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A Trauma-Informed Restorative Practices
Mini-Conference
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 8:30am-3:30pm
Kealohi Point Banquet Hall at Heʻeia State Park
Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer
We partnered with Ka Hale Hoaka to lead the first Alakaʻi Academy for our Kailua-Kalāheo Principals and District Educational Officers on Molokaʻi in August. Since our hosts are kiaʻi loko (fishpond guardians), the theme of our experience was “Ke ola no ia o kiaʻi loko” which translates to “That is the livelihood of the keeper of the pond.” The 3-day academy included a bus tour and moʻolelo of wahi pana such as Kalaupapa lookout and Keawanui Fishpond, working at ʻOhalahala Fishpond, learning about the history of Aloha ʻĀina and education in Hawaiʻi, and culminating our learning with haku mele (writing songs) and a hōʻike (showcase) at Ka Hale Hoaka in Kūmimi. Watch the highlight video below to learn more about how this experience supports our work with students.
We held two professional learning experiences with Pacific American Foundation (PAF) to kick off the school year. Over the past two years, PAF developed a framework for our schools to be able to use to evaluate their social-emotional learning curriculum and schoolwide implementation of Nā Hopena Aʻo (HĀ). Mahalo to PAF CEO Kapono Ciotti and Kai Mead for your support.
July 21-July 25, 2025, 8am-3:30pm
Liliʻuokalani Trust, Kīpuka Koʻolau Poko
This past July, we were able to host Circle Keeper training, facilitated by Dwanna Nicole from the Restorative Justice Partnership and Bella Finau-Faumuina. Mahalo to our partners at Liliʻuokalani Trust for allowing us to utilize the Kīpuka Koʻolau Poko for our 5-day training. If you would like to know more about RJ circles, please contact us.
June 30, 2025, 9-11am, Windward Community College Hale A'o