Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
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A Message from HAIS Executive Director, Phil Bossert
As you are very much aware, the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly and is very unpredictable at this point and will likely remain so into the coming months. Nationally many private schools have already been closed by government order at the state level. Others have decided to close their campus for between four weeks and eight weeks. Most are moving their instructional activities, in one form or another, to online or home-based learning for an extended period of time.
Each school must make the decisions that make the most sense for its own learning community, but please know that you are part of the larger Hawaii private school community of 34,000+ students and 3,000+ employees. The HAIS staff will continue to monitor the pandemic situation and provide updates to member school leadership every few days. We wish you every success as your school navigates through this difficult time.
The HAIS staff has also begun working remotely and has temporarily suspended its criminal history background check services. If you should need to reach any member of the team, please refer to the
Contact Us page on the HAIS website.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
HAIS has dedicated a page on its website to government updates, student travel, online learning, teaching online, communication, and other general resources relating to the coronavirus situation. To stay up-to-date on all things related to the coronavirus, visit the newly created page regularly.
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Program, Event and Meeting Updates, Cancellations and Postponements
In light of the rapidly changing situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several upcoming events that have been postponed or cancelled, including the following:
HAIS staff will continue to monitor the situation and will determine the most appropriate course of action for each of its own scheduled programs, meetings and events. In the instance of cancellation or postponement of a HAIS event or program, all registered attendees will be notified by email and reimbursements issued shortly thereafter. Every effort will be made to find new dates for all HAIS activities.
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AFP Webinar on Fundraising: Mar. 20
There is no doubt that the next few weeks and months will be extremely difficult times for many Non-Profit Organizations. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Aloha Chapter will be hosting a free webinar, "Fundraising with Aloha in the Midst of COVID-19," and discussion for their members, led by Jennifer Oyer, CFRE, Principal and Managing Director of Community Impact Advisors.
Date/Time:
Mar 20, 10:00am HST
Location:
online webinar
Cost:
Free
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Remote Learning with Early Grades: Teacher Supported Family Engagement at Home
Thank you to the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) for sharing this eSeminar. Gina Marcel and Kathryn Kaiser from The School at Columbia University provide a case study of preparing and delivering developmentally appropriate, authentic, and engaging learning and teaching online. Teachers at The School recently put together a program that could honor teachers' educational values, support families unable to be in school, and maintain active learning for children. The strategies discussed can be platform-independent and tool-independent. No Learning Management System (LMS) is required to deliver this kind of instruction. Ms. Marcel and Ms. Kaiser also discussed asynchronous and synchronous delivery methods they have piloted, providing a better understanding of how to design, implement, and deliver learning in an online environment for our youngest children.
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Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Related to Your Organization's 401(k)/403(b) Plan: Apr. 28
This presentation is geared to individuals who have oversight over their organization’s retirement plan, such as Board Members, CEOs, Executive Directors, Heads of School, CFOs, Business Managers, and HR staff.
As a plan administrator, you have specific fiduciary administrative duties you must adhere to in order to stay in compliance with ERISA, DOL and IRS regulations. This presentation will help you understand and establish a documented procedure to review, evaluate, and satisfy specific fiduciary functions.
Times: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy
Cost:
Free (lunch provided)
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Cyber Safety Leadership Summit for Independent Schools: July 21 - 22
Presented by the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS)
In a world where we can no longer ignore cyber threats, independent schools are no exception. Thought leaders from the independent school community lead this in-depth 2-day workshop on cybersecurity and risk management. Participants will review ATLIS recommendations and apply community best practices for securing digital resources. The summit will include time for reflection and planning the necessary work of leading their schools in an implementation roadmap for integrating safe practices for data management and cyber safety. With this essential leadership programming, you will take important steps to protect your school and its most valuable resources from the real dangers that threaten its cyber safety. Speakers will be drawn from experienced practitioners and technology leadership in the ATLIS community. Local speakers may provide case study experience from implementing recommendations after previous ATLIS programming. Other speakers may include other local professionals.
Times:
8:30am - 4:30pm
Location:
Punahou School
Cost: HAIS & ATLIS Member - $395 / Non-Member - $445
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2020 HAIS Heads & Trustees Workshop: Save the Date!
Keynote:
Tim Fish, NAIS Strategy Lab
Date: Sept. 14, 8:00am - 4:00pm (with reception to follow!)
Location: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
More information coming soon!
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HAIS 50th Anniversary Celebration and Member Meeting!
This event is intended for HAIS member school Heads and a
guest.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of our organization, HAIS is holding a reception immediately following the Annual Member Meeting. The celebration will also include a "Talk Story" Discussion centered on the release of "Building a Community: The First Fifty Years of HAIS," authored by Dan White and Robert Witt.
Date/Times: Apr. 27, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Mid-Pacific Institute, Wilcox Dining Hall
Cost: Free
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HAIS 50 Year Commemorative Book Available for Purchase!
"Building a Community: The First Fifty Years of HAIS" is a tribute to the founders of the Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools, its founding member schools, its past board members and committee chairs, and to its association presidents over the years. It's also a tribute to those who serve HAIS today - on committees, boards, and staff. It is the people of HAIS who over the past fifty years have fashioned an organization that provides a valuable voice in education in the state of Hawai'i, advocating for an high-quality learning experience for all children.
About the Authors:
Robert M. Witt
was the first Executive Director of HAIS, serving from 1989-2014. Under his leadership, the association grew in number of members, breadth of program offerings, and statewide influence regarding education.
Daniel E. White
was the founding Head of School for Island Pacific Academy after serving as an Head at 3 other schools in California and Hawai'i. He was a member of the HAIS Board of Directors for 12 years and served as Board President from 2008-2010.
Cost:
$25 (plus shipping)
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HCPS Licensing Mandated for All Private Schools: Act 227
Please be advised that all private schools must be licensed by HCPS, and/or accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. As stated in an earlier e-news letter and discussed in an article from the Star Advertiser, "Law Requires Hawaii’s Private Schools to be Licensed or Accredited", the Senate/House Conference Committee passed SB 980, which was written into law as Act 227, on July 2, 2019. This law clarified that all private schools, both non-profit and for-profit, must be licensed by HCPS and/or accredited by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency. Act 227 will become effective on July 1, 2020, which provides schools a year to comply with licensure.
If you are unsure of your school's licensure, know of a school that isn't licensed, or have any questions or concerns about the new law, please contact
Kelley Rahn
, Licensing & Membership Manager, or
Sophie Halliday
, Director of Accreditation & Licensing.
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HAIS Admissions Officers Constituency Meeting: Save the Date!
(Please note: this meeting is intended for Admissions Officers at HAIS member schools)
Join Admissions professionals from HAIS schools for an afternoon of conversation, information sharing, troubleshooting, and current issue discussion.
Date:
May 5
More info to come!
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Schools of the Future Updates
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NEW
Innovative Scholarship: Apply by April 24
Did you create or implement an innovative program, initiative, or learning opportunity at your school? Has it had a positive impact on your school community? If so, apply now for the opportunity to receive 1 of 6 Innovation Scholarships to attend SOTF 2020!
The Innovation Scholarship was created in honor of Robert Witt and Chris Van Bergeijk, the visionaries behind the Schools of the Future initiative. It will be awarded to a total of 6 persons - 2 Private, 2 Public, and 2 Charter School educators. The scholarship will cover the 2-day SOTF Conference registration fee
(please note that recipients will be responsible for all other expenses related to attending the conference, including transportation, airfare, food, and lodging)
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Eligibility:
· PK-12th grade educator, currently employed at a Hawai'i Public, Private, Parochial, or Charter School.
· Demonstrates innovation in the area of teaching or administration.
· Prior recipients are not eligible for consideration.
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NEW
Student Call for Proposals: Apply by Sept. 19
This year's Conference will include student presentations on both conference days, Oct. 26 and 27. Student presentations will be scheduled according to the date preference noted in the form, but may be scheduled during any of the session blocks (between 10:30 am - 4:00 pm).
The purpose of these sessions is to give students the opportunity to teach the teachers. Student proposals should address best teaching practices and should inspire thinking about learning from the student's perspective. All proposals can include up to 3 students and must include 1 teacher who will serve as an advisor and point person.
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Early Bird Registration Open
Early Bird Rates (available through May 31):
$350 - 2-Day Ticket: October 26 & 27
$175 - 1-Day Ticket: October 26
$175 - 1-Day Ticket: October 27
$125 - 1-Day Ticket: October 28 (LSOTF Post-Conference Only)
$440 - LSOTF 3-Day Ticket (October 26, 27 & 28)
Discount Codes:
- Group Discount - 10% off current ticket price: Valid for any group of 10+ people from the same school.
- Complex Area Discount Code - 10% off current ticket price: Valid for any DOE Complex Area that sends a group of 25 people (must be paid for by complex area)
- All School PD Registration Rate - 15% off current ticket price: Valid for schools that send their entire faculty to the conference on either 1 or both days.
- Presenter Discount - 50% off the current ticket price: Valid for the primary presenter, once a proposal is selected.
Please email
Megan Polak
for the discount code and for more information.
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Keynote Speaker
Announcements!
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Eric Scheninger
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October 26
Eric, a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the
International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)
, was, prior to this, an award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. He oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement. To learn more about Eric, please visit his
website
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Michele Borba
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October 26
An internationally recognized expert and author on children, teens, parenting, bullying and moral development, her work aims to help strengthen children’s character and resilience, build strong families, create compassionate and just school cultures, and reduce peer cruelty. Her practical, research-based advice is culled from a career of working with over one million parents and educators worldwide. To learn more about Michele please visit her
website
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Ron Ritchhart
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October 27
Senior Research Associate and Principal Investigator at Harvard Project Zero, Ron's work focuses on the development of school and classroom culture as prime vehicles for developing students’ as powerful thinkers and learners. His most recent book,
Creating Cultures of Thinking
, takes readers inside a diverse range of learning environments to show how teachers create classrooms where thinking is valued, visible, and actively promoted as part of the day-to-day experience. Howard Gardner has called the book “a tour de force” for Ron’s ability to seamlessly merge theory, research, practice, and application together in a highly accessible and engaging manner. To learn more about Ron, please visit his
website
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Scott Barry Kaufman
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October 27
A humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential, Scott is interested in using his
research
to help all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. He is a professor at
Columbia University
where he teaches courses on creativity and well-being, and he is director of research at the
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Featured Speaker
Announcements!
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Steve Barrett
Director of Outreach, Wildwood School
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Dinah Becton-Consuegra
Director of Partnership Development, PBLWorks
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Kristen Jacobsen
Co-Director, 360 Thinking Cognitive Connections
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Arnold Laanui
Director of Extensions at Waipahu High School, HDOE
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Tim Leet
Executive Director, Heart of Character
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Community News, Events, and Workshops
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Pono Challenge: Submit by Apr. 3
Pono, a way of being and doing in Hawaiian culture, guides us to do "what is right." The Annual E Ola Pono Campaign encourages Hawai'i's youth to create campaigns that promote peace, harmony, and pono in their schools and communities. Please see the flyer and website for more details.
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Learning Across Borders (LAB) Hawai'i State Round: Apr. 25
LAB is a Hawai'i-based educational nonprofit for students and educators from the Asia-Pacific region interested in environmental science. Students must prepare and present a project related to the annual theme (Changing Climate, Changing Planet) at the Hawai'i state round. Selected participants will be invited to participate in the Global LAB scheduled for mid-July in Thailand.
Date:
Apr. 25
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy
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TEDx: Kids Can Too - Noah Diguangco
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Features:
Noah’s talk is all about how he started a business at the age of 7. He will give you insight into his business of making new crayons from old crayons and then how he sells them online, at craft fairs and in local stores. Noah will remind everyone that anything is possible, at any age.
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