Middle Grades SUMMIT Hawai`i February 2 3, 2018 In cooperation with the Hawai`i Department of Education and supported by the Hawai`i Community Foundation February 2 3, 2018 Hawai`i Convention Center by Register 7 r 15, 201 Decembe FREE e to win c n a h c a for ing to the g d lo d n ion a registrat s Summit e d a r G iddle AMLE M amle.org/hawaii
Session Strands This two-day intensive, innovative summit offers professional learning designed exclusively for middle grades educators. You will take back ideas to immediately implement in your school and classroom and network with other passionate educators who, like you, know that middle school is their calling. Leadership That Empowers and Builds Capacity There are few great schools without great leaders. This strand is dedicated to the great leaders across the country that have led and inspired a school of dedicated and committed adults that enrich the lives of children every day. The Subject of My Happiness Across the country we always hear great stories about the rock stars in our classrooms. They are passionate, knowledgeable, and inspired about the subject they teach. This strand is for educators to share the excitement and strategies for teaching any subject. We welcome teachers of literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, and the arts to share how they bring their subject to life and accelerate student learning. Culture That Makes a Difference Effective schools understand that culture trumps strategy. These schools take responsibility for creating a culture that focuses on relationships, trust, respect, as well as student learning. This strand is for school teams and leaders to share strategies and successes for creating great school culture. High-Performing Middle Schools Does your school serve as a shining beacon for sharing the best middle level practices? This strand is reserved for schools outside of Hawaii to share their stories on how they create a caring, nurturing, supporting, and learning environment for students and teachers. Have a great advisory program? Does your school shine above others in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and other subjects? How does your school integrate the arts? How does your school capture students voice and choice? We look forward to highlighting the best middle level schools across the country in these sessions. Hawaiian Lighthouse Districts Does your school serve as a shining beacon for sharing the best middle level practices? This strand is reserved for schools from Hawaii to share their stories across the islands and mainland on how they create a caring, nurturing, supporting, and learning environment for students and teachers. Have a great advisory program? Does your school shine above others in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and other subjects? How does your school integrate the arts? How does your school capture students voice and choice? We look forward to highlighting the best middle level schools across the Hawaiian Islands.
Speakers Jack Berckemeyer Classroom Management Understanding Young Adolescents Rosa Isiah Achievement Gap Relationships Debbie Silver Joy in Teaching Deliberate Optimism Extroverts/Introverts Rosalind Wiseman Cultures of Dignity Tom Burton Teaming Leadership Bobby Moore High-performing Schools Thomas Tucker Grace Dearborn Reluctant Learners At-Risk Students Nikki Woodson Leveraging Influence School Improvement LaVonna Roth Why Districts Need Great Middle Schools Students Unique Talents School Culture Dennis Vauter KaiLonnie Dunsmore High-Performing Schools Literacy Marlena Gross-Taylor Engaging Students RTI Student-led Conferences Betty Edwards Socially Inclusive Schools Mollie Bruhl Socially Inclusive Schools Georgia Heard Create & Craft Authentic Writing Power of Language through Poetry For more session information, visit amle.org/hawaii Greg Kaiser Happiness Advantage Aaron Sadoff Culture of Happiness
Event Schedule Friday, February 2, 2018 Registration................................... 7:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. AMLE Bookstore................................. 7:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. General Session featuring Jack Berckemeyer................. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sessions (2)................................... 9:45 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Lunch (provided)................................. 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Sessions (2)................................... 1:25 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 3:25 p.m. General Session featuring Debbie Silver............................. 3:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 Registration................................... 7:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. AMLE Bookstore................................. 7:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. Sessions (3)................................... 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Lunch (provided)................................. 11:40 a.m. 12:40 p.m. Sessions (2)................................... 12:45 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:50 pm. 2:40 p.m. Hawaiian Send Off............................... 2:55 p.m. 3:40 p.m. Contact Hours Earn 12 Professional Learning Contact Hours by attending the Middle Grades Summit! Graduate Credits AMLE is proud to partner with Concordia University to offer three graduate education credits for completing the Middle Grades Summit. Go to amle.org/hawaii for information on the application process and course description.
Registration Included: All presentations Two lunches Copy of The Orange Frog Register by December 15, 2017 for a chance to win FREE registration and lodging to the AMLE Middle Grades Summit Attendee Registration Rates Hawaii Resident.................................. $199 Non-Hawaii Resident AMLE Member...................... $299 Non-Hawaii Resident Non-Member & Associate Member*.......... $374 Teams!................. Contact Chuck Pletcher, cpletcher@amle.org *All non-members receive a one-year Complimentary Individual Professional Membership. Housing Get a great rate by making your reservation at one of two official summit hotels. Rates range from $160 $239 per night. Ala Moana Hotel Prince Waikiki 410 Atkinson Dr. 100 Holomoana St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Honolulu, HI 96815 808-955-4811 888-977-4623 To make reservations and get the best rates, go to amle.org/hawaii. Rooms are limited and on a first come first serve basis Hotel room rate deadline: January 1, 2018 amle.org/hawaii
The Middle Grades Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers you exceptional professional learning focused entirely on middle grades learners. You will Return to your school or classroom with immediately usable ideas Get solutions for reaching difficult to teach students Develop a deeper understanding of the unique learning needs of young adolescents Enjoy one-on-one discussions with thought leaders in middle level education Attend your choice of 100+ sessions entirely focused on the middle grades Student entertainment throughout the event Network with like-minded colleagues from around the world Get a free copy of The Orange Frog Return to your school recharged and reaffirmed The Summit is a perfect opportunity to bring the entire family! The Hawaii Convention Center is in the heart of the state capital, just 8 miles from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and close to some of Hawaii s top attractions: the Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, the Honolulu Art Museum and Leahi (Diamond Head), to name a few. What s more, it is right on Kalakaua Avenue, just a convenient walk from the premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in Honolulu s resort area of Waikiki. Aloha! www.gohawaii.com