Special Parent Information Network: Hawaii

Big Island Ohana Resource Fair
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Support the Child Tax Credit Meeting
2023-11-29 17:30 - 18:30 | HI
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.

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!

Hilo: Holiday Decorations & Santa Visit
2023-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | HI
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.

EFMP: Pajama Story Time
2023-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | HI
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

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

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/

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.

Celebrate Ohana Festival
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | HI
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

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

KELII Christmas Social
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Harbor Church Kapolei, 590 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI, 96707, United States

Hoomana Parent Support
2024-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event, United States
Aloha Families, Friends and Newcomers!

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.

Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Wherever you reside in the state come join us and you’ll enjoy information and resources relevant to parents that have a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

(RSVP now and receive an email reminder with zoom link)

JANUARY 2024
Join us on Monday, 01/08/2024 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

FEBRUARY 2024
Join us on Monday, 02/05/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

MARCH 2024
Join us on Monday, 03/04/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

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

Debbie & Kahea
Ho’omana Parent Support Group Facilitators
Follow us on Instagram @HoomanaGroup

Family Literacy Night
2024-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
Family Literacy Night
Virtual on Zoom

Families and Educators welcome! Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources.

Date: January 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

A book will be sent to you upon registration and depending on the age of your child.

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscemvpzkjE9WzUgD1QPos8x8IiYW-4dqL#/registration
or click on the QR code in the flyer.

If you need further information, please contact:

Dannah Barnes, Executive Director of Read to Me International
Email: dannah@readtomeintl.org
Address: 126 Queen Street, Ste. 303, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 955-7600Fax: (808) 955-7601

EFMP Resource Fair
2024-01-27 09:00 - 13:00 | HI
JBPHH Military & Family Support Center invites you to REGISTER for our EFMP Resource Fair being held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9am – 1pm.

****Open to EFMP Families of ALL Military Service Branches!

Learn more about base and community resources available to EFMP families. Featured local and state topics include:

Social Security

Medicare

Family Advocacy

Therapeutic Recreation

IEP Support

Assistive Technology

Mental Health Services

…. and much more! See the attached flyer to scan and register or visit: MFSC Class Schedule & Registration (greatlifehawaii.com)

If you have any questions, contact the JBPHH EFMP Liaison office at 808-474-1999 or email us at efmp-cnrh@us.navy.mil. We look forward to seeing you at the Resource Fair!

Ho'omana Birthday Carnival Celebration
2024-01-27 13:00 - 17:30 | Windward Church of the Nazarene, 45-232 Pua'ae Rd., Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States
We’re excited to announce that we are celebrating 6 years of Ho’omana Parent Support Groups in January 2024!
Please come join us for a FAMILY FRIENDLY event the whole family can participate with.
Mark your calendar! Saturday January 27th from 1:00-5:30p in Kaneohe.

In case you are new to Ho’omana, we are a parent led, parent run support group for families. Initially designed to support parents with a child on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District, we have since grown statewide! We strive to provide information, resources and lived experiences relevant to parents that have a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This month there will be carnival games, activities, food, snacks and an hourly birthday party for children to have fun while practicing social and communication skills with peers from all ages.

This is a free event to our community!
We do ask that you kindly view the attached flyer or click RSVP here to help us prepare.

Look forward to meeting you at our celebration event or a support group meeting soon!

Debbie & Kahea
Ho’omana Parent Support Group Facilitators
Follow us on Instagram @HoomanaGroup

Next Support Group Meetings:

FEBRUARY 2024
Join us on Monday, 02/05/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

MARCH 2024
Join us on Monday, 03/04/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

Footsteps to Transition Fair, Oahu
2024-02-03 08:30 - 12:00 | HI
The Leeward District of Oahu is proud to host the annual Footsteps to Transition Fair – in person – THIS Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 8:30am- 12:00pm at Ewa Makai Middle School.

The Footsteps to Transition Fair is a FREE event designed for students with disabilities and their families, along with school staff and community partners, to help in making a successful transition from high school to adult life and independence. It’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for transition, we welcome families who have children with disabilities in elementary, middle and high school! The Fair will have exhibitors who will share their programs and services for young adults, short presentations around transition topics and networking opportunities.
We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, you can email us at footstepstotransition@gmail.com or call SPIN at 808-586-8126.

Click the link below to register:
https://footstepstotransition.weebly.com/registration-sign-up.html

Hoomana Parent Support Meeting
2024-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event, United States
Aloha Families, Friends and Newcomers!

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.

Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Wherever you reside in the state come join us and you’ll enjoy information and resources relevant to parents that have a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

(RSVP now and receive an email reminder with zoom link)

FEBRUARY 2024
Join us on Monday, 02/05/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

MARCH 2024
Join us on Monday, 03/04/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

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

Debbie & Kahea
Ho’omana Parent Support Group Facilitators
Follow us on Instagram @HoomanaGroup

Micronesian Youth Summit
2024-02-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
The 6th Micronesian Youth Summit 2024 is around the corner!! It is the time to register if you wish to attend the summit. Parents and legal guardians, if you wish to sign up your child(ren)/youth, please call the WAO Youth Empowerment Center at (808)913-1364, ext. 6 or you can register them online through http://bit.ly/6thMYS2024.
We Are Oceania Micronesian Youth Summit
Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Hawaii Convention Center
Navigating Success! The Micronesian Youth Summit rests on four pillars essential to navigating success:
COLLEGE, CAREER, COMMUNITY, AND SOLIDARITY
We aspire to empower our youth through workshops, discussions and other fun cultural activities so that they can explore their dreams, strengths and potential.
For more info:
email: contact@weareoceania.org
call: 808-913-1364 ext. 6

Post-Secondary Transition Workshops
2024-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 | UH Campus Center Ballroom
Join our symposium about transition into postsecondary education and success in postsecondary education for students who are neurodiverse. This symposium, ʻIke Loa: Symposium on Postsecondary Transition of Neurodivergent Students Having Potential in STEM, is hosted by the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Center on Disability Studies faculty and researchers of CLD TEAMS, BEAM, and NSF INCLUDES TAPDINTO-STEM team projects. The symposium is held on Monday, February 26, 2024, 9:00am to 4:00pm (HST) at the Campus Center Ballroom (third floor) at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. The symposium is free with complimentary lunch. Join us for one or more of the sessions that interest you.
For details, please see the attached flier. Register by February 9, 2024. No costs to attend.
For more information visit the symposium website.

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.Who Should Attend? Families with high school and college students, students who are neurodiverse (autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.), employers, researchers, practitioners, and other community members interested in the topic.We hope you join us!
ʻIke Loa Symposium staff

*The event is limited to 100 individuals, and priority will be given to secondary teachers and administrators. Participation fees are made available through a co-sponsorship by the U.S. Department of Education, Gifted and Talented Education Program fundedprojects, BEAM and CLD TEAMS, and by the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES initiative TAPDINTO-STEM.
For Hawaiʻi Island attendees, a limited number of transportation support is available. Please indicate your needs in the registration form.
**ʻIke Loa: Symposium on Postsecondary Transition of Neurodivergent Students Having Potential in STEM is a pre-event of the 39th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity hosted by the Center on Disability Studies, College of Education, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, February 27 – 28, 2024 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.
