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Professional Development with HAIS
 I am pleased to announce the first of many new professional development opportunities being offered by HAIS. The Teacher Leader Institute (TLI) is a 2 day workshop offered in collaboration with the Principals' Training Center (PTC), and will be run by Bambi Betts. Bambi has been a director, principal and teacher for over 30 years and has been a consultant in over 150 schools, conducting professional development sessions on a wide range of topics including assessment, curriculum leadership, teacher leader strategies, instructional strategies, faculty evaluation, and governance. I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Bambi and PTC.
As we begin work with the HAIS Teacher Representatives (TRs), our aim is to utilize them to help inform future professional development opportunities for our member schools. If you have not done so already, please provide us with the name of your schools' TR as soon as possible.
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The Teacher Leader Institute: April 29 -30
 The Teacher Leader Institute is a 2-day workshop designed to help Department Heads, Grade Level Leaders and Team Leaders understand both the complexity and importance of their roles and provide them with essential tools for effective leadership, including:
- Becoming a 'leader of learning'
- Exploring practices that provoke learning and build ownership on teams, departments, and committees
- Adapting tools for developing, implementing and monitoring curriculum at the department or grade level
- Practicing specific leadership strategies and models for focusing the work of a department or grade level team on student learning
For more information, please view the Institute flyer. Priority registration for HAIS member schools is available until February 3, on the HAIS website. If you have any questions, please contact Deanna D'Olier by email or at 808-973-1533.
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2016 SOTF Conference Call for Proposals: Feb. 26
 The 8th Annual Schools of the Future Conference, to be held on October 20-21, seeks proposal submissions related to pedagogy and best teaching practices to help educators prepare 21st century student learners. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, February 26, 2016. To submit a proposal, click here. Stay tuned for Early Bird Registration, which will open in March.
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HAIS Chaplains and Religious Educators Meeting: January 29
Hawaii Baptist Academy will host the upcoming constituency quarterly meeting, aimed at enhancing understanding, practice, and support of faith development for students, faculty and staff. Some of the discussion will focus on insights from "The Spiritual Child" by Lisa Miller, Ph.D. The meeting will take place from 3-5 pm, at the Arts and Science wing of the Hawaii Baptist High School - D201-202, 2429 Pali Hwy. Parking is available at the Middle School.
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HAIS is seeking an Assistant to the Director of Programs & Communications. This individual will assist with HAIS professional development programs and coordinate the Leading Schools of the Future Conference. Click here to view the complete job description and requirements. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter, including a description of relevant work experience to Deanna D'Olier.
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Last Call: Special HAIS Member Rates for Hawaii's 2016-17 Education Directory
 Educational Publishing has produced Hawaii's first comprehensive directory of schools and allied services for international students seeking to come to Hawaii for their education. HAIS members are eligible for preferential rates on web advertising and for early commitments to the 2017 printed directory. To receive the discounted rate, advertisements must be reserved by January 22, 2016. The 2016 web and the 2017 printed directory will be published in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. For more information, contact the publisher at (808) 256-4108.
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For Students, Parents and Educators |
Hawaiian Humane Society Student Learning: Jan. 9
 Students in grades 6 - 12 can enroll in the January 9 Hawaiian Humane Society Animal Hero Service Learning Class. This is a required workshop for students who are interested in helping animals in their community as part of a school or community project. The Animal Hero class is designed to ensure the success and direction of student projects, and includes animal-welfare education, project brainstorm session and project mentorship. Class fee is $25 and scholarships are available. To register and learn more please visit the website. For questions and for more information please email or call 356-2223.
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Hawaii School Empowerment Conference: Jan. 24
 The Education Institute of Hawaii (EIH) presents the 2nd Annual Hawaii School Empowerment Conference to be held on Sunday, January 24,from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, at the Hawaii Convention Center.The conference will feature two prominent keynote speakers on education reform - Diane Ravitch and Pasi Sahlberg.
This event is open to Hawaii principals, teachers, parents, students, education leaders, and community leaders interested in learning about school empowerment. For more information and to register, please click here.
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'Olelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition:
January 16 - February 29
 ʿŌlelo is pleased to announce the 2016 Youth Xchange Statewide Student Video Competition. This is the state's largest student video competition, receiving 892 entries last year, and is an opportunity to encourage students to focus and speak out on issues of concern to them. Please visit the OmniContest site to register, complete the online entry form and to upload and submit entries.
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Teacher Travel to Germany: January 25
Social studies and STEM educators from private, public and charter schools are invited to apply for a 2 week, all-expenses-paid study tour of Germany. The Transatlantic Outreach Program offers tours that emphasize contemporary German issues relating especially to the political system, economy, culture, education, and environmental sustainability. For more information, please click here. Applications are currently being accepted online. 
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Teachers for Global Classrooms Program
 The Teachers for Global Classrooms Program provides a fully-funded professional development opportunity in global education to teachers in U.S. classrooms. It is implemented by IREX on behalf of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The year-long leadership development fellowship consists of a:
- 2-month online course about global education;
- 2-day Global Education Symposium in Washington DC;
- 2-3 week international travel experience where teachers learn about another country's education system and culture, and have the opportunity to teach in a host community; and
- a capstone project completed by each teacher to share their new knowledge on Global Education with their schools and community.
This opportunity is open to elementary and secondary school U.S. teachers who have at least 5 years of teaching experience. To learn more about the program, please visit the website.
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Kupu Hou Academy Registration Open
 Registration is now open for the 2016 Kupu Hou Academy, which will run from May 31 - June 3 and is hosted by Mid-Pacific Institute. This professional development opportunity is aimed at helping educators create authentic, project-based learning experiences and curriculum for their students. The workshop will provide one-on-one support, as participants develop classroom-ready projects. For more information and to register, please visit the Kupu Hou Academy Website.
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Hanahau'oli School
Workshops for Educators PK-8
Asking Questions to Develop Creativity - Focus on asking open-ended questions that develop and encourage creativity and lead to class discussions where everyone is engaged and challenged.
- Instructor: Dr. Jamie Simpson Steele
- Thursday, January 19th 3:30-6:30 PM, at the Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
More Than Just Words: Improving Vocal Expression of Young Learners - Focus on guiding students to creatively investigate the sense, moods, emotions and sounds of a text to better understand the characters, plot and meaning.
- Instructor: Daniel A. Kelin, II
- Monday, February 1st 3:30-6:30 pm, at the Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
More Than Just Words: Building Students Creativity with Vocal Expression - Focus on engaging the voice in interpreting the rich texture of the story to help students gain greater comprehension and develop their ability to creatively express themselves.
- Instructor: Daniel A. Kelin, II
- Thursday, February 11th 3:30-6:30 PM at the Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
Asking Questions to Develop Creativity- Focus on questioning, prompting, and proving to draw out creativity in young children, supporting them to make meaningful connections as they develop life-long thinking habits.
- Instructor: Dr. Jamie Simpson Steele
- Tuesday, March 1st 3:30-6:30 pm, at the Hanahau'oli School Professional Development Center
The cost for each workshop is $15. For more detailed information on the workshops and to register, please visit Hanahau'oli's Website.
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Save the Date: Kamehameha Schools Education Technology Conference
The 2016 Kamehameha Schools Education Technology Conference will be held on June 7-8 at the Neal Blaisdell Center, and will also include a free unconference on June 6. The cost for the 2 day conference will be $175 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch. More information to follow. 
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School and Other Upcoming Events
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