Stanford Tobacco Vaping Prevention Training
: Register by Oct. 25
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Presented in partnership with the Department of Health - Tobacco Prevention and Education Program and HAIS, with funding made available by the Tobacco Prevention & Control Trust Fund.
Schools are encouraged to send teams of 3 individulas. It is recommended that the head of school attend the first 2 hours and an administrator and teacher attend the entire training. Participants should bring a laptop or other electronic device (tablet, smart phone) to access the online toolkit.
Time:
8:30am - 3:45pm
Dates & Locations:
- November 6 - Oahu, Saint Louis School
- November 7 - Maui, Kamehameha Schools, Maui Campus
Cost:
Free (snacks, beverages, & lunch included)
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HAIS Learning Walks: Register by Nov. 8
The goal of the Learning Walks is to improve practice through observation and reflection, while building collaboration among colleagues from HAIS member schools. Participants will spend a day at a host school observing student learning, teaching and learning strategies, and learning environments. This experience is also intended to give participants the opportunity to reflect on their own practice.
Want to Go on a Learning Walk?
Sign up today to visit:
- Nov. 20 - Punahou School
- Nov. 22 - Hanahau'oli School
- Dec. 12 - Le Jardin School
(Please Note: Participants may register for multiple learning walks but space is limited to 12 participants per learning walk). Each visit will run from approximately 8am-1pm (5 hours) & lunch will be provided.
Please click on the buttons below to register for the three available Learning Walks!
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Early Childhood Learning Workshop Series
The day will be led by 3 Hawai'i-based early childhood learning experts, each offering a breakout session that will explore one of the topics. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the role of each of these themes in early childhood development and will leave with tools that can be implemented in their own classrooms.
Time:
8:30am - 1:30pm
(arrival 8:00am - 8:30am)
Dates & Locations:
· November 23 - Oahu, Mid-Pacific Institute
· January 18 - Maui, Location TBD
· February 8 - Hawai'i Island, Kamehameha Schools
· February 29 - Kauai, Island School
Cost:
$20 (snacks, beverages, & lunch included)
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Unlocking Learner Variability Workshops
Helping educators develop a deeper understanding of learner variability, this workshop covers everything from theory to classroom implementation. Rooted in critical thinking and using design thinking strategies, participants will create an action plan for unlocking differentiated, personalized and individualized learning for their own learning environments.
Dates & Location:
- Feb. 6, 2020 - Oahu, Location TBD
- Feb. 13, 2020 - Hawai'i, Location TBD
Cost:
Free
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Updated Transportation Exemptions and Forms
The HAIS Board of Directors has approved the use of a Transportation Exemption form, Private Vehicle Exemption form, and Parent Authorization form, which allow HAIS member schools to transport students in accordance with the State Law. The forms along with a full explanation of their purpose is available on the
HAIS Transportation Guidelines Webpage
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HAIS Accreditation Trainings
HAIS holds annual trainings for all aspects of the accreditation process in the Fall and the Spring of each year. These trainings help prepare Heads of Schools, Self Study Coordinators, and Visiting Committee members from the beginning of their accreditation process.
Accreditation and Data: Assessing and Improving the Health of a School: Register by Nov. 5
This training is intended for any self study coordinator or head of school who has an upcoming accreditation visit in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. This workshop will explore the different types of data that can be gathered for the purposes of accreditation, take an in-depth look at the Independent School Dashboard, and gain insights into analyzing and interpreting dashboard and other data.
Date:
Nov. 8, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy, Conference Room
Cost:
Free
Accreditation Visiti
ng Committee Training: Register by Nov. 5
Trainings are open to anyone interested in serving on an accreditation team, but are highly recommended for those individuals who have not been in a training over the last two years, have not worked with the new HAIS accreditation protocol, and who are serving on a visiting committee in the current 2019-2020 school year.
Date/Times:
Nov. 8, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy, Conference Room
Cost:
Free
If your school would like to hold a school-specific accreditation training, please contact
Sophie Halliday
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HAIS Advancement Roundtable
: Oct. 25
HAIS Advancement colleagues are invited to a brown bag roundtable - the discussion topic will be Annual Giving.
bBe prepared to discuss what has worked well and where your challenges are within annual giving.
Times:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Sullivan Administrative Building Boardroom, Punahou School
Bring:
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bento) - Drinks and treats provided
Parking:
P
arking details will be sent out closer to the meeting
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Save the Date! 2020 SOTF Conference: Oct. 26 - 27
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Community News, Events, and Workshops
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Optimizing the Value of Operations Workshop: Save The Date
Presented in partnership with Edison Energy and Hawai'i Energy, this workshop offers an
holistic approach to capturing energy savings in facilities, and
will comprehensively explore the challenges and key components necessary to successfully execute an operating cost management plan and reduction strategy in a K - 12 facility. Drawing on technical examples, lessons learned, and best practices, the workshop will help with:
- Understanding facility energy and operating cost reduction;
- Quantifying financial & operational benefits;
- Leveraging the benefits of utilizing incentive funding (in addition to other financing options), and;
- Determining the expected results of implementing cost reduction opportunities for K - 12 facilities.
Date: Nov. 12
Location: TBD
Cost:
Free
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Blue Planet's Student Energy Summit: Register by Oct. 31
This 2-day event for students in grades 6 - 12 has about 200 kids gather from across the islands to immerse themselves with the latest in climate science, renewable energy, and learn how to make their voice heard to ensure their clean energy future. The theme is "Revolution 20/20: Past, Present, Renewable,” and attendees will be learning about global energy, advocacy, solar energy, and the history of effective revolutions and how they can start their own.
Dates of Summit: Nov. 10 - 11
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center
Cost: Free
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HaSTA Fall Conference: Nov. 2
The Hawai‘i Science Teachers Association (HaSTA) is dedicated to science education in Hawai'i. They invite all science educators and supporters of science education to join them in advancing their mission of promoting science and science education at their fall conference, where participants connect with science educators from around the state.
Times:
7:30am - 12:45pm
Location:
McKinley High School
Cost: Free for current members
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Upcoming HSTE Events
EdCamp Maui: Nov. 2
EdCamps are vendor-free, participant-driven professional development "UNconferences" where the attendees determine the topics and facilitate the sessions, which are conversations, and not presentations. EdCamp Maui will have rich discussions, cool demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on learning.
Times:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Kihei Charter School - 650 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753
Cost: Free (includes coffee and light refreshments in the morning, and lunch)
HSTE Meet & Greet Screening of "She Started It:" Nov. 15
A screening of "She Started It," a documentary following 5 female founders towards start-up success, followed by dinner and a post-movie activity/discussion.
Time:
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
ImpactHUB Honolulu
Cost:
Free (includes dinner)
Hawai'i Education Technology Survey
Ka'ana Solutions, HawaiiKidsCAN, and HSTE are distributing the first Hawai'i Education Technology Survey for Educators. This survey is designed to gather information about current education technology usage in Hawai'i, and the data will be synthesized into a free report that will be distributed back out to the community. All responses will be kept private, and those who provide email addresses will be emailed a copy of the final data report and be eligible to win one of 3 $50 gift cards. Winners will be chosen randomly.
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HPU Preview Day: Nov. 9
Hawai'i Pacific University is having their open house, Preview Day. Explore academic offerings, meet faculty and current students, learn about extracurricular opportunities, tour the downtown campus, and enjoy breakfast at Pier 9 by Sam Choy.
Time:
8:00am - 1:30pm
Location:
Aloha Tower Marketplace - Downtown Campus
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Erikson Institute Workshop Series: Apply by Nov. 12
The Erikson Institute, in partnership with Chaminade University and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Early Education and Development (CEED), is offering 3 yearlong professional development series, each designed to deepen teachers’ understanding of children’s development:
- Early Math: runs Jan. - Dec. 2020
- Early Literacy: runs Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2021
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): runs Feb. 2020 - Feb. 2021
Cost: Free
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2020 Localicious Art & Poetry Contest: Submit by Nov. 29
The Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation's 6th Annual Localicious Art & Poetry Contest presented by Hawai'i Gas is coming up soon. This year, students are able to submit an original illustration or poem that depicts the theme, "My Favorite Dish Created with a Locally Grown, Caught or Raised Product." Students in grades K-8 have a chance to win a $100 gift card, an exclusive class party with a local celebrity chef, and have their entry featured prominently within the 2021 Localicious Hawai'i calendar.
For more info and entry forms once the contest is underway, please visit www.hawaiiagfoundation.org
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Hawai'i LifeSmarts Competition: Online Competition Closes Dec. 6
LifeSmarts is a free educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas: Personal Finance, Consumer Rights & Responsibilities, Health & Safety, Environment, and Technology. Students can get a team and register today for the online competition, which opens October 21.
Online Competition:
open from Oct. 21 - Dec. 6, 2019
In-person Competition:
Feb. 8, 2020 at UH Manoa - Campus Center Ballroom
National Competition:
April 25 – 28, 2020 in Washington D.C.
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