FREE Behavior Conference - Open to All!
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-19 | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
To register, click here
To kick off the 2024-2025 school year, the Hawaii State Department of Education, Office of Student Support Services, is hosting “Ka Ulana ʻAna i ka Piko: In Weaving, You Begin at the Center,” a professional development opportunity focused on promoting positive student behavior and well-being. The conference and post-conference workshops will be held in person.
Dates
Tuesday, July 16 & Wednesday, July 17 (Main Conference Sessions).
Thursday, July 18 & Friday, July 19 (Post-Conference Workshops)
Time
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (registration check-in opens at 7am)
Location
Hawaii Convention Center
Student behavior and well-being are the results of interconnected factors that include systems for supporting teachers and staff, school and classroom environments, classroom rules and expectations, behavior management practices, curricular/instructional interventions, and their unique learning histories, strengths and needs, family support systems, and cultural backgrounds.
To embody the conference theme, “Ka Ulana ʻAna i ka Piko: In Weaving, You Begin at the Center,” conference participants will gain knowledge and resources about how to weave environmental factors together to help students develop and maintain appropriate behaviors, feel safe and supported in school, enjoy learning, and live up to their full potential. Participants will also gain a better understanding of how students may engage in challenging behavior as the result of their individual circumstances rather than inherent character flaws, promoting a more compassionate and restorative approach to responding to challenging behaviors that build positive relationships and lead to improved outcomes for all. The post-conference workshops will provide in-depth learning experiences on more specific behavior-related topics.
Session topics will include the Hawaii Multi-Tiered System of Support, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health, restorative practices/justice, etc. Our keynote speakers include Dr. Gregory Hanley, Dr. Pat Friman, and Warden Mark Patterson. Everyone is invited to attend and share with your networks. Please register at https://2024behaviorconference.sched.com/. Registration closes on June 28, 2024.
You may contact Joshua Hoppe at Joshua.Hoppe@k12.hi.us with any questions. Mahalo!

Parent Talk Cafe
2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | On Your Computer
To register, click here

Kona Sensory Festival
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Kuleana Academy, 74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
An event sponsored by the Autism Moms of Kona

TACA Coffee Talk
2024-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
To register, click here

TACA Hawaii Coffee Talk – Back to School Tips

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Down to Earth Pearlridge (upstairs)
98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701

Back to school is an exciting time of year but for families living with autism it’s also a challenge. TACA is here to help! Whether you have questions about your child’s IEP, need tips for packing GFCF lunches or you want to brainstorm strategies for a positive school year this Coffee Talk is for you! Meet other parents on the autism journey, learn from their struggles as well as their successes to make this a year of growth for your child. An RSVP is required to attend this event.

Maui: Fun Factory with the Autism Society of Hawaii
2024-07-28 08:30 - 10:00
To register, click here

Information

Join us for a sensory friendly Fun Factory morning!
Fun Factory will open 2 hours prior to general public opening, allowing our Autism ‘Ohana the opportunity to be themselves and enjoy a couple hours of game play!
Free for individuals on the spectrum, $5 for all others.
For questions please contact Shelby at: Shelbym@autismsocietyhi.org OR (808)342-0364

Location
70 East Kaahumanu Ave.
Unit A-13
Kahului, HI 96732 US

AccesSurf Day at the Beach: Kualoa Park
2024-08-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Kualoa Regional Beach Park, 49-479 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States
To register, click here

Registration is OPEN for Kualoa Day at the Beach on August 3rd!

This is our annual flat water day where you can enjoy a ride on a canoe, kayak, stand up paddle, swim, or just hang around! Come down and join the fun in a very special place. We will also be selling merch so this is a great chance to stock up on fresh back to school gear!

Talk Story: Sensory Differences & Disability
2024-08-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Kealakehe Elementary School, 74-5118 Kealakaa St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States

ABLE Accounts 101 Webinar
2024-08-12 08:00 - 09:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
8:00 am Hawaiian Time – this event is FREE!

All About Me: A One Pager About Your Child Workshop
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Comprehensive Services Center, 1953 Beretania Strette, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Click here to register for the All About Me workshop
Click here to fill out the intake form for CSC

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 1 pm – 2:30 pm (1.5 hrs at CSC, or 1 hr on Zoom)
Where: In person at the CSC office or virtually on Zoom
1953 S. Beretania St, Ste 5A, Honolulu, HI 96826

Learn how to create a personalized one-page profile for your child to share with classroom staff and new caregivers. This workshop will be led by Brooke Barnhill, who will guide you through the process, and you’ll hear from Meriah Nichols, a mother who has successfully used a one-page profile to support her child.

Fill out templates for your child’s profile during the workshop. Be sure to have a digital photo of your child ready!
Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your child’s support network!

Hoomana Parent Support Mtg
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | On Your Computer
In case you are new to Ho’omana, we are a parent led, parent run support group for families. We are designed to support parents with a child on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District of Oahu. Beyond that, we provide relevant information and resources to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities wherever you reside in the state.
Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Our family support meetings will be held on Monday evenings. This meeting is accessible via zoom from the comfort of your own surroundings. This year we will have community meet ups at group suggested locations. Get connected with us and enjoy a great year, exploring the community, meeting families of children with disabilities and attending family forward events.

So please join us for our first meeting of the new school year!
Monday, August 19, at 6pm-7:30. CORRECTED TO 8/19
Remember to RSVP HERE today and we will send the link the day of the meeting.

Talk Story Session:

The new school year is a few weeks in, how is it going?

Learn from others how to navigate new schedules and environments.

2024 Hoomana Group Support Meetings

Mark your calendars!
If these days do not work well for you, be sure to attend this month where we will discuss what works best for most families.

September 2023

First Monday 9/2/24

October 2023

First Monday 10/07/24

November 2023

First Monday 11/4/24

December 2023

First Monday 12/2/24

We look forward to seeing all of you and also to meeting new families who may be coming for the first time!

ABLE Accounts Webinar
2024-08-21 08:00 - 09:00 | On Your Computer
To Register, click here
8:00 am Hawaii Time – this is a FREE event!

Untangling Adolescence Workshop
2024-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here

Join us for our ONLINE Middle School: Untangling Adolescence Workshop on Aug 24 @ 3pm-5pm. RSVP at linktr.ee/ppshi

Learn about Adolescent Development, Transitioning to Middle School, School Culture and Programs, Family-School-Community Partnerships and more. Email events@ppshi.org for more info.

ADHD & Transition to College presentation on Zoom
2024-08-28 10:30 - 11:30 | On Your Computer

Hoomana Parent Support Meeting
2024-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | On Your Computer
In case you are new to Ho’omana, we are a parent led, parent run support group for families. We are designed to support parents with a child on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District of Oahu. Beyond that, we provide relevant information and resources to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities wherever you reside in the state.
Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Our family support meetings will be held on Monday evenings. This meeting is accessible via zoom from the comfort of your own surroundings. This year we will have community meet ups at group suggested locations. Get connected with us and enjoy a great year, exploring the community, meeting families of children with disabilities and attending family forward events.

So please join us for our first meeting of the new school year!
Monday September 2, 2024

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Zoom
Remember to RSVP HERE today and we will send the link the day of the meeting.

2024 Hoomana Group Support Meetings

September 2023

First Monday 9/2/24

October 2023

First Monday 10/07/24

November 2023

First Monday 11/4/24

December 2023

First Monday 12/2/24

Autism & Anxiety Presentation
2024-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 | On Your Computer
We would like to invite you to our September Speaker Session sponsored by the Inclusive Gifted Education Center at the Pacific Inclusive Research and Resources

Conceptualizing Autism & Anxiety
Wednesday, September 18
11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Hawaiian Standard Time)
on Zoom

This talk will explore how autism and anxiety intersect, challenge common misconceptions, and provide a deeper understanding through the lenses of the social model of disability and mental health. Learn how to differentiate between autism and social anxiety, and gain valuable treatment recommendations to support individuals on the spectrum who experience anxiety.

This session is ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, professionals and community members seeking a more inclusive and informed approach to mental health.

This month’s session will feature:
Dr. Maya Matheis, Ph.D., M.S.W., a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She has over 15 years of experience working with autistic individuals across the lifespan. She completed her MSW at Washington University in St. Louis, her PhD in clinical psychology at Louisiana State University, and her pre/postdoctoral training at the UC Davis MIND Institute, where she completed the Autism Research Training Program (ARTP). Her research interests focus on mental health needs in the autistic population and community-based implementation of interventions for autism, with particular emphasis on training and support for non-specialists such as teachers, parents, and community health workers. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics related to autism.

Register to reserve your spot today!
https://hawaii.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqce2qpjorGt3DBtKXl9KOC2ic0whrskRh#/registration

For more information about this session, please contact Jerrik Feliciano at Jerrik@hawaii.edu

Read to Me Event for Deaf/HH Keiki
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Comprehensive Services Center, 1953 Beretania Strette, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Click here to register for the Read to Me workshop
Click here for the CSC Family Intake form
Join us at CSC on Saturday, September 21st for a morning of stories, fun, and family bonding! We’re teaming up with Read To Me International to bring you an engaging Family Literacy Event that’s perfect for families with deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind children, AND Deaf families with KODAs!
What to expect:
– Read-aloud stories with ASL
– Strategies for supporting literacy at home
– New books to take home
– Light snacks & more!
We’re also thrilled to have local author Sandi Takayama as our special guest! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to strengthen your family’s connection through literacy.

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Where: CSC office, 1953 S. Beretania St, Ste 5A, Honolulu, HI 96826

Additional parking is available at Lighting Concepts.
Register now: https://bit.ly/HPDBPcoffeecake

Questions? Email: gingermk@hawaii.edu or call (808) 699-3934 OR roz@csc-hawaii.org (808) 284-3551

The Art of Conflict Resolution
2024-09-27 09:00 - 13:30 | Kroc Center Hawaii, 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway, Ewa Beach, 96706, United States

AccesSurf Canoe Day
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00

Kona Traveling Mini Conference
2024-10-02 14:00 - 18:00
To register, click here
For more info, contact LDAH at 808-536-9684
Location: West Hawaii Civic Center
74- Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona

Maui Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00

Hoomana Parent Support Mtg.
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | On Your Computer
In case you are new to Ho’omana, we are a parent led, parent run support group for families. We are designed to support parents with a child on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District of Oahu. Beyond that, we provide relevant information and resources to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities wherever you reside in the state.
Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Our family support meetings will be held on Monday evenings. This meeting is accessible via zoom from the comfort of your own surroundings. This year we will have community meet ups at group suggested locations. Get connected with us and enjoy a great year, exploring the community, meeting families of children with disabilities and attending family forward events.

So please join us for our first meeting of the new school year!
Monday October 7, 2024

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Zoom
Remember to RSVP HERE today and we will send the link the day of the meeting.

Talk Story Session:

The new school year is a few weeks in, how is it going?

Learn from others how to navigate new schedules and environments.

2024 Hoomana Group Support Meetings

October 2023

First Monday 10/07/24

November 2023

First Monday 11/4/24

December 2023

First Monday 12/2/24

Early Childhood Conference
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-11 | Moanalua High School – Cafeteria, 2825 Ala Ilima Street, Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
To register, click here
This FREE event will be open to parents, teachers and community members!

Molokai TMC
2024-10-14 08:00 - 17:00

Molokai Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-10-16 10:00 - 13:00

Easter Seals Lifespan of Services Seminar
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | On Your Computer
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Center on Disability Studies’ upcoming Partner Seminar, “Providing a Lifespan of Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Delays and Disabilities”. This is a free Partner Seminar webinar taking place via zoom on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm HST.
Participants will learn about Easterseals Hawaii’s services, current research and individualized family and client support, and new technology and program designs.
Register to reserve your spot now by going to the following link: https://go.hawaii.edu/E6a or signing up via the QR code in our flyer. And feel free to share our flyer and information with your own networks!

Stakeholder Input Meeting for Alternative Assessments
2024-10-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
The Assessment Section would like to extend their invitation to the forthcoming Hawaii State Alternate Assessment (HSA-Alt) Stakeholder Committee meeting where the accessibility experts at the state and complex area level, teachers for the HSA-Alt eligible students, special education advocates, parents of children with significant cognitive disabilities, and community members review and provide feedback on the ongoing HSA-Alt program and future development. Your input and expertise are greatly appreciated and we believe your participation will contribute significantly to the success of the meeting.
In-person meeting Friday, October 18.2024 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Alamoana Hotel.
The committee will review and provide feedback on the development of the HSA-Alt program which includes:

New HSA-Alt Decision-Making Tool,
HSA-Alt 1 % Participation Action Plan,
HSA-Alt Shortened Test Proposal, and
Pilot HSA-Alt Classroom Embedded Assessment.

If you would like to participate in the HSA-Alt Stakeholder Committee, please register using the link https://tinyurl.com/24-Alt-stakeholder no later than Friday, October 4th.
All non-Department employees will receive a stipend of $194.01 per day. All participants will need to bring a computer or mobile device that can connect to the internet wirelessly for the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Hwa Hee Sohn, Test Development Specialist, Assessment Section, at 808-307-3636 or via email at Hwa_Hee.Sohn@k12.hi.us.

We appreciate your attendance.

Best Buddies Transition & Work Readiness
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | UH Lab School, 1776 University Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Care Mapping Workshop - East Hawaii
2024-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Keaau High School Library, 16-725 Keaau Pahoa Rd., Keaau, HI, 96749, United States
To register, click here
Please join the Department of Education, Hilopaa and LEND for a Care Mapping workshop!

What is Care Mapping? It is a process which guides and supports the ability of families and care professionals to work together to achieve the best possible health and educational outcomes. It shows the needs and supports required for a child with a disability in a visual “map” that you create in real-time. It is very helpful in determining your child’s needs and required services. It can help to create appropriate care plans, improve your child’s life, and even assist in advocacy.
In a nutshell: it will show you where your child is receiving supports and where the gaps are.

Kauai Footsteps to Transition Fair
2024-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Kauai Veteran’s Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States

Oral Health Training for Families of DD/ID
2024-10-25 10:00 - 14:30 | Waimano Hale Campus, 2201 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, HI, 96782, United States
The Hawaii Oral Health Coalition, Hawaii Dental Service Foundation, and the Department of Health have developed an oral health training program to address the specific needs of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
This FREE training is designed for caregivers, non-dental providers, and families who support those with developmental and intellectual disabilities of any age.
The training will take place on October 25th and November 1st, 2024, with two sessions offered on each day at the DOH DDD Waimano Hale facility.
Refer to the attached training flyer for details.
Seating is limited to 22 participants per session, so early registration is recommended.
Register via:
Email: andrew.tseu@doh.hawaii.gov
Phone: 808-832-5710
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Andrew Tseu.
Thank you,
Andrew
ANDREW TSEU, DDS, JD
Chief | Developmental Disabilities Division / Hospital & Community Dental Services Branch
Hawai’i State Department of Health | Ka ‘Oihana Olakino
1700 Lanakila Ave., #203 | Honolulu, HI 96817
Office: (808) 832-5715 | Fax: (808) 832-5722
andrew.tseu@doh.hawaii.gov
