HAWAI‘I PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESS RELEASES
PANDEMIC RESOURCES
Distance Learning Playbook for Parents
Wide Open School Family and Teacher Resources
Wide Open School Student Activities
TRAUMA RESOURCES
How to Heal from Childhood Trauma (online guide)
STEPS for CHANGE – Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events
STEM RESOURCES
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Learning Resources.
45 Next Generation Learning Tools That Kids Will Love
Helpful Student tools collected by iReview
Great Links
Other Great sites for School Resources.
Information For Schools
What we can bring to your school!
Middle School Resources
PPSHI is focusing on increasing opportunities for family-school-community engagement through two primary programs; our Middle and Intermediate School Tours and our Transition Nights.
PARENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS NATIONAL SITE
PPS-HI is a member of the National organization of Parents for Public Schools, which helps schools and parents build powerful alliances that improve results for schools and students. Their goal is to strengthen public schools by engaging, educating, and mobilizing parents.
HE`E (HUI FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION)
PPS-HI is an active member of HE`E (Hui for Excellence in Education), a statewide coalition of community and parent stakeholders committed to improving education. As a member, our board reviews and votes on HE`E proposals and responses and benefits from briefings from HE`E staff and members.
HAWAIIPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG
The official website for the Hawaii State Department of Education provides a vast amount of information aimed for parents, students, teachers, and the general public. This Content Management Site offers everything about the Department’s Strategic Plan and Goals towards student learning, staff success, and successful systems of support. Parents will find resources, tools, and much more including an in depth look at standards and assessments.
HAWAI’I KEIKI: HEALTHY AND READY TO LEARN PROGRAM:
HIDOE students and families will have access to a new health hotline and telehealth services provided by the Hawai‘i Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program to deliver equitable access to health resources and care for HIDOE students using mobile devices and interactive technology. The health hotline can be reached at (844) 436-3888 (toll free) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays & breaks.
MEDICATION SAFETY TIPS: A GUIDE TO PROTECTING CHILDREN
Each year, more and more children receive emergency medical attention due to overdoing or inadvertent medicine ingestion. This guide also goes into detail on a variety of issues on this topic and provides guidance on safe keeping and handling.
AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS – FREE PROGRAMS FOR ENGAGEMENT AFTER SCHOOL
The after-school hours provide a uniquely creative and entrepreneurial time in the field of public education. By teaming up with principal and faculty at each site, we’re able to identify each student’s specific needs and tailor programming to supplement the existing efforts at school. Our Cornerstones lay the foundation for our unique, effective after-school programming. (check here to see if the program is offered at your student’s schools)
FREE MATH TUTORING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MANOA
OLA hires UH Mānoa students to provide math tutoring to Hawaii students. Hawaii elementary, secondary, and community college students meet with University of Hawaii at Manoa undergraduates majoring in math and science to obtain free, one on one math tutoring within an online environment.
TESTING AND EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
Get free college and exam prep through the Hawaii State Public Library System.
PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
A list from Hawaii Department of Human Services.
KIDS COUNT 2021 REPORT — ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION
This report measures the well being of our children by 4 major factors — Economics, Education, Health, Community— with 16 subsets. States are compared in and factors are discussed.
NATIONAL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, National Parent Teacher Association® (PTA) provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child and the best tools to help their children be safe, healthy, and successful—in school and in life.
GREAT SCHOOLS
Find Your School. Guide Your Child. Improve Your School. GreatSchools is the country’s leading source of information on school performance. With listings of 200,000 public and private schools serving students from preschool through high school and more than 800,000 parent ratings and reviews
EDUCATION.COM
Thousands of fun and educational activities. Access to tens of thousands of current, credible, and easy to read articles. Video content offering everything from parenting advice to step-by-step activity instruction. A rich community that helps parents connect with each other and with leading experts. Qualitative and quantitative information on preschools, K-12 schools, and higher learning institutions.
THE WHOLE CHILD
This group calls on educators, policymakers, business leaders, families, and community members to work together on a whole child approach to education.
ERB’S PALSY SUPPORT RESOURCE
The Birth Injury Center is dedicated to supporting children and families who have been affected by disabilities caused by birth. Erb’s palsy leaves a child with nerve damage, tearing, and even paralysis in severe instances. In most cases, these can be cured with proper treatment and care. This organization strives to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance they need to help improve their overall quality of life.
THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides a “Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) to monitor state by state profiles in alchohol, drugs, asthma, obesity and other risk factors.
PARENTS AGAINST VAPING
PAVe is a national organization to help stop youth smoking and vaping.
WITHINHEALTH
Eating disorders are most commonly seen in adolescents and young adults. 3.5% of girls and 2% of boys will be diagnosed with a binge eating disorder at some point in their life. There are several reasons for this, but 40-60% of elementary school girls are concerned about their weight or being considered “fat.” To help younger people and their caregivers, the experts at WithinHealth published a guide on Eating Disorders and Children.
STEM MOVIES FOR KIDS
EDUCATIONAL TV GUIDE FOR STEM: Inspirational STEM Movies and TV Shows to Supplement Your Student’s Learning