Finally, Hawai`i is catching up with the rest of the world in focusing on computer science!
Fed funded computer science programs
Informational links:
Computer Science Teachers organization: CSTA
Computer Science standards: CS Standards
Cybersecurity Training: GenCyber events
This new course is offered by Kamehameha schools, in collaboration with DOE, for West Hawai‘i DOE K-12 teachers.
For more info:
Malani Papa DeAguiar, Education Program Manager
Kamehameha Schools
78-6831 Aliʻi Drive Suite 429
Kailua Kona, Hi. 96740
Phone:(808) 322-5345
This summer Liliʻuokalani Trust has an awesome opportunity for ʻōpio (students) in grades 8-12 . They are offering a free two-week Polynesian Performing Arts program.
2018 Summer Polynesian Perf Arts
A Hoʻike will be presented on July 6th (Friday) for their ʻohana.
For more information and application:
Mana Purdy, Natural Resources Manager
Lili’uokalani Trust
74-5490 Makala Blvd | Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mobile: 808.895.7578
E-mail: mana@onipaa.org | Web: http://www.onipaa.org
2018 Money $marts Summer Workshop
Who could resist this opportunity?! Wait! There’s more:
Plus, “complex, and/or district Educational Officers (e.g., principals, complex/district officers, etc.) are also invited,” although no travel support could be provided.
Important details to know:
All participants must complete the following two steps no later than 6/6/2018:
This new course is a partnership between Kapiolani Community Collge (KapCC), Hawai`i Department of Education (DOE), and Hawai`i Department of Labor (DoL) specifically for DOE CTE Health Services educators. Primary goal of the course is to provide insight into how healthcare education is delivered at the postsecondary level. The hope is that having this inside look into our classrooms with health faculty and health students from a variety of professions will add to teachers’ knowledge base in the very important work they do to increase the number of well-prepared high school graduates that are college and career ready.
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HCPC-DOE LAB Schedule Summer 2018
Fall 2018 HCPC Shadow Schedule
This 24-hour course includes 20 hours of direct observation in KapCC health education lab classes in over 15 different health programs in their Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Services, and Nursing Departments.
If you are interested, follow these steps. Please note that space is limited!
This is the link if you would like to see the official class page: KapCC Health Education Click on the “DOE Health Course” icon on the bottom left of the page. But please note that you will not be able to register without the specific instructions in the email you will receive.
DOE registration and cost questions?
Patricia Beardeuax
CTE Perkins Resource Teacher
email: patricia_beardeaux@notes.k12.hi.us
More information about the course content and format?
Sally Pestana
Health Education Non-Credit (HENC) Program Director
Professor of Health Sciences
Kapiolani Community College
email: pestana@hawaii.edu
Teachers can register themselves and students via the link below. Teachers (and students) will receive free admission.
Another Big Island-based opportunity for the Class of 2019. This program’s primary focus is to provide students with “practical application of problem-solving skills, communications techniques, and leadership approaches to facilitating collaborative solutions that benefit the collective. The goal is for future community and business leaders to utilize their experiences, skills, and relationships developed in the program to make collaboration the ‘new normal.’”
Salient Points:
Application deadline: May 31, 2018
GL Application 2018
Fore more information:
Katie Schwind
Project Development Coordinator
O: 808-889-5151 | C: 808-989-1218
email: programs@kohalainstitute.org
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Summer opportunity for high school girls (ages 15-18)
2018 Akahi Leadership Program
This program is “designed to foster authentic, adaptive leadership and activate our future makers to realize their preferred future where a peaceful human society is harmonized with the natural world.” Program will focus on three major areas:
Dates: June 12-30, 2018
Venue: Huehue Ranch, Kailua-Kona on the Big Island
Fee: $3000/paraticipant. Full scholarship available (Deadline is May 12, 2018)
ALP Scholarship application
For more information:
Julie Rogers
email: julierogers808@gmail.com
The STARS (STem Aerospace Research Scholars) Program, an intensive week-long summer program, aims to encourage more young women to pursue careers and studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) by exposing them to the lives and work of successful female scientists, engineers and educators.
2018 STARS Program
Dates: July 9-13, 2018
Fee: None! Pllus, all meals, transportation and overnight accommodations will be provided.
Students must meet the following requirements to apply:
Application deadline: June 15, 2018.
Hawai`i’s own Blue Planet Foundation is offering a new opportunity for “students who are interested in changing Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuel.” Periodic challenges (first challenge coming on Monday, April 30, 2018) will be announced through thei google site, email, and Instagram to those who sign up on this link: https://goo.gl/forms/4McwifQwj3tkKC5F3. Prizes will be given away for each challenge.
This program is open statewide to all interested middle and high school students.
For more information:
Blue Planet Foundation
Griffith Jurgens (Mr. Griff)
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Blue Planet Foundation
email: griff@blueplanetfoundation.org
W: 808.954.6147
C: 808.753.0960
Career & Technical Education West Hawai`i District 