Schools of the Future Education Week Events
Kendall Zoller Pre-Conference
Date: November 7, 2018
Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $250
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center

Pre-Conference Description:
Spend the afternoon with Kendall Zoller in his workshop on  The Choreography of Presenting!  This highly interactive session takes participants into the seven essential abilities of presenting. Beginning with credibility and moving into rapport, reading a group, listening, acknowledging, responding and recovery with grace. About two dozen verbal and non-verbal patterns will be introduced to practice and apply. Included in this session:

·       Make impact statements
·       Proactively address resistance
·       Address resistance in the moment
·       The nine elements necessary in the first five minutes

Imagine being able to consistently present with purpose and intention. These skills can be used in any setting including the classroom as well as one-on-one, committee, and entire staff meetings. This hands-on course is designed and taught by Kendall Zoller, global trainer, author and originator of communicative intelligence.
About Kendall Zoller
Kendall Zoller, EdD, is an author, educator, researcher, and international presenter in communicative intelligence, presentation and facilitation skills, leadership and adaptive schools. It continued with his fellowship in cohort one with the National Academy for Science and Mathematics Educational Leadership where he later became a presenter and mentor. Kendall has co-presented the Foundation Seminar with Bob Garmston, Bruce Wellman and several current training associates. He is co-author of The Choreography of Presenting: The 7 Essential Abilities of Effective Presenters (Corwin Press, 2010), president of Sierra Training Associates and graduate faculty at California State University, Dominguez Hills and The University of Maine. He has authored over three dozen reviewed book chapters and journal articles on topics of communication, community, and leadership for educators and law enforcement. He is also a contributing author to sections of the Adaptive Schools Source Book.
Leading Schools of the Future Pre-Conference
Date: November 7, 2018
Cost: $100 1-day ticket / $500 3-day ticket
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center


Pre-Conference Description
The Hawaii Educational Leadership Summit has merged with the Leading Schools of the Future (LSOTF) conference to create a Leading Schools of the Future Track for school leadership teams at the Schools of the Future Conference.

During the Pre-Conference and throughout the track, school teams will explore how to co-create learner centered environments that intentionally integrate student and teacher voice . For more information on the LSOTF Pre-Conference and the LSOTF Track view the LSOTF Announcement.
About Dr. Katie Martin, Head of Partnerships -  AltSchool
Katie's work over the last 5 years has focused on partnerships with diverse districts to learn, research and inform how to create the conditions to support the evolving role of the educator, shift pedagogy to inspire deeper learning and leverage technology to ensure maximum impact on learners and their trajectory in life. She has also served as middle school English language arts teacher, instructional coach, and led the district new teacher mentoring program.
 
At the university, district, and school level Katie aspires to create experiences that empower all learners to develop knowledge, skills, and mindsets to thrive in a changing world. Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in middle school education and her Ph.D. specialized in new teacher induction and ongoing support to impact teacher efficacy and effectiveness. As a leader, teacher, and speaker, Katie’s experience in research and practice continue to guide her belief that if we want to change how students learn, we must change how educators learn.
Schools of the Future Conference Updates
Date: November 8 & 9, 2018
Location: Hawai'i Convention Center
SOTF Program Draft
To assist with planning, a draft of the 2018 SOTF Program is now available. Please note, the schedule will NOT be finalized until just prior to the conference. We do our best to accommodate the needs of the conference presenters, which often results in changes to the schedule.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Sugata Mitra
Best known for his " Hole in the Wall " experiment and  School in the Cloud
Day 1 - November 8
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Co-author  (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times bestsellers "The Whole-Brain Child" and "No-Drama Discipline"
Day 1 - November 8
Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa
Tracey is currently an educational researcher
affiliated with FLACSO in Quito and teaches a course at the Harvard University's Extension School SOTF Intro Video.
Day 2 - November 9
Featured Speakers
  • Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent HIDOE
  • Dr. Miki Tomita, Moonshot Incubator
  • Kendall Zoller, The Thinking Collaborative
  • Dr. Susanne Nobles, Digital Promise Global (SEL)
  • Melanie Rick, Arts Integration with Focus 5
  • Dr. Milton Chen, Edutopia, & Kristi Yamaguchi, Always Dream Foundation
  • Melissa Schlinger, CASEL (SEL)
  • Dr. Alexander Bivens, Child Safety Expert
  • Stephen Zwolak, University City Children’s Center (Early Childhood)
  • Miriam Miller, RULER Trainer (SEL)
Conference Highlights
Playgrounds
  • Early Childhood Learning
  • Next Generation Libraries
  • Digital media
  • Maker Space & Robotics
  • Mindfulness
  • NEW! AR/VR
Education Vendor Exhibits
100+ Breakout Sessions
Student Presentations of Learning
Like-Minded Sessions
Networking Opportunities
Conference Costs
Kendall Zoller Pre-Conference November 7 - $250

LSOTF Pre-Conference November 7 - $100

Pre-Conference & SOTF Full Conference November 7-9 (3-Day) - $500

*Standard November 8 & 9 (2-Day) - $450

*Standard November 8 (Day 1) - $225

*Standard November 9 (Day 2) - $225


*Please Note: On October 1, 2018 the Late Ticket will take effect and the 2-day ticket will increase by $100 and the 1 day ticket price will increase by $50.
Group Discount - A group discount of 10% is available for groups of 10 or more from the same organization/institution. To receive the code, please email Megan Polak .
Conference Hotel Reservations
The Ala Moana Hotel is offering attendees special SOTF Conference rates. 
Use the  SOTF Booking Link  to reserve, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time. You may also contact the Ala Moana Hotel as follows:
Reservations Toll Free : (800) 367-6025
Reservations Local Phone : (808) 955-4811
Location : Ala Moana Hotel - 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814 (across from the Hawai'i Convention Center).
More Events To Be Announced Soon!
For more information, please visit the HAIS website!