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.
Dates, Locations and Times:
· November 23 - Oahu, Mid-Pacific Institute.
8:00am - 1:30pm
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limited space
remaining!
· January 18 - Maui, Montessori School of Maui.
8:00am - 1:30pm
· February 8 - Hawai'i Island, Kamehameha Schools.
8:00am - 1:30pm
· February 29 - Kauai, Island School.
8:00am - 1:30pm
Cost:
$20 (snacks, beverages, & lunch included)
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Introduction to The Fundamentals of Critical Thinking & the Art of Instruction
Presented by T
he Foundation for Critical Thinking
Critical thinking should not be thought of as something additional to content, but rather as integral to it. This workshop, therefore, focuses on teaching students to learn not random bits and pieces of information, but systems, organized networks of concepts, active modes of thinking. The session will begin with a general introduction to critical thinking and to its significance, not only to the academic, but also to the vocational and personal success of students. Participants can also expect hands-on learning opportunities during which small group activities are used to illustrate the application of various dimensions of critical thinking strategies to instruction as well as to personal life.
This workshop will introduce the basic components of critical thinking, ways to build those components into the design of what you teach, and ways to make that design effective.
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About the presenter:
Dr. Brian Barnes holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Humanities and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Louisville. Barnes is a veteran of the US Army, along with other non-academic careers, and currently teaches face-to-face and online classes at several universities in traditional philosophy topics, along with courses in sustainability, critical thinking, and Japanese sword practice. He has co-authored articles examining critical thinking strategies and tactics for the National Teaching and Learning Forum and is the author of the textbook, The Central Question: Critical Engagement with Business Ethics (2013). Barnes co-hosts the weekly radio show, Critical Thinking for Everyone!, on 106.5 Forward Radio in Louisville, and he also created the critical thinking comic book series, Adventures in Critical Thinking. Dr. Barnes is a Scholar of the Foundation for Critical Thinking, and was a direct student of Dr. Richard Paul.
Dates of Workshop:
Jan. 28 & 29, 2020
Location:
St. Andrew's Schools
Cost:
HAIS Members - $375
Non-HAIS Members - $425
Deadline:
Register by January 17, 2020
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NEW!
Alumni Relations Engagement Strategies: Register by Jan. 24, 2020
This workshop will explore best practices on how to harness the power of your existing alumni communities and identify new networks that represent engagement opportunities for your organizations. The event is offered in partnership with HAIS and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and will provide an opportunity to network with peers, learn from thought-leaders in the alumni and advancement sectors, and walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your alumni network and achieve school priorities.
Date of Workshop: Feb. 4, 2020
Times: 8:00 - 8:30am Arrival
8:30am - 1:00pm Workshop
1:10pm - 2:00pm HAIS Development Directors Constituency Group Meeting
Location: Pacific Club, The Card Room
Cost: Free (light breakfast & 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.
About the presenter:
Through research and in the classroom, Susannah Johnson spent eight years developing truly individualized instruction that is grounded in critical thinking, and is redefining what it means to be an educator. Susannah received her Master of Education degree in 2016, and is a five time presenter at the Schools of the Future Conference. Susannah continues to pursue knowledge and evolving educational strategies, using her own global explorations to ignite ideas in education progress.
Dates & Location:
- Feb. 6, 2020 - Oahu, Location TBD
- Feb. 13, 2020 - Hawai'i, Location TBD
Cost:
Free
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2020 GIN Conference: Save the Date!
Hosted by Maui Preparatory Academy
Date: March 6 - 8, 2020
Location:
Maui Preparatory Academy
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HCPS Licensing Mandated for All Private Schools: Act 227
Please be advised that all private schools, both non-profit and for-profit, must be licensed by HCPS and/or accredited by a nationally-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. For more details on Act 227, or the history or process of Licensing, please see the links below.
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 Haliday
, Director of Accreditation & Licensing.
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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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Schools of the Future Updates
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The Results Are In!
The 2019 Schools of the Future Conference statistics have been calculated! Please take a look at the infographic below for a snapshot of SOTF Attendance by Island, by Affiliation, and Attendance Over the Years, as well as the results of our Satisfaction Survey sent out to all Attendees.
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Community News, Events, and Workshops
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University of Phoenix Honolulu Campus Closing: Donating All Furniture
The University of Phoenix will be closing their Downtown Honolulu Campus at the end of the year, and 100% of the furnishings must be removed from Topa Financial Center by the end of the year. They
have decided to donate all of their campus furnishings to non-profits in a first come first served fashion.
If you're interested in taking a look at what is available and to make arrangements for pick up, please contact
Ivy Wong, the Campus Operations Manager, for an appointment.
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Coming Soon
This year's contest will follow the same basic parameters as last year's: beginning in January, teachers or qualified educators can submit student entries in two basic categories - grades 5-8 and grades 9-12. Entries can be as short as 3 minutes and as long as 12 minutes.
Rules to be finalized and updated on the NPR website soon (guidance on who can enter, how to submit an entry, and updated information about their no-music policy and other key rules).
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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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Grant Opportunity: Apply by Dec. 12
T
he U.S. Dept. of Commerce, through the
NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, seeks to assist in the development of new programs, encourage innovative partnerships among environmental education programs, and support geographically targeted programs to advance environmental education efforts that complement national and state school requirements.
Grant funds range from $25,000 - $150,000.
Questions: contact
Jim Foley, B-WET Hawai'i Coordinator
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National Geographic GeoChallenge: Submit by Jan. 16, 2020
The National Geographic GeoChallenge is a project-based, multilevel competition that empowers students in grades 4 - 8 to develop creative solutions to today’s urgent environmental problems. Students form teams of between 4 - 6 people and - through research, collaboration, and creativity - take action on a real-world environmental issue. Along the way, students present their ideas through mapmaking, model building, and video production. Combining science, geography, and communication skills, GeoChallenge teams generate solutions to critical issues.
Teams with the best projects can advance to the regional and national levels of the competition. GeoChallenge Coaches and Coordinators can register teams on behalf of their school or organization.
Regional Competitions: Mar. 27, 2020
Cost: Free
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Leaders of Social Justice in Education Course: Apply by Jan. 21, 2020
The Hanahauʻoli School Professional Development Center and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa College of Education are holding a cohort of social justice education leaders this spring in a course that will empower participants to enact social justice through their educational practice. The Leaders of Social Justice in Education course will provide a general overview of theory and research behind social justice education, explore Teaching Tolerance resource materials and Social Justice Education Standards, and will help bridge connections to local organizations that do social justice work.
The course takes a hybrid format with online assignments beginning on March 20 and ending on November 20, and includes
3 in-person classes
on the following dates:
Dates of in-person Classes:
April 3, June 1, November 6 - 2020
Time:
8:30am - 4:00pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost: Free (travel subsidies are available for neighbor island participants)
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Biomimicry Institute's YDC: Register by Mar. 1, 2020
The Biomimicry Institute’s Youth Design Challenge (YDC) is a project-based learning experience that asks students to design bio-inspired ideas that can provide solutions to the climate crisis. It provides a framework for formal and informal educators to introduce biomimicry as an engineering design strategy, to integrate relevant purposeful STEM experiences, and to provide engaging instruction aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The YDC is a team competition for students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12). A team consists of between 2-8 students and 1 or 2 adult coaches affiliated with a school, educational organization, or homeschool. Please refer to the Official Rules for complete eligibility details.
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Put a Little Love in Your Art Workshop: Mar.
13, 2020
The creative arts can provide a rich adjunct to teaching efforts aimed at increasing self-awareness, empathy, and emotional expression in students of all ages. This workshop will present educators (of all grade levels), and other helping professionals working with children and adolescents, with the opportunity to experience firsthand the power of the creative arts in Social-Emotional Learning activities. The facilitators will lead participants through a variety of experiential processes utilizing the creative arts to underscore the learning content from SEL and theories of expressive arts therapy. Participants will be led through the process of planning and implementing arts-based interventions for their students and classroom environments.
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost:
$160
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2020 Hawai'i AgDiscovery: Apply by Mar. 20, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Honolulu is preparing for the upcoming 2020 Hawai'i AgDiscovery. AgDiscovery is a joint program between several universities throughout the nation and the USDA that gives high school aged students the opportunity to participate in a free 2-week summer program where they learn about careers in agriculture, agribusiness, and animal and plant science. There is a local Hawai’i AgDiscovery Program with the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, which is packed with hands-on experiences such as orchid pollination, DNA barcoding, honey extraction, cultural activities, and more. 10 students are selected to participate. Additionally, UH will be offering 2 application writing workshops to teach students how to write a successful application - please see link below.
Program in Hawai'i: July 5 - 18 @ UH Manoa
Cost: Free (
expenses for the program, including housing and board at UH Mānoa, are covered. Students need only pay for their transportation to UH and return home)
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Creating Affirming and Just Schools Workshop: Apr. 16 - 17, 2020
This workshop will engage participants in thinking about how we can improve curriculum, pedagogy, and policies to better support the experience of LGBTQ students in our schools. Participants will gain a conceptual understanding of heteronormativity and cisnormativity before applying those concepts to their own contexts. They will be introduced to readings, participate in discussions, and review a number of resources designed to support educators and school leaders on their journey to create just schools for LGBTQ youth. They will learn how the pervasiveness of heteronormativity and cisnormativity requires challenging them at all educational levels, from elementary school to graduate education. By naming and challenging systems of harm, they will explore how educators can work together to create teaching and learning spaces where LGBTQ students have their identities affirmed.
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost: $200
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Hanahau'oli Teacher Collaborative: June 22 - July 2, 2020
This 9-day institute includes theory and foundations, hands-on learning experiences, thematic lesson examples and observation, and built-in time for unit design with coaching, all provided by practitioners dedicated to making this a powerful learning experience in order to increase student engagement and deepen learning. JK-12 educators from independent, DOE and charter schools are welcome, including those in resource/support roles, coaches and administrators. This course may be taken by DOE teachers with a portfolio option to earn (3) PD credits.
Times: Weekdays 8:45am - 4:00pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
C
ost:
$1,350 including materials
(discounted rate of $1,250 per person for 2 or more participants from a school. Administrators attend at no additional cost)
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Featured Video and Articles
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Children are Capable NOW!
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Features: Featured Speaker Luke Ritchie, Principal at Annesley Junior School in Australia, Presents at the 2019 Schools of the Future Conference.
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Vanessa Wilkins & Emily Corrigan, Nov. 2019.
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Emily Boudreau, Nov. 2019.
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Thomas R. Guskey, Oct. 2019.
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November
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January 2020
February 2020
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