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

8:00am MDT

Foundations of Belonging

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

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As educators we know inclusion is the education of students with disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities, however true inclusion is the belief that all students belong everywhere with everyone else in the school and community. All students want to be loved, accepted, and feel successful. Through meaningful inclusion, peer relationships are built and learning opportunities become available to all students through supports and innovative approaches. Join us as we show you how to eliminate barriers to create a successful inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Speakers

Heather Brown

Jennifer Thorpe

Blended PreK Teacher, Prosper ISD

Jenn is a Blended PreK teacher in Prosper ISD and has spent 15 years in the Early Childhood classroom. She is the mother of two young boys and has been married for 14 years. Jenn has a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas Woman's University and is currently working... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am MDT
2128

Special Education, PK-12

9:00am MDT

The Great Eight - Executive Functioning Skills

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

2128

Think Positive Learning Environment Meets Classroom Management! Executive functioning skills are critical for children's ability to thrive in school and beyond. By providing the right support and strategies at the ages of 4-8, caregivers and educators can lay the foundation for these essential skills and help children develop into more organized, focused, and independent learners.

Speakers

Nishi McAfee

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
2128

Classroom Management, PK, Kinder

10:00am MDT

First Year Jitters

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

2128

A straight forward guide to first year teaching surviving and thriving.

Speakers

Alexis Garrett

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
2128

Instructional, PK-5

12:00pm MDT

First Year Jitters

Thursday July 31, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT

2128

A straight forward guide to first year teaching surviving and thriving.

Speakers

Alexis Garrett

Thursday July 31, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
2128

Instructional, PK-5

1:00pm MDT

Relationships Over Rules

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

2128

Build relationships while utilizing targeted interventions that help students respond and behave appropriately in the classroom... leading to a productive and positive learning environment where all students feel respected and can focus on learning.

Speakers

Justin Goldsmith

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
2128

Instructional, K-12

3:00pm MDT

Mosley Learning Lounge

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT

2128

Campus reflection of learning from the day

Speakers

Kari Roan

Prosper ISD

BA, English Education- Southern Methodist UniversityMA, Curriculum and Instruction- University of PhoenixEd.D., Educational Leadership- Dallas Baptist University

Thursday July 31, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT
2128

Campus Reflection

Prosper Connects '25