Useful Links
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.
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 ALLSTARS – 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
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.
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
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.
This group calls on educators, policymakers, business leaders, families, and community members to work together on a whole child approach to education.
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.
PAVe is a national organization to help stop youth smoking and vaping.