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Prosper Connects 2024 @RockHill HS
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Coffee "The Speedy Bean" open and ready to serve starting @7:00am outside Main Entrance menu

Parking: 3 Main Doors (East, North, South), and Back Lot. Look for the High School Drumlines!                             

Attire: Favorite Sports Jersey and Jeans                                PISD Benefits: Open Enrollment Support Sessions
                   
Help Desks: 3 down stairs and one upstairs                          Nursing Mothers Room 1228H, 2228H, 2131G, 1133F

Food Trucks: Available 11:00am-1:00pm                                 
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8:00am CDT

Stop. Collaborate. . . And Listen!
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1134
Having issues with students not seeing collaboration has a needed skill? Students not trying their best on a group activity? Then try using collaboration in a summative format. Attend this PD session and leave with a plan on how to have Your students stop, collaborate, and listen at a level every teacher wishes for but rarely witness while also adding a summative grade to the gradebook.
Speakers
avatar for Rachael Cummings
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1134
  CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

8:00am CDT

"It's Not About the Frog" (SEPs...how do we spiral these throughout the school year))
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1122
During this interactive and hands-on session, teachers will have the opportunity to practice the SEPs (our process skills) during a frog dissection lab. How are we engaging students with labs without losing our minds? During this session, we will model how you can shift Your focus to lab safety and the other SEPS, still while teaching content, during a lab. Hence the title, "It's Not About the Frog". It's more about students becoming and thinking like scientists, while being safe. We will share how we create a dissection lab setting that is organized, fun, easy to clean up, and allows ALL learners to feel successful! Yes of course, we want students to compare the anatomy of the frog to that of a human, but we also want them to practice lab safety and understand the importance of the basic science process skills. We also hope to provide time for teachers to plan or share how they can embed the SEPs in a lesson of their choice. Frog dissection lab set up, completion of the dissection, and cleaning up afterwards will be modeled.
Speakers
avatar for Heather DeWitt

Heather DeWitt

7th grade Science
avatar for Rebecca Walton
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1122
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Chat Beyond Boundaries
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1217
Are you looking for a solution to energize and engage Your students in discourse? Look no further than Chat Stations! Here we will discover a discussion framework where you can implement in the classroom starting tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Smith
MH
OA
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1217
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Depth and Complexity...Now What?
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2126
Teacher will get simple hands-on experience and tools to use in the classroom when implementing Depth and Complexity thinking tools.
Speakers
avatar for Lynsi Christiansen
avatar for Kristen Salamanca
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2126
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Digitized Language Support Strategies
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1221
Come learn about strategies utilizing Peardeck to support student literacy and comprehension across all subject areas. Bring a text that you utilize in Your classroom to convert it to a Peardeck language supports masterpiece after learning how we use these strategies in our classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Stroh
CP
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1221
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Tailored Teaching: Strategies for Effective Differentiation in the Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2124
This workshop provides teachers with practical strategies for tailoring differentiation to meet the diverse needs of learners in their classrooms. Participants will explore a variety of approaches to differentiation. Attendees will gain insights into how to effectively adapt instruction and classroom practices to support every student's growth and success.
Speakers
DG
avatar for Sydney Jenks
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2124
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Visual Non Glossary Science and Math
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1103
The Visual Non-Glossary is a resource teachers can use to facilitate structured conversations in science and math. This resource reinforces the district's instructional observation points of engagement, student discourse, and effective inquiry. In this session, participants will experience using the resource through the lense of a student, learn instructional strategies to implement this resource in Your classroom, and identify where in Your curriculum you will implement this resource.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Schoonmaker
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Elementary Science, Math, and SS
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1102
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Stephen Fleenor, PhD is a content developer with Seidlitz Education and the author of The Visual Non-Glossary and Teaching Science to ELs with Tina Beene.
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1102
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Secondary Science
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1108
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
DL
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1108
  INSTRUCTIONAL

8:00am CDT

Making Inclusion Meaningful
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2115
In this session, we will discuss strategies and classroom tools you can use to make inclusion meaningful for all students. We will discuss ways to involve students of all abilities in different aspects of Your day as well as provide ideas for how to support general education students in building their capacity as inclusive classmates.
Speakers
KB

Kayla Braaton

Communications Teacher, Prosper ISD
avatar for Hanna Maynard
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2115
  SPECIAL EDUCATION

8:00am CDT

Natural Environment Behavioral Coaching in the General Education Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2209
Learn how to support students behaviorally in the general education setting through natural environment behavioral coaching. Participants will be informed of best practices, intervention strategies, and effective implementation methods for their classrooms in order to impact student behavioral growth and success.
Speakers
avatar for Caroline Herring
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2209
  SPECIAL EDUCATION

8:00am CDT

Small Moves, Big Gains
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 10:50am CDT
2120
This unique training will equip participants with 23 small moves they can make immediately to support students ability to talk more, think more, and achieve more. All the moves are both modeled and practiced throughout the session. Additionally, participants will dive into the role of habits in teaching. We will survey current research about how habits are formed and directly connect that to action steps for the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Hand

Allison Hand

Education Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Developing Language in Every Classroom!Seidlitz Education’s mission is to support school districts and teachers with increasing academic achievement for English Learners. Seidlitz Education provides research-based consultations, trainings, coaching, and products with innovative... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 10:50am CDT
2120
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

AI Basics: Lets save time.
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2131F
In this dynamic session, dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and unlock its incredible potential to streamline Your classroom activities and enhance student learning. From basic AI usage to advanced engineering prompts, this session is Your gateway to harnessing cutting-edge technology for educational success.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Neel
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2131F

9:00am CDT

Kick Your Superpower Up A Notch with Kagan Strategies
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1122
In this session, participants will build up their student engagement superpower by interacting with Kagan strategies that can be used to enhance students' engagement, differentiate, and/or scaffold learning. Participants will experience various Kagan strategies that can be used in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Brown

Shelli Brown

Secondary World Language Instructional Coach
TL

Tina Lee

World Language Teacher, Prosper High School
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1122
  CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

9:00am CDT

Building Better Questions
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1103
Are Your questions being met with silence and stares? Are you tired of hearing simple, one-word responses? In Building Better Questions, we will use our students natural curiosity to ask effective questions that promote thought and conversation, participating in questioning practices that are easy to adapt for all grade levels and topics.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Depth and Complexity...Now What?
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2126
Teacher will get simple hands-on experience and tools to use in the classroom when implementing Depth and Complexity thinking tools.
Speakers
avatar for Lynsi Christiansen
avatar for Kristen Salamanca
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2126
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Destiny & MackinVIA: Not Just a Student Resource
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1221
Discover ways to use Prosper ISD Digital Resources like Destiny and MackinVIA for lesson planning, teaching and Professional Development. These resources that are normally considered student resources actually provide many ways for teachers to amplify their lessons and extend their teaching.
Speakers
avatar for D'Anne Mosby

D'Anne Mosby

Librarian
D'Anne Dwight Mosby is a Texas Certified School Librarian, Teacher, Google for Education Certified Trainer, Pear Deck Coach, reader, leader, and lover of all things #edTech! She is a promoter of reading, learning, research, critical thinking, and digital literacy among students and... Read More →
avatar for Ericka Hamilton

Ericka Hamilton

Elementary Librarian
I have been in education for 29 years. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grade in the physical classroom and K-4 in the virtual classroom.  I have been in the library field for 22 years as a librarian (at all levels K-12), a library director, and an instructional technology director... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1221
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Fostering Curiosity and Extending Learning: Incorporating QFT with Depth and Complexity in the Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2123
Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to equip educators with innovative instructional strategies aimed at sparking curiosity and extending learning in the classroom. This session will focus on the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and its integration with the principles of depth and complexity to enhance student inquiry and critical thinking skills.

Speakers
avatar for Nicole Mccasland

Nicole Mccasland

Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD
avatar for Kim Cooper

Kim Cooper

GT Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2123
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

High School Writing Revolution: A Guide to Writing Instruction for All Content Areas
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1109
HIGH SCHOOL-In this session, you will learn about the district writing initiative to provide a common writing framework across content areas so that all students receive high quality writing instruction during their time at Prosper ISD.
Speakers
CR
MM
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1109
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

MAP Growth: Achievement Reports for Secondary Teachers
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1241
Learn how to use MAP Growth data to optimize your instructional practices. Learn to access, interpret, and apply MAP Growth data with a focus on the Class Profile report. Then plan how to use your data to inform ongoing work in secondary classrooms.
Speakers
LB
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1241
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

New Year, New You, New (Science) UFD
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1100
In this session, attendees will dive into the new Elementary Science UFD to understand the structure, identify how this creates shift in student learning, and how to use it effectively to Designed 3-dimensional units.
Speakers
avatar for Stefan Birek

Stefan Birek

Elementary Science Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1100
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

STEMscopes MATH 101
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1217
Come learn how to make STEMscopes work for you! We'll unpack the basics of STEMscopes and identify essential tools to make Your planning more efficient and effective. We will also explore a few *hidden gems* that you may not know are included in STEMscopes. This session is perfect for teachers who have never used this curriculum AND teachers who have used STEMscopes but are looking to up their game.
Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Longtin
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1217
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Tailored Teaching: Strategies for Effective Differentiation in the Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2124
This workshop provides teachers with practical strategies for tailoring differentiation to meet the diverse needs of learners in their classrooms. Participants will explore a variety of approaches to differentiation. Attendees will gain insights into how to effectively adapt instruction and classroom practices to support every student's growth and success.
Speakers
DG
avatar for Sydney Jenks
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2124
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Tools and Resources for Emergent Bilingual Students (EBs)
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1237
Learn about tools, resources, and methods to help accommodate lessons, assignments, tests, and guide conversations for Your EB students.
Speakers
KR

Karla Reyes

Teacher, Prosper Independent School District
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1237
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Elementary Science, Math, and SS
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1102
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Stephen Fleenor, PhD is a content developer with Seidlitz Education and the author of The Visual Non-Glossary and Teaching Science to ELs with Tina Beene.
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1102
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Secondary Math
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1108
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
DL
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1108
  INSTRUCTIONAL

9:00am CDT

Health Services and Educators Collaborating to Support Students with Chronic Health Conditions
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2216
Providing support and understanding to students who live with chronic health conditions. How teachers and health services can collaborate to keep these students in school and ready to learn by providing the support (emotional, mental, and physical) and medical interventions needed at school.
Speakers
MP
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2216
  SPECIAL EDUCATION

9:00am CDT

Making Inclusion Meaningful
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2115
In this session, we will discuss strategies and classroom tools you can use to make inclusion meaningful for all students. We will discuss ways to involve students of all abilities in different aspects of Your day as well as provide ideas for how to support general education students in building their capacity as inclusive classmates.
Speakers
KB

Kayla Braaton

Communications Teacher, Prosper ISD
avatar for Hanna Maynard
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2115
  SPECIAL EDUCATION

10:00am CDT

Beyond Engagement: The 7 Elements of Student Agency
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2128
In this session we will dive into the transformative concept of student agency as we explore the 7 key elements. Discover practical strategies to transition from traditional models of engagement to empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Learn how to cultivate a classroom where students are active participants, driving their learning forward with confidence and autonomy. Leave inspired and equipped with tools to nurture a sense of ownership that empowers students to thrive academically and personally.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Nelson
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2128
  CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

10:00am CDT

Building Culture through First Week Activities
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1214
Establishing the culture of Your classroom through high engagement activities. Getting to know Your students and students getting to know each other while having a little fun. Setting class norms and expectations.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benton
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1214
  CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

10:00am CDT

Complex Tasks to Increase Student's Thinking
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2126
In this session, we will explore how to create differentiated tasks to increase students' thinking by exploring what separates "difficulty" from "complexity" and why that matters. Participants will learn how to create complex tasks that will add depth and complexity to any content area within any grade level.
Speakers
WK
MV
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2126
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Fostering Curiosity and Extending Learning: Incorporating QFT with Depth and Complexity in the Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2123
Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to equip educators with innovative instructional strategies aimed at sparking curiosity and extending learning in the classroom. This session will focus on the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and its integration with the principles of depth and complexity to enhance student inquiry and critical thinking skills.

Speakers
avatar for Nicole Mccasland

Nicole Mccasland

Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD
avatar for Kim Cooper

Kim Cooper

GT Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2123
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Making Data Manageable
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2101
Managing data can feel daunting, yet it's essential for informed decision-making. In this course, we'll explore diverse data forms, tracking methods, and effective strategies tailored for quick and frequent analysis. Emphasizing student performance and accommodation tracking, we'll equip you to start the school year with a robust framework for ongoing success. Prepare to confidently make data-driven decisions throughout the school year!
Speakers
avatar for Aly Jordan
avatar for Darby Haselden
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2101
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Middle School Writing Revolution: A Guide to Writing Instruction for All Content Areas
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1109
MIDDLE-SCHOOL AM In this session you will learn about the district writing initiative to provide a common writing framework across content areas so that all students receive high quality writing instruction
during their time at Prosper ISD.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Rench
avatar for Paige Wilson

Paige Wilson

6th Grade ELAR, Hays Middle School
I currently teach 6th grade ELAR at Hays Middle School and serve as the team lead. The upcoming school year will mark my tenth year of teaching, with six of those years dedicated to teaching all subjects in 4th grade. I am also excited to share that I will be the Hope Squad advisor... Read More →
avatar for Dawn Logeman
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1109
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

More Than a Math Tool - Desmos for ALL
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1217
Come learn how Desmos, traditionally a math tool, can impact Your students learning. The presenters will share their experiences on how the platform has increased their student engagement and rigor. Further, the presenters will show you how to utilize the tool in Your classroom, regardless of content.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Fitzgerald
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1217
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

New Year, New You, New (Science) UFD
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1100
In this session, attendees will dive into the new Elementary Science UFD to understand the structure, identify how this creates shift in student learning, and how to use it effectively to Designed 3-dimensional units.
Speakers
avatar for Stefan Birek

Stefan Birek

Elementary Science Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1100
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Planning Science Purposefully in the 5E Model
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1103
A constructivist approach to science instruction has been shown to increase content understanding, assessment scores, and student attitude toward instruction. In Building Understanding, participants will explore the 5E method of unit planning to create facilitated experiences where students create their knowledge.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Elementary Science, Math, and SS
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1102
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Stephen Fleenor, PhD is a content developer with Seidlitz Education and the author of The Visual Non-Glossary and Teaching Science to ELs with Tina Beene.
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1102
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Secondary Social Studies
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1108
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
DL
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1108
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Voice Through Choice
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1216
Unlock the full potential of your students by embracing an approach that champions individual or group creativity! In this session, educators will explore the power of offering choice and allowing student voice in various subject areas. Join us as we embark on a journey to revolutionize teaching and learning, empowering students to take ownership of their education and become confident, self-directed learners.
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Focht
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1216
  INSTRUCTIONAL

10:00am CDT

Writing Revolution for Elementary Teachers: A Guide for Writing Across Content Areas
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1125
This session will discuss the district writing initiative and provide a common writing framework to use across content areas to help students receive high quality writing instruction.
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1125
  INSTRUCTIONAL

11:00am CDT

Building Better Questions
Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
1103
Are Your questions being met with silence and stares? Are you tired of hearing simple, one-word responses? In Building Better Questions, we will use our students natural curiosity to ask effective questions that promote thought and conversation, participating in questioning practices that are easy to adapt for all grade levels and topics.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
1103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

11:00am CDT

Complex Tasks to Increase Student's Thinking
Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
2126
In this session, we will explore how to create differentiated tasks to increase students' thinking by exploring what separates "difficulty" from "complexity" and why that matters. Participants will learn how to create complex tasks that will add depth and complexity to any content area within any grade level.
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Edrington

Jenny Edrington

Gifted & Talented Specialist, PISD
LS
Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
2126
  INSTRUCTIONAL

12:00pm CDT

MAP Growth: Achievement Reports for Secondary Teachers
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
1241
Learn how to use MAP Growth data to optimize your instructional practices. Learn to access, interpret, and apply MAP Growth data with a focus on the Class Profile report. Then plan how to use your data to inform ongoing work in secondary classrooms.
Speakers
LB
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
1241
  INSTRUCTIONAL

12:00pm CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Elementary Science, Math, and SS
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
1102
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Stephen Fleenor, PhD is a content developer with Seidlitz Education and the author of The Visual Non-Glossary and Teaching Science to ELs with Tina Beene.
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
1102
  INSTRUCTIONAL

12:00pm CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Secondary Social Studies
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
1108
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
DL
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
1108
  INSTRUCTIONAL

12:00pm CDT

Small Moves, Big Gains
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2120
This unique training will equip participants with 23 small moves they can make immediately to support students ability to talk more, think more, and achieve more. All the moves are both modeled and practiced throughout the session. Additionally, participants will dive into the role of habits in teaching. We will survey current research about how habits are formed and directly connect that to action steps for the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Hand

Allison Hand

Education Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Developing Language in Every Classroom!Seidlitz Education’s mission is to support school districts and teachers with increasing academic achievement for English Learners. Seidlitz Education provides research-based consultations, trainings, coaching, and products with innovative... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 12:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2120
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Beyond Engagement: The 7 Elements of Student Agency
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2128
In this session we will dive into the transformative concept of student agency as we explore the 7 key elements. Discover practical strategies to transition from traditional models of engagement to empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Learn how to cultivate a classroom where students are active participants, driving their learning forward with confidence and autonomy. Leave inspired and equipped with tools to nurture a sense of ownership that empowers students to thrive academically and personally.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Nelson
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2128
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Collaborative Thinking Tasks
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2103
Learn and practice techniques to promote collaboration, encourages dialogue, allows for argumentation, pre-learn or deepen vocabulary, build presentation skills, allow student movement, and foster critical thinking for students.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Zellers
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Digitized Language Support Strategies
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1221
Come learn about strategies utilizing Peardeck to support student literacy and comprehension across all subject areas. Bring a text that you utilize in Your classroom to convert it to a Peardeck language supports masterpiece after learning how we use these strategies in our classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Stroh
CP
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1221
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Fostering Curiosity and Extending Learning: Incorporating QFT with Depth and Complexity in the Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2123
Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to equip educators with innovative instructional strategies aimed at sparking curiosity and extending learning in the classroom. This session will focus on the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and its integration with the principles of depth and complexity to enhance student inquiry and critical thinking skills.

Speakers
avatar for Nicole Mccasland

Nicole Mccasland

Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD
avatar for Kim Cooper

Kim Cooper

GT Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2123
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Mathematician Like Me
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1217
Students have many different layers to their identity which translate to a preconceived notion of their ability to be successful in “math” (whatever that is).The messaging students get from culture tells a lot of students they are not mathematicians based on their gender, race, age, or other aspects of their identity. In this session, I will share with you how I expanded my students’ understanding of what it means to be a mathematician, and what it means to do math, and use what I learned to empower the multiple identities of my students.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Fitzgerald
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1217
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Learning Outcomes: Preparing Students for Success Before They Leave Class
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2101
In the dynamic landscape of education, the goal isn't just to impart knowledge to students. We strive for students to have a complete understanding of the content in each class. We need to collect quick data (qualitative or quantitative) on student understanding and then act on it before students leave our classes. Join us for an engaging session where we delve into strategies aimed at maximizing learning outcomes by preparing students for success before they even step out of the classroom door.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Brown

Shelli Brown

Secondary World Language Instructional Coach
avatar for Kara Noah
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2101
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Out With A Bang! Little to No Prep Closing Strategies
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1115
Master the art of concluding Your classes with practical strategies designed to leave a lasting impression on Your students' learning experience. This session is ideal for grades 4-12.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Killingsworth

Julianne Killingsworth

High School ELAR Instructional Coach
I am currently serving as the ELAR High School Instructional Coach, and I am entering my fifth year in Prosper ISD.
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1115
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Planning Science Purposefully in the 5E Model
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1103
A constructivist approach to science instruction has been shown to increase content understanding, assessment scores, and student attitude toward instruction. In Building Understanding, participants will explore the 5E method of unit planning to create facilitated experiences where students create their knowledge.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Science TEKS (K-12) Unpacked: A Collaborative Workshop
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2114
Bring Your teammates and colleagues to a workshop where you will have the opportunity to explore the ins and outs of the revised K-12 TEKS together, sharing our best ideas and strategies for making it work in our classrooms. It's all about collaboration and supporting each other as we adapt to these changes.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Ousley

Amy Ousley

Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
avatar for Stefan Birek

Stefan Birek

Elementary Science Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2114
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Tools and Resources for Emergent Bilingual Students (EBs)
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1237
Learn about tools, resources, and methods to help accommodate lessons, assignments, tests, and guide conversations for Your EB students.
Speakers
KR

Karla Reyes

Teacher, Prosper Independent School District
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1237
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Elementary Science, Math, and SS
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1102
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Stephen Fleenor, PhD is a content developer with Seidlitz Education and the author of The Visual Non-Glossary and Teaching Science to ELs with Tina Beene.
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1102
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Secondary Math
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1108
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
DL
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1108
  INSTRUCTIONAL

1:00pm CDT

Health Services and Educators Collaborating to Support Students with Chronic Health Conditions
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2216
Providing support and understanding to students who live with chronic health conditions. How teachers and health services can collaborate to keep these students in school and ready to learn by providing the support (emotional, mental, and physical) and medical interventions needed at school.
Speakers
MP
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2216
  SPECIAL EDUCATION

2:00pm CDT

AI Basics: Lets save time.
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2131F
In this dynamic session, dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and unlock its incredible potential to streamline Your classroom activities and enhance student learning. From basic AI usage to advanced engineering prompts, this session is Your gateway to harnessing cutting-edge technology for educational success.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Neel
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2131F

2:00pm CDT

Can We Talk About Science?
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1103
Are you, and Your students, growing tired of using the standard communication techniques? In Can We Talk About Science?, we will discuss and use accountability and total participation strategies to get all students engaged in content conversations, ensuring student-led conversations as an essential part of Your science instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Curiosity Drip: 3D learning in action
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2103
Engagement is tied to students thinking. Learn how to keep students engaged longer with a curiosity drip.
Speakers
avatar for Kara Noah
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2103
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Instructional Strategy Playbook - A Playbook for All Educators
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1114
Discover practical strategies designed to enhance student collaboration, critical thinking, and dialogue about learning. Whether you teach in the Library, Art room, STEAM room, or classroom, these strategies are invaluable tools for fostering active student engagement. In this session, we will explore the Instructional Strategy Playbook, and be provided with real-world examples of how some of these strategies have been successfully implemented beyond traditional classrooms. You'll leave with actionable insights and personalized ideas for integrating these strategies seamlessly into Your teaching environment.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Garavaglia

Heather Garavaglia

Librarian, Prosper ISD
avatar for Sarah O'Connor
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1114
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

MAP Growth: Achievement Reports for Secondary Teachers
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1241
Learn how to use MAP Growth data to optimize your instructional practices. Learn to access, interpret, and apply MAP Growth data with a focus on the Class Profile report. Then plan how to use your data to inform ongoing work in secondary classrooms.
Speakers
LB
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1241
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Maximizing Learning Outcomes: Preparing Students for Success Before They Leave Class
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2101
In the dynamic landscape of education, the goal isn't just to impart knowledge to students. We strive for students to have a complete understanding of the content in each class. We need to collect quick data (qualitative or quantitative) on student understanding and then act on it before students leave our classes. Join us for an engaging session where we delve into strategies aimed at maximizing learning outcomes by preparing students for success before they even step out of the classroom door.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Brown

Shelli Brown

Secondary World Language Instructional Coach
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2101
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Middle School Writing Revolution: A Guide to Writing Instruction for All Content Areas
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1109
MIDDLE SCHOOL PM-In this session you will learn about the district writing initiative to provide a common writing framework across content areas so that all students receive high quality writing instruction during their time at Prosper ISD.
Speakers
avatar for Katelyn Briscoe

Katelyn Briscoe

7th Grade ELAR Teacher
I am a 7th Grade ELAR Teacher at Rushing, and I was also a member of the Writing Revolution Taskforce during the 2023-2024 school year that worked to implement and identify best-practices to vertically align the PISD writing curriculum across content areas.
LW

Lorelei Wofford

Prosper ISD
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1109
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

STEMscopes MATH 101
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1217
Come learn how to make STEMscopes work for you! We'll unpack the basics of STEMscopes and identify essential tools to make Your planning more efficient and effective. We will also explore a few *hidden gems* that you may not know are included in STEMscopes. This session is perfect for teachers who have never used this curriculum AND teachers who have used STEMscopes but are looking to up their game.
Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Longtin
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1217
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Structured Conversations with QSSSA
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1221
This session will explore building student discourse around academic vocabulary.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Smith
avatar for Brittany Ramos
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1221
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

The 5Es of Inquiry-Based Science
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2114
This session serves as a springboard for The 5Es of Inquiry-Based Science book study. Participants will receive a free copy of the book and will get a chance to dive into the book to discuss the first chapter with their colleagues. By registering for this kickoff session, you are committing to complete the independent book study. This session is capped at 15 participants.  
Speakers
avatar for Amy Ousley

Amy Ousley

Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2114
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Total Physical Response for Vocabulary Acquisition
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1134
Total Physical Response (TPR) will get Your students out of their seat, moving, and engaged with academic vocabulary. This strategy is great for students of all ages and abilities, and it works for every content. Use speech and action to build neural pathways for acquisition, not just memorization.
Speakers
SS

Shawn Strachan

ESL Specialist, Prosper Independent School District
My educational passion is streamlining processes so I'll have more time to help my students. I like utilizing programs that are engaging, intuitive, and time-saving. My background is in language acquisition, and I believe this gives me unique insight to all subject content at all... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1134
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Elementary Science, Math, and SS
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1102
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Dr. Stephen Fleenor

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Stephen Fleenor, PhD is a content developer with Seidlitz Education and the author of The Visual Non-Glossary and Teaching Science to ELs with Tina Beene.
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1102
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Visual Non-Glossary Secondary Science
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1108
Participants will learn how to pair instructional strategies with our district resource called the Visual Non Glossary.
Speakers
DL
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1108
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Writing Revolution for Elementary Teachers: A Guide for Writing Across Content Areas
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1125
This session will discuss the district writing initiative and provide a common writing framework to use across content areas to help students receive high quality writing instruction.
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1125
  INSTRUCTIONAL

2:00pm CDT

Natural Environment Behavioral Coaching in the General Education Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2209
Learn how to support students behaviorally in the general education setting through natural environment behavioral coaching. Participants will be informed of best practices, intervention strategies, and effective implementation methods for their classrooms in order to impact student behavioral growth and success.
Speakers
avatar for Caroline Herring
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2209
  SPECIAL EDUCATION

2:00pm CDT

Understanding and Supporting Students with Internalized Behaviors and Past Trauma
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2100
This training aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and effectively support students who exhibit internalized behaviors stemming from past trauma. By understanding the root causes of these behaviors and implementing trauma-informed approaches, educators can create a safe and supportive learning environment conducive to the social and emotional well-being of all students.
Speakers
avatar for Karah Stanton

Karah Stanton

BTC Teacher-Centralized Program Team Lead, Prosper ISD
avatar for Rebecca Moya

Rebecca Moya

BTC/SET Teacher & SpEd Department Head, Prosper ISD
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2100
  SPECIAL EDUCATION
 
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