Cyber Hui is hosting a social on April 4 from 3 to 5 pm. This event will bring together the coaches, mentors, and students that participated in CyberPatriot VII, which is a National Youth Cyber Education Program sponsored by the Air Force Association. The event is open to all.  Please visit their website for more information and to register.

The Hawai'i Community Foundation is excited to share a new grant program through their Pillars of Peace Hawai'i (PoPH) program.   "Building Peace and Compassion Through Social and Emotional Learning Programs in Classrooms and Communities" seeks to involve teachers, parents, administrators and the collective community in programs that increase social emotional learning and compassionate and mindful behavior in Hawai'i's youth. Eligible applicants include: A private or public school (including public charter school) in the State of Hawai'i; A non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with a primary or secondary school partner. For more information, click here or visit the HCF website. Online applications must be submitted by 4:00 pm HST on April 15, 2015.

Educators and school leaders from across the state are invited to a unique, first-time opportunity on Kaua'i. EdCamps are "UNconferences," that are free, participant-driven professional development events where the attendees set the schedule and lead the sessions, which are conversations - not presentations. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25 at Island School from 8:00 am- 1:30 pm. Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. Registration and more Information can be found at www.edcampkauai.org.

Kukulu Kaiaulu 2015: Building Global Communities, is an education technology conference sponsored by Kamehameha Schools' Information Technology Division. The cost is $165 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch. Also included is an "unconference," which is a participant-driven, discussion-based event filled with interesting conversations with like-minded people who want to connect and share. See the event flier or visit the website for more information and to register. The deadline to register is May 22.

Taught by Dr. Robert Peters, along with experienced classroom teachers from Hanahau`oli, the Summer Institute is a two-week seminar and practicum experience in the design of thematic units with an emphasis upon engaging children in project-based learning. The Institute includes the development of a unit draft with outcomes, instructional strategies and assessment tools. It will also include observations, hearing first-hand from practitioners, opportunities to ask questions and explore the challenges and rewards of a thematic approach. Work time is incorporated throughout, including access to instructors and individual coaching. Please contact Elila Levinson at 949-6461 or by email with questions. For more information, please visit their website.

HPU will be hosting a four-day intensive professional development opportunity for new and experienced AP teachers, coordinators, counselors and administrators. Educators will gather to discuss course-specific content, instructional strategies, course organization and methods for promoting greater student participation. Sessions are led by College Board-endorsed subject experts who will help equip new and experienced AP educators with effective resources and best practices. Register by June 1, 2015 to get the early bird registration fee. For details, go to www.hpu.edu/hawaiiapsi.