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Welcome to Literacy Instruction & Support! |
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The Kamehameha Schools (KS) Literacy Instruction and Support (LIS) Division supports the learning of students in select State of Hawai’i (SOH) Department of Education (DOE) Elementary Schools in the area of Literacy. LIS’ In-School Literacy (ISL) Program works with students mainly in grades K thru three building a strong literacy foundation through whole-class instruction of reading, writing, oral language, and content integration while the After School Literacy (ASL) Program focus’ on the scientific process. The LIS lesson plans – all grounded in Hawaiian culture, support the current literacy work of collaborating schools. These lessons assist in building the connection to Hawaiian culture in schools where the student population is at least 50% Native Hawaiian and are located in KS-defined target communities. Many of the schools currently being serviced by LIS are working to balance the needs of their students as well as the mandates of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). It is found that often, these schools welcome the support for additional literacy services grounded in the Hawaiian culture. LIS currently serves 21 DOE schools on four different islands. For more information, call (808) 534-8364. |
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Creating preferred futures for Hawaiian children through literacy. |
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The Literacy Instruction and Support Division is responsible for fostering literacy development among Native Hawaiian K-3 children in public schools. The educational experiences provided Native Hawaiian children are rooted in literacy experiences and ÿIke Hawaiÿi. In School Literacy Instruction The In-School Literacy (ISL) Program is the foundation on which the after-school and parent education programs are built. LIS teachers and tutoring specialists provide supplemental literacy services to targeted public school K-3 students. Services are determined collaboratively with school leadership utilizing the school’s academic plan focus, student learning data (HSA scores, last year’s and most current quarterly assessments, etc.), student demographics, and delineation of school processes (reading and writing program, scheduling, etc.). LIS is working to establish an array of literacy services to provide additional support to the current efforts of the targeted school: 1. Content area – reading (decoding, fluency, vocabulary development, and/or comprehension); writing; oral language (listening and speaking); media literacy; and/or integration with each other and other content areas (art, science, social studies, math) 2. Delivery of services- whole class, small group, targeted interventions through flexible groupings. 3. Learning environment – provide a caring learning community that acknowledges and respects their Native Hawaiian cultural values, fosters initiative, and teaches the Hawaiian language, culture and traditions. The goal of the ISL program is to increase students’ literacy growth in order to achieve academic and social success in the latter years of education and beyond.
After-School Literacy Instruction
The After-School Literacy (ASL) program, Kali’imamo (descendents of an ali’i), integrates culture and science to teach students the scientific investigation process. Our ‘olelo no’eau, “Ho’omalamalama mai ke ao i ka na’au” (The world enlightens the mind) captures the programs desire that through the study of the natural world and students’ own environment, students will see themselves as scientists and internalize the scientific inquiry and investigation process. The goal of the ASL program is to increase students’ critical thinking skills: observing, questioning, predicting, knowing, applying and evaluating through a project-based curriculum. Kali’imamo integrates all components of literacy: reading/viewing, writing/representing, listening/speaking, media/technology. Two (2) ten-week sessions are offered at selected DOE schools through out the school year. Each session targets a single grade level and focuses on grade level appropriate content about the ocean. Science inquiry workshops and home projects are provided for parents/caregivers to increase impact on student learning. ‘Ohana Literacy Program The LIS approach recognizes, values, and builds upon the child’s unique assets represented by culture, language, and contextual roots. Where parents may want to engage with schools and educators, they may often feel insecure or lack the skills and information on how to do so. Key to parent involvement is a process for shared decision-making and responsibility to promote positive learning outcomes for their child, and preparation to transition at significant educational milestones (Kindergarten, middle school, high school, and post-secondary education). The challenge for the DOE and KS is to become more parent- and community- friendly, inviting members to be full partners in their child’s education. In serving Pauahi's mission and in collaboration with the school’s PCNC, our efforts must honor the multi-generational caregivers and the wisdom they bring to the shared goal of educating the children |
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Kamehameha Schools Literacy Instruction and Support Division 567 S. King Street, Suite 304 Honolulu, HI 96813 Division Director: Phyllis Unebasami 534-8363
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Regional Director: Jeanette Nielson 534-8365
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Regional Director: Jana Chang Michel 534-8428
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Parent Coordinator: Missy Agena 534-8362
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Administrative Coordinator: Nani Dudoit 534-8362
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Literacy Instruction & Support