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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

AI Tools for Special Education
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
In this session, teachers will learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to save time and better support students in special education. We’ll explore easy-to-use AI tools that help with planning lessons, creating student materials, and managing behavior supports. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies, ethical considerations, and resources to confidently integrate AI into their teaching practice.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Cross

Stephanie Cross

SPED Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2224

8:00am MDT

Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive - New PISD Structure
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
In this professional development session, participants will be introduced to the new district structure for Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive instruction. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the district's vision and resources available to support effective implementation of Orton-Gillingham practices in the classroom. This session will equip educators with the tools and strategies to seamlessly integrate the new structure into their teaching, ensuring a more cohesive and impactful experience for students.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Domingue

Christina Domingue

Special Education Instructional Coach
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2239

8:00am MDT

Vizzle - Getting Started
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
Audience: Centralized Teachers - ALL Levels
This introductory session will provide educators with an overview of the RethinkEd Academic Curriculum, a comprehensive, standards-aligned resource designed to support students with diverse learning needs. Participants will explore the platform’s evidence-based instructional materials, learn how to navigate lesson plans across ELA, math, and science, and discover how to integrate the curriculum into individualized instruction. By the end of the session, educators will be prepared to begin using RethinkEd 
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2226

8:00am MDT

Dyslexia and the Brain (Dyslexia Therapists Only)
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 10:50am MDT
Dyslexia Therapists Only - This session will go beyond traditional behavior approaches and discuss what we know about behavior and our brain. Dyslexia Therapists will learn about how our brain creates behavior and then discuss better ways to support and provide intervention for children and adolescents with dyslexia. Participants should come ready to learn, laugh, have fun, and to look at behavior differently!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Layne Pethick

Dr. Layne Pethick

Master Consultant, ESC 10
Hi, I’m Layne Pethick—a guy who loves all things regarding the human brain and has spent a lifetime trying to figure out why we humans do what we do. By day, I’m a Neuro-Cognitive and Neuro-Behavioral Coach and a Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders Master Consultant for the... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 10:50am MDT
2205

9:00am MDT

Data Collection Systems (FA, COMM, LS, ALC)
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
This session is for SPED teachers and SPED paraprofessionals at all levels.

In this professional development session, participants will explore key concepts and best practices for effective data collection systems. We will cover various types of data and discuss how to efficiently gather and organize this data. Attendees will learn strategies for streamlining the data collection process and ensure the information is easily accessible and actionable. Additionally, the session will focus on the importance of baseline data, including how to establish it, track progress, and use it to inform decision-making.
Speakers
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2224

9:00am MDT

Help! Do I need to request an FBA?
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
This session will provide an overview of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), explaining what they are, their purpose, and how they help identify the underlying causes of a student's behavior. It will also touch on tier 1 and tier 2 supports and structures to have in place prior to requesting an FBA.
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2222

9:00am MDT

Vizzle - Set-up & Implementation
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Audience: Resource & Inclusion teachers - ALL Levels
Ready to implement RethinkEd in your classroom? This hands-on session will walk educators through the process of accessing and navigating the RethinkEd Academic Curriculum platform. Participants will learn how to locate and select lessons, customize instructional materials to meet student needs, and begin planning for instruction using the built-in tools and resources.  They will be able to set-up student accounts, input IEP goals for data collection purposes, and tailor instruction to meet the needs of their students. Perfect for educators ready to put this resource into practice.
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2226

10:00am MDT

ULS - Basics
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
This session is for Centralized SpEd Teachers (all levels)

This beginner-friendly session introduces teachers to the core features of Unique Learning System (ULS), a comprehensive online curriculum designed for students with disabilities. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform, access lessons, assign student tasks, and use assessments. We’ll also explore how to administer and track ULS benchmarks to monitor student growth and support IEP goals. By the end of the session, teachers will feel confident using ULS to provide consistent, individualized instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Brandi Romero

Brandi Romero

Functional Academics Teacher
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
2224

10:00am MDT

Utilizing Stations in Centralized Classrooms
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
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
avatar for Joy Cooper

Joy Cooper

Communications Teacher, Prosper ISD
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
2212

1:00pm MDT

Attainment HUB
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
This session is for centralized teachers- all levels.

If you use ANY Attainment curriculum - this is for YOU! You will be given access to the HUB where you can access all student materials, self-paced trainings, and digital assessments. Take your use of Attainment products to the next level.
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
2224

1:00pm MDT

Vizzle - Getting Started
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Audience: Centralized Teachers - ALL Levels
This introductory session will provide educators with an overview of the RethinkEd Academic Curriculum, a comprehensive, standards-aligned resource designed to support students with diverse learning needs. Participants will explore the platform’s evidence-based instructional materials, learn how to navigate lesson plans across ELA, math, and science, and discover how to integrate the curriculum into individualized instruction. By the end of the session, educators will be prepared to begin using RethinkEd 
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
2226

2:00pm MDT

ULS - Basics
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
This session is for Centralized SpEd Teachers (all levels)

This beginner-friendly session introduces teachers to the core features of Unique Learning System (ULS), a comprehensive online curriculum designed for students with disabilities. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform, access lessons, assign student tasks, and use assessments. We’ll also explore how to administer and track ULS benchmarks to monitor student growth and support IEP goals. By the end of the session, teachers will feel confident using ULS to provide consistent, individualized instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Brandi Romero

Brandi Romero

Functional Academics Teacher
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
2224

2:00pm MDT

Vizzle - Set-up & Implementation
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Audience: Resource & Inclusion teachers - ALL Levels
Ready to implement RethinkEd in your classroom? This hands-on session will walk educators through the process of accessing and navigating the RethinkEd Academic Curriculum platform. Participants will learn how to locate and select lessons, customize instructional materials to meet student needs, and begin planning for instruction using the built-in tools and resources.  They will be able to set-up student accounts, input IEP goals for data collection purposes, and tailor instruction to meet the needs of their students. Perfect for educators ready to put this resource into practice.
Thursday July 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
2226
 
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