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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
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Friday, January 31
 

1:00pm HST

"Engage with the Crew of the Polynesian Voyaging Society"
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-209
Connect with the crew members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Learn about the Moananuiākea voyage and how the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will continue their circumnavigation of the Pacific to ignite a movement to inspire millions of "planetary navigators" to ensure a better future for the earth.
Speakers
avatar for Nainoa Thompson

Nainoa Thompson

Explorer, Environmentalist, Master Navigator, Cultural Revivalist, Educator, Storyteller, Polynesian Voyaging Society
Nainoa Thompson has led the rediscovery and revival of the ancient Polynesian art ofnavigation. Through his voyaging, teaching, and engagement, he has opened a global,multi-generational dialogue on the importance of sustaining ocean resources andmaritime heritage. Nainoa has dedicated... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-209
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

"Lani & Hōkū- A Multi-sensory Approach to Learning About the Heavens & the Stars"
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-109
(20 PARTICIPANTS ONLY DUE TO SUPPLIES) This hands-on workshop will help participants (teachers, professionals, administrators, etc.) explore ways to support students and families using a multi-sensory approach—engaging smell, taste, touch, and sound. Participants will learn to create immersive learning experiences grounded in Hawaiian language and culture, focusing on the celestial world of the heavens and stars.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Letoto-Ohata

Lisa Letoto-Ohata

Program Assistant, Na Pua No`eau UH Manoa
Lisa Letoto-Ohata (NPN UHM Program Assistant) has been working for Nā Pua Noʻeau for nearly 15 years and is passionate with working with our Native Hawaiian keiki and wants to see them succeed.
avatar for Kinohi Gomes

Kinohi Gomes

Program Director, Nā Pua No‘eau-UH Mānoa
Kinohi Gomes (NPN UHM Director) has been working for Nā Pua Noʻeau for over 25 years and is passionate and committed to creating opportunities for Native Hawaiian ʻohana and keiki of all ages.
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Christopher Warsh

Support Specialist, Na Pua No`eau UH Manoa
Christopher Warsh (NPN UHM Support Specialist) is the latest Nā Pua No‘eau team member with expertise in detailed program coordination for keiki and 'ohana and using multimedia as a means for program documentation.
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-109
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Best Practices You Can Make Take & Do!
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-116 A/B
The South Hawaii Autism Team welcomes all Educational Assistants and support staff will learn best practices and strategies to use so students with special needs achieve success.
Speakers
avatar for South Hawaii Autism Team
avatar for Ravae Todd

Ravae Todd

District Educational Specialist, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-116 A/B
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Beyond the Wiggles: Understanding how stories shape thoughts, behaviors, and classrooms
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-107
An ability to recognize how personal narratives and beliefs about student behaviors influence student outcomes.

An appreciation for engaging in self-reflection to identify the stories we tell ourselves about our students and our own teaching abilities.

An understanding of the psychological and social importance of stories in shaping thoughts, behaviors, and classroom dynamics.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Spear

Kristin Spear

Complex Area Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Aloha! My name is Kristin, and I serve as the Social Emotional Resource Teacher for the KKP Complex Area. I work closely with school teams to develop and implement comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) opportunities for both students and staff. I am deeply passionate about... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-107
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Energy Accumulation & Flow Through Stretching, Breathing, & Meditation
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-201 A/B
Participants will be doing gentle stretching to open meridians for energy flow, mindful breathing, and meditation to quiet the mind to accumulate ki energy. Experience connecting mind and body for awareness and potential for improvement of your condition.

Advisable to wear comfortable clothing
Speakers
avatar for Karen Hirai

Karen Hirai

Body & Brain Instructor, Hawaii Body and Brain
Karen has been a member of Body and Brain for 11 years and an instructor for 7 years.  Through Body and Brain's training (Brain Education), she has gained flexibility, strength, and confidence, and can create a more balanced lifestyle.  
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-201 A/B
  Afternoon, People Development

1:00pm HST

Enhancing Student Writing with AI
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-113
Learn practical strategies to help students refine their writing with a focus on voice, using AI tools to foster creativity and expression. In collaboration with the Hawaii Writing Project at UH Manoa, this session will explore how technology can support diverse learners and enhance the writing process in K-12 classrooms. 
Speakers
avatar for Cash Helman

Cash Helman

Middle-Level Educator, Kea'au Middle School
Hi, I’m Cash Helman, a teacher at Keaʻau Middle School.  I have a total of eight years of teaching experience in Taiwan, Japan, and Hawaii.  Outside of teaching, I’m passionate about exploring new cultures, music, and technology.
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-113
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Goal-Oriented Reading: Interventions That Drive Measurable Progress
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-101
In this professional development session, participants will learn how to identify student intervention needs, select evidence-based interventions aligned with those needs, set ambitious goals using a RtI framework, and match appropriate data collection strategies to intervention targets. Additionally, they will explore how to use the Panorama platform's intervention tab to effectively track and manage intervention data.
Speakers
avatar for Alec Marentic

Alec Marentic

School Psychologist, HIDOE - SBBH
Alec Marentic is a school psychologist supporting the Pāhoa complex. He has background knowledge and graduate training in implementing academic interventions, data tracking, and progress monitoring. He is a state delegate to the National Association of School Psychologists and past... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-101
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Happy Struggling with STRUGGLY! Promoting a Growth Mindset in Mathematics
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-109
This session will discuss the mindset mathematics instructional approach and participants will learn how to use Struggly as a supplemental resource to their core mathematics program. The session aims to enhance participants mathematical content knowledge and support their implementation of engaging learning activities to support student learning and to promote a positive mathematical mindset. Participants should BRING a LAPTOP to the session to be able to explore and learn about Struggly.

Speakers
avatar for Dewey Gottlieb

Dewey Gottlieb

Educational Specialist, HIDOE - Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance (OSIP) - Mathematics Innovation
Dewey Gottlieb loves to help people love math. Currently, he is an Educational Specialist in the Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance (OSIP), leading the Mathematics Innovation initiative. Dewey previously served as a high school mathematics teacher for 14 years, a district-level... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-109
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

How to Formatively Assess Culture and Connection to Improve Academic Outcomes
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-107
Session participants will understand how to make their school culture visible, practical, and measurable using gratitude science. Using a digital thanking tool and discussion, attendees will experience specific practices and processes to name the values and behaviors they care most about and identify ways to integrate gratitude practices into the school day to reinforce and assess culture and connection. The data produced supports immediate intervention and reporting on strategic plan goal 1.2, the attendance, healthy behaviors, and Nā Hopena A'o components. The session is intended for K-12 school and complex area leadership interested in strengthening their culture and connection work, reporting, and impact.


Speakers
avatar for Aron Schweitzer

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 →
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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 →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-107
  Afternoon, Effective Instructional Leadership

1:00pm HST

Huli Nā Lima I Lalo: Turn Your Hands Down
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-213
In this session, participants will learn directly from our afterschool PES Gardening Club students. The goal is for students to share what they are learning about and stewarding in the māla at this time: kalo (taro), ʻuala (sweet potato), and maʻo (cotton). Students are hoping to teach participants the following: how to grow those plants, how to transplant those plants, how to care for those plants, and how to cook or use those plants.
Speakers
avatar for Haley Agbayani & PES Students

Haley Agbayani & PES Students

Student Services Coordinator, Pāhoa Elementary School
Originally from Honomū and Pepeʻekeo, Haley Agbayani now lives in Waikahekahe Nui in Puna with her ʻohana. She has recently stepped out of the classroom and into new kuleana as the Student Services Coordinator at Pāhoa Elementary School in her 12th year of teaching; all of which... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-213
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Implementing Accommodations in the General Education Setting
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-108
General Education Teachers; Participants will learn how to implement accommodations found in 504 plans and IEP's appropriately and in an individualized manner. It will probe participants to think deeply about the supports to which students are entitled.
Speakers
avatar for Arianna Henry

Arianna Henry

School Psychologist, KKP SBBH
Arianna Henry is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who serves 4 schools in the KKP Complex Area. She is committed to advocating for students' needs and making sure that school is a welcoming and supportive place for students with diverse brains and diverse needs.
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-108
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Inspiring Engaged Learners
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-110
In this workshop, we will explore common challenges in engaging all learners in today’s classroom. How do we support student engagement when we have reluctant readers/writers or students with low self-esteem or students who are more interested in their devices than learning? Teachers will walk away with real-world activities to support even the most disengaged learners, incorporating the Learning Mindset principles and an environment that creates a sense of belonging, growth, and success.
Speakers
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Dr. Kate Peila

HMH National EdTech Content Specialist, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company (HMH)
Dr. Kate Peila is a former elementary teacher from Kansas. Kate holds a K-8 teaching certificate as well as a PK-12 certificate in Special Education. In addition to her experience as a classroom teacher, Kate has worked with teachers across the United States exploring best practices... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-110
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Integrating Career Exploration in Middle Level Education
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-108
Target Audience: Middle-Level Classroom Teachers
Learning Intentions:
  1. We will learn about the importance of career exploration for young adolescent development.
  2. We will learn about how career exploration might be integrated at the school level.
  3. We will learn about how middle-level teams might integrate career exploration.
  4. We will learn about how advisory teachers might integrate career exploration into their advisory classes.
  5. We will learn about how teachers might integrate career exploration into their content classes.
The HIDOE Middle-Level Team was created in 2022 as part of Superintendent Hayashi's Priority Initiative to support and strengthen middle-level education across the state through organizing responsive professional development, providing accessible resources, and building systems of support.  The team is comprised of Principal-in-Residence Jill La Boy, resource teacher Reychelle Ayau-Odom, resource teacher Sean Uwaine, PTT Gordon Nakamori, and Educational Specialist Sandy Cameli (OCID).
Speakers
avatar for Jill La Boy

Jill La Boy

Principal in Residence, HIDOE Middle Level Team (Leadership Institute - OTM)
Jill LaBoy is the Middle Level Principal in Residence.
avatar for Reychelle Ayau-Odom

Reychelle Ayau-Odom

State Office Teacher, HIDOE Middle Level Team (Leadership Institute - OTM)
Reychelle is a State Office Teacher who is part of the HIDOE Middle Level Education Initiative team. Reychelle has many years of classroom teaching experience across all levels. She has a special passion for the middle level and all that makes this group unique. As a lifelong teacher... Read More →
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Gordon Nakamori

Part-Time Teacher, Moanalua Middle School
SU

Sean Uwaine

State Office Teacher, HIDOE Middle Level Team (Leadership Institute - OTM)
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-108
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Introduction to the Secondary Hawaiʻi Common Core Standards for English Language Arts
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-111
This session will be for teachers, coaches, curriculum coordinators, and complex area staff.  Participants will engage in an overview of the revised Hawaiʻi Common Core Standards for English Language Arts.  They will learn the "Why" for the revisions, the focus of the changes for each strand of the standards, and have an opportunity to explore the elementary standards.  
Speakers
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Leslie Stiller-West

Educational Specialist - Literacy, HIDOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design
PS

Petra Schatz

Educational Specialist, HIDOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design
LP

Lauren Padesky

Educational Specialist, HIDOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design
TY

Tiffany Yango-Au

State Resource Teacher - Secondary English Language Arts, Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-111
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Is Grading Breaking Learning?
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-113
For Upper Elem, Secondary teachers and Instructional leaders:  Participants will deepen their understanding of how assessment and grading practices impact student self-efficacy and behavior and take away some assessment strategies used in the service of learning and engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Rampal Singh

Rampal Singh

Test Development Specialist - Science, HIDOE - Assessment Section
avatar for Tyler Belanga

Tyler Belanga

Test Development Specialist, HIDOE - Assessment Section
Tyler is a passionate education leader who served for over a decade in middle school ELA and Social Studies classrooms and education nonprofits before joining the HIDOE Assessment Section in June 2023. Currently, he oversees HIDOE's Educator Leader Assessment Collaborative (ELAC... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-113
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Julia Robinson Math Festival
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E115/E117
The Julia Robinson Math Festival is a space to encourage math through play, build confidence around mathematics, and inclusivity for all. Come join us to learn some new math games that you could incorporate into your classrooms or share with your families. The games capitalize on the Standards for Mathematical Practices. Be ready to play!
Speakers
avatar for Stacie Kaichi-Imamura

Stacie Kaichi-Imamura

State Office Teacher, OSSS-ESB-Exceptional Support Branch
Stacie Kaichi-Imamura is an elementary mathematics resource teacher for the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design. She has experiences in the classroom, as a math coach, and as a district and state mathematics resource teacher. Stacie is a National Board Certified Teacher... Read More →
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Phyllis Nakama-Kawamoto

State Office Teacher, State of Hawaii, Executive Office on Early Learning
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E115/E117
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Kea'au High's Project Ulupono Program
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-116
Program overview of what makes us unique. Students will lead the presentation followed by a student panel for discussion. Staff will discuss ways to implement a similar intervention at your school.
Speakers
avatar for Keaʻau High School Ulupono Program Students
avatar for Lacey Cabral

Lacey Cabral

High Risk Counselor, Keaʻau High School
Project Ulupono at Keaau High has been in existence for the past 7 years.  It has helped the school in a variety of ways by improving graduation rate, school morale/pride, and student connections to school.
avatar for Edwin Kagawa

Edwin Kagawa

Ulupono Program Teacher, Keaʻau High School
Project Ulupono at Keaau High has been in existence for the past 7 years.  It has helped the school in a variety of ways by improving graduation rate, school morale/pride, and student connections to school.
avatar for Lori Mae Kuoha

Lori Mae Kuoha

Project Ulupono Coordinator, Keaʻau High School
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-116
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Kick Start Core Numeracy with i-Ready Pro
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-211
Grades 6+ Teachers! Join us to learn more about the newly released (as of December 2024) i-Ready Pro Essential Lessons in Core Numeracy for Older struggling learners in Grades 6+. This session will provide the organization of Math Essential Lessons, how to access and monitor student progress and experience an i-Ready Pro Core Numeracy lesson. Earbuds are required to experience a lesson.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Lum

Julie Lum

Implementation Consultant, Curriculum Associates
Julie Lum, Implementation Consultant, Curriculum Associates
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Wendy Hong

Professional Learning Specialist, Curriculum Associates
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-211
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Let them Struggle: Fostering a Classroom Rich in Discourse
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-112 A/B
Gain a deeper understanding of a classroom rich in discourse and struggle through the use of tasks that promote reasoning and problem-solving. Instructional strategies of questioning, metacognition, and self-reflection will be explored.  Let students struggle and be intentional with your instructional strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Rob Nickerson

Rob Nickerson

Learning Services Educator, ORIGO Education
Rob Nickerson has dedicated the past 34 years to elementary - mathematics education.  He served 20 years in Jeffco Schools (Colorado) as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and district mathematics content specialist.  For the past 11 years, he works with ORIGO Education supporting... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-112 A/B
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Making Math Meaningful with Manipulatives for Grades K-5
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
F-103
We'll explore ways to engage students in mathematical concepts with real-world tools. In the K-5 mathematics classroom, physical and digital manipulatives are ideal ways to help students gain conceptual understanding via concrete representation. Join us as we explore ways to guide students through multi-sensory learning using math manipulatives.
Speakers
avatar for Carlton Grizzle

Carlton Grizzle

Curriculum Specialist, K-12 California & Hawaii, Savvas Learning Company
Carlton is a STEM nerd with a background in engineering and teaching math using Savvas (formerly Pearson) math curricula. One of Carlton's goals is to empower students to know they can make meaningful contributions to their world using the tools of math and science. Empowering students... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
F-103
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Navigating Racism in Education
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-207
Workshop Objectives:
(1) Educate on what racism is and how it impacts education. (2) Gain a better understanding of Civil Rights Violations and its consequences. (3) Prepare attendees to have a more informed discussion on violations and its liability. (4) Identify tools and resources that promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Workshop Synopsis:
“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)” is the focus of an upcoming workshop. The presentations will cover why DEI is integral to our department’s mission accomplishment. The workshop offers a brief overview of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate; a refresher on civil rights laws and policies; and best practices to provide a safe, secure, and thriving learning environment for our entire team. The workshop is an excellent opportunity to listen, learn, discuss, and gain best practices to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system.”
Speakers
avatar for Alphonso Braggs, BSBM, MBA, DEI

Alphonso Braggs, BSBM, MBA, DEI

Office Mgmt Analysis/Compliance Specialist, Civil Rights Compliance Office
Mr. Braggs was born and raised in Wilmington, NC where he served three years on the CityCouncil. A submarine combat veteran, he served over 26 years. Following his military career,he joined the public sector as Operations Director for Angel Network Charities. He returned tothe federal... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-207
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

NotebookLM Your AI-Powered Assistant
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-104
In this session, you'll discover how NotebookLM, an innovative AI-powered tool, can revolutionize your workflow and boost productivity. Explore core functions that allow you to seamlessly integrate diverse sources into your notebooks, and learn how to master its advanced features for greater efficiency and impact. Through hands-on activities, you'll build notebooks designed for different purposes, gaining the skills and confidence to leverage NotebookLM to streamline your processes and empower you to confidently add a powerful new AI tool to your toolbelt.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Asselstine

Shane Asselstine

Educational Specialist, HIDOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives at all levels. As a Technology Integration Specialist for the... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-104
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Pathways to Prosperity: Exploring Careers Through Unions
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-202
What does it mean for our students to be GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE, LOCALLY COMMITTED? Come and hear from local union leaders about opportunities within their respective fields and hear about what the requirements are within those pathways. Are our students prepared?
Speakers
avatar for Irish Barber

Irish Barber

IATSE - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union
avatar for Eric Nadrasik

Eric Nadrasik

Local IBEW 1186 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
avatar for Hazel Galbiso

Hazel Galbiso

SIU - Seafarers International Union
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-202
  Afternoon, People Development

1:00pm HST

Pathways to Prosperity: Exploring Careers Through Unions - Construction and entertainment unions showcasing career pathways and apprenticeship options.
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-202
Hui! Do you have students eager to enter the workforce and earn a livable wage after graduation without going into debt?

Join our union and industry expert panelists for informative sessions for educators. These panels will provide valuable insights on guiding students and those interested in union apprenticeship programs to a pathway to employment.

Our panelists will walk through the essential steps for students to begin working and how to apply for and enter apprenticeship programs. They will highlight how these programs help develop skilled workers and offer a debt-free path while earning a livable wage. Some may obtain industry-specific certifications.

Educators will gain the knowledge and tools to better support students in navigating to good jobs and great opportunities!
We hope you join us!
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Lederer

Cathy Lederer

LCSP Director, The Hawaii State AFL-CIO
avatar for Irish Barber

Irish Barber

IATSE - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union
avatar for Eric Nadrasik

Eric Nadrasik

Local IBEW 1186 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
avatar for Hazel Galbiso

Hazel Galbiso

SIU - Seafarers International Union
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-202
  Afternoon, People Development

1:00pm HST

Quality Interactions in a Sheltered Instruction Classroom
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-114
Participants will explore how language is purposeful and patterned to its particular genre and aimed at comprehension and communication. Audience: K-12 educators

Cherrish, Pinky, and Robin are KKP educators supporting Multilingual Learners in their respective school and complex area roles. These dedicated multilingual educators have a passion for creating positive and supportive classrooms that build strong relationships with students, promote active engagement, and create a safe and welcoming space for all learners. Together, they have many years of experience fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.
Speakers
avatar for Cherrish Spegar

Cherrish Spegar

Academic Coach, Na'alehu Elementary
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Pinky Grace Francisco

English Language Teacher, Keaʻau Middle School
avatar for Robin Merriam Walker

Robin Merriam Walker

Complex Area Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-114
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Strategies for Navigating Problematic Behaviors in Meetings
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-106
As a facilitator of a meeting, it can be challenging to navigate through the problematic behaviors of your colleagues. This session is beneficial for Grade Level Chairs, Department Heads, and other teacher leaders who facilitate meetings, such as PLCs, department meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development.  This interactive session is designed to equip you with practical strategies for preventing and addressing difficult behaviors that can impede progress in meetings. From disengaged participants to side talkers and subject changers, we'll delve into the nuances of group dynamics and you’ll walk away with strategies to foster a more productive and collaborative team.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Tomori

Samantha Tomori

Complex Area Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Samantha Tomori is a resource teacher with over 16 years of teaching experience across a variety of roles, including classroom teacher (grade 6, grade 5, and grade K), academic coach, Title I Coordinator, literacy interventionist, and School Improvement Coordinator. Sam has had the... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-106
  Afternoon, People Development

1:00pm HST

Talk. Play. Grow.
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-102
We will be providing a brief introduction to Sources of Strength.

In this interactive session, we will explore how to empower a well world through:

- Strengths-Based Storytelling: Sharing personal narratives to inspire and uplift.
- Strategic Messaging: Crafting impactful messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Relational Connection and Play: Building strong bonds through fun and engaging activities.

Each of us brings unique strengths and experiences to the table. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Hohnstine

Joy Hohnstine

District Educational Specialist, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Student supports, teaming, school climate and culture, school counseling, violence prevention, suicide prevention, ACES, Trauma & Resilience
avatar for Christopher Ho

Christopher Ho

School Renewal Specialist, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christopher Ho attended the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts studying Orchestra and Choir. After finishing High School he started his career in the Food and Beverage industry and stayed there for 15 years. In 2001, he started attending UNLV... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-102
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

TalkingPoints: Measuring Success
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-105
Teach participants how to track the effectiveness of their engagement efforts and make data-driven improvements.
Speakers
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Simón Miera

TalkingPoints
Simón Miera TalkingPoints Senior Partner Success Manager Teacher for 15 years and School/District Admin for 3 years Working in Ed Tech around Family Engagement and Formative Assessment for over 5 years
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-105
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

TeachTown-Core Curriculum for Students with Intensive Needs
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-212
This session is for any staff members currently using TeachTown in their classrooms.
Speakers
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Suzanne McFadden

Educational Specialist, HIDOE
I have 19 years of experience in Special Education.  I was a special education teacher for 12 years, and have 7 years of experience as a Special Education Administrator.  I currently serve as an Educational Specialist for the DOE under the Exceptional Supports Branch and specialize... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-212
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

The Development and Evaluation of an E-Cigarette Prevention Program with Hawai'i Island Schools
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
This session will provide an update to the Ho'ouna Pono Program, which is a culturally grounded, classroom-based substance use prevention intervention for Hawai'i Island middle/intermediate schools. Participants will learn about updates to the program, including progress toward the development of new lessons and videos focused on e-cigarette use prevention. The session is targeted toward middle/intermediate teachers, counselors, social workers, and school-based behavioral health specialists.
Speakers
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Scott Okamoto

University of Hawai'i Cancer Center
Scott K. Okamoto, PhD, LSW, is a Researcher/Professor in the Population Sciences in the Pacific Program at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Dr. Okamoto’s... Read More →
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Steven Keone Chin

Hawaii Island Field Site Coordinator, Hawai'i Pacific University
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Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Understanding Students with Autism in Educational Environments
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-205
Open to all school staff.  Participants will learn about the different levels of ASD and the support they might need to be successful in the classroom.
Speakers
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Margarette Solano

School Psychologist, KKPCA SBBH
Aloha, my name is Margarette Solano. I am a School Psychologist for KKPCA SBBH. I moved from New Jersey to Hawai'i to complete my graduate internship in 2023. Upon completion, I obtained my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in children/adolescents, in addition... Read More →
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SuiLong Xiong

School Psychologist, KKPCA SBBH
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
H-205
  Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

1:00pm HST

Unleash the Power of Explicit Instruction: Transform Your Classroom Today! (Secondary)
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Bandroom (Adjacent to the cafeteria) - Entrance on the left side facing E-bldg
As Secondary educators, we all have the same goal: to help our students make the maximum possible academic gains in a positive, respectful environment that promotes their success and nurtures their desire to learn. One of the greatest tools available to us in this pursuit is explicit instruction—instruction that is systematic, direct, engaging, and success-oriented. The effectiveness of explicit instruction has been validated again and again in research involving both general education and special education students.

Speakers
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Dr. Anita Archer

Author, Educational Consultant
Anita L. Archer, PhD, is an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction, the design and delivery of instruction, behavior management, and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of 10 awards honoring her... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Bandroom (Adjacent to the cafeteria) - Entrance on the left side facing E-bldg
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

Using Mathspace Check-ins as an Alternative Universal Screener for Lei Kulia (Gr.6 -12)
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-106
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
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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 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
E-106
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

1:00pm HST

What does a thinking classroom look and sound like?
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-114A/B
Audience will participate in a math thinking task, that ANYONE can access, using the principles of Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms instructional strategies.
Speakers
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Kristi Clay

Secondary Math & Inclusive Practice Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Kristi Clay - KKPCA Resource Teacher: Kristi’s wheelhouse is middle school math.She is deeply passionate about the art of teaching and student engagement. She is a lifelong, joyous learner who loves inspiring others to be their best, both in and out of the classroom.  Happy, productive... Read More →
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Jessica Bacchi

Complex Area Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area
Jessica Bacchi has been a special education teacher for 20 years and absolutely, positively loves it!  She has taught in special programs, multi grade resource classrooms, co taught in inclusion classrooms, and loves working with the amazing special educators in KKP as a resource... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
G-114A/B
  Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms
 
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