Navigating Kaʻaikuahiwi

At this time, all Schedule A employees at Kamehameha Hawaiʻi are eligible.

Kaʻaikuahiwi strengthens your practice through:

• Alignment with ʻŌiwi Edge for E Ola! educator competencies

• Job-embedded professional development

• Essential foundations in ʻŌiwi Edge principles

Your learning journey includes:

• Personal coaching with formative feedback

• Collaborative Hale Kumu sessions with fellow educators

• Optional blended learning opportunities and discussion groups for accelerated progress

Completion of Pathway 1 is a campus-wide expectation for all KSH faculty, as this foundation strengthens our ability to fulfill our promise to haumāna and ʻohana. Please discuss any special circumstances with your division poʻo.

• Faculty hired after May 2024: Must complete Pathway 1 Foundations in ʻŌiwi Edge by May 15, 2026.

• Faculty hired after May 2025: Must complete Pathway 1 Foundations in ʻŌiwi Edge by May 15, 2027.
  

• Faculty who were previously given the opportunity and incentives from the 2023-2024 rollout of Ka‘aikuahiwi to complete Pathway 1 by May 2025, are now expected to complete it by May 15, 2026.

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Pathway 1 is your gateway to our professional development community. Upon completion, you'll unlock access to elective offerings—including a variety of Kaʻaikuahiwi micro-courses, R&D Opportunities like task forces and independent innovation pathways, conference/travel, and Teacher Leadership Pathways currently in development. We designed this sequence to ensure every educator builds the essential skills that maximize the value of specialized training.

Every micro-courses has the following components:

Hoʻolauna

Your journey begins here. The Hoʻolauna is a comprehensive introduction with essential information you need to get started, including:

• Course description

• Nā pahuhopu (learning objectives)

• Prerequisites

• Delivery method

• Schedule (if synchronous)

• Instructor details

• Alignment with kumu competencies

• Hōʻike (submission) requirements

Learning Modules

This is the heart of your course, containing ʻope with all your materials and activities. The delivery of these learning experiences will vary by course format:

• For Asynchronous Courses: All modules are available on-demand for you to access at your convenience.

• For Synchronous/Blended Courses: Modules will include required, real-time sessions. Your specific dates, times, and location for these sessions are listed in the Hoʻolauna section.

Hōʻike

This is the culminating component where you will find hōʻike instructions, the Canvas link for your submission, and a course survey. After you upload your submission on Canvas, your coach will be notified to schedule a coaching conversation with you. To receive your K credits, you must meet with your coach, have your submission approved, and ensure all learning modules are complete.

Micro-courses in Pathways 1 and 2 are self-paced. Optional blended learning sessions and Hale Kumu discussions may be offered on scheduled dates to support or accelerate your progress. While you can work at your own pace, please note overall pathway completion deadlines may apply.

Yes. Kaʻaikuahiwi professional learning fits into your workday, as long as it doesn't interfere with your teaching responsibilities.

Each micro-course provides a rubric outlining specific quality criteria for submissions.

No. Pathway 1 provides essential grounding in ʻŌiwi Edge scholarship and practice that strengthens our learning community. This foundation creates shared understanding and sets the stage for innovative instruction that empowers our ʻōiwi learners into lāhui leaders.

We're committed to supporting your success in Pathway 1. If you anticipate challenges meeting deadlines, connect with your division poʻo to discuss your circumstances.

Congratulations on completing Pathway 1! It's time to take your ʻŌiwi Edge for E Ola! practice even further. You've built a strong foundation. As you choose your next course, you can focus on what matters most to you:

• Advancing Your Knowledge: Select a course that builds upon the foundational principles you've already mastered.

• Sharpening Your Skills: Target a specific ʻŌiwi Edge for E Ola! educator competency you wish to strengthen.

• Following Your Passion: Design a personalized learning journey that connects your unique interests with our shared vision.

Ready to find your next step? Visit the Pathways Tab to explore courses. Be sure to check the Hoʻolauna section of each course to see how it aligns with your personal growth goals.

Pathway 1

• Earn 10 K-credits (or $2,500 for Column 6 kumu).

• New kumu hired after May 2024 also receive a one-time $2,500 adoption reward if completed by May 15, 2026.
  

Ongoing Learning

• For eligible Kaʻaikuahiwi offerings, earn K-credits (or $ for Column 6 kumu) based on time investment—typically 1 to 20 hours. Check each course for details.

• R&D opportunities are not eligible for K-credits; instead, kumu receive applicable stipends for participating in these personalized or collaborative research projects.

For Pathway 1:

• Recognition (K-credits and/or financial rewards) processed after completing all required micro-courses

For Ongoing Learning:

• Recognition (K-credits or financial rewards for Column 6 kumu) is processed after each micro-course or activity. For R&D opportunities, applicable stipends are processed upon completion of the research project.

See schedule below for specific timing.

Please reach out to your division poʻo if you have any questions.