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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
“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero. ”
“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero. ”
Fred Rogers
Words to Remember for the 20-21 School Year:
Words to Remember for the 20-21 School Year:
Communicate
Communicate
Collaborate
Collaborate
Flexibility
Flexibility
Empathy
Empathy
PIVOT!
PIVOT!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!
Smart Strategies: Centering Your Child in the IEP Process
Smart Strategies: Centering Your Child in the IEP Process
September 11, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
September 11, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Andrea Alexander: Family, School & Community Liaison
This presentation will provide navigational support for parents and families of children with Special Needs in the course of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) planning and engagement process. This content is provided in the format of suggestions and is for informational purposes only. This presentation is intended to promote and strengthen parent and family voices in the decision making process for their child.
Andrea Alexander is the Family, School & Community Liaison for the Hawaiʻi Statewide Family Engagement Center. As a Family Advocate and Special Education Strategist, Andrea has over 10 years of experience in planning and directing diverse family, community and academic programming. Andrea’s role as liaison centers on communication and collaboration with internal teams, external organizations and social stakeholders dedicated to the interests of Hawaiʻi’s children and families, with a particular focus on vulnerable, at-risk and special needs populations.
Link to our webinar series registrations and recordings>>> bit.ly/KKComplexFE
Link to our webinar series registrations and recordings>>> bit.ly/KKComplexFE
How Much Screen Time???
How Much Screen Time???
Are your families asking for advice on appropriate screen time for their child? I read a few articles, and here's my summary:
The American Academy of Pediatric guidelines for the age appropriate amounts of screen time are pre-pandemic. What is more important than quantity of time is QUALITY of screen time. It should include opportunities to socialize, play, move and relax.
Make a plan with your child for how much, what kind, when, etc. and stick to it as much as possible.
Make sure your child is taking breaks, and take them together if possible.
Make sure you are supervising screen time as much as possible and use parental blocks if needed.
Use media together and TALK about what you're doing and learning.
Limit screen time before bedtime and make sure to remove hand held devices from their rooms when they go to sleep, as use of devices at bedtime is linked to poor sleep.
Make meal time a device-free event.
Set a positive example. Model staying off your phone, etc. for a portion of the day and make sure the TV isn't on 24/7.
Feel free to share :)
Dr. Kat O'Dell, PhD Early Childhood Education
https://www.verywellfamily.com/pandemic-stress-challenges-screen-time-limits-5071106
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/screen-time/art-20047952
https://www.verywellfamily.com/time-needs-for-youth-activities-4083024
https://www.sharp.com/health-news/new-screen-time-guidelines-during-covid-19.cfm
https://gothamist.com/news/should-parents-worry-about-all-screen-time-required-remote-learning
This Just In:
This Just In:
Find out who they are and how they can help!
Find out who they are and how they can help!
Guide: Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students
Guide: Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students
LGBTQ students who go to school in a fully inclusive environment—where both curriculum and schoolwide policies value their identities—experience more positive outcomes. They also experience less harassment, feel more valued by school staff and face fewer barriers to success. This guide can help ensure that your curriculum is as complete and representative as possible, your school climate fosters open and respectful dialogue and all of your students feel safe and seen.
A step-by-step process for developing a program for the entire school community.
Preteen students can gain confidence in their ability to navigate complex topics by using intersectionality to investigate social issues.
The open-ended work in project-based learning can help students explore issues that matter to them.
Books about diverse families teach young children to appreciate—and celebrate—differences in race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Personalizing lessons and giving brain breaks can help young students stay engaged during short synchronous sessions.
Links from NAEYC:
Links from NAEYC:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Time of COVID
Educators and administrators can use these questions and considerations, based on NAEYC’s Early Learning Program Standards and Assessment Items, to think through options, opportunities, and tradeoffs as you support children, families, and your communities with safety and quality during this time.Feature Teachers: Adjusting to the New “Normal"
Hear how four feature teachers have each encountered successes and have faced challenges as they transitioned to virtual teaching and learning.Supporting Teachers through Change: Advice from a Range of Early Childhood Experts
Experts share how teachers can support children and families as they adapt to the dramatic changes in daily routines and circumstances.
EL Supports
EL Supports
Ohana Help Desk (2).docx
Have you downloaded the PURPOSITY app???
Have you downloaded the PURPOSITY app???
HOW TO ACCESS APPS:
Download on iPhone: http://bit.ly/Purposity
Download on Android: http://bit.ly/PlayPurposity
Special Education Resources:
Special Education Resources:
Experts from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence offer recommendations for supporting students with learning disabilities through the coronavirus pandemic.
Struggling students need extra time this fall to catch up from spring and summer and close pre-existing achievement gaps.
Contact our KK Complex Inclusion RT, Cindy Razga if you are in need of support at cynthia.razga@k12.hi.us
Hawaii SPIN Conference
Hawaii SPIN Conference
October 17, 2020 9am-2pm
For more information about the 2020 SPIN Conference, visit www.spinhawaii.org
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:
KK COMPLEX WEBSITE: https://kailuakalaheoha.weebly.com/
KK COMPLEX WEBSITE: https://kailuakalaheoha.weebly.com/
Evening of Moʻolelo & Lullaby
Community Connections
Community Connections
[FINAL] Telehealth hotline poster.pdfRent and Mortgage Assistance:
Rent and Mortgage Assistance:
Apply Starting August 24th
Apply Starting August 24th
Six local nonprofit organizations joined today to announce the launch of the Hawaii County Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program (RMAP). RMAP nonprofit partners are encouraging Hawaii Island residents who are at least 18 years old and lost income or work hours due to COVID-19 to prepare ahead to apply. Go online or call one of the nonprofit partners below.
Hawaiian Community Assets HCA/HCL, Call 808.934.0801
HOPE Services Hawaii, Call 808.935.3050
Hawaii First Federal Credit Union FFCU, Call 808.933.6600
Neighborhood Place of Puna NPP, Call 808.965.5550
Hawaii Island Home For Recovery HIHR, Call 808.640.4443
Habitat for Humanity HFHHI, Call 808.450.2118
For low-income families can access highly discounted home internet:
For low-income families can access highly discounted home internet:
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist
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.
LEGAL AIDE:
LEGAL AIDE:
CONTACTS: Dana (808) 940-9470 and Jasmine (808) 798-5678
Legal Aid COVID-19 Resources
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii has created a COVID-19 webpage with resources in English, Chuukese, and Marshallese:
https://www.legalaidhawaii.org/covid-19-legal-help--resources.html.
SEL Resources
SEL Resources
Session 1: CRI’s KISS Framework|September 16| 9AM-10AM
Session 2: A Community-wide Approach to Resilience Building|September 23| 9AM-10AM
Offering outstanding resources for Tier 1, 2, and 3!
By establishing routines that address the challenges of online learning, teachers can help students in grades 3 to 8 feel a sense of belonging.
In many places, students returning to school buildings will be required to wear masks. These strategies can help elementary students adjust.
Is Mental Health Literacy Part of Your School’s Curriculum?
Is Mental Health Literacy Part of Your School’s Curriculum?
Eliminating stigma around mental illness and creating an environment in which students feel comfortable seeking help require more than learning the signs of mental illness or offering resources. Learn how schools and educators are teaching mental health literacy—and how to use this toolkit with practical resources that help reduce stigma and build resilience in your school community.
resource from KK Complex's
Dr. Gail Silva
5 Keys to Social and Emotional Learning Success:
5 Keys to Social and Emotional Learning Success:
Classroom Corner: Focus on Distance Learning
Classroom Corner: Focus on Distance Learning
Designed to be a shared virtual library available to participating schools. We have been adding many Always Available (unlimited checkout) titles to the collection that teachers can share direct links with students to check out and integrate as part of the curriculum.
Click here for login instructions
Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.
Better assignments come down to two qualifiers: quality and purpose.
How educators think about and use homework play a major role in this fall's school transition.
How can educators develop a learning culture that empowers students to learn effectively in their homes for extended periods of time?
The National Geographic Society has a five-step PBL model and resource library to foster deep learning whether students are in school or at home.
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.
Educators from around the country shared their advice about making remote instruction work for middle and high school students.
The upcoming school year will be filled with uncertainty, but the need to keep students engaged while working from home feels like a sure thing. Fortunately, there is a science of motivation.
Online classes make some kids anxious, but building relationships with them can go a long way toward helping them feel secure.
Have you seen all of the new materials available in our district CTE LENDING LIBRARY? It's amazing!!!
Have you seen all of the new materials available in our district CTE LENDING LIBRARY? It's amazing!!!
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