Prosper Connects 2024 @RockHill HS: Full Schedule

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

Kona Ice menu
Flaming Grill menu
Spicy Tails (Louisiana Cuisine) menu
Cheddr Wheel menu
Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine menu
JBW Vending
Fried by Pink
Board Walk Bites
Mexican Food Truck
JM Catering and Events Menu & Online Ordering

8:00am CDT

Mashed Potatoes and Other GT Adventures

Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

2111

We're diving headfirst into the realm of Dabrowski's overexcitabilities! From the psychomotor whirlwinds who can't sit still to save their lives to the budding artists who see unicorns in math equations, we'll uncover the quirks of giftedness. Explore the ways in which overexcitabilities can both enhance and challenge gifted students' social and academic development. Leave better equipped to create learning environments that meet their unique needs, embracing these intensities to turn sensory roller coasters into GT superpowers.

Speakers

Sara Tenan

Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2111

INSTRUCTIONAL

Grade Focus Your discretion. Strategies and examples range.
Content Focus Gifted and Talented
Gifted & Talented GT

9:00am CDT

MythBusters: Gifted and Talented Edition

Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

2111

Join us to debunk the top ten myths surrounding gifted and talented learners. Through research, examples, discussion, and dash of humor, we'll dismantle misconceptions and share strategies addressing these learners' unique needs. From challenging the notion of giftedness as solely defined by IQ to addressing the myth of effortless success, unlock the full potential of the gifted learner and connect with other GT educators who dare to lead the way.

Speakers

Sara Tenan

Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2111

INSTRUCTIONAL

Grade Focus 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Content Focus Gifted and Talented
Gifted & Talented GT

10:00am CDT

Slow and Steady wins the race - Teaching with Deep Intentionality

Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

2111

Using graphic organizers as a foundation of intentional teaching.

Speakers

AJ LaNier

Corey MacGorman

Thursday August 1, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2111

INSTRUCTIONAL

Grade Focus 45547
Content Focus ELAR, Social Studies, Gifted and Talented
Gifted & Talented GT

11:00am CDT

Slow and Steady wins the race - Teaching with Deep Intentionality

Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

2111

Using graphic organizers as a foundation of intentional teaching.

Speakers

AJ LaNier

Corey MacGorman

Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
2111

INSTRUCTIONAL

Grade Focus 45547
Content Focus ELAR, Social Studies, Gifted and Talented
Gifted & Talented GT

1:00pm CDT

Cultivating Creativity

Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

2111

Step away from the glitter, and cut the Crayolas! In this session, we'll explore the true meaning of creativity and its role in maximizing the GT learner's intellectual abilities and overall development. Whether you teach GT classes or are looking to differentiate for Your GT learners within a classroom, we'll delve into opportunities to nurture and support the creative components of divergent thinking, curiosity, and novelty.

Speakers