Ka Lama - The LoVerde Group

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Ka Lama Education Academy implements a Grow Your Own Teacher program to support community members in their pursuit to become highly qualified teachers and existing teachers in their home communities through college support, mentorship, and professional development training.

Overview of Services and Support at Ka Lama

Hua Kaiāulu - College Attainment

We provide support for those interested and/or earning certificates/degrees in teaching and education.

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

Kumu Kaiāulu - Educator Development

We provide support to in-service teachers, who are seeking professional development training and career advancement.

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

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):

Ka Lama services the following communities

To learn more and enroll in the program, visit INPEACE-Ka Lama Education Academy website