Aloha! 

Mahalo for your interest in our program! 

Ka Lama Education Academy supports community members in their pursuit to become high-quality teachers in their home communities through college support, mentorship, and professional training.

Discover the Services and Support We Offer at Ka Lama

Hua Kaiāulu – College Attainment: We provide support for those interested and/or earning certificates/degrees in teaching and education. 

1. Educational coaching.
2. Financial Assistance (internal & external) for tuition and/or textbooks.
3. Workshops

KA LAMA EDUCATION ACADEMY ENROLLMENT – Hua Kaiāulu

Kumu Kaiāulu – Educator Development: We provide support to in-service teachers, who are seeking professional development training and career advancement.

1. Career coaching.
2. Financial Assistance (internal & external) for PD, PDE3, NBCT, etc. 
3. Professional Development workshops that provide culturally relevant and STEM focused curriculum.

Eligibility requirements:

• Native Hawaiian preference, but not limited to
• Teach and/or live in Wai’anae, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Moloka’i, Kaua’i and East Hawai’i Island.
• Interested in the field of Education or Currently in the field of Education
• Teach and/or live in the areas listed above (for a minimum of 3 years)
• Interested in the field of Education
• Currently in the field of Education

Participant requirements:

Attend mandatory orientation (dates TBD):

• At time of enrollment for fall/spring/summer.
  • 1x per academic year for all returnees 
• Attend at minimum 2 KLEA – hosted workshops per semester:

• 1 of the 2 workshops will be a Hoʻoulu Waiwai hosted workshop.

• Meet at minimum 2x (fall and spring semester) with your assigned Educational Pathway Coach and/or Educational Development Specialist (via Virtual Meeting or In-Person)

Meet at minimum 2x (fall and spring semester) with your assigned Educational Pathway Coach and/or Educational Development Specialist. (via Virtual Meeting or In-Person)

If you meet the listed eligibility requirements and would like to move forward with our intake process. Please email us and include your responses for these four questions. Please ensure that you are able to commit to the participant requirements.

1. What branch are you interested in? (Hua or Kumu)
2. If Hua, where are you in your college academic journey? (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year or entering)
3. If Kumu, what are you interested in: PD, PDE3, NBCT? 
4. What school are you currently employed at?

1. Brief statement that shares your commitment to being an educator in your community

We look forward to working with you,

Ka Lama Education Academy ‘Ohana