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

Using an intermediary to support CTE

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

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Honolulu District is in our third year with an intermediary. In addition to assisting with career fairs and guest speakers, our intermediary is helping with teacher professional development, innovative WBL student opportunities, and even industry recognized credentials.

Speakers

CIndee Izuo

District Office Teacher, Honolulu District - Kaimuki McKinley Roosevelt

Currently the Honolulu District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Resource teacher for the last 11 years, Cindee has been with the Department of Education for over 25 years. After graduating as a registered nurse, she started at Farrington High School as a Health Pathway teacher... Read More →

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

Audience Secondary Educators, Administrators, Complex Area Staff, Career and Technical Education Teachers

10:45am HST

Let's talk about Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs)

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

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The session will start with an overview of the promising credentials report and the State's efforts to collect IRCs will be given. The rest of the session will be a discussion to assist individual schools in what IRCs they should pursue and considerations.

Speakers

CIndee Izuo

District Office Teacher, Honolulu District - Kaimuki McKinley Roosevelt

Friday January 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am HST
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Mid-morning, Supportive Systems and Environments

Audience Secondary Educators, Administrators, Complex Area Staff, Career and Technical Education Teachers

1:00pm HST

Quality Interactions in a Sheltered Instruction Classroom

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

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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

Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

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

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit

9:30am HST

CIndee Izuo

10:45am HST

CIndee Izuo

1:00pm HST

Cherrish Spegar

Pinky Grace Francisco

Robin Merriam Walker