The SEEQS Sharing Hub
Offering opportunities to learn SEEQS’s practices in interdisciplinary, place-based, inquiry-focused learning
Portfolio Defense Series
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Intro to Portfolio Defense
Format: Online Webinar (Free!)
Session Date: February 1st, 2024 (Concluded)
The culmination of three years of learning at SEEQS is our Portfolio Defense model! Get an overview of the SEEQS Portfolio Defense process from start to finish. We’ll discuss school structures that make it possible, as well as what it looks like for students. This session would be great for anyone interested in what the SEEQS Portfolio Defense processes look like, whether you’re curious about exploring them for your school or classroom, or whether you’re already implementing them and want to hear details about how another school does it.
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Portfolio Deep Dive
Format: In-Person (Sliding fee, $0-$50)
Session Date: March 2nd, 9am-12pm HST (Concluded)
Learn about the nuts and bolts of what makes student portfolios and reflections, and how we assess them. Look at student work and practice giving feedback to students who are involved in the process. This session would be great for those who have already started a portfolio defense process at their school and want to learn about the SEEQS portfolio writing, revision, and assessment process (which we do as a separate part of the portfolio defense process).
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Defense Deep Dive
Format: In-Person (Sliding fee, $50-$150)
Session Date(s): May 2nd, 12pm-4pm HST; May 3rd, 8am-4pm HST
Experience what our Portfolio Defenses look and feel like in real time. On the first day of this workshop, participants will learn about the entire process and watch an exemplary (live) Portfolio Defense presentation by a current 8th grader. On the second day, participants will observe multiple portfolio defense presentations, the scoring process, and have the opportunity to debrief and reflect with experienced practitioners. Participants will leave with a toolkit of usable materials and structures that SEEQS uses to implement its Portfolio Defense System.
Previous Webinar Recordings
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SEEQS Model and Schedule
Our schedule is founded on research-based best practices in education. Our values are demonstrated by the way we spend our time.
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Essential Questions of Sustainability (EQS)
Explore the structure and best practices of our cornerstone, project-based sustainability workshop.
Watch the recording!
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Student Ambassadors Program
When we have visitors, our students are in the best position to show off what the school is all about. Examine how we prepare students to be the voice of our school mission and vision.
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Read more about our EQS Model:
SEEQS’s EQS course model has been added to The Innovative Models Exchange by Transcend Education.
If you are interested in an in-depth look at how we design EQS courses, head over to the exchange to browse through our resources and learn about how you can implement similar structures in your school or classroom.
Hawai ‘i Deeper Learning Camp
We are thrilled to announce the Hawai‘i Deeper Learning Camp, an event deeply rooted in the Hawaiian principle of "Ma ka hana ka 'ike" – "In working, one learns." This gathering is a celebration of experiential learning and collaborative leadership in education.
NEW Dates: June 12-14, 2024
Location: SEEQS campus, Honolulu & various community sites
Event Highlights:
Day 1: Evening Pau Hana: informal networking among passionate educators.
Day 2: Field Experience: Embrace learning through doing with a field experience, offering a practical application of deeper learning.
Day 3: Learning Sessions and Ho'ike: Participate in or lead collaborative sessions on Saturday, culminating in a Ho'ike to celebrate and share our learning.
Mark your calendars for this enriching experience. More details on registration, event cost, session proposals, and the detailed event schedule coming soon!
Student-Led Tours
A student-led tour is the perfect place for educators or community partners* to start to learn about our school - our model, students, classes, and more. Two student ambassadors, supported by a SEEQS adult host, will give you a tour and orient you to the SEEQS mission, vision, and model. Tours can be arranged most days and at most times during the school day (M/T/Th/F 8:30-3:30, W 9:30-3:00); tours during the EQS course are most common (approximately 2:00 PM start time M, T, Th, F).
*note that these tours are not for prospective families. Families interested in potential enrollment at SEEQS are invited to Open House Info Sessions hosted 10-12 times per year, both on campus and online!
Additional Offerings
Custom Professional Development
For educators and teams hoping to dive deeper into specific parts of SEEQS’s model, we offer partial- or full-day professional development (at SEEQS or at your site) tailored to each group or school’s needs. Potential topics include :
Project-based Essential Questions of Sustainability courses
Portfolio Defense process
School schedule
Student Ambassadors program
Any combination of these!
