Hawaii Middle Grades Summit
February 21, 2023
Hawaii Convention Center
Offered in partnership with the Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE), please join the Hawaii Department of Education’s (HIDOE) Middle Level Program for an empowering, professional summit! We’ll explore best practices for middle level education and work toward a shared vision of young adolescent student success. From keynote and featured presentations to speed learning and networking across schools, attendees will leave with a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that can be implemented the next day in your school communities.
What can I expect?
Attendees can expect a deep-dive into middle gradesʻ best practices as outlined in AMLE’s definitive landmark The Successful Middle School: This We Believe. Together we’ll explore the 18 characteristics of successful middle schools across three overarching categories:
Conference Sesions
Come ready to be inspired and elevate your learning as we renew our collective commitment to middle level education. You will leave with a vast array of insights and strategies on AMLE’s 18 essential middle level characteristics that can be applied across grade levels:
- Healthy Habits, Healthy Schools
- Strong Student Relationships
- Strong Educational Workplace Relationships
- Positive School Climate and Culture
- Restorative Practices and Positive Discipline
- An Impactful Advisory Program
- Effective Academic Practices
- Instructional Strategies
- Subject Specific Strategies
- Project-Based Learning
- Action Oriented Data Decision Making
- Instruction based on Formative Assessments
- Responsive Capacity Building
- Building Leadership Capacity within your Complex Area/District
- Young Adolescent Development
- Successful Middle School Teaming Practices
Keynote Speakers
Kim Campbell
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Motivating the Middle School Student
Stephanie Patton
Inclusive School Leadership to Reach All Students
Featured Voices
Michael Andrews
Effective Project Based Learning
Laurie Barron
Creating a Middle School Culture and Climate where Kids Belong and Become
Todd Brist
Making the Most of Advisory
Nathan Maynard
Reimagining Discipline
Katie Powell
Boredom Busting Teaching Strategies and Implementing the Successful Middle School Model
Schedule
| Tuesday, February 21 | |
|---|---|
| Registration | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Opening General Session | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Breakout Session #1 | 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM |
| Breakout Session #2 | 10:20 AM – 11:20 AM |
| Lunch | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Breakout Session #3 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
| Breakout Session #4 | 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM |
| Breakout Session #5 | 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM |
| Closing General Session | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
