Pilot Akamai Kids in your school, at no cost
In-person, culturally grounded SEL for Hawai’i classrooms, delivered by an Akamai Kids coach. The program is preventative by design, building the foundations of resilience and well-being before problems become entrenched. Content reflects Hawai’i values such as aloha, respect, and connection, so lessons feel relevant to local students and communities.
How a pilot works
1. Reach out and tell us about your school.
2. We deliver 10 weeks of structured lessons with teacher support.
3. We review student growth together and refine what comes next.
What the pilot includes
✔ 10 weeks of in-person structured lessons delivered by an Akamai Kids coach
✔ Teacher support materials that are clear, practical, and easy to implement
✔ Student reflection activities that help children understand their thoughts and emotions
✔ Pre- and post-program reflection tools to measure student growth during the pilot
✔ Teacher feedback opportunities for us to help refine and strengthen the curriculum
Ideal for
✔ Elementary classrooms
✔ Middle and high school classrooms
✔ SEL blocks
No previous experience is required.
What students gain
During the pilot, students are introduced to simple ideas that help them:
✔ Understand how thoughts influence feelings
✔ Recognize that emotions are temporary
✔ Develop self-awareness and a deeper understanding of their emotional experience
✔ Respond to challenges with greater clarity
What teachers gain
✔ A clear framework for supporting student well-being
✔ Tools that support classroom regulation
✔ Insight into how students understand their emotional experience
✔ A preventative approach that lifts the whole classroom climate, not only the hard moments
Why pilot Akamai Kids?
Many programs teach coping strategies after distress has appeared. Akamai Kids works earlier, helping children understand the foundations of healthy psychological functioning before problems become entrenched. That preventative approach can improve student well-being and school climate, and Piloting lets your schools explore the program in a manageable way at no cost. Your school's participation and insights shape a program designed to support students across our island communities.
Interested in piloting?
We are currently inviting Hawaii schools and educators to participate in early pilot programs. Download pilot information or schedule a conversation below.
