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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.

Please see a brief overview of the services and support we offer here at Ka Lama below.

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):