Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

Presenter: 

Grade Level: 

Max Participants: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

Presenter: 

Grade Level: 

Max Participants: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 

Presenter: 

Grade Level: 

Max Participants: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Location: 1st Floor Gallery 

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

Presenter: 

Grade Level: 

Max Participants: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Mary Grace Abad

Math Teacher, LPUMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development series is designed to equip teachers employed at schools with a current IXL subscription with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively implement IXL Learning in the classroom. Participants will explore how IXL can support differentiated instruction, personalized learning, student engagement, and data-driven decision-making across grade levels and content areas.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Matilda Rivera

ESL Teacher/Coordinator

Target Audience:

CHamoru Language & Culture Teachers, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This presentation explores how educational technology can support literacy development in multicultural classrooms through the use of class blogs and online ESL anthologies. Participants will learn how blogs can create meaningful, technology-rich learning environments that empower English Language Learners by integrating language arts, literature, creativity, and digital literacy skills into authentic classroom experiences.

Location: 

1st Floor Conference 

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Matilda Rivera

ESL Teacher/Coordinator

Target Audience:

CHamoru Language & Culture Teachers, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This presentation explores how educational technology can support literacy development in multicultural classrooms through the use of class blogs and online ESL anthologies. Participants will learn how blogs can create meaningful, technology-rich learning environments that empower English Language Learners by integrating language arts, literature, creativity, and digital literacy skills into authentic classroom experiences.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Jimmy Santos

Administrator, CHamoru Studies Division

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers, CHamoru Language & Culture Teachers, Instructional Coaches, School Administrators (All grade levels)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) This Finaiche'cho' will orient interested educators of what an Indigenous Accreditation looks like aligned with the WINHEC Accreditation Handbook. The CHamoru Studies Division will lead this professional learning. Additionally this Finaiche’cho’ will highlight the process and progress of our journey with WINHEC.

Location: 

1st Floor Conference 

Presenter: 

    Vito Calvo, Jr

ESL Coordinator, C&I

Target Audience:

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

40
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development for K-12 educators in the Guam Department of Education will introduce the new GDOE AI Use Policy and support teachers in the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI in education. Participants will explore AI literacy, academic integrity, data privacy, digital citizenship, and practical classroom applications of AI tools across grade levels and content areas. Teachers will leave with a stronger understanding of district expectations and strategies for responsible AI integration to support teacher and learning.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Jimmy Santos

Administrator, CHamoru Studies Division

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) This Finaiche'cho' will orient interested educators of what an Indigenous Accreditation looks like aligned with the WINHEC Accreditation Handbook. The CHamoru Studies Division will lead this professional learning. Additionally this Finaiche’cho’ will highlight the process and progress of our journey with WINHEC.

Location: 

3rd Floor Conference 

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 

1st Floor Conference 

Presenter: 

    Vito Calvo, Jr

ESL Coordinator, C&I

Target Audience:

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

40
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development for K-12 educators in the Guam Department of Education will introduce the new GDOE AI Use Policy and support teachers in the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI in education. Participants will explore AI literacy, academic integrity, data privacy, digital citizenship, and practical classroom applications of AI tools across grade levels and content areas. Teachers will leave with a stronger understanding of district expectations and strategies for responsible AI integration to support teacher and learning.

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Jo Ann Chargualaf

Instructional Coach, C&I

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development series is designed to equip teachers employed at schools with a current IXL subscription with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively implement IXL Learning in the classroom. Participants will explore how IXL can support differentiated instruction, personalized learning, student engagement, and data-driven decision-making across grade levels and content areas.

Location: 

1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Matilda Rivera

ESL Teacher/Coordinator

Target Audience:

CHamoru Language & Culture Teachers, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This presentation explores how educational technology can support literacy development in multicultural classrooms through the use of class blogs and online ESL anthologies. Participants will learn how blogs can create meaningful, technology-rich learning environments that empower English Language Learners by integrating language arts, literature, creativity, and digital literacy skills into authentic classroom experiences.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

We will unpack evidence-based high-leverage practices (HLPs) for students with different abilities, review specially designed instruction in action through explicit instruction, and intentionally use techniques to increase student outcome. 

Location: 

1st Floor Conference 

Presenter: 

Alex Garrido

District Science Specialist, C&I

Target Audience:

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

40
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development for K-12 educators in the Guam Department of Education will introduce the new GDOE AI Use Policy and support teachers in the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI in education. Participants will explore AI literacy, academic integrity, data privacy, digital citizenship, and practical classroom applications of AI tools across grade levels and content areas. Teachers will leave with a stronger understanding of district expectations and strategies for responsible AI integration to support teacher and learning.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

We will unpack evidence-based high-leverage practices (HLPs) for students with different abilities, review specially designed instruction in action through explicit instruction, and intentionally use techniques to increase student outcome. 

Location: 

1st Floor Conference 

Presenter: 

Alex Garrido

District Science Specialist, C&I

Target Audience:

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators, Pre-K to 12th (All Grade Levels)

Max Participants: 

40
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development for K-12 educators in the Guam Department of Education will introduce the new GDOE AI Use Policy and support teachers in the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI in education. Participants will explore AI literacy, academic integrity, data privacy, digital citizenship, and practical classroom applications of AI tools across grade levels and content areas. Teachers will leave with a stronger understanding of district expectations and strategies for responsible AI integration to support teacher and learning.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

We will unpack evidence-based high-leverage practices (HLPs) for students with different abilities, review specially designed instruction in action through explicit instruction, and intentionally use techniques to increase student outcome. 

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Elaine Cortez

Teacher

Target Audience:

Open to All

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This one day course will explore how  to center student identity in data science by using the Dear Data Project as a model for culturally relevant inquiry. Participants will learn how to source meaningful datasets and leverage CODAP dynamic analysis, transforming raw numbers into compelling, visual rich stories using Canva. Participants will discover practical strategies for making data science both accessible and deeply resonant or every K-12 learner. 

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Via Justine De Fant

Social Studies Textbook Project Manager

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for First Grade teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant First Grade social studies curriculum presented in a forthcoming textbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in the textbook. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

We will unpack evidence-based high-leverage practices (HLPs) for students with different abilities, review specially designed instruction in action through explicit instruction, and intentionally use techniques to increase student outcome. 

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Elaine Cortez

Teacher

Target Audience:

Open to All

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This one day course will explore how  to center student identity in data science by using the Dear Data Project as a model for culturally relevant inquiry. Participants will learn how to source meaningful datasets and leverage CODAP dynamic analysis, transforming raw numbers into compelling, visual rich stories using Canva. Participants will discover practical strategies for making data science both accessible and deeply resonant or every K-12 learner. 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Via Justine De Fant

Social Studies Textbook Project Manager

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for First Grade teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant First Grade social studies curriculum presented in a forthcoming textbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in the textbook. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Jo Ann Chargualaf

Instructional Coach, C&I

Mary Grace Abad

Math Teacher, LPUMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This two-day professional development series is designed to equip teachers employed at schools with a current IXL subscription with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively implement IXL Learning in the classroom. Participants will explore how IXL can support differentiated instruction, personalized learning, student engagement, and data-driven decision-making across grade levels and content areas.

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Via Justine De Fant

Social Studies Textbook Project Manager

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for First Grade teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant First Grade social studies curriculum presented in a forthcoming textbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in the textbook. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Rufina Mendiola

CHamoru Language and Culture Teacher, Faneyakan CHamoru (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers, Cham. Lang & Cult. Teachers

Instructional Coaches, Lang. Immersion Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session is designed to support educators in implementing culturally responsive, language rich, and student-centered instructional practices within K-2 CHamoru immersion and elementary classrooms. Grounded in the "Inagofli'e'" spirit and the values of CHamoru culture, the training focuses on practical strategies that strengthen language development, and cross-curricular integration. Participants will explore effective immersion techniques, culturally relevant instructional methods, hands-on learning experiences, and formative assessment strategies that can be immediately applied in classroom settings.  Through modeling, collaboration, demonstrations, and interactive activities, educators will gain tools and resources to create meaningful learning environment that promote student identity, language development, and academic success.

Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room (Kinder)

Presenter: 

Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero

Director of Publishing, University of Guam Press

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-5)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for Kindergarten teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant Kindergarten social studies curriculum presented in two large flipbooks and an accompanying student activity workbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in these resources. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Via Justine De Fant

Social Studies Textbook Project Manager

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for First Grade teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant First Grade social studies curriculum presented in a forthcoming textbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in the textbook. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

We will unpack evidence-based high-leverage practices (HLPs) for students with different abilities, review specially designed instruction in action through explicit instruction, and intentionally use techniques to increase student outcome. 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Rufina Mendiola

CHamoru Language and Culture Teacher, Faneyakan CHamoru (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers, Cham. Lang & Cult. Teachers

Instructional Coaches, Lang. Immersion Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session is designed to support educators in implementing culturally responsive, language rich, and student-centered instructional practices within K-2 CHamoru immersion and elementary classrooms. Grounded in the "Inagofli'e'" spirit and the values of CHamoru culture, the training focuses on practical strategies that strengthen language development, and cross-curricular integration. Participants will explore effective immersion techniques, culturally relevant instructional methods, hands-on learning experiences, and formative assessment strategies that can be immediately applied in classroom settings.  Through modeling, collaboration, demonstrations, and interactive activities, educators will gain tools and resources to create meaningful learning environment that promote student identity, language development, and academic success.

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero

Director of Publishing, University of Guam Press

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-5)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for Kindergarten teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant Kindergarten social studies curriculum presented in two large flipbooks and an accompanying student activity workbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in these resources. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Rufina Mendiola

CHamoru Language and Culture Teacher, Faneyakan CHamoru (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers, Cham. Lang & Cult. Teachers

Instructional Coaches, Lang. Immersion Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session is designed to support educators in implementing culturally responsive, language rich, and student-centered instructional practices within K-2 CHamoru immersion and elementary classrooms. Grounded in the "Inagofli'e'" spirit and the values of CHamoru culture, the training focuses on practical strategies that strengthen language development, and cross-curricular integration. Participants will explore effective immersion techniques, culturally relevant instructional methods, hands-on learning experiences, and formative assessment strategies that can be immediately applied in classroom settings.  Through modeling, collaboration, demonstrations, and interactive activities, educators will gain tools and resources to create meaningful learning environment that promote student identity, language development, and academic success.

Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero

Director of Publishing, University of Guam Press

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-5)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for Kindergarten teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant Kindergarten social studies curriculum presented in two large flipbooks and an accompanying student activity workbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in these resources. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Rufina Mendiola

CHamoru Language and Culture Teacher, Faneyakan CHamoru (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers, Cham. Lang & Cult. Teachers

Instructional Coaches, Lang. Immersion Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session is designed to support educators in implementing culturally responsive, language rich, and student-centered instructional practices within K-2 CHamoru immersion and elementary classrooms. Grounded in the "Inagofli'e'" spirit and the values of CHamoru culture, the training focuses on practical strategies that strengthen language development, and cross-curricular integration. Participants will explore effective immersion techniques, culturally relevant instructional methods, hands-on learning experiences, and formative assessment strategies that can be immediately applied in classroom settings.  Through modeling, collaboration, demonstrations, and interactive activities, educators will gain tools and resources to create meaningful learning environment that promote student identity, language development, and academic success.

Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero

Director of Publishing, University of Guam Press

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-5)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for Kindergarten teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant Kindergarten social studies curriculum presented in two large flipbooks and an accompanying student activity workbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in these resources. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum. 

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-3), ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course assists the participants in developing various effective instructional strategies for school readiness. The four modules to be presented include: 1. Developmentally Appropriate Practices in ECE; 2. The impact of Social & Emotional Learning; and 3. Developmental stages of Play.

Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Charina Valencia

Science Teacher, FBLGMS

Dianna Payumo

Teacher, FBLGMS

Target Audience:

All Grade Levels

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This Social Emotional Learning (SEL) presentation will cover strategies for teachers to use in their classrooms to help with students to express and navigate their social and emotional health. This presentation will include strategies learned from the Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference by Innovative School Summit. This session will be interactive and will encourage collaboration between participants. 

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-3), ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course assists the participants in developing various effective instructional strategies for school readiness. The four modules to be presented include: 1. Developmentally Appropriate Practices in ECE; 2. The impact of Social & Emotional Learning; and 3. Developmental stages of Play.

Location: Gallery

Presenter: 

Rufina Mendiola

CHamoru Language and Culture Teacher, Faneyakan CHamoru (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers, Cham. Lang & Cult. Teachers

Instructional Coaches, Lang. Immersion Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session is designed to support educators in implementing culturally responsive, language rich, and student-centered instructional practices within K-2 CHamoru immersion and elementary classrooms. Grounded in the "Inagofli'e'" spirit and the values of CHamoru culture, the training focuses on practical strategies that strengthen language development, and cross-curricular integration. Participants will explore effective immersion techniques, culturally relevant instructional methods, hands-on learning experiences, and formative assessment strategies that can be immediately applied in classroom settings.  Through modeling, collaboration, demonstrations, and interactive activities, educators will gain tools and resources to create meaningful learning environment that promote student identity, language development, and academic success.

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-3), ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course assists the PreK-3 Education teachers in facilitating and developing the integration of literacy in the classroom for students from PreK through Third Grade. The course will introduce the various applications and techniques to enhance literacy in the three areas: Encouraging Literacy through Authorship; Family Engagement through Literacy; and Literacy in Action.

Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Charina Valencia

Science Teacher, FBLGMS

Diana Payumo

Teacher, FBLGMS

Target Audience:

All Grade Levels

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

"This presentation will introduce and elaborate on the different Kagan Strategies that can be used in the classroom across all grade levels and subject areas. We will introduce the history of where Kagan strategies started and how both students and teachers benefit from these practices. Participants will be engaging in different strategies that require collaboration and movement. These strategies are intended to be used all throughout the school year to help with students’ knowledge retention, content review and brainstorming."

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Fu'una Sanz

Teacher, Faneyakan CHAmoru Program (PCLES)

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

&

CHam. Lang * Culture Teachers (Pre-K to 12th Teachers)

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

This professional development session shares key takeaways from the 2025 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Participants will discuss the importance of indigenous learning environments and reflect on how to promote place-based learning in their teachings. Using practical strategies to integrate indigenous perspectives, participants will create sample lesson plans to implement in the classroom. Grounded in the context of Guam and CHamoru education, this session encourages educators to move beyond isolated cultural activities toward daily practices that honor Indigenous knowledge systems, relationships, and ways of learning.

Location: 

1st Floor Gallery

Presenter: 

Alicia Whitaker

Librarian, VSABMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

Provides training on library programs collaboration to support student learning and development. 

Location: 

3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Elaine Cortez

Teacher

Target Audience:

Open to All

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

In this one day course, participants will discover how to transform their classroom into an interactive game design lab that bridges computer science with any subject area. Participants will explore the power of MakeCode Arcade as an engaging, hands-on platform that empowers students to demonstrate mastery through interactive digital storytelling and game mechanics. You will walk away with practical strategies to design and implement your own interdisciplinary projects, proving that coding is a dynamic tool for learning across the K-12 curriculum. No coding experience required. 

Location: 

3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Elaine Cortez

Teacher

Target Audience:

Open to All

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

In this one day course, participants will discover how to transform their classroom into an interactive game design lab that bridges computer science with any subject area. Participants will explore the power of MakeCode Arcade as an engaging, hands-on platform that empowers students to demonstrate mastery through interactive digital storytelling and game mechanics. You will walk away with practical strategies to design and implement your own interdisciplinary projects, proving that coding is a dynamic tool for learning across the K-12 curriculum. No coding experience required. 

Location: 

1st Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Laura

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

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Synopsis: 

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-3), ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
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Synopsis: 

This course assists the PreK-3 Education teachers in facilitating and developing the integration of literacy in the classroom for students from PreK through Third Grade. The course will introduce the various applications and techniques to enhance literacy in the three areas: Encouraging Literacy through Authorship; Family Engagement through Literacy; and Literacy in Action.

Location: 

1st Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Laura

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

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Synopsis: 

Location: 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers (K-3), ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
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Synopsis: 

This course assists the PreK-3 Education teachers in facilitating and developing the integration of literacy in the classroom for students from PreK through Third Grade. The course will introduce the various applications and techniques to enhance literacy in the three areas: Encouraging Literacy through Authorship; Family Engagement through Literacy; and Literacy in Action.

Location: 

1st Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Laura

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

K-3 Teachers

ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
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Synopsis: 

This course assists the prospective educator in the use of integrated curriculum as an instructional strategy to teach Pre-K to 3rd grade Social Studies Standards through Place-Based Education 

Location: 

1st Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Laura

Target Audience:

Max Participants: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

K-3 Teachers

ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This course assists the prospective educator in the use of integrated curriculum as an instructional strategy to teach Pre-K to 3rd grade Social Studies Standards through Place-Based Education 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Eloise Sanchez

Target Audience:

K-3 Teachers

ECE Educators

Max Participants: 

25
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Synopsis: 

This course assists the prospective educator in the use of integrated curriculum as an instructional strategy to teach Pre-K to 3rd grade Social Studies Standards through Place-Based Education 

Location: 1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Via Justine De Fant

Social Studies Textbook Project Manager

Target Audience:

Elementary Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

This course presents a unique opportunity for First Grade teachers to participate in the execution of GDOE's first-ever, locally developed and published social studies textbooks and instructional resources. Teachers will review locally and regionally relevant First Grade social studies curriculum presented in a forthcoming textbook and create lesson plans for the four units featured in the textbook. These lesson plans will be published on an online teacher resource library intended to support the successful implementation of this exciting new curriculum.