AMLE/HIDOE Hawaii Middle Grades Summit

February 5, 2024
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:

Leadership and Organization
“If we are to build the real middle level school, the school that is developmentally responsive and intellectually vigorous, it will take convictions and the courage to carry them out.” – Dr. John H. Lounsbury
Culture and Community
“Middle school educators purposefully foster a culture that sustains the dignity of all members within the school community. This includes students, their families, local community members, and the staff who work within the school. Affirming classroom communities, whether physical or virtual, are formed when students’ identities are valued and respected.” – Dr. Penny Bishop and Dr. Lisa Harrison

Conference Topics

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
Hawaii Roundtable Session

Keynote and Featured Voices

Jack Berckemeyer

Jack Berckemeyer
Keynote Speaker

Laurie Barron

Laurie Barron

P. Sloan Joseph

P. Sloan Joseph

Nathan Maynard

Nathan Maynard

Donalyn Miller

Donalyn Miller

Katie Powell

Katie Powell

Jennifer Rose

Jennifer Rose

Dave Shaffer

Dave Shaffer

Rick Wormeli

Rick Wormeli

Call for Presentations

Presentation

Be a part of the action at the AMLE/HIDOE Middle Grades Summit! HIDOE educators are invited to submit session proposals that align with The Successful Middle School: This We Believe and HIDOE priorities.

Timeline:

  • October 18: Call for Presentations opens
  • November 30: Call for Presentations closes
  • December 8: Applicants will receive proposal decisions
  • January 5: Accepted presenters will be notified of the date/time of their presentation

Schedule

Monday, February 5
Registration7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Opening General Session8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Deep Dive Workshop #19:10 AM – 11:20 AM
Breakout Session #19:10 AM – 10:10 AM
Breakout Session #210:20 AM – 11:20 AM
Lunch11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Deep Dive Workshop #212:30 PM – 2:40 PM
Breakout Session #312:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Breakout Session #41:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Breakout Session #52:50 PM – 3:50 PM
This I Believe Closing Session4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Schedule is tentative and subject to change