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Your guide to programs and services provided by Kamehameha Schools

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THE LEGACY OF A PRINCESS Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of a Hawaiian Princess, Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling more than 6,500 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i and at 30 preschool sites statewide. More than 30,000 additional learners are also served through a range of other Kamehameha | Schools outreach programs, eommunity collaborations and scholarships in : y I lawai'i and across the continental United States.

PRENATAL THROUGH AGE 8 Hi'ilani Hi'ilani is an early childhood family education program that serves children prenatal to 36 months of age and their families. Hi'ilani offers small group regularly scheduled classes and activities during mornings, middays and evenings throughout the year. These classes focus on strategies, tools and techniques that promote preschool readiness and well-being through positive parent-child interactions including: •Parent and child interaction classes •Prenatal classes •Family activities • Early childhood screening and referral •Individual consultation Applications accepted year round. For more information about this program, eall (808) 534-8305. Preschools Kamehameha strongly supports the need for early childhood education, and has dedicated significant resources to provide preschool opportunities to Hawaii keiki. It enrolls over 1,500 3- and 4-year-olds in more than 30 preschools statewide. Also, after school care is offered at selected preschools. The preschool program emphasizes the development of social and emolional skills. Applications are accepted from October through January, prior to the school start date. For more information about this program, eall (808) 534-8305. Literacy Instruction and Support The Literacy Instruction and Support division (LIS) provides programs that enhanee literacy among Native Hawaiian children in grades K-3 attending Department of Education schools on Moloka'i, Kaua'i, Hawai'i and O'ahu. LIS' In-School Literacy (ISL) services work with students

to build a strong literacy foundation through whole-class instruction of reading, writing, oral language, and content integration while the After School Literacy (ASL) services focus on integrating literacy and the scientific process. The 'Ohana Literacy Program (OLP) empowers family and caregivers to be full partners in their child's education. LIS instruction is grounded in Hawaiian culture and integrates the current literacy work of collaborating schools with best practices in literacy instruction. Lessons assist in strengthening the connection to Hawaiian culture in schools where the student populahon is at least 50 percent Native Hawaiian. For more information about this program, eall (808) 534-8363.

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