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Mentor Forum #1 is in the books!

It was great to see old friends and meet new ones today.  Mentor Forum #1 of school year 2011-2012 was held today at Wahiawa Middle School.  On the agenda:

• Program Updates
• Personnel Information
• The Giving Tree
• Teacher Standards Self-Assessment Protocol
• Observation & Focused Scripting Tool

We are looking forward to an amazing year!!

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E Hoʻolokahi: Central District New Teacher Mentoring Program PD Course

Weʻre kicking off our first ever PD course for Kahikukala!  E Hoʻolokahi:  Central District New Teacher Mentoring Program PD Course starts tomorrow with an 8-hour seminar.  New Teachers will learn about the DOE and get tips for Classroom Management and Mentors will receive training on Mentoring and Coaching.

Here are a few websites that weʻll be visiting during the new teacher Seminar:

http://doe.k12.hi.us/
http://hawaiidoereform.org/
http://doe.k12.hi.us/acronyms.htm
http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html
http://www.corestandards.org/
http://www.pd360.com/pd360.cfm#
https://pde3.k12.hi.us/ia/render.userLayoutRootNode.uP 
http://www.htsb.org/
https://tseas.k12.hi.us:443/logOnInitAction.do

So many things going on!

Kahikukala will be sharing about the program at the Central District Principal's Meeting this month.

If you are a new teacher or mentor participating in the Kahikukala Program this school year you are invited to take our class, "E Ho'olokahi, Central District New Teacher Mentoring Program" for 3 PD credits.  Sign up at:  http://ped3.k12.hi.us or contact us at our office. The first class is this Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Have questions about licensure or HQ?  Come to our informational session on August 23, 2011.

Did you attend the 2011 Summer Symposium?

If you attended the 2011 Summer Symposium we would love your feedback!  Please take the survey below.  Your honest answers will be used to plan for next year's Symposium.  Mahalo!!!

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Welcome Back!

School year 2011-2012 has officially begun!  I am watching teachers unpack boxes, wiping down shelves, and getting their classrooms ready for their new students.  We wish you all a fabulous school year and are looking forward to visiting your schools and classrooms soon!

Summer Induction Symposium 2011, Day 2

Our teachers had a great day today.  They got more fabulous resources to use in their classrooms and knowledgable presentations by Darren and Wendy about working with Military Families, Diane and Lauren about Special Education, HSTA.  They also discussed Teacher Professionalism and learned the importance of Procedures by watching an inspiring video.

We are so excited to be working with this amazing group of educators this year!!!

Mahlo to:
Ohana Daze, Education Works, Kamehameha Schools, TD Food Group, Mililani Mauka McDonalds, and our presenters for their help!