Education
Winter 2007
The Learning Center of Maui 873-6217
Study Skills and Test Prep
Build your child’s confidence with specially planned lessons designed to assist with organization and reading/test-taking strategies. We prep for all private school entrance exams at every level. Special SAT/ACT preparation is offered for high school students. Help your child be prepared to do his best.
Sudbury Education 573-1819
Study and discuss the Sudbury Model of Education
1st and 3rd Monday of each month
6:30pm in Haiku. Children are welcome. Call for reservation and directions.
Maui Individualized Learning 244-6119
Pre-Kindergarten through College Learning
All subjects, Study Skills, Academic, SAT, Summer Session.
The Institute for Family Enrichment 281-1494
Free Parent Education Classes
Classes are offered at no cost, with childcare provided. Based on the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, parents explore various parenting topics with children enjoying their own class, with separate facilitators who work with the kids (ages 1-13) through songs, stories, arts & crafts and free play. (Infants are welcome to attend with parents in the parent classroom). Class takes place 1 day or evening a week for two hours for 9 weeks. Ongoing enrollment, classes start every January, April & September. Locations this year include: Kihei, Lahaina, Wailuku & Makawao.
New Classes for Parents & Adolescents
Starting this January and a class just for couples raising children, call now for more info!
Compassionate Communication with Christa Morf 573-0416
Foundation Class
November 16 - Friday 6:30pm - 9pm & November 17 - Saturday, 9.30am - 5pm, Huelo
You will learn to make clear observations about what is in conflict with your values; to honestly express how you are feeling without insulting; to find out what your needs are in this situation and to make a specific request in relation to your needs. You will learn to compassionately understand the feelings and needs being expressed regardless of the form of the messages.
Compassionate Communication with Ingrid Bauer 283-2096
Parenting from Your Heart Workshop
January 12 & 13 - Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 5pm
Ingrid Bauer, an author and compassionate parenting advocate, will be visiting Maui from British Columbia to bring us this special workshop.
Learn how to avoid speaking in patterns that create resentment, resistance and conflict. Create relationships based on connection and trust rather than "power over". Share your deepest values and balance your own needs with your child’s. Reconnect when things are tough.
All Kids Can Learn 280-0535
Tutoring
Reading & Writing Specialist • Works with Dyslexia Math through High School • Study Skills & Learning Strategies • Affordable Educational Evaluations • Works with ADD & all Learning Differences
Wailuku Public Library 243-5766
Keiki Story Time
Every Wednesday, 10am
Stories, songs and action rhymes for young children and their parents or caregivers. Free.
Maui Down Syndrome Family Support Group 298-1764
Support Group
Meets once a month. Call for location and times.
Pacific Whale Foundation 249-8811
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
Mondays through Fridays, 8 am until noon at Ulua Beach in Wailea.Learn the names of the fish you’ve seen while snorkeling with the help of a knowledgeable Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist. Learn how you can help protect the reef as you explore it!
Full Moon Tidepool Exploration
November 23
7:00 pm They are two hours in duration. Ages 6 and over.
Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, oh my! Pacific Whale Foundation's marine educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii’s tidepools at night during our Full Moon Tidepool Explorations. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Refreshments will be provided.
Making Waves Lecture Series
6pm to 7:30pm
Pacific Whale Foundation's Making Waves Lecture Series offers free talks, slideshows and video presentations each month at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center, downstairs at The Harbor Shops at Maalaea. |
