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

Parent Engagement

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

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Distinguishing the difference between Parental Involvement and Engagement. Enhance strategies for engagement and gain knowledge of Title 1.

Speakers

Susan Wood

Project Director, Parents for Public Schools Hawaii

Susan Wood is the Project Director for the Hilopa’a Family to Family Health Information Center and the Family and Community Faculty for Hawaii’s MCH LEND Program. She is a board member for Parents for Public Schools Hawaii (PPS-HI) and is the vice-chair for Hawaii’s Special... Read More →

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

Audience Everyone!

10:45am HST

Barriers to Learning

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

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Identify and use probing questions to reduce barriers to learning. Differentiate among protective factors to promote student learning.

Speakers

Susan Wood

Project Director, Parents for Public Schools Hawaii

Friday January 31, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am HST
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Mid-morning, People Development

Audience Everyone!

1:00pm HST

Huli Nā Lima I Lalo: Turn Your Hands Down

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

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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

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
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Afternoon, Supportive Systems and Environments

Audience Everyone!

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit