Hawai‘i Department of Education - Summer Learning Framework 2021 - Comprehensive Summer Learning Opportunities and Health & Safety

Oct 15, 2026

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Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s Summer Learning Framework provides guidance for planning and implementing summer programs as the system transitions back to full in-person learning. The framework uses data sources to set program focus, target populations, measurable outcomes, delivery methodology, and required state office supports. It prioritizes graduating seniors, academically behind students, transition grade learners, and students with engagement challenges from COVID-19, emphasizing equity, whole-child supports, culture, and readiness for college, career, and community.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages27

Reading Time1 h 8 min

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Superintendent’s Message

Summer Learning Framework

Summer Learning Model

Program Design

Summer Learning Operations

Infrastructure

Data Collection and Reporting

References

Summer Programming

Program Offerings

Method of Instruction

Resources

Summer 2021 Supports, Health, and Operations

Supports for Students

Health and Safety

Summer Meals

Summer Transportation

Mobile Hubs

Summer Personnel and Budget

Technology, Connectivity, and Evaluation

Access to Technology and Connectivity

Data Reporting, Metrics, and Evaluation

Superintendent’s Message 4 SUMMER LEARNING FRAMEWORK 5 SUMMER LEARNING MODEL 6 PROGRAM DESIGN 6 INFRASTRUCTURE 7 DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING 7 REFERENCES 7 SUMMER PROGRAMMING 8 PROGRAM OFFERINGS 8 TYPES OF OFFERINGS 13 METHOD OF INSTRUCTION 14 RESOURCES 14 Library Summer Resources available to all HIDOE Teachers and Students 14 SORA 14 \#808READS LEVEL UP SUMMER CHALLENGE 15 Interim Guidance for Reviewing Curriculum and Instructional Materials 15 SUMMER 2021 SUPPORTS, HEALTH, AND OPERATIONS 16 SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS 16 HEALTH AND SAFETY 17 Daily Wellness Check 17 Return to School/Work Criteria 18 Screening for Potential Illness at School 18 When Someone Becomes Ill During the School Day 19 Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) and Cleaning Supplies 19 PPE Recommended for Use When Working in Close Proximity to Others 20 SUMMER MEALS 20 SUMMER TRANSPORTATION 21 MOBILE HUBS 21 SUMMER PERSONNEL AND BUDGET 21 Hiring of Casual Hire Employees 22 Counselors and Social Workers: 23 Specialized Student Support Programs and Funding-Summer 2021 23 Other Information: 23 ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY 23 DATA REPORTING, METRICS, AND EVALUATION 24 SUMMER PROGRAMS, DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING 25 Data Collection & Review Processes 26 Reporting 26 INFINITE CAMPUS 27 Superintendent’s Message April 2021 Aloha HIDOE families, The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is excited to provide a comprehensive menu of engaging summer learning opportunities for students in the upcoming summer months. We are expanding summer learning beyond the traditional summer school model to appeal to and reach as many students as possible. Offerings will span all grade levels, from a transition program for incoming kindergartners to paid summer internships for our graduating seniors. Schools have worked hard to design programs of high interest for vulnerable students who have been less engaged during the pandemic as well as enrichment programs for students seeking to try new things and explore new interests. In addition to offering traditional summer school at 15 sites, more than 200 schools will be providing summer programs via learning hubs. Learning hubs will provide opportunities for credit advancement, credit recovery, enrichment, intervention, remediation and transition, with options for full in-person, blended, or distance learning models. Please keep in mind offerings will vary based on student needs. Check with your child’s school for specific details. As this school year draws to a close, we encourage students to take full advantage of these thoughtful summer program designs and look forward to a productive summer. Dr. Christina M. Kishimoto Superintendent SUMMER LEARNING FRAMEWORK The Summer Learning Framework is intended to provide guidance and direction for planning and implementation of summer programs to address the learning needs of students as we transition back to full in-person learning. The impact of COVID-19 on our students will continue to be better understood as we monitor performance and engagement outcomes. Summer program designs should assess school and complex area needs using data sources; determine the focus of the program and target population; determine measurable outcomes; determine the methodology (e.g. , in person, blended); and determine support needed from the state offices. When planning, schools should prioritize programs for graduating seniors, students who are academically behind ; students in transition grades (incoming kindergarten, elementary to middle, middle to high, and highschool to college or career) ; and identified students with engagement challenges due to the pandemic. Student motivation in particular is a key component when creating high-interest programs for vulnerable populations who have been less engaged. Innovation and partnerships are opportunities to think of new ways to accelerate and personaliz

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Summer Learning Framework for 2021?

It provides guidance for planning and implementing summer programs to address students’ learning needs during the transition back to full in-person learning.

How should schools design summer programs using this framework?

Schools should assess needs with data sources, set program focus and target population, determine measurable outcomes, choose the delivery methodology, and identify state office support needed.

Which students are prioritized when planning summer programming?

Graduating seniors, academically behind students, students in transition grades, and identified students with engagement challenges from the pandemic are prioritized.

Oct 15, 2026

Uploaded by Damian