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.
Reimagine school engagement through the lenses of belonging and unbelonging: what are the explicit and implicit messages we send about school, who belongs and does not belong, and why? Explore how schools and classrooms, as well as the protocols and messages conveyed within them, might be redesigned to increase student, teacher, family, and community engagement and a greater sense of belonging for all. Session will be led by Dr. Miki Tomita Okamoto, founder and CEO of Education Incubator.
Discover how Ka‘a‘awa and Kahalu‘u Elementary is building a vibrant school culture of leaders through the 8 Habits of Leader In Me. This exploration will uncover their strategies and processes for nurturing leadership and a strong school community. This session will equip you with practical approaches to empower everyone in your school community to develop a leadership mindset.
