Are you trying to build an AI workflow? You aren’t alone. Join us for a hands-on session where we break down a multi-tool Google AI pipeline built specifically for the realities of modern training and learning environments. We’ll demonstrate how to link the brainstorming power of Gemini, the specialized capabilities of NotebookLM, and the seamless delivery of Google Classroom, before utilizing a Gemini GEMS to scale your efficiency.
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system as a classroom teacher and complex area resource teacher, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am HST L203
This interactive session introduces teachers to dramatic arts integration tactics as a strategies for strengthening Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), with a focus on RTI-B (targeted supports). Participants will experience and practice structured interview techniques that promote empathy, perspective-taking, and communication skills. The strategy provides a low-risk, engaging way for students to process emotions, build relationships, and practice self-expression within a supportive, arts-integrated framework.
Have you ever felt class time is sucking the life out of your students? Has long winded lectures put you to sleep while giving them? This session aims to explore concepts that inject joy into your math class to increase student engagement and academic success.
Come build the foundation for pilina in your classroom with us as we share aloHĀ! The Nā Hopena Aʻo (HĀ) framework consists of six outcomes that contribute to building relationships in the classroom: Belonging, Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total-Well-Being, and Hawaiʻi. The Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ) Framework and Response to Intervention for Behavior (RTI-B) connect by merging a culturally responsive, strengths-based value system with a structured multi-tiered support model. Participate in activities that honor our local heritage and culture while creating a sense of ʻoHĀna in your classroom.
Do you feel comfortable singing with your students? Singing is a great way to focus your students, teach vocabulary, increase memory retention, and increase everyone's sense of belonging. Come join us for an enjoyable session, where you will learn techniques to improve your singing. If you’d like to strum along, ukuleles will be provided during this session. Geared towards elementary classroom teachers, however, all are welcome!
Ready to automate the "busy work"? Join us for a hands-on session designed to transform Google Sheets from a scary grid into your favorite teaching assistant. From instant color-coding for student progress to formulas that do the math for you, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use templates that save you time and keep your classroom running like a well-oiled machine.
Session will seek to define and clarify differences between various Strategies of Support (i.e. Accommodations/Interventions/Modifications) and will prompt the audience to consider when to use each type of strategy. Attendees will leave with a clearer foundational understanding of how each Strategy may fit into the MTSS continuum as well as be provided with take-homes of real-world examples of each strategy category for use to add to their classroom toolkit.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what executive functions are, as well as what executive dysfunction looks like in the classroom. This session will prep participants with the knowledge they will need to deliver evidence-based interventions to students with executive dysfunction (which will be the focus of the following session).
Dr. Amanda Garrett is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who has practiced School Psychology in the DOE for over 18 years across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Hawaiʻi. After earning her Ed.S. in School Psychology at Rider University (NJ), she continued on to obtain her doctorate... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am HST C205
Explore how Open Middle math problems can be utilized to increase discourse among students while driving higher-order thinking. We will also explore how manipulatives can provide a concrete scaffold to access Open Middle problems.
Learn how to use Veggie U (Hawaii Ag Foundation curriculum) to connect Agriculture, Health and Science for applied RtI-B with upper elementary students.
Participants will learn about the entrepreneurial mindset (more than just starting a business), integrating Agriculture and Value-Added to engage all students.
Are you trying to build an AI workflow? You aren’t alone. Join us for a hands-on session where we break down a multi-tool Google AI pipeline built specifically for the realities of modern training and learning environments. We’ll demonstrate how to link the brainstorming power of Gemini, the specialized capabilities of NotebookLM, and the seamless delivery of Google Classroom, before utilizing a Gemini GEMS to scale your efficiency.
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system as a classroom teacher and complex area resource teacher, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:55am - 11:40am HST L203
This interactive session introduces teachers to dramatic arts integration tactics as a strategies for strengthening Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), with a focus on RTI-B (targeted supports). Participants will experience and practice structured interview techniques that promote empathy, perspective-taking, and communication skills. The strategy provides a low-risk, engaging way for students to process emotions, build relationships, and practice self-expression within a supportive, arts-integrated framework.
How does math determine who gets to shape our future? After viewing the trailer for 'Counted Out'—a film exploring the intersection of math, technology, and power—we will work together to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and reality. Teachers will leave with collaborative ideas for transforming student engagement through authentic, high-interest math applications.
This session will dive into executive function supports (evidence-based interventions and accommodations) for students who display executive dysfunction in the classroom. Participants should have a basic understanding of what executive functions are to attend this session.
Dr. Amanda Garrett is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who has practiced School Psychology in the DOE for over 18 years across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Hawaiʻi. After earning her Ed.S. in School Psychology at Rider University (NJ), she continued on to obtain her doctorate... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:55am - 11:40am HST C205
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how built-in Apple features can support diverse learning needs while maintaining high expectations for all students.
Learn how to customize accessibility settings, support language development, and provide multiple pathways for students to demonstrate understanding. We’ll share real classroom examples that highlight independence, confidence, and student voice.
You’ll leave with practical ideas to create more responsive and empowering learning environments.
Demonstrations will be on iPad, though most features are also available on Mac, and iPhone.
Please bring your own iPad or Mac for this session. A limited number of iPads will be provided for attendee use.
Have you ever felt class time is sucking the life out of your students? Has long winded lectures put you to sleep while giving them? This session aims to explore concepts that inject joy into your math class to increase student engagement and academic success.
This session explores how Response to Intervention for Academics (RTI-A) can be effectively implemented in lower elementary classrooms through play, movement, and game-based learning. Designed for K–2 educators, this session highlights practical, developmentally appropriate strategies that support early literacy and math skills while keeping students actively engaged.
Participants will see how to embed targeted skill practice into simple, low-prep games. We will also address how to differentiate within these activities to meet a range of learner needs, and create a supportive environment where intervention feels fun rather than stigmatizing.
Come build the foundation for pilina in your classroom with us as we share aloHĀ! The Nā Hopena Aʻo (HĀ) framework consists of six outcomes that contribute to building relationships in the classroom: Belonging, Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total-Well-Being, and Hawaiʻi. The Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ) Framework and Response to Intervention for Behavior (RTI-B) connect by merging a culturally responsive, strengths-based value system with a structured multi-tiered support model. Participate in activities that honor our local heritage and culture while creating a sense of ʻoHĀna in your classroom.
This session is designed to spread awareness of common disorders that impact reading. We will define Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Dyslexia as distinct conditions and identify the primary difference between a language-based struggle (DLD) and a word-level reading struggle (Dyslexia). Recognize the "Red Flags" and identify common "classroom indicators" for both DLD and Dyslexia in students, specifically focusing on how these struggles manifest in the classroom. Understand how a strong RTI-A system can help you address your concerns and determine when to provide additional support.
Ready to automate the "busy work"? Join us for a hands-on session designed to transform Google Sheets from a scary grid into your favorite teaching assistant. From instant color-coding for student progress to formulas that do the math for you, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use templates that save you time and keep your classroom running like a well-oiled machine.
Session will seek to define and clarify differences between various Strategies of Support (i.e. Accommodations/Interventions/Modifications) and will prompt the audience to consider when to use each type of strategy. Attendees will leave with a clearer foundational understanding of how each Strategy may fit into the MTSS continuum as well as be provided with take-homes of real-world examples of each strategy category for use to add to their classroom toolkit.
Ignite student curiosity with Hawaiʻi History Day, a project-based program for grades 4–12 that turns historical research into creative documentaries, exhibits, and performances. This session unpacks the new theme, key resources, and ways to guide your students to successful projects.
Cultivating a supportive classroom requires strategies that prioritize the holistic physical, mental, and emotional health of every student. In this session, we will explore how actively addressing these fundamental needs enables our learners to sustain their attention, overcome barriers, and engage more meaningfully with the curriculum.
Are you trying to build an AI workflow? You aren’t alone. Join us for a hands-on session where we break down a multi-tool Google AI pipeline built specifically for the realities of modern training and learning environments. We’ll demonstrate how to link the brainstorming power of Gemini, the specialized capabilities of NotebookLM, and the seamless delivery of Google Classroom, before utilizing a Gemini GEMS to scale your efficiency.
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system as a classroom teacher and complex area resource teacher, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 1:35pm - 2:20pm HST L203
Discover how Apple Classroom can be used as a powerful tool to monitor student progress, identify learning needs, and support real-time differentiation. In this hands-on session, educators will experience a collaborative design challenge as learners - building a tower using simple classroom supplies - while documenting their thinking and progress using Apple tools.
Participants will use apps like Numbers to capture their learning in a digital journal, making student thinking visible at every stage of the process. Along the way, we’ll explore how Apple Classroom can be used to check for understanding, provide targeted support, and adjust instruction in the moment based on student needs.
This session focuses on practical application, showing how digital tools can support meaningful differentiation in simple, effective ways. We’ll close with time to reflect and think about how you can use these ideas in your own classroom.
Please bring your own iPad or Mac for this session. A limited number of iPads will be provided for attendee use.
Come hear from the students at Mililani Middle School who participate in Friendship Circle, an inclusive recess. Friendship Circle is a place where students come to make new friends and help everyone feel a sense of belonging.
In this session, we will share our school’s journey of moving beyond traditional discipline by integrating Restorative Justice into our RTI-B framework. We’ll show you exactly what we do on the ground to build authentic connections that stick. You’ll see how shifting the focus from consequences to communication has helped us transform our school culture, improve student behavior, and decrease our repeat suspension rates.
Discover why Desmos is one of the most loved tools in education. Whether you teach Math, Science, or just want a better way to check for understanding, Desmos (an Amplify company) offers a suite of interactive tools that make learning visible. Learn how to launch your first activity, use "Polygraphs" to build vocabulary, and leverage the dashboard to make sure no student gets left behind.
The Hawaii Board of Education has formally banned phone usage during the school day for students. This session aims to present ideas for elevating student engagement in a low-tech math classroom environment. We will explore ideas that do not require a class set of Chromebooks.
Come build the foundation for pilina in your classroom with us as we share aloHĀ! The Nā Hopena Aʻo (HĀ) framework consists of six outcomes that contribute to building relationships in the classroom: Belonging, Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total-Well-Being, and Hawaiʻi. The Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ) Framework and Response to Intervention for Behavior (RTI-B) connect by merging a culturally responsive, strengths-based value system with a structured multi-tiered support model. Participate in activities that honor our local heritage and culture while creating a sense of ʻoHĀna in your classroom.
Behavior Plan not working even though it's a great plan? If so, consider this session as we discuss components of why and how a behavior plan can be more effective including considering the purpose behind having a behavior plan; the responsibilities of those involved at the various levels of development and implementation; and addressing various myths related to behavior plans. The intended audience is for those who would like to understand the theory behind and importance of implementing a behavior plan (i.e. "Why do I need to do this") in order to positively impact a student's behavior as well as those who are frustrated that a behavior plan may not be working.
Note: this session does NOT explicitly discuss the 'how to' in creating a behavior plan (e.g. determining antecedents and consequences, determining the functon, etc), but rather the considerations to make implementing a behavior plan more effective and is based on the contemporary use and implementation of behavior plans in Waialua Complex.
Do you ever feel like there are too many kids needing intensive behavior interventions? Come and learn about positive behavior support initiatives that counselors and school staff at Mililani Middle School have been implementing to build meaningful connections with students and reduce negative behaviors.
Cultivating a supportive classroom requires strategies that prioritize the holistic physical, mental, and emotional health of every student. In this session, we will explore how actively addressing these fundamental needs enables our learners to sustain their attention, overcome barriers, and engage more meaningfully with the curriculum.
Learn how to use the “Where Would We Be Without Seeds” (Hawaii Ag Foundation curriculum) to use Agriculture as a Response to Intervention and get students connected with Ag.
