Category Archives: General CTE

Computer Science to the Forefront

Posted on May 31, 2018 by nemlau

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

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2018 Hawaiian Culture-Based Education (HCBE) STEAM PD Course

Posted on May 30, 2018 by nemlau

This new course is offered by Kamehameha schools, in collaboration with DOE, for West Hawai‘i DOE K-12 teachers. Up to six (6) PD credits are available. Course dates: August through December 2018 (exact dates TBD) Fee: FREE, first-come-first-served Register on … Continue reading →

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2018 Summer Polynesian Performing Arts Program

Posted on May 25, 2018 by nemlau

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 Dates: June 25-29 and July 2-6 Venue: Keahuolū ahupua‘a Space is … Continue reading →

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Money $marts! Summer Workshop

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nemlau

2018 Money $marts Summer Workshop “[G]ain a deeper understanding of financial literacy topics”? “[P]ractice new strategies and activities to incorporate financial literacy content and concepts into curricula”? “[G]ain access to new financial literacy resources”? Who could resist this opportunity?! Wait! … Continue reading →

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New Health Careers Pathway Connections course

Posted on May 24, 2018 by nemlau

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 … Continue reading →

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PhotoCon 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by nemlau

 DOE_PhotoConHawaii_Sept7th Teachers can register themselves and students via the link below. Teachers (and students) will receive free admission. The workshop is being considered for PDE3 credit for teachers with further information being available at a later date.  Link for teacher … Continue reading →

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2018-19 GRACE Leadership Journey

Posted on May 11, 2018 by nemlau

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 … Continue reading →

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Akahi Leadership Program

Posted on May 8, 2018 by nemlau

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 … Continue reading →

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Changemakers Wanted!

Posted on April 27, 2018 by nemlau

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, … Continue reading →

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2018 Summer Molecular Biology Lab PD Opportunity

Posted on April 26, 2018 by nemlau

Hot of the Press! Application deadline has been extended to May 20, 2018. Run, don’t walk, to apply! MBTT_June2018_Announcement This popular program is open to 20 high school Science and/or Health Services/Sciences teachers. Dates: June 18-22, 2018 Times: 9:00 am … Continue reading →

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