Experience a demonstration lesson using the "Building Thinking Classrooms" (BTC) pedagogy, "annotated" throughout with key insights, observations, and rationale. Attendees will be offered the opportunity to experience the lesson either as a participant ("student") or an observer. Resources for BTC implementation will be available upon request.
Discover how ʻāina-based education is transforming science instruction across Hawaiʻi by rooting learning in culture, community, and kuleana. ʻĀina partners from multiple islands will share NGSS-aligned units and lessons grounded in HĀ-based learning environments. While there are countless partners doing this important work, this session strives for a representative cross-section to show what’s possible in your community. This session will use a rotating format for participants to better engage more deeply with ʻāina partners. Gain insights into place-based strategies that drive academic excellence, cultural relevance, and student engagement. Explore the creative ways partners are working with schools to develop ʻāina units that not only align with NGSS, but also cultivate students who are globally competitive and locally committed.
Experience the Anatomage Table—an innovative platform that offers highly accurate 3D representations and simulations for students to explore and understand complex processes, bridging the gap between textbook learning and real human anatomy. Discover this all-in-one platform and its interactive learning components and explore practical ways to integrate the Anatomage Table as a powerful, engaging teaching tool into middle and high school classrooms.
Social media is one of our most powerful tools for celebrating student success, connecting with our communities and sharing the great work happening across our schools. The Communications Branch will walk you through the HIDOE Social Media Guidelines – what they are and why they matter. Test your knowledge with our interactive game, and ultimately learn to post with confidence, clarity and purpose.
Unlock the immense power of shared belief in your school's ability to drive student achievement. Discover strategic moves for cultivating collective teacher efficacy and establishing conditions that foster collective success. Gain actionable insights to empower your staff and transform your school culture, directly impacting student learning outcomes.
Engage your mind and discover the fun in mathematics! The Julia Robinson Math Festival is a dynamic and interactive experience designed to ignite curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and build confidence in mathematical thinking focusing on hands-on activities that encourage exploration, logical reasoning, and creative problem-solving.
Did you know that Time and Effort reporting is one of the most common and costly audit findings? This session will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills to stay audit-compliant. We'll cover federal requirements, provide step-by-step instructions for completing Time and Effort Certification forms, and share actionable best practices and resources.
Explore the practical strategies and initiatives that three elementary schools in LMW have implemented to foster a positive and thriving learning environment as evidenced by Staff Panorama SEL Wellness Data. Participants will gain actionable tools and insights to help promote similar success within their own school communities.
Strengthen student success by creating safe, supportive schools that students want to attend. National and Department data show that when students feel safe, supported, and engaged at school, they attend more regularly and achieve more academically. In this session, discover how to identify at-risk students, track family outreach, and implement targeted interventions that make a difference. Using research, best practices, Department examples and "talk story" opportunities with fellow leaders, you’ll learn how to turn data into action—leaving with a practical plan to improve attendance through your HMTSS system.
At ʻAiea High School, we believe a strong, supportive culture is the key to sustainable transformation. Examine how a culture rooted in integrity, grit, and ʻohana fuels sustainable academy transformation. Discover how aligned systems such as advisory, MTSS, and a college and career continuum cultivate both student and teacher efficacy while supporting the whole child. Apply lessons from ʻAiea High School’s journey to enhance culture and readiness in your own school community.
Join this dynamic cross-office session—hosted by OITS, OCID, and OSIP for an inside look at how AI is transforming education in HIDOE. Learn about updated policies, the Magic School AI pilot for teachers, purchasing pathways, the HIDOE AI Toolkit, and training opportunities designed to support staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed about AI in education.
Learn how one school transformed its academic plan into an actionable playbook by establishing four strategic Huis that empower teams to lead, monitor, and drive instructional progress. This session will highlight a replicable system that builds leadership capacity at every level and fosters a culture of shared accountability. Discover how intentional structure and distributed leadership can turn vision into measurable growth.
Explore the depth and diversity of ʻāina-based education across Hawaiʻi in this open gallery walk experience. ʻĀina partners across the islands will be available throughout the day to share how they are supporting schools through place-based programs, student learning experiences, and educator professional development. From cultural and environmental education to hands-on teacher workshops, these partners are helping to realize Hawaiʻi’s vision of students who are globally competitive and locally committed. Whether you're looking to build new partnerships, strengthen existing ones, or simply be inspired by the innovative work happening in our communities, this gallery walk is an opportunity to connect directly with those doing the work on the ground. Come engage at your own pace, ask questions, and discover the many ways ʻāina is being woven into the fabric of education across the state.
