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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

1st Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Mary Grace Abad

Math Teacher, LPUMS

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators

Max Participants: 

30
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

30
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

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, 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: 

30
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Jo Ann Chargualaf

Instructional Coach, C&I

Target Audience:

Elementary/Middle/High School Teachers

Instructional Coaches, School Administrators

Max Participants: 

30
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

Christian Gomez

Teacher

Target Audience:

Elementary & Middle School Teachers (K-8)

Max Participants: 

30
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Synopsis: 

This session presents various methods of previewing and reviewing ELA content in the classroom through linguistic and kinesthetic learning. It will also examine ways to conduct activities effectively and efficiently. Be ready to let loose and move around. The session concentrates on middle school language arts content prescribed in GDOE’s PSSTs, but all games and activities can easily be applied to other course subjects. 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK - 12 & SPED Teachers, CHam. teachers, Instructional Coaches

Max Participants: 

25
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK - 12 & SPED Teachers, CHam. teachers, Instructional Coaches

Max Participants: 

25
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

3rd Floor Conference Room

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: 

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 Gallery

Presenter: 

Elaine Cortez

Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK - 12 Teachers

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: 

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: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK - 12 & SPED Teachers, CHam. teachers, Instructional Coaches

Max Participants: 

25
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

3rd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Alex Garrido

District Science Specialist, C&I

Target Audience:

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

Max Participants: 

30
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Gallery

Presenter: 

Elaine Cortez

Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK-12 Teachers

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: 

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: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK - 12 & SPED Teachers, CHam. teachers, Instructional Coaches

Max Participants: 

25
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: 

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: 

3rd 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: 

30
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Gallery

Presenter: 

Cassandra-Jay Young

SpEd Teacher

Target Audience:

PreK - 12 & SPED Teachers, CHam. teachers, Instructional Coaches

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: 

2nd 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: 

3rd 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: 

3rd Floor Lounge

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 Lounge

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: 

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: 

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: 

3rd Floor Lounge

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: 

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: 

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: 

3rd Floor Lounge

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: 

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: 

3rd 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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

1st Floor 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: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Vito Calvo Jr. 

ESL Coordinator, C&I

Target Audience:

Secondary School Teachers and Counselors

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

This training empowers secondary educators and counselors to integrate evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention with essential Adult Preparation Subjects like financial literacy and career success. Participants will use digital tools and AI as creative partners to modernize classroom instruction and work "smarter and faster". The session focuses on integrating local community health data to enhance relevance while applying trauma-informed frameworks to build students’ social-emotional capacities. Finally, the training emphasizes human-centered, culturally responsive practices to foster the personal responsibility and self-efficacy youth need for a healthy transition to adulthood.

Location: 

1st 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 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: 

Rebecca Merril

Teacher, OMS

Target Audience:

Secondary School Teachers

Max Participants: 

Room Capacity
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Synopsis: 

Learn how the current research on literacy instruction can be used in the secondary classroom to help improve student performance. Topics discussed will include learning and the adolescent brain, explicit vocabulary instruction, building background knowledge, and improving reading comprehension skills such as inferencing. There will also be a presentation on how Oceanview MS initiated a reading lab for students scoring BELOW STANDARD using resources provided by the district, such as iXL and AIMSWeb to monitor and improve student performance to the NEAR/AT STANDARD.

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
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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: 

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: 

3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Charina Valencia

Science Teacher, FBLGMS

Diana Payumo

Teacher, FBLGMS

Target Audience:

All Grade Levels

Max Participants: 

25
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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: 

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: 

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: 

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 Confernece Room - Sign in purposes 

Off-site Session (Fish Eye Marine Park and Department of Agriculture Forestry Division)

Presenter: 

Mary S. Ladrido

Teacher

Target Audience:

Kindergarten through 12th Grade Educators, Instructional Coaches, and educational support personnel interested in           

environmental literacy, STEM education, and sustainability practices. 

Max Participants: 

45
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Synopsis: 

This professional development session provides educators with an immersive exploration of

Guam's interconnected ecosystems. Participants will examine the five major forest types found on

Guam and investigate the relationship between forests, watersheds, and coral reef ecosystems.  Through field

 experiences at Fish Eye Marine Park and the Department of Agriculture Forestry Division, educators will gain practical                

 knowledge and resources to incorporate sustainability, conservation, and place-based environmental education into 

 their classrooms.

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: 

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: 

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: 

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 Gallery

Presenter: 

Rebecca Merril

Teacher, OMS

Target Audience:

Secondary School Teachers

Max Participants: 

Room Capacity
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Synopsis: 

Welcome, educators of Guam! In this dynamic and interactive 5-hour session, we will delve into the exciting world of EduProtocols, a groundbreaking teaching methodology designed to transform your classrooms into engaging and inclusive learning environments. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the power of EduProtocols and discover how they can revolutionize your instructional practices. 

Throughout the session, we will uncover the core principles behind EduProtocols and demonstrate their effectiveness in promoting student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. By following a structured framework of carefully crafted activities, you will learn how to ignite curiosity, deepen understanding, and foster creativity in your students.

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: 

Christian Gomez

Teacher

Target Audience:

Elementary & Middle School Teachers (K-8)

Max Participants: 

30
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Synopsis: 

This session presents various methods of previewing and reviewing ELA content in the classroom through linguistic and kinesthetic learning. It will also examine ways to conduct activities effectively and efficiently. Be ready to let loose and move around. The session concentrates on middle school language arts content prescribed in GDOE’s PSSTs, but all games and activities can easily be applied to other course subjects. 

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: 

3rd Floor Conference Room 

Presenter: 

Rebecca Merril

Teacher, OMS

Target Audience:

Secondary School Teachers

Max Participants: 

20
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Synopsis: 

This session is a continuation of skills learned in Introduction to EduProtocols. This session will introduce new frameworks to get students writing more, receiving prompt feedback, and unlocking their creativity. These frameworks can be used across contents and grade levels.

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Charlotte Santiago

Target Audience:

Secondary School Teachers

Max Participants: 

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Synopsis: 

Location: 

2nd Floor Conference Room

Presenter: 

Charlotte Santiago

Target Audience:

Secondary School Teachers

Max Participants: 

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Synopsis: 

Location: 

UOG ANNEX A

Presenter: 

University of Guam

Target Audience:

High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

25
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Synopsis: 

E-Sports is two day training is designed to provide high school personnel such as teachers and anyone who has a passion for E-Sports and competitive gaming with a comprehensive introduction to the world of competitive electronic sports (ESports).  Participants will engage with professional-grade equipment and software to develop technical skills, teamwork, and an understanding of the broader ESports ecosystem.  Participants will focus on Introduction to E-Sports and Implementing E-Sports in Schools.  

Location: 

UOG ANNEX A

Presenter: 

University of Guam

Target Audience:

High School Teachers

Max Participants: 

25
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Synopsis: 

E-Sports is two day training is designed to provide high school personnel such as teachers and anyone who has a passion for E-Sports and competitive gaming with a comprehensive introduction to the world of competitive electronic sports (ESports).  Participants will engage with professional-grade equipment and software to develop technical skills, teamwork, and an understanding of the broader ESports ecosystem.  Participants will focus on Introduction to E-Sports and Implementing E-Sports in Schools.