Hi‘ilei provides educational home-visits where parents meet regularly with a Parents As Teachers certified educator to learn about early childhood development and gain the skills needed to be their child’s first and best teacher.
Ho‘āla conducts outreach that provides families with information on the importance of early childhood education and helps them navigate systems to secure early learning opportunities for their child.
Keiki Steps is a Hawaiian culture-based family-child interactive learning preschool where parents and children, from newborn to age 5, learn together to ensure academic success and prepare keiki for Kindergarten.
Empowering
Early
Learning
Ka Lama Education Academy supports community members in their pursuit to become high-quality teachers in their home communities through college support, mentorship and professional training.
Kaulele seeks to create informal STEM learning opportunities through indigenous Hawaiian knowledge that connects modern and traditional science to help young learners engage, connect to and succeed in STEM academics and occupations.
Kupu Ola collaborates with schools to create alternative learning approaches that focus on strengthening academic and personal confidence in youth through the integration of Native Hawaiian culture in outdoor classrooms and interactive learning activities.
Early Literacy collaborates with community early childcare services and preschools, providing professional development, educational materials, coaching, and support for the delivery of an evidence-based literacy intervention.
Empowering
Educational
Equity
Ho‘oulu Waiwai works with families to strengthen financial well-being though partnerships, pathways and learning experiences that nurture personal financial wellness and entrepreneurial development.
The INPEACE Center for Entrepreneurship supports new family-owned business start-ups on the Leeward Coast of O‘ahu to increase their capacity to succeed.
Empowering
Economic
Stability
Calling all EA's and Teachers! Aloha! Please join us for our Career Navigation Series. This series is for current EA's and Teachers looking to increase pay grade and gain funds for classroom necessities. We will end the series with a Lei Making/Plant Propagation workshop with Malama Learning Center sharing the propagation process. Space is limited, […]
ʻAuhea ʻoukou e nā Kumu Kaiāulu?! Calling all Waiʻanae educators. Join us for this exciting Professional Development Series!! Between Dec 22 and Jan 12, we will be recruiting community educators from the Waiʻanae coast to participate in our next installment of STEM Round Table, a Professional Development Series from Ka Lama Education Academy. This series […]
Mini Lesson Planning - Culture in Curriculum We are excited to invite you to a special workshop focused on incorporating Hawaiian culture into curriculum and lesson planning. This workshop aims to provide both aspiring and current educators with valuable insights and strategies for creating culturally enriching learning experiences for students. Ka Lama Education Academy will […]
Join us for an Info Session and discover how Ka Lama Education Academy is empowering educators to make a meaningful impact in their communities! We believe that when educators are invested in building a better future for the community, they call home, our keiki thrive. Attendees will Learn how Ka Lama Education Academy supports educators […]
Mini Lesson Planning - Hana Hou with Eō! This workshop is designed to further enhance academic outcomes by empowering educators with advanced strategies to integrate cultural relevance using digital platforms. Our goal is to foster increased student engagement, inclusivity, and critical thinking skills through practical techniques that promote the incorporation of Hawaiian culture into curriculum […]
Ka Lama - Orientation Attention all newly enrolled Ka Lama participants and those who have not yet met their orientation requirement! Orientation attendance is required in order to fulfill your kuleana as a Ka Lama participant. At this workshop we will discuss kuleana, review requirements, meet our Ka Lama team, and explore what EMPOWERMENT means […]
Mini Lesson Planning - Early Childhood Education This workshop is designed to further enhance academic outcomes by empowering educators with advanced strategies to integrate cultural relevance using digital platforms. Our goal is to foster increased student engagement, inclusivity, and critical thinking skills through practical techniques that promote the incorporation of Hawaiian culture into curriculum design. […]
Mini Lesson Planning - Early Childhood Education This workshop is designed to further enhance academic outcomes by empowering educators with advanced strategies to integrate cultural relevance using digital platforms. Our goal is to foster increased student engagement, inclusivity, and critical thinking skills through practical techniques that promote the incorporation of Hawaiian culture into curriculum design. […]
Writing Workshop - Personal Statement In this workshop, participants will learn the essential components of crafting a compelling personal statement for scholarship applications. Through interactive sessions and guided exercises, attendees will gain insights into effective storytelling, showcasing their achievements, and presenting their aspirations convincingly. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear […]
Hana Hou! Writing Workshop - Personal Statement In this workshop, participants will learn the essential components of crafting a compelling personal statement for scholarship applications. Through interactive sessions and guided exercises, attendees will gain insights into effective storytelling, showcasing their achievements, and presenting their aspirations convincingly. By the end of the workshop, participants will have […]
Ka Lama - Orientation Attention all newly enrolled Ka Lama participants and those who have not yet met their orientation requirement! Orientation attendance is required in order to fulfill your kuleana as a Ka Lama participant. At this workshop we will discuss kuleana, review requirements, meet our Ka Lama team, and explore what EMPOWERMENT means […]
Kumu Pathways Series - Navigating Reclassification For K12 Educators Throughout Hawai'i K-12 educators, do you know what class/step you are at? Would you like to increase your pay? Ka Lama can help you get there! Join us and learn how to navigate the reclassification process in this workshop. This workshop is ideal for K-12 educators […]
College Success Strategies - Kumu Social Hour (Oʻahu) This in-person workshop is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow educators navigating the challenges of balancing academic and professional growth! Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Location: Community Learning Center Māʻili Please RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your place. Space is limited, so […]
Kumu Pathways Series - Praxis Support For PreK-12 Educators Throughout Hawai'i K-12 educators will learn information about the process for securing PRAXIS during teacher license training, gain knowledge of requirements (pre/post licensure), learn about different partners in the licensing process (Hawaii Teachers Standard Board-HTSB, Educational Testing Service-ETS, SATEP programs) as well as how to add […]
Teacher Education Program - Informational Session Join in on this amazing virtual workshop where you will learn about the Teacher Education Program offered at Leeward Community College! Date: Wednesday April 16, 2025 Time: 5:00-6:00pm Location: Zoom (Link will be provided after completing the workshop registration) Please RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your place. […]
Kumu Pathways Series - PD Options For K12 Educators Throughout Hawai'i K-12 educators, do you know the importance of professional development coursework and how many options Hawaiʻi teachers have today? Ka Lama can help you learn more! Join us and learn how to access valuable and relevant PD course credits in this workshop. This workshop […]
NBC - Talk Story INPEACE Ka Lama and Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) are collaborating to host this informative workshop. As an attendee you will learn about NBCT and the resources and supports that are available to Waiʻanae Coast educators through this partnership. Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 5:00-6:30pm Location: Zoom (The Zoom link/information […]
Wahi Pana Huakaʻi - Oli and Huakaʻi Workshop This in-person huakaʻi is an opportunity for you to strengthen your connection to Waiʻanae through moʻolelo, history, and culture. This workshop will inspire educators to deepen their understanding of the community, culture, and ʻāīna. Date: Friday, June 13, 2025 Time: 8:00am-1:00pm Location: Leeward Community College - Waiʻanae […]
Ka Lama Education Academy - Info Session Join us for an Info Session and discover how Ka Lama Education Academy is empowering educators to make a meaningful impact in their communities! We believe that when educators are invested in building a better future for the community, they call home, our keiki thrive. Attendees will Learn […]
College Success Strategies - Personal Statement Come learn how to craft a compelling personal statement for scholarship applications through this interactive session and guided exercises. Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Location: Zoom (Link will be provided once workshop registration is complete) Once you RSVP, please check your Spam/Junk folder of the listed email […]
Kumu Pathways Series - Navigating Reclassification For K12 Educators Throughout Hawai'i K-12 educators, do you know what class/step you are at? Would you like to increase your pay? Ka Lama can help you get there! Join us and learn how to navigate the reclassification process in this workshop. This workshop is ideal for K-12 educators […]
Mini Lesson - Incorporating ʻIke Hawaiʻi in Lesson Planning Take part in this amazing workshop, where you will get the chance to learn strategies and techniques on how to incorporate Hawaiian language and culture into your curriculum and lesson planning. Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Kamehameha Schools - Community Learning Center Māʻili […]
Kumu Pathways Series - Praxis Support For PreK-12 Educators Throughout Hawai'i PreK-12 educators will learn information about the process for securing PRAXIS during teacher license training, gain knowledge of requirements (pre/post licensure), learn about different partners in the licensing process (Hawaii Teachers Standard Board - HTSB, Educational Testing Service - ETS, SATEP programs, etc.) as […]
Kumu Pathways Series - PD Options For K12 Educators Throughout Hawai'i K-12 educators, do you know the importance of professional development coursework and how many options Hawaiʻi teachers have today? […]
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