2026 HSAP Virtual Assessment Conference: Full Schedule

10:45am HST

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am HST

This session will introduce the Hawaiʻi State ClearCourse Tool, designed to support those in the testing process. Attendees will be able to navigate through ClearCourse real time to see what supports are available before, during, and after testing.

Speakers

Melissa LaDuke

Test Development Specialist, HIDOE

Melissa C. LaDuke currently serves as a Test Development Specialist, Assessment Section, HIDOE. She earned her PhD in curriculum and instruction from Texas Tech University, her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Hawaii Pacific University, and Master’s degree in chemistry from University of Da... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am HST

Block B

10:45am HST

B2: Navigating LEI Kulia for Continuous Improvement

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am HST

Learn how you can use LEI Kulia to support continuous improvement efforts for your school using current and trend data for SBA, WIDA Access, attendance, universal screening, report card marks, behavior, SEL and how this information can guide your leadership teams and teachers throughout the school year.

Speakers

Diane Yoshimura

Institutional Analyst, Data Governance & Analysis Branch

Jennifer Hirotsu

Institutional Analyst, HIDOE Data Governance and Analysis

Formerly a Secondary English teacher at one of Oahu's highschools for many years, my last seven or so years has been working on the LEI Team which supports the Department's tri-level staff with LEI Kūlia and LEI Kukui.

Alex Matsunami

Institutional Analyst, Data Governance & Analysis Branch

Justin Matsuo

PDF HSAP LEI Kulia session 26 27 pdf

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am HST

Block B

10:45am HST

B3: Understanding HSA-Alt: Eligibility, Test Structure, and Best Practices

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am HST

This session provides an overview of the Hawaiʻi State Alternate Assessment (HSA-Alt), designed to support educators and school teams in administering the assessment with confidence. We'll review the federal 1% rule and what it means for eligibility, walk through the participation identification guidelines to help teams determine which students qualify for HSA-Alt, and break down the structure of the test. We'll also share practical tips for testing and point participants toward key resources to support preparation and administration throughout the year.

Speakers

Tyler Belanga

Test Development Specialist, HIDOE State Office - OSIP/AAB/Assessment Section

Tyler Belanga is a Test Development Specialist with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education's Assessment Section, where his work focuses on balanced assessment systems, performance assessment design, and social studies item development. With a background as a middle school educator... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am HST

Block B