the 2018 Localicious Hawai'i Art & Poetry Contest; s
tudents in grades K-8 are invited to share their creative genius by submitting an art or poetry piece about "Your Favorite Dish Made with Locally Grown and Raised Crop." To learn more about the competition, please see this flyer, or go to their website.
Submission Dates: Oct. 2 - Nov. 9
Location: Submit to:
Hawai
ʻ
i Agricultural Foundation
3538 Waialae Avenue, #203
Honolulu, HI 96816
Cost: Free
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PLTW & SEN Grant Opportunity: Oct. 16
Strada Education Network (SEN) 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.
Grant funds may be used to offset
PLTW program participation fees, c
ore training
, r
equired equipment, and supplies.
Application Open Date: Oct. 16
Application Close Date: Dec. 15
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Most Likely to Succeed Screening on Maui: Oct. 20
Kamehameha Schools Maui is offering an additional opportunity to see the Most Likely to Succeed film on Maui, Friday, October 20, 2017. They're hosting the screening, and Ted Dintersmith will be there, along with Josh Reppun. All are invited to participate and engage in an evening of thoughtful and
innovative
dialogue. For those interested in the viewing, please see this flyer for more details, or click here to RSVP.
Date: Oct. 20, 5:30pm
Location: Kamehameha Schools Maui
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UH Wahine Experience: Oct. 21
The Aio Foundation is partnering with the UH Athletic Department to present the inaugural Wahine Experience at T.C. Ching Field on October 21. Especially for students 8th grade and under, the event will provide students and their families an opportunity to meet Wahine coaches, players, and celebrity alumni. UH Admissions will also be on hand providing information on college academic requirements and financial aid. For more information, please see this flyer.
Date: Oct. 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: T.C. Ching Field, UH Manoa
Cost: Free
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2018 PAAC Study Tours for H.S. Students: Nov. 1
The 2018 study tour application deadlines for Hawaii high school students, sponsored by PAAC, are now approaching.
Scholarships are available
for all study tours, though some restrictions may apply for private school students. The upcoming March tour is
the
Polynesian Cultural Exchange Tour to Tahiti; s
tudents will hone and share their knowledge of Hawaiian culture and learn about Tahitian culture from their peers and elders in an immersive study tour to French Polynesia.
This takes place over DOE Spring Break 2018, and the application deadline is Nov. 1.
Application Deadline: Nov. 1
Date: March 2018
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Pacific Regenerative Medicine Conference: Nov. 6 - 7
The inaugural Pacific Regenerative Medicine Conference will be held Nov. 6 and 7 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. At the conference, students will receive an introduction to the regenerative medicine industry, which includes the fields of cell biology, stem cell research, immunology, engineering, genetics, computer science, and robotics. If interested in attending, please
register here, and sign up using the code "STEM" (offer is valid for all Hawaii high school STEM students; one chaperone per group/class/school).
Please see this flyer for full details, as well as this one for conference session information, and this flyer for
a full kama'aina price list (go here for full non-discounted prices).
Date: Nov. 6 - 7
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center
Cost: Varies (High School STEM students: Free)
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HPU Preview Day Open House: Nov. 11
The Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) Office of Admissions is hosting their Preview Day Open House event on Saturday, November 11, at the Aloha Tower Marketplace.
Learn more about Academic Programs, Athletic Programs, Career Development, Financial Aid, First-Year Programs, Housing, Music Programs, and Study Abroad.
Attendees can meet and speak with faculty, current students, alumni, and staff. Also, those who attended will receive a $500 visit grant if admitted, and enroll for Fall 2018.
Date: Nov. 11, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Aloha Tower Marketplace
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NOAA Fisheries: Win a Ship Tour: Nov. 14
NOAA Fisheries is currently conducting a Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey (HICEAS) that searches for whales, dolphins, and seabirds around the Hawaiian Islands. They have put together a comprehensive website with blogs from the field, info about their research, and photos.
NOAA is offering a special opportunity for 1 class (grades 7 or 8) to win
a chance to take a tour of 1 of the NOAA ships that will be at the Aloha Tower on Tuesday,
November 14. See
the flyer
for more information
about how to enter the contest, and see
their website
for other details.
Deadline Date: Oct. 27
Date: Nov. 14
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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
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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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Race & Ethnicity in the U.S Workshop: Oct. 21
The focus of the
Humanities and the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity in the United States and in Hawai'i
workshop is centered on addressing topics of civil rights and racism in the classroom. This workshop is geared towards U.S. History and Language Arts teachers, as well as teachers of Modern History of Hawai'i. Classroom techniques will be discussed as it relates to the topics of race and ethnicity in U.S history and how it relates to the present. Travel stipends will be available for neighbor island teachers.
If interested in registering, please go to
their website, and f
or any questions, please contact
Lisa Yamaki
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Date: Oct. 21
Location: Chaminade University
Henry Hall 207
Cost: Free
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Get Stuff Done Today for Our Keiki: Oct. 14
This Saturday, October 14th, is the inauguration of
Get Stuff Done Today for Our Keiki
. The opening ceremony, with special guest Ted Dintersmith, will begin at 8:45am at Wai'alae Elementary School.
Attendees are welcome to drop in any time until 12:00pm to experience this new grassroots, collegial, professional growth opportunity.
Date: Oct. 14, 8:45am
Location: Wai'alae Elementary School
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HSTE's Hawai'i Education Leadership Summit: Oct. 25
The
Hawai'i Society for Technology in Education (
HSTE) will be hosting its annual Hawaii Education Leadership Summit.
This year's driving question is: "How do we intentionally build bridges in order to, develop, promote, inspire innovation in our schools to foster equity?" Laura McBain from Stanford School of Design/School Retool takes the lead,
explaining how to shape the path towards equity and why the work around innovation leads towards equity.
Participants
will create an
EcoSystem Innovation map for the islands, and then work through a series of structured shared and learned sessions. Later, a cohort of consultants that support innovation and equity in the islands will be on hand for feedback on everyone's work. HSTE recommends that each school group has 2-3 attendees.
For more information on the Summit, please see
their flyer
. If interested in registering, please
use this link
to do so.
Date: Oct. 25, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: PBS Hawai'i, 315 Sand Island Access Rd.
Cost: $150 (includes Continental breakfast & lunch)
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History through Local Literature Workshop: Nov. 18
The Local and Global History Using Local Literature teacher workshop will feature locally published novels, poems and biographies as tools to aid in teaching local, American, and world history. This includes looking at how to address difficult subjects (racism, genocide, imperialism) in the classroom, as well as using fiction and non-fictional writing in teaching about history.
Limited travel stipends for neighbor island teachers are available. Please see this flyer for more information, or contact Lisa Yamaki for any further questions.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 15
Date: Nov. 18, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Chaminade University, Henry Hall 207
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Budget & Fundraising Training Workshop: Nov. 17
On November 17, 2017, there will be a workshop on Budgeting and Fundraising Training at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Early Education and Development (CEED). The training is free, but if you plan on attending, please register by November 13 at this site
. For those
interested
, please see this flyer for more details.
Registration Date: Nov. 13
Date: Nov. 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Harry and Jeanette Weinberg CEED
2707 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Cost: Free
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Google Bootcamp, Level 1 Certification: Nov. 29 - 30
Mid-Pacific
is hosting
EdTechTeam's Google Certified Educator Bootcamp Level I & Level II. These are prep courses for teachers who want to become officially Certified in Level 1 and/or Level 2.
Level 1 Certification Bootcamp
Explore the core areas of G Suite to increase professional learning and leadership; efficiency in the classroom; and student learning and creativity. In addition to the tools, participants are exposed to critical student skill sets necessary for learning in an online environment.
Registration includes a voucher for the Level 1 exam. For more details, go to
this website; to register, use
this link. If purchasing by Purchase Order, please contact the
EdTechTeam.
Level 2 Certification Bootcamp
Move beyond the basics of Google Tools and learn how to maximize 21st century learning in the classroom. Participants explore and create blended lessons while enhancing student understanding of concepts. R
egistration includes a voucher code to take the exam, and Level 1 Certification is highly recommended before attending Level 2.
Full details for Level 2 will be released after Level 1 is completed.
Level 1:
Date: Nov. 29 - 30, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Mid-Pacific Institute
Fee: $299
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'Olelo: 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. IME can be an opportunity for youth educators in and outside the classroom; IME aims to equip participants with tools that incorporate media literacy and digital storytelling into any curriculum.
Two courses are being offered:
Educators Workshop, and the
Professional Development Course. To learn more about what's being offered, see
their flyer
, or email
Jo-Lynn Domingo
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Date for Educators Workshops:
December 19, 20 & 21: 9:30am - 3:30pm
January 20 & 27: 8:30am - 4:30pm
February 17 &18: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Mapunapuna Community Media Center
1122 Mapunapuna St.
Honolulu, HI 96819
Cost: $150 (for either course)
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AMLE Middle Grades Summit: Feb. 2 - 3
The Association for Middle
Level
Education (AMLE)
is hosting this two-day intensive summit, offering professional learning designed exclusively for middle grades educators. This event is in cooperation with the Hawaii Department of Education and supported by the Hawaii Community Foundation.
For those interested in participating, please go to
this link
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See their Save the Date flyer here, and more detail about the event, see this letter.
If interested in presenting at the event, please see
this flyer
, and know
that the registration
deadline for proposals is
Oct. 13
.
Date: Feb. 2 - 3
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center
Cost: $199
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CSEE Meaningful Advisory Programs 2018: Feb. 23 - 24
The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE) will be holding a 2-day workshop on advisory programs.
Presenters Barb Ackerman and Joan Mudge cover all aspects of advisory, share activities and best-practices, and troubleshoot with participants. This workshop can help educators get the most out of advisory time, whether starting a new program or fine-tuning an existing structure.
The weekend culminates in participants creating their own action plans for immediate and long-range goals.
For more details, or if interested in registering, please go to
this website
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Dates: Feb. 23 - 24, 2018
Fri. 4:00pm - 8:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Punahou School
Cost:
CSEE Member Schools: $225 before Feb. 14, $250 after
Non-Members: $375 before Feb. 14, $400 after
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ESU National Shakespeare Competition: Mar. 3
The 2018 English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition is beginning its first stages. Interested schools can sign up for an in-school competition, and then the winner of each school competes in the Hawai'i branch competition in March, after which the national competition is held in New York.
Please see the invitation for full details.
Date of ESU Hawaii Branch Competition: Mar. 3, 2018, 1:00pm
Location: Luke Auditorium, The Wo Int'l Center, Punahou School
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Links and Resources
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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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