This memo was issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education on Nov. 20, 2020 and has been reposted here for your convenience.
In an effort to expand the use of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, the Office of Hawaiian Education is offering an Introductory Level ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi course (in two locations) to all Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) employees (certificated, classified, casual hires, and substitutes). Public charter school employees will be placed on a wait list and may participate pending the availability of space.
| Waipahu Community School for Adults Windward Campus Kalāheo High School 730 Iliʻāina Street Kailua, Hawai’i 96734 Ph: (808) 307-1455 http://www.wcsahawaii.org In-person learning: Please refer to school guidance for COVID-19 safety provisions. |
McKinley Community School for Adults McKinley Campus McKinley High School 634 Pensacola Street Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96814 Ph: (808) 594-0540 http://www.mcsahawaii.org Online learning: You must have an HIDOE Google email and internet access. |
Please note the following participant guidelines and procedures:
- Please complete the Intent to Participate Form at http://bit.ly/DOECSA;
- Visit the CSA campus websites (located above) for information on the ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i course on or after December 10, 2020 (Spring 2021);
- Follow the directions to register for the course on the CSA campus websites;
- Course fee is $20 (pay directly to the CSA campus you are attending);
- Participants are responsible for purchasing any course materials assigned by the instructor, attendance and course completion; and
- Participants under Bargaining Unit 05 (teachers) may receive non-credit professional development credit hours.
- Please indicate your interest on the Intent to Participate Form
Should you have questions, please contact Ms. Karen Nakasone, Resource Teacher for Hawaiian Studies Program, at (808) 784-6089 or via email at karen.nakasone@k12.hi.us.