Services and Workshops
With HPIRC locations on two different islands, services differ from site to site as we adapt to fit the needs of each unique community. For more information on site-specific services, please see PROGRAMS. Listed below is a list of a few general services that occur on a regular basis.
Early Childhood
Brain Development
In this workshop, participants will learn how important parents are in a child’s brain development. They will also learn what they can do to help a child develop a healthy brain.
Social/Emotional Development
Participants will learn key social/emotional skills children need as they enter school: share, play, get along with other children, and work independently, etc.
Developmental Milestones
Participants will learn what children are expected to do at a certain age; and also will be given information about books recommended for each age level.
Read to Your Bunny/Read Aloud/Story Time
This fun workshop will help parents learn how to read to their young children.
First Grade to High School
Uku Education
In this workshop, parents will receive education about prevention and treatment, and about the Hawaii school “uku” policy. Workshop will provide treatment for a volunteer.
A Piece of Cake
Understanding Your Child’s Report Card: Participants become the teachers and get to judge a cake baking assignment by using the Hawaii State Report Card as their guide.
What is a Rubric? (How teachers measure your child’s class work for the Report Card)
You’ll learn to use a rubric by judging a potato chip for taste, texture and flavor.
General Learner’s Outcome
In this workshop parents will learn how this framework is used to guide learning at all grade levels.
Adults
Computer Training
The following classes are offered twice a year at three different skill levels: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Intro to Microsoft Word, and Intro to Microsoft Excel.
Peaceful Parenting
Learn some creative tips on getting cooperation from our children at any age.
Education Transition Programs
Kindergarten KAMP
KAMP stands for, "Kindergartners Are Most Precious!" KAMP is a half-day kindergarten orientation for children and parents alike. This program allows parents and children to make the transition into kindergarten smoother, by introducing them to teachers, classrooms, peers, fellow parents, and school routines. The underlying theme of Kindergarten Kamp is that although school has begun, parents are a child's first and most important teachers.
Kindergarten "Keiki" (Children's Fair)
HPIRC collaborates with and provides families of English as a 2nd Language as well as students in low income families an opportunity to get enrolled and become familiar with the school staff, kindergarten classrooms, the school grounds, receive free school supplies, and register for school. The theme, though, is a fun and educational experience for the whole family with an emphasis on engaging families and get their students pre-registered for school.
Community Events
Family Activity Night
A bi-annual event combining education and fun for the entire family, in a science-fair atmoshpere! These theme-based events feature scores of hands-on activities and take-home projects. Past themes have included, "A Taste of Science," "Road Trip 08, Let's Explore the Great 48," and "Think Global, Act Local."
Run and Read for Literacy
Annual fall event in collaboration with Windward Community College. A fun run for the whole family with a reading exposition after the race. The run is also a fundraiser for schools where they received seven dollars from each ten dollar registration fee. Well attended, 600 - 900 participants.
Colloborative Workshops with other organizations
-Internet Safety/Online Child Predators (Department of the Attorney General)
-Juvenile Laws (Honolulu Police Department, Juvenile Division)
-Drugs of Abuse (Hawaii Drug Enforcement Agency)
-Parent Project - 7 week workshop for parents of strong-willed 5-10 year olds
-Loving Solutions - 10 week workshop for parents of difficult teens
Family Counseling
Learn new ways to parent your children, manage your stress or anger and help your children get the most out of their homework and learning time. Increase the fun you have as a family and get connected to other community resources.