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Prosper Connects '25
🚀 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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Thursday, July 31
 

8:00am MDT

Be a SUPERHERO! Use your Strengths to become a better YOU!
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2210
Ever wonder why some people are so efficient while you spend more time thinking than doing? Or maybe you know someone who makes friends with everyone in the room while you simply want to hang with your teacher besties? Do you have students who thrive on structure and specificity while you love coloring outside the lines? CliftonStrengths provides the answers to these questions and more, helping you understand yourself as a teacher, a colleague, and even a partner!
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Koziatek
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2210
  Instructional, 6-12

8:00am MDT

Building confidence in math through a language-rich math classroom
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1120
In this session, participants will be introduced to a wide range of ways of both teaching vocabulary, and the importance of vocabulary to build and deepen students understanding and confidence in math. We will go over different examples between the middle school and high school grade levels that vertically align through our curriculum that will help students retain more of their math knowledge and build off what they already know. We will also go over some problems that have shown up on both past STAAR and SAT tests, and how the power of vocabulary will be in helping them answer these questions.
Speakers
AZ
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1120
  Instructional, 6-12

8:00am MDT

First Week Activities Secondary Classrooms
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1122
Plan for the first week of school building a culture of collaboration, safe to take risks, and emphasizing communication and building relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benton
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1122
  Instructional, 6-12

8:00am MDT

Small Group Instruction (secondary)
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1108
Come learn about implementing small group for specific feedback for students in secondary education.
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Stone
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1108
  Instructional, 6-12

8:00am MDT

The Inquiry Files: Turning Students into Historical Investigators
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1116
Transform your history classroom into a detective’s office, where students analyze and question sources, and piece together the past like real historians. This session will explore engaging, inquiry-based strategies that spark curiosity and deepen historical thinking. Walk away with ready-to-use activities that turn passive learners into active investigators!
Speakers
avatar for Jessica McDowell

Jessica McDowell

Teacher, Prosper ISD
avatar for Audrey Ray
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
1116
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

Beyond Lecture
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1117
Apply current brain research principles to enhance existing direct instruction through the strategic use of engagement strategies
Design multiple check-for-understanding opportunities within lessons that promote higher-order thinking and active student participation
Create a revamped version of an existing lesson by embedding 2-3 high-yield instructional strategies from the district playbook
Speakers
avatar for Mandy Neece

Mandy Neece

Social Studies High School Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD
Hello! I am about to enter my 18th year in education and my second year as a Social Studies Instructional Coach in Prosper ISD.  I love everything about Social Studies. I love learning about highly effective instructional strategies to assist us in cultivating critical thinking... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1117
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

CTE Curriculum 101
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1111
This 50-minute hands-on workshop introduces new teachers to our curriculum documents and software. Participants will learn to efficiently navigate Google Drive's organizational structure to locate essential teaching materials and gain familiarity with the key components of Understanding by Design (UFD) curriculum documents. Teachers will also be given access to online curriculum resources if available for their subject area.
Speakers
avatar for Kelley Henderson
DE
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1111
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

Designing Small Group Reading Instruction for Secondary ELAR Classes
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1113
Supercharge your small-group reading instruction! This session will equip you with the tools and strategies to design engaging, standards-aligned lessons that target specific student needs and accelerate reading growth. Leave ready to create impactful learning experiences for every reader.
Speakers
MM
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1113
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

Excel Where Your Feet Are: Being a Great Assistant Coach
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2207
Helping give assistant coaches an insight into what Head Coaches need from them and how to set themselves up for leadership positions.
Speakers
TM
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2207
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

Movers and Shakers: Strategies for Teaching Historical Thinking Through Movement
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1116
Discover how historical thinking can be both rigorous and engaging! Bring history to life, foster student engagement, and create student-centered classrooms through the use of movement activities coupled with robust learning tasks. Gain practical tools to design engaging lessons that meet adolescents' developmental needs.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Hutchison

Andrea Hutchison

Secondary Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1116
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

Short Notes, Big Impact
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1122
Short Notes, Big Impact will show you how to transform traditional note-taking into a dynamic tool for student engagement and comprehension. Learn how to create chunked and summarized notes that reduce cognitive overload and maximize learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benton
avatar for Erin Fitzgerald
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1122
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

Unlocking Science: The 3D Approach to Engaging Inquiry
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1103
This session will explore 3-Dimensional Learning in science, focusing on integrating science concepts, scientific and engineering practices, and recurring themes and concepts. Participants will learn strategies for designing engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with TEKS, promoting deeper student understanding and scientific literacy. Practical resources and applications will be shared to support classroom implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Ousley

Amy Ousley

Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Prosper ISD
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1103
  Instructional, 6-12

9:00am MDT

WIS WIM Data Interpretation Strategy For Students (A Strategy for All Subjects)
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1108
Teachers will learn how to use the WIS WIM strategy which allows students to methodically analyze graphs, data, and graphics. Students can then engage in conversation with one another to process information, share ideas, and collaborate on their analysis. We will practice using this strategy, and brainstorm ways for it to work with your students in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Zellers
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
1108
  Instructional, 6-12

10:00am MDT

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Leading Change in Nontraditional Career Pathways
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1111
Encouraging students to pursue careers beyond traditional gender roles requires thoughtful strategies and practical solutions. This session for CTE leaders and educators will explore how to identify opportunity gaps, break down stereotypes, and create supportive environments where students feel empowered to explore nontraditional career paths. Learn to use engaging visuals, real-world examples, and hands-on activities to inspire students, while promoting information sessions and equipping teachers and counselors to provide meaningful guidance. Discover how clubs, peer groups, and mentorship programs can build confidence and emphasize the stability and opportunities in these fields. Through data-driven insights and actionable steps, this session will equip you to lead transformational efforts and help students pursue careers that align with their passions.
Speakers
avatar for Raquel Gillham

Raquel Gillham

CTE Consultant, Region 10
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1111
  Instructional, 6-12

10:00am MDT

Can we talk about science?
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
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. 1 hour
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, ESC, Region 10
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1103
  Instructional, 6-12

10:00am MDT

Collaborative Retesting
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1114
Interested in seeing how implementing collaborative testing can enhance learning after traditional assessments through discourse. Join us to learn how collaborative testing transformed our Social Studies classes, complete with real data and student feedback! We will break down how this approach hits all five observation points while showing you ways to implement it in any classroom – regardless of size, level, or subject.
Speakers
avatar for Ashlee Armstrong

Ashlee Armstrong

Social Studies Teacher/ StuCo Advisor
TS
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1114
  Instructional, 6-12

10:00am MDT

Kids These Days
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
2207
Creating Culture by Connecting with the Current Generation
Speakers
avatar for Nikki Marshall
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
2207
  Instructional, 6-12

10:00am MDT

Makerspace 101: Bringing Hands-on Learning to Any Classroom
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1126
Want to supercharge student engagement and curiosity? This hands-on session introduces the integration of makerspace tools and design-thinking into any classroom to foster creativity, problem-solving, and deeper learning. Along the way, we’ll explore how “making” transforms learning, aligns with curriculum standards, and encourages higher-order thinking skills like analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Whether you're new to makerspaces or looking for fresh ideas, you'll leave with practical strategies to boost engagement, foster inquiry, and fuel innovation through collaboration with your librarians. Come ready to tinker, create, and collaborate!
Speakers
avatar for Amy Holdge

Amy Holdge

Instructional Tech Facilitator, Prosper ISD
avatar for Stephanie Riley

Stephanie Riley

Future Ready Designer, Prosper ISD
Welcome to my profile! My name is Stephanie. I grew up just down the road in Celina. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Music degree in 2017 from Texas Tech University, with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies.. I was a middle school band director and assistant high school... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1126
  Instructional, 6-12

10:00am MDT

PISD BTC in Secondary Math
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1122
We will use Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl and dive deeper into what this looks like specifically in Prosper ISD. We know student THINKING should happen first and we will see how teachers can create those opportunities for students in our math classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benton
avatar for Erin Fitzgerald
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
1122
  Instructional, 6-12

12:00pm MDT

AI in Action: Practical Tools to Enhance CTE Education and Student Success
Thursday July 31, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
1111
Join us for an engaging, interactive session where CTE leaders and educators will explore how AI can revolutionize career and technical education. This hands-on experience will introduce you to powerful AI tools designed to enhance productivity, streamline administrative tasks, and provide personalized support for students and families. Learn how to automate workflows, identify student needs, and apply AI in real-world scenarios to
ease your workload and open new doors for student success. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to innovate! Together, we’ll discover how AI can transform the way we support the next generation of learners and professionals.
Speakers
avatar for Raquel Gillham

Raquel Gillham

CTE Consultant, Region 10
Thursday July 31, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
1111
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

Collaborative Retesting
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1114
Interested in seeing how implementing collaborative testing can enhance learning after traditional assessments through discourse. Join us to learn how collaborative testing transformed our Social Studies classes, complete with real data and student feedback! We will break down how this approach hits all five observation points while showing you ways to implement it in any classroom – regardless of size, level, or subject.
Speakers
avatar for Ashlee Armstrong

Ashlee Armstrong

Social Studies Teacher/ StuCo Advisor
TS
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1114
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

CTE Curriculum 101
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1111
This 50-minute hands-on workshop introduces new teachers to our curriculum documents and software. Participants will learn to efficiently navigate Google Drive's organizational structure to locate essential teaching materials and gain familiarity with the key components of Understanding by Design (UFD) curriculum documents. Teachers will also be given access to online curriculum resources if available for their subject area.
Speakers
KM
DE
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1111
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

First Week Activities Secondary Classrooms
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1122
Plan for the first week of school building a culture of collaboration, safe to take risks, and emphasizing communication and building relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benton
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1122
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

Game Changing Formative Assessment Strategies for a Winning Classroom
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1117
Enhance your instructional impact by leveraging formative assessments in every lesson. This session will demonstrate how to adapt high-yield instructional strategies into formative assessments, ensuring you can effectively monitor and support student learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones

MS SS Instructional Coach
Welcome back! I have been in Prosper ISD for 13 years, and have loved every moment in this fantastic district. This will be my second year as an instructional coach, supporting fellow educators as we strive to ensure high levels of learning for all students. My goal is to continue... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1117
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

TBD
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1115
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Gunn

Jennifer Gunn

Region 10 ESC Literacy & Advanced Academics Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Jennifer Gunn is currently a Teaching & Learning Consultant for English and advanced academics with the Region 10 Education Service Center. Additionally, she is an adjunct English professor with Dallas College. With 30 years in education, Jennifer Gunn has devoted over 24 years to... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1115
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

The Neuroeconomics of Teaching: How Brain Science and Behavioral Economics Shape Our Classrooms
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1126
In this session, we will pull from both neuroscience and economics research to explore applicable classroom strategies that will help you better comprehend with your students' decision-making and behavior. Come learn more about understanding your classroom as a strategic game, creating effective incentive structures, and applying neuroscience and behavioral economics-backed methods to manage collaboration and motivation. You'll leave with tangible strategies that will help you engage your students, feel confident in the classroom, and foster a more effective learning environment.
Speakers
VD
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
1126
  Instructional, 6-12

1:00pm MDT

The Role of an Assistant Coach: Maximizing Impact Through Leadership & Technology
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
2207
The role of an assistant coach extends far beyond the Xs and Os. Great assistants embrace a growth mindset, build strong relationships, serve their teams selflessly, and find ways to add value to their staff and campus. This session will explore the top traits of an effective assistant coach, strategies for making a meaningful impact within a program, and how to leverage technology for game-day execution, practice efficiency, and player feedback. Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance their coaching influence and elevate their teams both on and off the field.
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Clary

Brendan Clary

Biblical History/Hope Squad; Asst. Football/Baseball, Prosper High School
Coach Clary is entering his 4th year in Prosper ISD and 4th year at Prosper High School. He has taught World History the last three years while serving as the Team Lead for two of those years, and will begin teaching Biblical History and co-sponsoring Hope Squad in 2025-2026. Coach... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
2207
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Leading Change in Nontraditional Career Pathways
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1111
Encouraging students to pursue careers beyond traditional gender roles requires thoughtful strategies and practical solutions. This session for CTE leaders and educators will explore how to identify opportunity gaps, break down stereotypes, and create supportive environments where students feel empowered to explore nontraditional career paths. Learn to use engaging visuals, real-world examples, and hands-on activities to inspire students, while promoting information sessions and equipping teachers and counselors to provide meaningful guidance. Discover how clubs, peer groups, and mentorship programs can build confidence and emphasize the stability and opportunities in these fields. Through data-driven insights and actionable steps, this session will equip you to lead transformational efforts and help students pursue careers that align with their passions.
Speakers
avatar for Raquel Gillham

Raquel Gillham

CTE Consultant, Region 10
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1111
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

Building Algebraic Thinking: Unlocking the Power of Algebra Tiles
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1124
This professional development session will equip educators with effective strategies for using algebra tiles to deepen students' conceptual understanding of algebraic operations. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to model expressions, solve equations, and and explore polynomial operations. By the end of the session, educators will feel confident in integrating algebra tiles into their instruction to enhance student engagement and mastery.
Speakers
avatar for Devon Mize

Devon Mize

Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD
Secondary Instructional Coach in Prosper ISD
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1124
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

Can we talk about science?
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
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. 1 hour
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, ESC, Region 10
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1103
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

Kids These Days
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
2207
Creating Culture by Connecting with the Current Generation
Speakers
avatar for Nikki Marshall
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
2207
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

Secondary Math Discourse and EB Strategies
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1125
Come explore various discourse strategies, including questioning techniques, facilitating small group discussions, and orchestrating whole-class conversations. Participants will leave with practical tools and techniques to promote meaningful mathematical discourse that deepens student understanding, strengthens problem-solving skills, and cultivates a love for mathematics.

Speakers
RC

Rebecca Covington

Instructional Coach, Prosper-ISD
avatar for Jordan Benton
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1125
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

Small Groups in the Secondary Math Classroom
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1120
Small group instruction in the Secondary Math classroom is DOABLE and WORTH IT. See how our team has been intentional about scheduling and planning to intervene with students that don’t know it YET.
Speakers
EF
avatar for Mary Leach
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1120
  Instructional, 6-12

2:00pm MDT

TBD
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1115
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Gunn

Jennifer Gunn

Region 10 ESC Literacy & Advanced Academics Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Jennifer Gunn is currently a Teaching & Learning Consultant for English and advanced academics with the Region 10 Education Service Center. Additionally, she is an adjunct English professor with Dallas College. With 30 years in education, Jennifer Gunn has devoted over 24 years to... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
1115
  Instructional, 6-12
 
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