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:
· January 18 - Maui, Montessori School of Maui. 8:00am - 1:30pm.
Registration Deadline: January 10
· 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
- We say we are teaching critical thinking skills, but how do we know?
- What does critical thinking look like in the classroom?
- How might critical thinking be more effectively incorporated into teaching and learning?
This workshop will provide the opportunity to hone in on effective strategies for incorporating critical thinking skills in your practice.
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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Unlocking Learner Variability: Tools and Strategies for Differentiated Learning
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
Time:
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free, thanks to the support of the Oak Foundation, at the Hawaii Community Foundation.
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HAIS @ NAIS Reception:
This event is open to anyone from HAIS member schools and their guests.
Attending the NAIS Conference? Join us at the HAIS Reception sponsored by SODEXO!
Date: Feb. 26, 2020, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
TBD
Cost:
Free
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Cyber Safety Leadership Summit for Independent Schools: July 16 - 17, 2020
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.
Location:
TBD
Cost: HAIS & ATLIS Member - $395 / Non-Member - $445
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Phil Bossert, Dan White, & Robert Witt on The Conversation: Jan. 16
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Phil Bossert will be joining The Conversation with host Catherine Cruz and fellow panelists Dan White and Robert Witt in studio, discussing Hawai'i's independent schools. The Conversation is a daily hour of locally-focused discussions of public affairs, ideas, culture and the arts. Guests, both local and international, provide perspectives on life in the islands and issues that have not yet reached Hawai'i.
Air Date/Time: Jan. 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: airs on HPR1, 88.1 (O'ahu). Live streaming will be
here. Archived podcast will be
here.
Studio number for listener call-ins:
941-3689, toll free 1-877-941-3689.
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HAIS Science Fair Judges Needed: Feb. 15
By volunteering as a HAIS Science Fair judge, you can play a large part in the success of students in their pursuit of science and engineering education here in Hawai'i. We hope you will be willing to play a pivotal and inspirational role at the HAIS District Science Fair on February 15, 2020.
Location: Hanalani Schools
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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 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 Halliday
, Director of Accreditation & Licensing.
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HAIS HR Professionals Constituency: Save the Date!
More information coming soon!
Date: Feb. 19, 2020
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm (times to be confirmed soon)
Location:
Le Jardin Academy
Cost:
Free (Lunch included)
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Schools of the Future Updates
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The Call for Proposals is Open! Deadline for Submission: Mar. 15, 2020
Be a part of the 12th annual Schools of the Future Conference! We are seeking proposals related to pedagogy and best teaching practices to help educators prepare student learners for the future. This year's conference will take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 26-27. For more information about the conference, please visit the HAIS SOTF Webpage. Stay tuned for Early Bird Registration, which will open in March.
To submit a proposal, please complete the 2020 SOTF Proposal Form. Please note that student participation in presentations in highly encouraged. There will also be a separate call for proposals for student sessions, in late spring.
Notifications will be sent by April 30, 2020.
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Community News, Events, and Workshops
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The Art of Drawing: Register by Jan. 10
Punahou School is hosting a talk by artist Dr. Sarah Simblet, where she will share her thoughtful insights about the practicalities, meaning, and usefulness of drawing in all lives.
Date/Time: Jan. 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Punahou School
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CSTA Hawai'i Annual Summit: Jan. 18
CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) Hawai'i is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines, and provides opportunities for K - 12 teachers and students to better understand computer science and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn. The CSTA Summit offers aspiring educators, computer science educators, school leaders, stakeholders, and members the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skill set to provide support and computer science experiences for students. Breakout sessions will include a coffee hour with Teacher Ed Programs, Artificial Intelligence, Dash Bots, free apps to enhance CS experiences, NSA student opportunities, how to recruit girls into CS, and more.
Dates/Times: Jan. 18, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: James Campbell High School
Cost: Free (first 15 to register will receive a free Micro Bit)
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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. This 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. Course credit is also available through the UHM College of Education (course # EDCS 440) and (3) PDE3 credits may be earned through the Hawai'i State Department of Education (course # TL184421).
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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Dialogues On Our Commitment to Equity: Jan. 23, Apr. 23, July 9, Oct. 22
The Hanahauʻoli School Professional Development Center is hosting a series of Dialogues focused on equity, anti-bias, and social justice education. Participants can gather with fellow educators and explore ways to combat biases amongst children, peers, and in yourselves. Through these ongoing gatherings, participants can hear and share ways to promote justice in classrooms and society. A component of a two-year Social Justice in Education Project offered by Hanahau'oli School and the UH Manoa College of Education, these informal gatherings are offered at no cost.
Dates:
Jan. 23, Apr. 23, July 9, Oct. 22 - 2020
Times:
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost:
Free
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STEM Symposium 4 Girls: Save the Dates!
Sacred Hearts Academy is preparing for the 2020 STEM and Science Symposiums 4 Girls, 2 free events which inspire female students to embrace the STEM fields.
Grades 9 - 12:
Feb. 15, 2020, 7:30am - 2:00pm
Grades 5 - 8:
Feb. 22, 2020, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost:
Free
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Write the Future Contest: Apply by Feb. 29
GoalSixteen, a group launched at Punahou School by students in the GSD course, is presenting a contest aimed at fostering discussion over how to shape the future, and what to shape it into. This contest is open free of charge for any high school student.
Cost:
Free
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Progressive Youth Leadership Academy: Registration Opens Mar. 1
Youth entering grades 9 - 12 are now being invited to join the second cohort of leaders to find their "bliss” and reflect on their role in creating a better future society. The course includes a 1 hour seminar each day, during which students will engage in inquiry, reflection, and the development of leadership skills. Seminars are followed by 2 hours of hands-on practicum experience in Hanahau'oli Summer School's After School Care Program, where participants will apply their passions and interests to develop learning experiences for elementary-aged students. The course will culminate with a reflection and personal essay exploring how each student's unique style of leadership is a vital expression of citizenship in our diverse democracy. Participants will earn 48 community service hours while learning about themselves, identifying concrete ways they may contribute to a better future society, and fine-tuning leadership skills with youth.
Dates/Times: June 15 - July 17, Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $500 Registration fee
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Farm to Keiki Book Talk: Mar. 5, 2020
Growing, cooking and eating healthy food is a simple skill that every keiki and adult can learn and enjoy. Participants will hear Tiana Kamen, author of the new book, “Farm to Keiki - Cooking, Gardening and Nutrition with Children,” speak on its message. During the presentation, attendees will learn useful methods for growing healthy children in both the home and classroom setting; there will also be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of "Farm to Keiki," and learn about an upcoming Farm to Keiki professional development opportunity, led in partnership with Hanahau’oli School. Refreshments and pupus will be served.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost:
$15
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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.
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost:
$160
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Creating Affirming and Just Schools Workshop: Apr. 16 - 17, 2020
Students who don’t conform to narrow gender norms and LGBTQ students deserve to have their identities affirmed by educators across grades, subject areas, and schools. This workshop, "The Gender Spectrum and Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Youth," 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.
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost: $200
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Safety is Not Enough: Apr. 17, 2020
Contemporary political rhetoric from supporters of LGBTQ rights frequently call for “safe” schools for LGBTQ youth. While safety is important, especially considering the statistics relating to bullying, safety should not be the ultimate goal. This free talk at the UH Manoa College of Education outlines how activism - challenging the ingrained homophobia and transphobia part of the daily realities of schools - within and outside of classrooms could look.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
UH Manoa College of Education CCC, Wist Hall 134
Cost: Free
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A Jewish-Arab Model for Peace-Building Through Education: Apr. 20
Learn how educators are working to promote peace in Israel at this upcoming talk with Lee Gordon, co-founder of Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel. This non-profit has grown from serving 50 students at its inception in 1998, into a network of integrated public schools across the country, serving over 1900 Arab and Jewish children in environments that celebrate partnership and coexistence. Learn more about the ethnic, religious, and national conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, and Arabs; examine Hand in Hand's model for integrated, multicultural peace education; and be inspired by the work of a social justice educator and change maker.
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Cost: $10 (donated to Hand in Hand. Lunch provided)
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Teaching the Election: May 7, 2020
As the Fall 2020 United States presidential election approaches, educators have an opportunity to engage students in the civic mission of schools. This public talk, "Doing Democracy: Let's Talk About Teaching the Election," is designed for teachers, parents, and community members who are looking to use the current election cycle as a catalyst for exploring power, governance, and authority, and who want to ensure that the election will be taught in schools. The evening event will include dinner and presentations by a number of scholars, educators, and community organizations that are dedicated to making sure that students have access to learning about voting and elections, and that they develop the civic competencies to fully engage in the democratic process, whether that is at the community, local, state or national level.
Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Hanahau'oli School
Cost:
$40
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Emerging Scholars Pre-College Summer Programs: June & July
Chaminade University’s Emerging Scholars program allows high school students to try college on for size in a supportive and engaging environment here in Hawai'i.
There is both a 1-day and a 2-week program that are unique in the islands.
The 2-week
Immersion
program, offers residential or commuter options, and allows students to earn college credit in courses that stress hands-on learning, collaboration, and personal growth.
Dates for 2-week Program:
June 8 - 19, July 20 - 31
Cost:
$1,400 - commuting students
$2,300 - Hawai'i students with housing
$2,750 - U.S. mainland and international students with housing
The 1-day
Exploration
program is designed to give students a glimpse into college life. The day features a focus on interdisciplinary, interactive learning, and will also include sessions on need-to-know topics, like college admissions and costs.
Dates for 1-day Program:
June 8, June 20, June 12
Cost:
$150
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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 learning experience 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
Check-In, Troubleshooting, Support Sessions: Oct. 15 & Nov. 5, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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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TEDx: Science is for Everyone, Kids Included
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What do science and play have in common? Neuroscientist Beau Lotto thinks all people (kids included) should participate in science and, through the process of discovery, change perceptions. He's seconded by 12-year-old Amy O'Toole, who, along with 25 of her classmates, published the first peer-reviewed article by schoolchildren, about the Blackawton bees project. It starts: "Once upon a time ... "
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