🚀 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:
Executive functioning (EF) skills are critical for students' academic success, personal development, and long-term outcomes. These skills, including working memory, cognitive flexibility, self-control, and goal-setting, are fundamental for effective learning and problem-solving. However, many students struggle with these skills, which can lead to challenges in school and beyond. This session aims to help educators understand the significance of executive functioning skills and provide practical strategies for integrating EF skill-building into everyday classroom practices.
This training is designed to provide staff with an in-depth understanding of what a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) is, its importance, and how to effectively implement one in the classroom. Teachers will gain practical skills and knowledge necessary to support students with behavioral challenges, improve classroom management, and foster a positive learning environment.
Students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) often experience frustration when they cannot effectively express their needs, leading to challenging behaviors. This training will equip teachers and school staff with practical strategies to support both communication and behavior through AAC. Participants will explore how to integrate AAC into daily routines, reinforce positive behavior, and teach self-regulation skills using visual supports, core vocabulary, and proactive communication strategies. By fostering a structured and inclusive environment, educators can empower students to communicate effectively, reduce frustration, and build essential social-emotional skills.
This training equips speech-language pathologists with the knowledge and tools to effectively assess, implement, and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex communication needs. Participants will explore AAC systems ranging from low-tech to high-tech solutions, learn evidence-based strategies for modeling and teaching AAC, and gain practical insights for integrating AAC into various therapeutic and educational settings. Case studies, hands-on activities, and real-world applications will be included to enhance learning and confidence in AAC intervention. Whether you're new to AAC or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide valuable guidance on fostering communication and independence for AAC users.
