ʻImi Naʻauao
February 2021

In these challenging times, the Hawaii Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (HASCD) is committed to leaning into our mission to serve as a resource to all educators of Hawaii. We are happy to share our newsletter, 'Imi Na'auao, which means to seek enlightenment, wisdom and education.
For virtual professional development to stick, make it engaging and challenging.
Applied research is a collaborative inquiry process that can empower schools and districts to personalize approaches to problem solving and professional development. Here's what you need to know to get started.
Magic happens when all staff clearly define how everyone will work together to achieve the school's vision and mission.
Professional development for antiracism must address gaps in educators' awareness and understanding of racial inequities.
Principals can ease teachers' stress by simplifying their "asks and tasks."

Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
Nancy Frey shares that with some ingenuity, universal response systems can still work in remote and hybrid learning.
Education Reflections 
with Hawaii State Teacher Fellows


Kristi has an Early Childhood Education background with over ten years of experience working for the military and the private sector as a preschool teacher. In 2018, she shifted to the Department of Education and is currently a Kindergarten Inclusion teacher at Kipapa Elementary School. Kristi is a 2020-2022 Hawaii State Teacher Fellow.

HASCD is proud to partner with Kanoelani Elementary School to present:
Choose Love 2.0, a Virtual Conference

Saturday, May 8, 2021
Cost: $25 per person
Register online at: http://bit.ly/2YQfoDW

HASCD has partnered with nationally recognized educator Thomas C Murry to offer his online professional development course, Personal & Authentic.

The course will provide you with inspiration, while simultaneously challenging your thinking and propelling your growth, whether you work in an in-person, blended, or remote learning environment. It will also discuss the importance of social emotional learning for your students.
This course is completely online and self paced to give educators flexibility in their learning. The course is $125 per person. POs accepted for individual and group purchases. For more information and how to register, please visit https://hascd.org/online-pd-courses/
As we continue to move forward, how can we help you and your school? Is there specific professional development you're looking for? We're here to support you as we all continue to adapt to changes in education. Don't hesitate to reach out if there are supports you are looking for that HASCD may possibly be able to help offer.

"Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim focused constantly on the future" - Walt Disney

Sincerely yours,
President, Hawaii ASCD
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