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Aloha HE'E Members and Participants:
We would like to update you on announcements and exciting member news!
1. School Quality Survey Seeks Feedback from Parents!
The Hawaii State Department of Education is encouraging parents to complete a survey to help schools set priorities for improving programs and services. Please see DOE's Press Release and Copy of Public Service Announcement. HE'E was instrumental in helping revise this year's survey to make it more relevant and clear and we are thrilled that the Department is making a push to publicize the survey and obtain needed feedback from parents and families.
Please spread the word to parents and families in your organization! Completing the survey is so important because:
- Parents' voice is important because only you and your child know how well the teacher communicates with you.
- Only you and your child know if your child's homework helps him/her learn, if your child gets help from counselors when he/she needs it, and if your child feels safe from bullying at school.
- How can teachers improve their instruction if they don't have the vital information that only you and your child possess?
- How can principals improve your school if they don't have the information that only you possess?
We want to see parent participation rates improve so please help us get the message out!
2. Castle Complex Town Hall Meeting, "Great Teachers, Strong Schools, A Thriving 96744 Community," on February 29, 5:30-8:30pm at Hale Akoakoa Bldg, Windward Community College
HE'E Members Castle Complex Community Council (C4), Windward District and the Hawaii State Teachers Association along with the Castle/Kahuku Complex Area and the Hawaii Department of Education will host a evening to screen the new documentary film The American Teacher, and engage in conversation about:
- What is a good teacher and what is effective teaching?
- Why do effective teachers' matter?
- How do we nurture good teachers and ensure effective teaching?
The evening is all a part of improving student achievement through Family-School Partnerships. For event flyer please click here. Please come and join the discussion!
3. 2012 Brain Symposium: Educating the Whole Student - From Research to Practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12 - 13, 2012.
Punahou School is hosting this annual symposium for practicing educations and the education community interested in neuroeducation. Dr. John Medina, the author of Brain Rules, will be the featured speaker at this year's symposium, offering two keynotes.
The symposium includes one-hour workshop sessions featuring diverse speakers within four strands of focus:
· Healthy Minds: Promoting Play
· Different Ways of Being Smart
· Social-Moral Minds: Ethics and Collaboration
· The 21st Century Learner
During lunch each day, educators will have another opportunity for discussion and interaction with other participants.
The cost of the Brain Symposium is $100. For more information, visit www.punahou.edu/brainsymposium or call 808.944.5737. Please join if you can!
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