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Thursday, July 16
 

10:30am HST

🧸 Feelings Around the Campfire: Kimochis 101 - Introduction to Kimochis Characters and Activities
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
When our keiki are hit with an emotional thunderstorm, it can completely wash out the trail for the whole group.
That’s where Kimochis comes in! "Kimochi" means feeling in Japanese, and this evidence-based, social-emotional learning (SEL) multi-tool is the ultimate survival gear for helping kids (ages 3–12) identify, process, and regulate those massive internal weather systems.

In this interactive workshop, we’re going to introduce you to a crew of plush characters and emotion pillows that act as visual trail markers for your students. These characters give our keiki a concrete, hands-on way to "talk story" about what's going on inside.

Walk away with fun, interactive tools to weave core SEL competencies seamlessly into your daily morning meetings and transition times.

Whether you're a seasoned Gen Ed guide, a SPED trailblazer, a frontline EA, or an Admin keeping the whole forest safe, this session will give you the practical gear you need to guide your classroom community through any emotional wilderness. Let's make sure no child gets left behind at the emotional trailhead!
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly McDonald

Kimberly McDonald

Clinical Psychologist, OSSS
Dr. Kimberly McDonald obtained her Doctorate of Psychology degree from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield Missouri in August 2002. Prior to that, she completed her clinical internship at the Youth Opportunity Center in Muncie Indiana and moved to Hawaii... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
E 117

1:10pm HST

🧸🧸 Navigating the Emotional Wilderness: Kimochis 201 – Keys to Communication and Kotowazas
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:40pm HST
Welcome to the next leg of our journey! Now that you’ve met the characters and packed your basic survival gear in Kimochis 101, it’s time to pitch a deeper tent. In this advanced expedition, we will explore the Kimochis Keys to Communication and Kotowazas (Japanese proverbs)—the ultimate compass and multi-tool for weathering the most unpredictable classroom climates. 

This session equips you with the heavy-duty rain gear and communication lanterns your students need to navigate complex social-emotional terrain.  When the weather turns fierce and a sudden emotional flash flood hits your classroom, a map alone isn't enough—you need the advanced survival skills to guide your pack safely back to camp.  

What We'll Pack in Your Camp Kit:
  • Master the Keys to Communication: Learn how to teach keiki the exact verbal and non-verbal trail signs needed to clear the air after an emotional downpour.
  • Unlock the Power of Kotowazas: Discover how these catchy, memorable catchphrases act as mental umbrellas and walking sticks, helping kids self-regulate before a emotional thunderstorm takes out the whole campsite.
  • Advanced Wilderness Tactics: Get hands-on practice on how to redirect challenging behaviors and repair communication rifts when the trail gets rocky.
Whether you're a seasoned Gen Ed guide, a SPED trailblazer, a frontline EA, or an Admin keeping the whole forest safe, Kimochis 201 will upgrade your toolkit from basic shelter to an unshakeable, storm-proof basecamp. Let’s help our keiki predict their internal weather and communicate like expert woodsmen!

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly McDonald

Kimberly McDonald

Clinical Psychologist, OSSS
Dr. Kimberly McDonald obtained her Doctorate of Psychology degree from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield Missouri in August 2002. Prior to that, she completed her clinical internship at the Youth Opportunity Center in Muncie Indiana and moved to Hawaii... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:40pm HST
E 117
 
Friday, July 17
 

8:30am HST

AI in Practice: Building a Better AI Workflow
Friday July 17, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am HST
Are you trying to adapt curriculum for diverse learners but finding yourself trapped in an endless cycle of copying and pasting between tabs? You aren’t alone. Join us for a hands-on session where we break down a multi-tool Google AI pipeline built specifically for streamlining differentiation in special education. We’ll demonstrate how to link the brainstorming power of Gemini, the specialized capabilities of NotebookLM, and the seamless delivery of Google Classroom, before utilizing a Gemini GEM to scale your efficiency.

During this presentation, we will walk through the practical applications of each phase:

Ideate (Gemini): Brainstorming multi-tiered modifications and scaffolded learning plans.

Synthesize (NotebookLM): Transforming grade-level textbooks or articles into accessible, interactive knowledge hubs.

Deliver (Google Classroom): Deploying targeted materials directly to specific student groups.

Automate (Custom GEMs): Saving your go-to modification workflows into a custom assistant for future units.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Asselstine

Shane Asselstine

Educational Specialist, HIDOE State Office
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system as a classroom teacher and complex area resource teacher, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am HST
E 117

10:10am HST

AI w/ Shane in Practice: Building a Better AI Workflow
Friday July 17, 2026 10:10am - 11:40am HST
Are you trying to adapt curriculum for diverse learners but finding yourself trapped in an endless cycle of copying and pasting between tabs? You aren’t alone. Join us for a hands-on session where we break down a multi-tool Google AI pipeline built specifically for streamlining differentiation in special education. We’ll demonstrate how to link the brainstorming power of Gemini, the specialized capabilities of NotebookLM, and the seamless delivery of Google Classroom, before utilizing a Gemini GEM to scale your efficiency.

During this presentation, we will walk through the practical applications of each phase:

Ideate (Gemini): Brainstorming multi-tiered modifications and scaffolded learning plans.

Synthesize (NotebookLM): Transforming grade-level textbooks or articles into accessible, interactive knowledge hubs.

Deliver (Google Classroom): Deploying targeted materials directly to specific student groups.

Automate (Custom GEMs): Saving your go-to modification workflows into a custom assistant for future units.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Asselstine

Shane Asselstine

Educational Specialist, HIDOE State Office
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system as a classroom teacher and complex area resource teacher, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 10:10am - 11:40am HST
E 117

12:30pm HST

AI w/ Shane in Practice: Building a Better AI Workflow
Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm HST
Are you trying to adapt curriculum for diverse learners but finding yourself trapped in an endless cycle of copying and pasting between tabs? You aren’t alone. Join us for a hands-on session where we break down a multi-tool Google AI pipeline built specifically for streamlining differentiation in special education. We’ll demonstrate how to link the brainstorming power of Gemini, the specialized capabilities of NotebookLM, and the seamless delivery of Google Classroom, before utilizing a Gemini GEM to scale your efficiency.

During this presentation, we will walk through the practical applications of each phase:

Ideate (Gemini): Brainstorming multi-tiered modifications and scaffolded learning plans.

Synthesize (NotebookLM): Transforming grade-level textbooks or articles into accessible, interactive knowledge hubs.

Deliver (Google Classroom): Deploying targeted materials directly to specific student groups.

Automate (Custom GEMs): Saving your go-to modification workflows into a custom assistant for future units.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Asselstine

Shane Asselstine

Educational Specialist, HIDOE State Office
Shane is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning. With nearly two decades of experience in Hawaii's education system as a classroom teacher and complex area resource teacher, he has a proven track record of driving successful technology initiatives... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm HST
E 117
 
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