Special Parent Information Network: Hawaii

KELII Christmas Social
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Harbor Church Kapolei, 590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI, 96707, United States
To register, click here

2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00
To attend, please email: keliifoundation@live.com your child’s name, diagnoses, age, and if Hawaiian or military.

Celebrate Ohana Festival
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
For more info, visit: https://www.puakalehua.org/upcoming-events
at the Old Kona Airport Main Paviliion in Maka’eo. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm FREE

Sensory Santa w/ Hoomana Parent Support Group
2023-12-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Windward Church of the Nazarene, 45-232 Pua'ae Rd., Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States
To Register, click here
Ho’omana + RIZN Ministry invite you to attend “Saturday with Santa”.

Please join us for FREE family-friendly sensory experiences.

Saturday December 9, 2023
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Windward Church of the Nazarene
45-232 Pua’ae Rd., Kaneohe

Link to Register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqzzpDZomefo2_9n6Og4cJor5ttnpL92K3MFVAnoVjkgHCDw/viewform?pli=1

10:15-11:00 ‘ohana picture frame making
11:00-1:00 station rotation:
arts & crafts: ornament making with sensory materials
sensory movie with popcorn bar
sensory Santa for picture taking
scented sensory station: scented playdough making (peppermint, gingerbread, cinnamon)
sensory carnival games
snack making station
calm down corner (for sensory reprieve)
This is an event for families to enjoy together, but is designed to show what our RIZN respite ministry offers. This way, families can get a sneak peek of what programming looks like if they choose to use our service.

Young Athletes Special Olympics event
2023-12-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Special Olympics Hawaii Sports Complex, 91-610 Maunakapu Street, Ewa Beach, HI, 96706, United States
To register for this event, download a PDF here, or visit http://sohawaii.org/initiatives/young-athletes/

EFMP: Sensory Friendly Holiday Storytime
2023-12-09 09:00 - 10:00
You do not need to register for this event for military families.

SEAC: APR / SSIP Meeting
2023-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | On Your Computer
Please register for this meeting and choose which group you’d like to work in. Click here to register.
To learn more about the APR / SSIP, visit HIDOE webpage on the SPP/APR or SEAC SPP/APR Resource Page.

The State Performance Plan (SPP) and the Annual Performance Report (APR) are part of the overall system that Congress put in place under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure every state is held accountable for how it educates its students with disabilities. At least once a year, each state is required to gather input from a variety of special education stakeholders—parents of children with IEPs, teachers, administrators, service providers, advocates and community members—in preparation for submitting its report to the U.S. Department of Education in February on how well the state met its targets for 17 important indicators related to student success.

This year’s State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, December 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and co-hosted by the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) and the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE). Any and all interested stakeholders are invited to participate by filling out this registration form! The form asks participants to choose their first and second preference in discussion groups from the list below. Each group will review data gathered on specific indicators, comment on improvement activities and review targets for improvement.

Group 1 – Graduation (Indicator 1), Dropout (Indicator 2), School-Age Educational Environments (Indicator 5)
Group 2 – Statewide Assessments (Indicator 3)
Group 3 – Preschool Educational Environments (Indicator 6) and Preschool Outcomes (Indicator 7)
Group 4 – Parent Involvement (Indicator 8)
Group 5 – Secondary Transition (Indicator 13) and Post-School Outcomes (Indicator 14)
Group 6 – State Systemic Improvement Plan/SSIP (Indicator 17)

For more information on the SPP/APR, please visit the HIDOE webpage on the SPP/APR as well as the SEAC SPP/APR Resource Page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email SPIN (who provide staff support to SEAC) at spin@doh.hawaii.gov or call 808-586-8126

EFMP: Pajama Story Time
2023-12-07 18:00 - 19:00
No registration needed to attend this event for military families.
There are 2 events: Dec. 7 @ 6:00 pm and Dec. 9 at 9:00 am

Hilo: Holiday Decorations & Santa Visit
2023-12-06 17:00 - 19:00
Experience an evening of the Magic of Christmas, especially for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs and Persons with Disabilities.

Holiday lights, decorations and a visit with Santa or his elves in a sensory-friendly environment.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:00 – 7:000 pm
County of Hawaii Building: 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo
FREE

Hosted by the County of Hawaii Mayor Mitch Roth, County of Hawaii Departments & Community Partners.

SPARK Gratitude Workshop for Parents & Teachers
2023-12-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Ka Waiwai, 1110 University Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
To register, click here
The Holidays are approaching and we wanted to kickstart December by igniting a SPARK of gratitude in our community!

Who is the first person that comes to mind when you think of someone who truly impacted your life?

We invite you to our in-person workshop focused on sparking gratitude. We will:

💞 Share stories
🌱 Make new connections
💌 Write a heartfelt Mahalo letter
☀ Craft a personalized bracelet for someone in your life you would like to Aloha.

Then, in the coming month, plan a Gratitude Visit with this beloved person where you’ll read the letter and gift your bracelet. Please send us photos and videos of your lovely visits, so we can create a tribute video that’ll make everyone’s heart sing with gratitude! We hope you can make one of our in-person groups.

Gifts of Gratitude
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Ka Waiwai Mōʻiliʻili, Oahu.
1110 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826
(old Varsity Theater, round building

Group 1: 9a-12p or
Group 2: 2p-5p

Please note that you can only sign up for 1 group and must attend the full session. Open to all Hawaiʻi educators and parents, 18 and older. Opening event is free to join and registration is required by Monday, 11/27/23. Feel free to invite all your parent and educator friends, but please let them know they must register. If you have any questions, please email us at hpep@hawaii.edu. Mahalo nui!

Support the Child Tax Credit Meeting
2023-11-29 17:30 - 18:30
Are you a parent or an organization serving families with children age 17 and under who would like to learn more about efforts to pass a state tax credit (Keiki Credit) for any family of a child aged 17 or under who meets income eligibility criteria? You are invited to join the discussion at a Child Tax Credit Convening Wednesday, November 29 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Crossroads (1212 University Avenue in Honolulu).
The discussion is sponsored by the Hawai’i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. For more information, contact Christy MacPherson, Lead Community Developer, at (808) 554-3833 or email her at christy@hiappleseed.org.

Kauai Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parent Connection
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Wilcox Elementary, 4319 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Register here: https://bit.ly/hpdbpcoffeecake

Surfers Healing Waikiki
2023-11-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Kuhio Beach, 2453 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States

Ocean View Special Education Law by LDAH
2023-11-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View, Hawaii, 96737, United States
To register, call LDAH at 808-536-9684

Maui Keiki Dental Event
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00

Epilepsy Education Conference
2023-11-04 08:30 - 12:30 | Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
To register for this FREE event, click here

2023-11-03 09:00 - 11:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here

Kaanapali Family Halloween Bash
2023-10-31 17:00 - 21:00
For more info, click here

Compassionate Caregiving Workshop FREE on Zoom
2023-10-30 17:00 - 18:30 | On Your Computer
To register, click here

FREE 90 minute workshop on Zoom for parents and caregivers. This workshop is especially designed for Maui families affected by the wildfires, but providers and others are welcome to attend.

Compassionate Caregiving: Positive Parenting to Build Resilience After Trauma

2 dates/times to choose from:
Monday, October 30, 2023 5:00 – 6:30 pm
or
Friday, November 3, 2023, 9:30 – 11:00 am

Join us to learn:

trauma-informed strategies to address behaviors
the importance of compassion (both for others and self)
caregiver burnout and ways to reduce or prevent it
positive behavior management techniques
why current strategies may not be working

For questions: call, text or email Dr. Stephanie Campbell
phone: 808-927-1412
email: stephanie.campbell.NSW@doh.hawaii.gov

Sign up using the QR code on the flyer, or https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/caregiving_workshop

Halloween Dance Party
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 93 N. Kainalu Dr., Kailua, 96734, United States

Imua Maui Keiki Halloween Festival
2023-10-28 16:00 - 20:00
For more info, visit: https://discoverimua.com/halloween/
Registration is required. Click here to register
$5 registration fee covers the whole family!

Big Island Ohana Resource Fair
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00

Coffee Cake & Play Date for D/HH Families
2023-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Comprehensive Services Center, 1953 Beretania Strette, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
To register, visit https://bit.ly/hpdbpcoffeecake
For more info, email Ginger at gingermk@hawaii.edu or call 808-699-3934

LDAH TMC
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Hawaii Tokai International College, 91-971 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI, 96707, United States

Partnerships for Dyslexia in Hawaii
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:30 | On Your Computer

Unity Day
2023-10-18 00:00 - 23:59
Wear orange to show your support of kindness, inclusion and bully prevention!

West Maui Resource Fair
2023-10-12 14:00 - 17:00

Hawaii Children & Youth Summit
2023-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Hawaii State Capital, 415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
The Hawai‘i Children and Youth Summit is an annual event for youth (24 years and younger) to discuss topics of importance to them, brainstorm solutions, and make recommendations to the Keiki Caucus of the Hawaii State Legislature regarding legislative action you would like taken based on those discussions.
To register for free, click here: https://www.hawaiicys.org/
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Maui Wellness Event
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
Napili Kai Beach Resort – check in at the front desk

Saturday September 23 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday September 30 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Acupuncture
Talk story with counselors
Hawaiian herbal remedies
Food
Keiki art activities

For additional counseling information, call 808-244-5550
Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
www.hospicemaui.org/griefsupport

Kona Traveling Mini Conference
2023-09-30 09:00 - 13:00
The Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaii is gearing up for the annual KONA Traveling Mini Conference!
Resources, informational presentations, lunch, & a Kidzone (kids, teens, have fun – while parents, & professionals learn)
Hawaii Keiki Museum – Kona
74-5533 Luhia St. Building D Kailua-Kona 96740
September 30, 2023, Saturday
9am to 1pm
Free Admission to Museum/Event
Kidzone
Lunch included
We have the entire space for learning, gleaning and fun for all ages.
Registration is open! Register here:
https://forms.gle/eKao1LT1ATAWBZvP7
or call 808-696-5361 or 807-536-9684 to register.
www.ldahawaii.org
https://www.facebook.com/HKMKona
