About INPEACE

What are we committed to?

Improving the quality of life for Native Hawaiians through community partnerships that provide educational opportunities and promote self-sufficiency.

How does INPEACE ensure quality?

• Integrating a creative approach to teaching
• Variety of unique culturally based programs
• Ensure services in early care and education for all Hawaiians
• Curriculum is customized to each age group, while ensuring alignment with the Hawai‘i State Preschool Content Standards

Free Programs offered through INPEACE

• Keiki Steps - Family-Child interaction program available to families with children ages 0-5
• Keiki Steps to Kindergarten - 3 week transition program offered in the summer to children entering kindergarten
• SPARK (Supporting Parents to Assure Ready Kids) - Incorporating culturally appropriate practices, providing seamless transition for children entering kindergarten
• Ka Lama Education Academy - Provides counseling and support services to those interested in obtaining an Associates Degree through Leeward Community College and/or Bachelors Degree in Education

Program Focus

• Professional Development - Child Development Associates (CDA), Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree in Education, quality enhancements through SPARK for elementary schools to implement culturally appropriate teaching methods
• Preschool accreditation and standards implementation
  
• Parent Education - through workshops, activities and materials

Through its free direct service programs, Keiki Steps, SPARK, Keiki Steps to Kindergarten and Ka Lama Education Academy, INPEACE offers families important education options.