The Hawai‘i Positive Engagement Project (H-PEP) in the College of Education Center on Disability Studies (CDS) is excited to announce that applications are now open for Well-being Cohort 12! This unique opportunity supports the well-being and flourishing of Native Hawaiian educators and parents and those who work with/have Native Hawaiian children.
Do you have 70 days to invest in yourself so that you can be even more present and even more effective as an educator and/or parent? After completing our 10-week cohort, participants consistently report increases in their well-being, happiness, and self-efficacy levels in addition to decreases in their stress.
Why Join?
- Exclusive Access to Well-Being Resources – Gain actionable strategies to manage stress, boost resilience, and foster positive engagement.
- Focus on Your Strengths – Identify your character strengths and engage in our research-based Positive Psychology curriculum to help you use your strengths more often.
- Community Support – Connect with like-hearted educators and parents dedicated to fostering positive environments. Receive support and guidance from a peer coach and H-PEP Cohort graduate.
- SPARK Greater Well-being in Your School – Graduates of Cohort 12 will be invited to pitch (and receive) a well-being passion project for $500 of funding for implementation in Fall 2025. This is in addition to qualified participants receiving personal stipends of up to $250 that they can use towards their personal well-being.
How to Apply
The extended deadline to apply is Sunday, February 16. 2025. For more information and link to the application, visit linktr.ee/hpep. In partnership with HIDOE’s Project Aware, Cohort 12 is open to any school staff or parent of a student in any HIDOE school in the Windward District of Oahu.
About H-PEP
The Hawai‘i Positive Engagement Project is dedicated to fostering well-being, engagement, and resilience among educators, parents, and keiki across Hawai‘i. Through innovative programs and community partnerships, H-PEP continues to make a lasting impact on education and family support.
Want to Talk Story More? Please contact Jaime Abrazado at hpep@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-3369. You can also reach out to the Project Director, Naomi Rombaoa Tanaka at nrombaoa@hawaii.edu.
