ʻImi Naʻauao
The Hawaii Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (HASCD) is committed to giving back to Hawaii educators by providing and sharing online professional development opportunities and resources during this COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited to share our new newsletter, ʻImi Naʻauao meaning to seek knowledge or education.

In partnership with ASCD, our parent organization, we are proud to share the ASCD Affiliate Express which features relevant articles, resources and videos focused on the latest educational topics and trends. Although this is normally only for affiliate members, we felt that during this time all educators in Hawaii could benefit from these free resources. We are also excited to share other partnerships, presentations, resources along with upcoming events too!
When schools reopen, educators should focus less on what students know and more on the success skills students need.
Educators must address systemic racism in order to truly address trauma.
Small gestures of connection may be more challenging to replicate in the online environment, but that doesn't mean educators can't still create a caring community with students during remote learning hours.
A stressed brain can't learn. Six principles can support teachers and leaders in meeting the needs of trauma-affected youths.
In this video, we hear about Parrett and Budge’s new book, Turning High-Poverty Schools into High-Performing Schools, 2nd Edition, find out why this was the right time for a 2nd edition, and talk about why they think their work is more necessary than ever during the time of Coronavirus.
HASCD is honored to partner with Dr. David Schonfeld, Director of The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Schonfeld has provided presentations and resources for educators, school health professionals and parents on supporting children during this pandemic.
Looking for distance learning ideas and resources for G Suite for Education? Jensen is proud to share resources from his friend Jennie Magiera (@msmagiera), Global Head of Education Impact at Google as she shares tips and tricks for G Suite and more.

Resource Guide: goo.gle/covideduleader
This month, join ASCD for the ASCD Virtual Conference: Back to School. This event will provide educators with practical strategies and best practices.
On behalf of Hawaii ASCD, thank you educators for your dedication to the students of Hawaii during this pandemic. Your dedication, compassion and empathy has shown how much each of you care as we make sure we focus on the needs of the whole child to ensure every child is healthy, safe, supported, engaged and challenged.

Please stay safe and healthy during this time. Keep on making magical moments for all of our students this upcoming school year! Kūlia i ka nu‘u!

Sincerely yours,
President, Hawaii ASCD
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