Embedded Files
Welcome to our KK Complex Equity Committee. Feedback is welcome and appreciated! Contact: Kathleen.O'Dell@k12.hi.us or Cindy Razga at Cynthia.razga@k12.hi.us
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you. ”
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you. ”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Join the Conversation: #InclusionStartsWithI
Join the Conversation: #InclusionStartsWithI
Jo Bolar Webinar for Families and Educators: Math Mindset Oct, 16 2-3pm
Jo Bolar Webinar for Families and Educators: Math Mindset Oct, 16 2-3pm
Webex Link: https://tinyurl.com/BoalerOct16
Webex Link: https://tinyurl.com/BoalerOct16
and for recordings of previous KK Complex Parenting During a Pandemic webinars: https://bit.ly/KKComplexFE
Teachers can be a real lifeline for queer or gender nonconforming students who don’t feel accepted at home.
Children of color often come to school with differences in language and customs that some teachers see as deficits.
This long-term strategy for guiding conversations on topics like racism requires prep work to ensure that the classroom is truly inclusive of all students.
Using diverse texts as springboards, teachers can facilitate cultural competency with supplemental materials and engaged online participation.
Educator Dena Simmons on engaging in antiracist work in the classroom.
EL Supports
EL Supports
This experienced teacher places language in its cultural contexts to boost student engagement and learning.
808-536-7234
808-536-7234
Updated HIDOE Resources for Els and their Families
Updated HIDOE Resources for Els and their Families
From School House Connection:
From School House Connection:
New Report: FAFSA and Homeless Youth: Challenges & Recommendations in the COVID-19 Era
As COVID-19 disrupts education, services and life across the country, children and youth experiencing homelessness are exceptionally vulnerable. This page offers resources to help meet their needs as we respond to this global crisis.
Have you dowloaded the PURPOSITY app???
Have you dowloaded the PURPOSITY app???
HOW TO ACCESS APPS:
Download on iPhone: http://bit.ly/Purposity
Download on Android: http://bit.ly/PlayPurposity
Hawaii SPIN Conference
To register, click here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KXwAlnoMSPGp-r8DM0QYtwHawaii SPIN Conference
SPIN @ Home Agenda.docx
Nā Hopena Aʻo
Nā Hopena Aʻo
An AMAZING list compiled by Kamehameha Schools of resources and opportunities to help our community.
(Many are on the Windward side)
Ohana Engagement Activities:
Ohana Engagement Activities:
E Moʻolelo Kākou
E Moʻolelo Kākou
The Office of Hawaiian Education started a running series called "E Moʻolelo Kākou", which was designed to convene teachers in virtual live face to face zoom sessions to breathe resources to life and strengthen and maintain educator positivity, gratitude and total well-being during uncertain, changing, stressful times. Aupuni Palapala and the Office of Hawaiian Education have collaborated this year to continue the important work of keeping teachers connected. We encourage you to attend every Pōʻalua (Tuesday) from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
*** The following button labeled "Active Zoom Link" is your access to our E Moʻolelo Kākou session next week Tuesday.
KK COMPLEX WEBSITE: https://kailuakalaheoha.weebly.com/
KK COMPLEX WEBSITE: https://kailuakalaheoha.weebly.com/
Community Connections
Community Connections
[FINAL] Telehealth hotline poster.pdf
Healthier Hawaii: Children and COVID-19
Healthier Hawaii: Children and COVID-19
As schools return back to session, weʻve seen more cases of COVID-19 amongst children. Dr. Megan Sakamoto-Chun, a family medical physician at Straubʻs Kapolei Clinic, provides tips on what parents should be looking out for. View 3-minutes video.
For more tips and information, visit healthierhawaii.org
Back 2 School: Learning at Home
Back 2 School: Learning at Home
This Town Hall video provides great tips, strategies, and resources for families in supporting their keiki’s educational and learning journey during this time.
Child Care Connection Hawaiʻi (CCCH)
Child Care Connection Hawaiʻi (CCCH)
During the COVID-19 crisis, DHS is temporarily expanding eligibility for child care subsidies. Many more families are now eligible! If you're currently paying for child care, consider applying CCCH subsidies today.
SEL Resources
SEL Resources
The pandemic and many recent events have been tough for students, and promoting social and emotional learning skills can help them process their reactions.
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first surgeon general, on the impact of multigenerational adversity, SEL in the classroom, and the transformational powers of meditation.
Nonverbal communication such as American Sign Language can help students and educators in every grade feel more connected.
Strategies like using a variety of groupings and having students meet each other during online office hours can help build strong relationships.
It takes time and intention, but creating opportunities for students to speak their truth builds understanding and empathy that benefits everyone—including the teacher.
Classroom Corner:
Classroom Corner:
Focus on Grading
Focus on Grading
When we offer feedback instead of scores, students begin to embrace a more hopeful view of learning.
Change needs to be strategic, purposeful, and focused on incremental shifts.
A fair system accounts for each student's strengths, preferences, and language.
Try an emphasis on learning over earning when grading student work.
Pandemic-related learning gaps suggest it may be the right way to go now.
Getting the school team coordinated on grading and reporting policies—and the purpose of grading—is too often overlooked in instructional leadership.
Now more than ever, we need to take steps to reduce students' anxiety about grading (while improving learning). Will we?
Schools can take some inequity out of grading by rounding to "the fives."
High-quality feedback should describe work against criteria students themselves understand.
Report abuse