🚀 Prosper Connects 25: Your Ultimate Professional Learning Adventure! 🌟 Get Ready for the Most Incredible Day of Learning in Prosper ISD!July 31st at Rock Hill High School | Over 300 Sessions Await! Calling all educators! Prepare for a day packed with inspiration, innovation, and incredible learning opportunities. From the electrifying drumline welcome to the delicious food trucks, this isn’t just another professional development day – it’s a celebration of education! ✨ Highlights:
This session dives into the concepts of self-determination theory, where we identify the underpinnings of student/athlete buy-in and success by exploring the importance of student athletes having a sense of ownership, acceptance by peers, and knowledge in their environment.
By engaging students in a civil debate called Philosophical Chairs students can learn to respectfully speak their opinions and listen to others’ ideas. Pairing this activity with a graphic organizer and a CER, students can thoughtfully support their option through evidence based information from articles rather than opinions.
Teachers will learn techniques that help students evaluate and reflect their work in order to improve and grow in the language. Teachers will learn to have conversations that allow PLT's to reflect and grow as a team in a positive way.
This presentation explores Texas’ comprehensive approach to preparing students for success in college, careers, and military service while ensuring robust accountability measures are in place. It covers both the "what"—detailing the components of readiness programs—and the "why"—highlighting their significance for students, educators, and the state.
Key Points:
What It Is:
College Readiness: Initiatives that equip students with the academic skills needed for higher education. Career Readiness: Programs that prepare students for the workforce through technical training, internships, and skill development. Military Readiness: Opportunities that align with service requirements, offering career pathways and leadership training for students interested in military service. Accountability: The systems and standards Texas uses to monitor progress and ensure that readiness programs meet educational and workforce outcomes.
Why It Matters:
For Students: Enhances long-term success by providing clear pathways and critical skills for postsecondary education, careers, or military service. For Teachers: Understanding these qualifications is crucial for guiding students effectively, aligning curriculum to meet state standards, and fostering individualized support that bridges gaps in readiness. For the State: These readiness programs help build a skilled workforce, contribute to economic growth, and support the overall well-being of the community.
