Prosper Connects '25: Full Schedule

🚀 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:

🥁 Epic Drumline Kick-Off
☕ Speedy Bean Morning Coffee
🌮 Gourmet Food Truck Lunch
🧠 GT Credit Sessions Available
📚 Up to 6 Professional Learning Hours

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8:00am MDT

ESL Certification: How do I get started?

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT

2212

Test prep at its best! This session includes resources and strategies to help teachers get started with ESL certification while experiencing language acquisition strategies to support students in the classroom .

Speakers

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 July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2212

Instructional, PK-12

9:00am MDT

Down with Designated Supports

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT

2212

Users will dive into the testing platform to practice and experience the most commonly used designated supports being given through RTI, 504 and IEP's.

Speakers

Sandy Hicks

DTC, Prosper ISD

District Testing Coordinator

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2212

Instructional Technology, 3-12

10:00am MDT

Utilizing Stations in Centralized Classrooms

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

2212

Managing stations with multiple students at the same time is no easy task! This structured workshop model can be applied to a wide variety of purposes and skill levels. The only prerequisite is an open mind and willingness to try new strategies.

Speakers

Joy Cooper

Communications Teacher, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
2212

Special Education, K-12

1:00pm MDT

Partnership with Paras and Teachers

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

2212

Unlock vocabulary power! In this session, we'll explore practical strategies for paras and teachers to collaborate effectively, using word walls to boost every student's learning.

Speakers

L. Eneida Diaz

Shawn Strachan

ESL Specialist, Prosper Independent School District

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
2212

Instructional, PK-12

2:00pm MDT

Aiming for Acquisition: Accommodating Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Students

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

2212

This session will focus on practical, high-impact strategies to ensure all students thrive in your Tier 1 instruction. Accommodating instruction, not just tests, provides a foundation for equitable access and genuine engagement and creates a classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to learn.

Speakers

Shawn Strachan

ESL Specialist, Prosper Independent School District

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
2212

GT, 3-12

Prosper Connects '25