Application Details

Apply online via Google Form https://bit.ly/hpepspark10

This is a very serious commitment of time and energy on your part as well as ours. H-PEP’s team pours a lot of time and energy into each cohort member and we ask for the same in return. Even more importantly, this is a commitment to yourself, your well-being, and flourishing.

H-PEP's Well-being Cohort 10 Timeline. September to December 2023. Apply to participate in cohort; Enrollment notifications sent via email by December 2023. Late December 2023 to January 2024. Complete Pre Data survey set. Join our private online social community. January to March 2024. Participate in 10-weeks of Positive Psychology activities to build your well-being. Attend 3 engaging online retreats. March 2024. Complete Post Data survey set. Submit your idea for your SPARK Plan around well-being or literacy and receive up to $500! April to August 2024. Help spark aloha in your school! Implement your SPARK Aloha Plan. August 3, 2024. See you at our SPARK Aloha Celebration Retreat! This in-person event will be held on Oahu. Everyone will come together to celebrate our H-PEP journey and share about their SPARK Plan!

Work smarter not harder

We strongly suggest that you gather all the information you need before going online to apply. Please be ready with:

  • Your school’s mailing address & phone number
  • Your school administrator/director’s name & email

Additionally, you may want to use a word processor to type your answers to the questions below then copy and paste into the Google Form application.

You will receive an email copy of your application after submission. If you do not receive this confirmation, your application did not submit properly- e kala mai. Please redo.

Preview of the entire application: https://bit.ly/hpep9-apply-questions

If you apply, you agree to these things 

  1. I agree to stay committed to and active throughout the 10-week cohort (January to March 2024) and throughout August 2024. (This is the time I will implement my SPARK Aloha Plan in my school).
  2. I agree to attend and fully participate in three (3) REQUIRED online live Zoom retreats. I will not commit to other activities/events during these times. I understand that my team and coach are counting on my full presence and attention.
    • Opening Retreat: It Starts with YOU! Saturday, January 13, 2024. 9 am to 5 pm
    • Mid Retreat: Visioning and Bookmaking. Saturday, February 10, 2024. 9 am to 2 pm
    • Closing Retreat: Call to Action! Saturday, March 16, 2024. 9 am to 2 pm
  3. I agree to engage in 10 weeks of Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) activities designed to support my personal well-being and flourishing (starting January 2024) AND submit a Google Form every Sunday to report on my experiences.
  4. I agree to login regularly to our social space Slack to a) access important messages, information and documents, b) create at least one new post about my weekly experience, and c) respond to at least two of my cohort mate’s posts. I understand that this will be H-PEP’s main form of communication with me.
  5. I agree to keep in regular contact with my coach via Slack, check ins, and monthly PEP Talk team meetings. I will respond to their messages and check ins.
  6. I agree to create/ implement a SPARK Aloha Call to Action Plan by August 2024.
  7. I understand that H-PEP needs all my data for program evaluation and continuation of funding. I agree to complete 3 rounds of data (pre, post, and 5-month post cohort), all 10 Weekly Feedback Forms, and all 3 Retreat Feedback Forms on time.

Full participant Agreement Details: https://bit.ly/hpep10-agreement 

H-PEP Participant Agreements. Attend and be fully present at all 3 online retreats (1/13, 2/10, 3/16) Why? The Opening, Mid, and Closing Retreats are key to your success in the cohort Be fully committed to completing the 10-week program. Engage in weekly well-being homework. Why? H-PEP only works if you do! The more you engage, the more likely you are to experience benefits Engage regularly in our private online social community. Why? Stay connected! Receive your weekly assignments and connect with others Turn in ALL my data on time. I will complete all surveys (pre, post, 5 month post, Weekly Feedback Forms, and Retreat Feedback Forms. Why? We need your feedback for continued program funding and success. Most surveys take 10 minutes to complete and they are all online for your convenience. After Cohort- Call to Action! After you graduate from the 10-week program, create and implement a SPARK Aloha Plan in your school! Why? Now that you've been SPARKED, it is time to share the Aloha with others! Receive up to $500 to support your passion project related to well-being and or literacy support! April to August 2024.

We want to hear from you!
Please reflect on these questions and answer thoughtfully

Why do you want to participate in this well-being cohort?

Your presence is celebrated. What strengths do you bring and how can you contribute to our group?

Self reflection

What are three things you are most passionate about?

What do you want H-PEP staff and especially your team coach to know about you?