2025 KKP Complex Area Summit: Full Schedule

E komo mai!

Welcome to the 2025 Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area Summit! We are thrilled to host the 8th Annual KKP CA Summit at Keaʻau High School Campus, where we’ll come together to inspire, learn, and grow as a collective body.

This year, we are honored to announce our keynote speaker, Nainoa Thompson, Master Navigator and President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Nainoa is a true embodiment of achieving excellence with intention, leading the way for the Hōkūleʻa crew as they prepare for the transformative Moananuiākea Voyage—a bold, four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.

In addition to Nainoa’s powerful address, we’re excited to offer a variety of breakout sessions featuring dynamic speakers and topics from national, state, and local community agencies, as well as our own Complex Area and school educators. Together, we’ll explore innovative ideas and actionable strategies to support our students, schools, and communities.
Let’s make this summit a time of connection, growth, and shared purpose as we continue to thrive together. Mohala I ka wai ka maka o ka pua - Flowers thrive where there is water, as thriving people are found where living conditions are good. #KKPCA_Thrives

9:30am HST

How to Build Better Teacher/Student Relationships in Secondary School LIMITED

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST

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Session participants will learn how gratitude science can help educators form strengths-based relationships with students in middle and high schools. Attendees will use polling, discussion, and a digital thanking program to understand practical ways to develop healthy, trusting relationships with secondary school students using age-appropriate, evidence-based practices they can apply immediately. The session is intended for secondary school teachers, counselors, and administrators working on using relationships to support student learning and engagement

Speakers

Mike Fauteux

Executive Director and Co-founder, Hawaii Educational Resource Experts (H.E.R.E.)

Michael Fauteux, Ed.M., is the Executive Director and Co-founder of the nonprofit GiveThx, a digital tool, and curriculum that builds school culture and belonging using gratitude. Mike is a 20+ year educator committed to increasing equity in education. He has served as the innovator... Read More →

Aron Schweitzer

Founder, Hawaii Educational Resource Experts (H.E.R.E)

Aron Schweitzer is the Founder and President of Hawai’i Educational Resource Experts, a HIDOE-Approved Services Provider. He has been providing comprehensive support to the educational community of Hawaii since 1999. He provides more than $500,000 of funding to local schools annually... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST
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Morning, Supportive Systems and Environments

Audience Grades 6-12

9:30am HST

Scoring Big by Facilitating Rich Learning Experiences from Mathspace (Gr. 6-12) LIMITED

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST

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Secondary School participants will learn how to promote critical thinking in your math classroom and integrate the foundational principles of "Building Thinking Classrooms" with Mathspace through straightforward tasks.

Furthermore, you will discover practical ways to implement "Thinking Classroom Norms," "Visible Random Groupings," and "Thinking Tasks" using simple yet effective strategies. We'll provide hands-on examples and valuable insights to help you kickstart critical thinking in your math lessons. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your math classroom into a hub of active learning.

Speakers

Rhonda Davis

Head of Customer Success for Mathspace, Hawaii Educational Resource Experts (H.E.R.E)

I am the Head of Customer Success for North America with a passion for helping students and teachers embrace technology in math education. My journey began as a Computer Specialist at an elementary school where I saw students of all ages struggle with understanding Mathematics. Seeing... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST
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Morning, High Quality Classrooms

Audience Grades 6-12

10:45am HST

Writing Made Simple: TECing it to the Streets A Universal Writing Framework for All Students LIMITED

Friday January 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am HST

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Writing across disciplines just got easier! TEC (Topic sentence, Evidence, Commentary) provides a clear, adaptable structure for students to organize their thoughts and deepen their analysis. Learn how this UDL-aligned strategy can scaffold writing tasks for diverse learners while encouraging critical thinking and evidence-based writing. Walk away with hands-on practice and strategies to support student success.

Speakers

Danielle Dixon

Complex Area Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area

Danielle is a KKP Resource Teacher focused on mentoring SPED colleagues new to the profession. She geeks out on lesson planning, secondary literacy, and creative paths to dignified life outcomes for all our students. She digs the creative power of teachers and knows the only way we... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am HST
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Mid-morning, High Quality Classrooms

Audience Educational Assistants, Academic Coaches, Grades 6-12, Special Education Educators

1:00pm HST

Using Mathspace Check-ins as an Alternative Universal Screener for Lei Kulia (Gr.6 -12) LIMITED

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST

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Looking for a more flexible, data-driven way to monitor student progress, identify learning gaps to inform classroom instruction, and report to LEI Kulia? This workshop will introduce how Mathspace Check-ins can serve as an effective alternative to traditional universal screeners. Mathspace Check-ins provide quick, low-stakes assessments aligned with grade-level standards, offering real-time insights into student understanding without interrupting instructional flow.

Secondary School participants will learn how to leverage these assessments to identify trends, pinpoint skill gaps, and measure growth over time. We’ll cover practical strategies for setting up regular Check-ins, interpreting data dashboards, and using the results to inform differentiated instruction and targeted interventions. Attendees will also explore how these tools align with MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) frameworks, ensuring every student receives the right level of support at the right time.

**Takeaways:**
- How to implement Mathspace Check-ins as a universal screener for quick insights.
- Strategies for using Check-in data to drive individualized and small-group instruction.
- Best practices for monitoring growth across multiple checkpoints throughout the year.
- Ways to incorporate Mathspace data into MTSS and RTI (Response to Intervention) processes.

This hands-on workshop is ideal for educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders looking to streamline progress monitoring while keeping students engaged in grade-level content.

Speakers

Rhonda Davis

Head of Customer Success for Mathspace, Hawaii Educational Resource Experts (H.E.R.E)

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
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Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

Audience Grades 6-12

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit