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July 13-15 | Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
A focused professional learning experience for PreK-Grade 2 educators, blending research-based Positive Discipline with Hawaiʻi-centered social-emotional learning. Register for 1, 2, or all 3 days based on your goals.
Day 1: Foundations of Connection
Positive Discipline Part 1: Understand the psychology behind behavior and build classrooms grounded in kindness and firmness.
Day 2: Classroom Application
Positive Discipline Part 2: Practice communication tools, problem-solving meetings, and implementation strategies. Attend Days 1 & 2 to earn official Positive Discipline Certification.
Day 3: Hawaiʻi-Centered SEL
Apply social-emotional learning within a culturally responsive framework rooted in Aloha and belonging. Participants leave with practical, trauma-informed tools to strengthen relationships, reduce power struggles, and create classrooms where every child feels respected and capable.
Link to registration: https://www.thepaf.org/ecsummit
July 20-22, 2026 - Need description
What Sets Our Events Apart
Grounded, System-Level Content
Our events are not standalone sessions or isolated strategies. Each experience is grounded in ʻāina-based learning, aligned to HĀ outcomes, and connected to real system priorities. Participants leave with clarity, tools, and a pathway forward, not just inspiration.
Culturally Anchored Facilitation
Facilitators and cultural practitioners guide each gathering with care, depth, and strategic focus. We hold space for reflection and dialogue while ensuring learning moves toward implementation. The tone is relational; the outcomes are disciplined and actionable.
Community that Extends Beyond the Event
Connection is not a byproduct, it is design. HIKI events build relationships across schools, roles, and islands, strengthening alignment and collective capacity. Participants become part of an ongoing learning ecosystem, not a one-time experience.