TACA National Virtual Parent Mtg
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | On Your Computer
To register, click here

TACA Coffee Talk Parent Support
2021-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-14 16:30 - 17:30, 2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | On Your Computer

Ho'omana Parents Supporting Parents
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-04-29 10:30 - 12:00 | On Your Computer
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Ho`omana is a support group run by parents for parents of children/teens/adults on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District. We are here to provide support, guidance, resources, and sharing of experiences from group members and facilitators.

Ho’omana is now welcoming parents from across the state.

Virtual support meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday and 4th Thursday of the month.

Please visit the Ho’omana website for more details and to RSVP. When you RSVP, you will receive a Zoom link for the meeting you sign up for.
https://sites.google.com/view/windwardautismprogram/parentfamily-support/hoomana/virtual-events?authuser=0

4th Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
4th Thursday: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
4th Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

For more information:
email: hoomanagroup@gmail.com
phone: 808-426-6879

Ho'omana Parent Supporting Parents
2021-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | On Your Computer

FASD Parent Support Group
2021-05-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-06 19:00 - 20:00 | On Your Computer
To register, email: pili.sina.p@gmail.com

SPIN Workshop: Pathways to the Future
2021-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | On Your Computer

Speducator Connection Conference
2021-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here

As a way to close out an amazing inaugural year and share back with the community, the SPEDucator Project will be hosting it’s “SPEDucator Connection” event. This online event is broken up into 4 sessions:

Choose Love Pau Hana Collaboration

In partnership with Kanoelani Elementary, the SPEDucators will overlap with the Choose Love Conference, as an opportunity for the SPEDucators to share about how this project has supported their emotional and social well-being during the pandemic.

Special Topics in Special Education

The SPEDucators have been broken into four groups to share about topics specific to our field. This is an opportunity to hear from current classroom teachers, who will provide knowledge, tips, and recommendations based on their own experience in the field:

Case Management & IEPs

Collaboration: Working with EAs, RBTs, Co-teachers, Parents, etc.

Inclusive Practices & Teaching Strategies

About SPED: Law & Policies

Innovation Ideas & Passion Projects

Four SPEDucators will be sharing about innovative projects they have embarked on to support students with disabilities across the state

SPEDucator Unconference Session

This final session will be participant-led, providing space and time for people to meet, chat, and share information around topics of their own interest around the field of special education

Sign up link –> bit.ly/speducatorconnection2021
For more information, contact Derek, below.

Derek Govin

Special Education Teacher
Hawaii State Teacher Alumni
Twitter
808.307.0500 ext. 0558
dgovin@roosevelths.k12.hi.us

SPEDucator Project Coordinator
Learn more about The SPEDucator Project

SEAC Meeting
2021-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | On Your Computer
Agenda and Zoom meeting info coming soon.

Sensory Movie - Shrek
2021-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Consolidated Theater Mililani, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI, 96789, United States
To register, click here
We are happy to announce a sensory-sensitive movie showing – Shrek. Shrek (the original), was released in 2001, meaning your children probably have never seen this movie before :).

Keep in mind, we will also have our Chalk Walk Event on the same day and location. Consider coming early to draw a bit on the grounds of the Town Center before heading over to the movie. I would appreciate it, as I am trying to show the Town Center the value our organization has within the community. Information for the event is below.

Date: May 30, 2021
Time: 4:00pm – 5:45pm
Location: Mililani Town Center
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy,
Mililani, HI 96789
Cost: $4.00 per person (seating limited to 60 individuals), social distancing in effect, two vacant seats between parties.

Notes: Sensory Sensitive Movie will have the lights dimmed and sound lowered. Kids may run around the theater as well. Lastly, we will also provide each family a large bag of popcorn and a soda (coke or fruit punch), but you are free to purchase other items as well.

LDAH Parent Talk Cafe
2021-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 | On Your Computer
Have a student that is entering or in High School that could benefit from Transition Programs? or just want to learn more?

We will have special guest, Cheryl Matthews from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation!

Join us Friday June 4th and learn about Vocational Rehabilitation services!

1 pm – Discussion & Tips & Tools
2-3 pm- Presentation

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2659334410969387/?ref=share

TACA Coffee Talk: Transition
2021-06-14 16:30 - 17:30 | On Your Computer

SPIN Workshop: Arriving at the Future
2021-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | On Your Computer
Register here, on our SPIN Conference website

Parent Talk Cafe: Bullying
2021-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | On Your Computer

Solomon Ele Back to School Info
2021-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | On Your Computer
EFMP Ohana,
Solomon Elementary School on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, is having a Back to School Forum on July 13, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
This event is great to hear from leaders from Army-impacted schools, additional resources & supports, as well as community informational booths.

LDAH Parent Talk Cafe - Social Emotional Teaching Strategies
2021-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 | On Your Computer
For more info, click here

US DOE Virtual Town Hall for Parents
2021-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here.

LDAH Parent Talk Cafe:
2021-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | On Your Computer

NQD Animal Experience
2021-07-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Hakipu’u Education Center, Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States

NQD: Sensory Movie: Jungle Cruise
2021-08-01 13:30 - 17:00 | Consolidated Theater Mililani, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI, 96789, United States

DDD's 1st Tuesday Training Series: Aspiration and Dental
2021-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | On Your Computer
For more information: https://health.hawaii.gov/ddd/news/1st-tuesdays-ddd-training-series/
“DDD’s 1st Tuesdays – Training Series” are 1-hour workshops that aim to focus on aspects that are both ‘Important To’ and ‘Important For’ a person. Staff and stakeholders will deepen their knowledge in the philosophical foundation of person-centered planning and information that improves a participant’s health and welfare.
We will be hosting monthly sessions every 1st Tuesday of the Month, from 11 am to 12 pm.
The training series is open to all DDD Stakeholders including AFH Caregivers, Families, Family Caregivers, CD Employers, Waiver Providers, Service Supervisors, Direct Support Workers, DDD staff, and Community Agencies.
Here is a list of presentations, you may also download the 1st Tuesdays Calendar for DDD Stakeholders – PDF Format.
08/3/21 – Aspiration & Dental
09/7/21 – Overview of the LifeCourse Framework, Session 1
10/5/21 – Overview of the LifeCourse Framework, Session 2
11/2/21 – Avoiding Preventable Deaths
12/7/21 – Person-Centered Planning with Evan
01/4/22 – What are Critical Incidents?
02/1/22 – Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia
03/1/22 – Aspiration & Dental
04/5/22 – Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation
05/3/22 – Avoiding Preventable Deaths
06/7/22 – Person-Centered Planning with Evan
To register, please visit – https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016262961577/WN_F1Z2Ib7AQ9CnMrVuQmB6HA or click the picture below.

NQD Stargazing
2021-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Mililani 10 Acres Soccer Field, 95-1000 Makaunulau St, Mililani, HI, 96789, United States

KELII Foundation Family Social
2021-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Kapilina Beach Cabanas
For more info: email: keliifoundation@live.com

Virtual Town Hall with NPTA & CDC
2021-09-01 07:00 - 08:00 | On Your Computer
The National PTA is pleased to share with you that they will be hosting a special “Back to Class” virtual town hall Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. EDT (7 am Hawaii Time) in partnership with the CDC, moderated by NBC News correspondent and mom Kate Snow, and featuring U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.
The town hall will be streamed live on National PTA’s Facebook page and can be watched immediately following as a recording on Facebook for those who are unable to join live.
Our hour-long agenda includes a conversation with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky and Secretary Cardona about the new safety guidance for our students and schools, as well as features American Academy of Pediatrics President Dr. Lee Ann Savio Beers, American Psychological Association Chief Executive Director Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. and other experts in family engagement, family-school partnerships, mental health and social emotional well-being.
