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

10:45am HST

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

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

Beyond the Wiggles: Understanding how stories shape thoughts, behaviors, and classrooms

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

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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

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
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Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

Audience Academic Coaches, Complex Area Staff, Educational Assistants, Grades K-12, Special Education Teachers

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit