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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
Thursday, July 31
 

7:00am MDT

8:00am MDT

The Personality Compass 1115Isabella DeNovellis • Lorelei Wofford Understanding and Tracking Students: Effective Strategies for Accommodations and Advocacy 2115Kimberly Patterson Benefits Enrollment 1229 Computer LabDarci Miller Classlink Portal Demo 1233Classlink Trainers New Phone Who Dis? 2218Curtis Henderson • Dan Lovitt Skyward for Current Users 1235Lakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Skyward for New Users 1222 computer labLakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Accommodations 101 1101Beth Verver Building Thinking Classrooms in Class Everyday 1216Jodi Kinard Depth and Complexity Graphic Organizers - So, like, where do I even start? 2120Darlene Griffin GT 101 in Prosper ISD 2126Jasmine Patel Humanities in the Non-Humanities Social Studies Classroom 1117Jeff Kear Let's Get Wordy! 1103Katie Fisher • Jolene Weir Math Workshop—What Students are Doing When You’re in Small Group 1221Donna Boucher McGraw Hill Science - Inquiry Based Instruction Using Phenomena (3-5) 2235Cindy Bronson McGraw Hill Science - Inquiry Based Instruction Using Phenomena (K-2) 2237Carol Carter Navigating the ELAR Block in 2nd Grade 1215Sarah Corrigan Navigating the ELAR Block in Kindergarten 1212Shelby Matthews • Meg Stevens STEMScopes 101 1219Kelsey Longtin Strategies to help GT Kids Combat Worry and Perfectionism 2124Stephanie Bielman Teach 3-5 grade Science with a Three Dimensional (3D) Framework 1223Yohanis De La Fuente, PhD • Elendria Molina Teach the Alamo 1102Margaret Gearman Teaching Up in World Languages 1114Shelli Brown Using AI to plan - All Grades 1124Kass Jagers • Cindy Neel Visual Non Glossary in the Elementary Classroom 2209Julie Gibson Be a SUPERHERO! Use your Strengths to become a better YOU! 2210Cathy Koziatek Build Your Mentor Toolbox 1237Lacey Glenn • Curstin Ploch Building 21st Century Students 1109Michael Kizzar Building an Environment that Promotes Motivation and Buy-In 2207Delaney Alford Building confidence in math through a language-rich math classroom 1120Alexander Zhu Engaging Students with Primary Sources 1218Megan Tumulty ESL Certification: How do I get started? 2212Shawn Strachan Expanding Expression Tool 1210Reggi Dawson • Kaitlyn Schoppe First Week Activities Secondary Classrooms 1122Jordan Benton Formative 101 2108Formative Fostering a Growth Mindset for Student Success 1100Stefanie Mueller • Jennifer Pruiett Newsela 101 1123Newsela PLC Fixer Upper 1239Shelbi Robinson • Tracey Schroeder Seed to Sprout: Growing our Garden of Sentences 1214Amelia Lingerfelt • Leah Rumsey Shared Reading: Fostering a Love of Literacy in Grades K-2 1217Kellis Webb Small Group Instruction (secondary) 1108Jasmine Stone SNORKL 101 2103 Teaching Team-Building within the Classroom 2211Aly Larizza • Kendall Snyder The Inquiry Files: Turning Students into Historical Investigators 1116Jessica McDowell • Audrey Ray Unlock the Code: Effective Phonics Instruction in K-2. 1225Stacy Gipson • Brittany O"Leary AI in Action: Practical Tools to Enhance CTE Education and Student Success 1111Raquel Gillham AI Tools for Special Education 2224Stephanie Cross • Joy Williams • Amanda Foster Embrace New Learning: Administrators 2217 Empowering Students for Success: Teaching Executive Functioning Skills in the Classroom 2229Megan Walls Foundations of Belonging 2128Heather Brown • Jennifer Thorpe Inclusion connections 2222Adeline Ash • Hanna Maynard Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive - New PISD Structure 2239Christina Domingue • Nicole Boynton S’More Fun Together: Collaborative Autism Evaluations 2215Jamie Hernandez • Emilee Keuten Vizzle - Getting Started 2226 Positive Beginnings: Establishing Effective Behavior Management LGIKate Forisha A RoadMAP to Small Groups 2216Jordan Thompson Teaching Science to English Learner 2219Sally Barnes Moving Beyond Letter of the Week: Rethinking Early Literacy Instruction 2123Sara Anderson • Zakeia Kennedy What's the Stitch: An Elementary Art Adventure into Embroidery and 3D Art 1303Liz Arnold • Julia Kalustian Dyslexia and the Brain (Dyslexia Therapists Only) 2205Dr. Layne Pethick Youth Mental Health First Aid 1134Tracy Baker

9:00am MDT

Accommodations for ALL! 2211Courtney Jennings Differentiated Learning Powered by AI 1125Jenny Allen Coping Strategies for the Classroom 1124Amber Burke • Ashleigh Verstuyft In My New Teacher Era: A Simple Way to Prepare For Your First Year of Teaching 1109Kyndahl Webb The Great Eight - Executive Functioning Skills 2128Nishi McAfee ABCs of DAEP 1101DANIELLE WALLACE • Christine Wylot • Mandy Arnold Benefits Enrollment 1229 Computer LabDarci Miller Classlink Portal Demo 1233Classlink Trainers New Phone Who Dis? 2218Curtis Henderson • Dan Lovitt Skyward for Current Users 1235Lakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Skyward for New Users 1222 computer labLakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Understanding College Admission Holistic Review 1100Jenn Atkinson Bucket Checks & Bucket Grading 1120Chris Koons • Heather Eck Elevating Excellence: Implementing a Gifted and Talented Showcase at the Secondary Level 2120Stacy Grinstead GT 101 in Prosper ISD 2126Jasmine Patel Implementing Student Centered Learning for Science: But I only have 30 MINUTES! 1237Paige Harris Making Math Click: The Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Approach 1221Donna Boucher Maximize Your Number Sense Routines with Problem Strings 1216Dennice Bradford • Teri Stepanic McGraw Hill Science - Claims, Evidence, Reasoning (K-5) 2237Carol Carter McGraw Hill Science - Using Page Keeley Science Probes (K-5) 2235Cindy Bronson Navigating the ELAR Block in 4th and 5th Grade 1212Tricia Myrie Rigorous Communicative Stations in World Languages 1114Shelli Brown • Andy Myers Unleashing Literacy: The Power of he Graphic Novels in Elementary Education 1239Heather Garavaglia • Tuan Nguyen Using Depth & Complexity to Teach Up in the Classroom (6-12) 2124Sara Mooney Visual Non Glossary in the Secondary Classroom 2209Julie Gibson Beyond Lecture 1117Mandy Neece Building Academic Language: Practical Strategies from Seidlitz & Kenfield 2225Dr Claudia Ramos CTE Curriculum 101 1111Kelley Henderson • Dabney Eiland Designing Small Group Reading Instruction for Secondary ELAR Classes 1113Mandy Martin Effective Phonics and Word Study in Prosper ISD (Grades 3-5) 1214Tricia Myrie Excel Where Your Feet Are: Being a Great Assistant Coach 2207Tyler Moore Expanding Expression Tool 1210Paola Bayo Rodriguez • Kaitlyn Schoppe Formative 101 2108Formative Heggerty Pk - 1st 1218Jessica Fowler • Kellis Webb Ignite a Love of Reading: Interactive Reading Strategies in the K-5 Classroom 1215Tricia Myrie Learning A-Z (Beginner) 1217Angela Romero Make the Most of Your Math Stations (K-2)! 1223Dani Cardaropoli • Nicole McCasland Math Moves and Spelling Sprints! A Cross-Curricular PE Adventure! GYM 2Jesseca Kodjo- Ramirez • Kelli Smith Movers and Shakers: Strategies for Teaching Historical Thinking Through Movement 1116Andrea Hutchison Newsela 101 1123Newsela Number Talks K-2 1219Marissa Chotiner • Grace Mendoza Short Notes, Big Impact 1122Jordan Benton • Erin Fitzgerald Singing Games for Younger Elementary 2210Corey Fisher • Kristin Vogt SNORKL 101 2103 Teaching morphemic analysis and syllabication (Only Reading Support Teachers) 1243Lauren Spurr Unlock the Code: Effective Phonics Instruction in K-2. 1225Stacy Gipson • Brittany O"Leary Unlocking Science: The 3D Approach to Engaging Inquiry 1103Amy Ousley WIS WIM Data Interpretation Strategy For Students (A Strategy for All Subjects) 1108Kathleen Zellers Down with Designated Supports 2212Sandy Hicks Snorkl Basics: Instant Feedback, Deeper Learning 2131FMichelle Maple Unlocking the Past: Engaging Students in Social Studies with AI-Powered Tools (Grades 3-5) 1241Derek Haney Your Journey Begins!: Getting Started with Book Creator 2100Catherine Frank • Michelle Phillips Data Collection Systems (FA, COMM, LS, ALC) 2224Kylene Lockey Embrace New Learning: SPED Teachers 2217 Help! Do I need to request an FBA? 2222Alexandria Falk • Heather Steele Modified Curriculum in Action (Secondary) 1126Hailey Gottardy • Angela Canuteson Orton-Gillingham Morphology - New PISD Structure 2239Christina Domingue • Nicole Boynton Q-Interactive :Getting Started 2215 Understanding and Supporting Students with Internalized Behaviors and Past Trauma 2115Rebecca Moya • Karah Stanton Vizzle - Set-up & Implementation 2226 What is a Behavior Intervention Plan? 2229Darian Fowler • Laura Telesca

10:00am MDT

"From Chaos to Calm: Practical Approaches to Classroom Management" 1115Kellee Mitchell Jones Supporting Students with Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Self-Injury 1100Stephanie Clayton • Allison Clark and Adalis Jones Benefits Enrollment 1229 Computer LabDarci Miller Classlink Portal Demo 1233Classlink Trainers New Phone Who Dis? 2218Curtis Henderson • Dan Lovitt Skyward for Current Users 1235Lakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Skyward for New Users 1222 computer labLakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Squad Success: Pro Tips for Hope Squad Advisors 1124Connor Galloway • Caroline Stockdale UIL Academic Coordinator Collaboration 1125Racy Kane Oral Language Strategies for Language Learners 2211Danelly Barajas Flores 5 Tips for Choosing Better Math Workstations 1221Donna Boucher Beyond the Surface: Diving into Depth of Knowledge in Math 1120Kathy Hoernke Distracted - Why GT students Can't Concentrate (And What We Can Do About It) 2120Stacy Grinstead • Darlene Griffin Implementing Modern Learning 1109Lindsay Swanson Let’s Get Loud: Amplifying Student Voices 1113Kate Jackson • Kelly Penn McGraw Hill Science - Interactive Word Walls (K-5) 2235Cindy Bronson McGraw Hill Science - Introduction/Refresh of Texas Science (K-5) 2237Carol Carter Navigating the ELAR Block in 1st Grade 1212Jennifer Stinnett Navigating the ELAR Block in 3rd Grade 1215Jennifer Sewell Using Depth & Complexity to Teach Up in the Classroom (K-5) 2124Sara Mooney Visual Non Glossary in the Elementary Classroom 2209Julie Gibson Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Leading Change in Nontraditional Career Pathways 1111Raquel Gillham Building Academic Language: Practical Strategies from Seidlitz & Kenfield 2225Dr Claudia Ramos Building Blocks & Beyond: Getting Started with StemScopes Math 1219LeAnn Tucker • Gina Marshall Building Readers with Shared Reading 1214Jennifer Thorpe Can we talk about science? 1103Samantha Bradbury Choice Reading Reimagined: From Fan Faves to Fresh Finds 1239Amy Bermudez-Swoveland • Jennifer Valliere Collaborative Retesting 1114Ashlee Armstrong • Taylor Sanborn Data Binders for Kinders 1216Tasha Tuggle DBQ Remix: Adapting the DBQ to Fit Your Time Constraints 1116Andrea Hutchison • Megan Tumulty Developing deeper level comprehension (Only Reading Support Teachers) 1243Lauren Spurr First Year Jitters 2128Alexis Garrett Formative 101 2108Formative From Sketch to Masterpiece: Crafting Writing From Sentences to Structured Essays 1210Leah Rumsey • Allie Deese Game Changer- Fresh Ideas for PE engagement GYM 2Kathy Burroughs • Matt Sekerak Kids These Days 2207Nikki Marshall Learning A-Z (Beginner) 1217Angela Romero Make the Most of Your Math Stations (3-5)! 1223Dani Cardaropoli • Nicole McCasland Makerspace 101: Bringing Hands-on Learning to Any Classroom 1126Amy Holdge • Stephanie Riley Newsela 101 1123Newsela Philosophical Chairs For Meaningful Student Discourse and Engagment 1108Michele Poovey PISD BTC in Secondary Math 1122Jordan Benton • Erin Fitzgerald R.T.I. - Responsible Teachers Intervene 1218Emily Dormus • Nicole Rubin Singing Games for Upper Elementary 2210Corey Fisher • Kristin Vogt SNORKL 101 2103 Teamwork that Actually Works: Secrets of High Functioning Collaborative Teams 1237Paige Harris • Tiffany Nelson The Paraprofessional Toolkit: Managing Time, Interactions, and Emotions 2233Cindy Parker • Emma Trujillo W.I.N with Collaborative Grouping 1117Ellie Foster • Jessica Jones Building Math Foundations: Engaging Young Learners with Technology & AI (K-2) 1241Derek Haney Diving Deep with Snorkl: Engaging Students and Personalizing Learning 2131FMichelle Maple Edugence 101: Navigating the Essentials for Elementary Teachers 1101Kathryn Cuddy • Yueyue Fan New Features Alert!: Explore Book Creator's Latest & Greatest 2100Catherine Frank • Michelle Phillips Everyone has a story! Working to build leadership and community within your school 1225Katie McLain • Taren Toth AAC & Behavior: Strategies for Supporting Communication and Self-Regulation 2229Jamie Bonilla • Megan Richardson Accommodations in a GenEd Classroom 2115Misty Johnson Data Collection Systems (Resource/SET/BTC) 2239Christina Domingue Embrace New Learning: ARD Managers 2217 Q-Interactive: Beyond the Fundamentals 2215 ULS - Basics 2224Brandi Romero • Kristen Kirkland Unpacking the FIE: Finding the Gems to Help You Prepare 2222Olivia King • Cindy Lee Utilizing Stations in Centralized Classrooms 2212Joy Cooper

11:00am MDT

12:00pm MDT

1:00pm MDT

Deep Diving into Math with Snorkl 1216Dennice Bradford • Teri Stepanic Supporting Students with Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Self-Injury 1100Stephanie Clayton • Allison Clark and Adalis Jones Benefits Enrollment 1229 Computer LabDarci Miller Classlink Portal Demo 1233Classlink Trainers New Phone Who Dis? 2218Curtis Henderson • Dan Lovitt Skyward for Current Users 1235Lakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Skyward for New Users 1222 computer labLakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Paraprofessional Guidance for EBs 2210Debbie Bingham Curiosity Voyage: Teaching Science in 3D 1108Kara Noah GT 101 in Prosper ISD 2126Jasmine Patel Making Math Click: The Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Approach 1221Donna Boucher McGraw Hill Science - Claims, Evidence, Reasoning (K-5) 2237Carol Carter McGraw Hill Science - Using Page Keeley Science Probes (K-5) 2235Cindy Bronson Navigating the ELAR Block in Kindergarten 1212Shelby Matthews • Meg Stevens Teach 9-12 Science with a three Dimensional (3D) Framework 1102Yohanis De La Fuente, PhD Unit Planning with Purpose: Navigating Science Performance Tasks 1225Stefan Birek Using Depth & Complexity to Teach Up in the Classroom (K-5) 2124Sara Mooney Using Visual Representations to go Deeper 2120Darlene Griffin • Taylor Terrell Visual Non Glossary in the Elementary Classroom 2209Julie Gibson Beyond the Pages: Transforming Reading Through Powerful Conversations 1243Lauren Spurr Build Your Mentor Toolbox 1237Lacey Glenn • Curstin Ploch Building 21st Century Students 1109Michael Kizzar Child and Adolesent Brains: We Need to Understand Some Basics 2205Dr. Layne Pethick Choice Reading Reimagined: From Fan Faves to Fresh Finds 1239Amy Bermudez-Swoveland • Jennifer Valliere Collaborative Retesting 1114Ashlee Armstrong • Taylor Sanborn CTE Curriculum 101 1111Kelley Moss • Dabney Eiland DBQ Remix: Adapting the DBQ to Fit Your Time Constraints 1116Andrea Hutchison • Megan Tumulty Discover Dyslexia 2215Teresa Davis Effective Phonics and Word Study in Prosper ISD (Grades 3-5) 1214Tricia Myrie Factoring the PISD Way: Strategies for Student Success 1124Devon Mize First Week Activities Secondary Classrooms 1122Jordan Benton Formative 101 2108Formative From Sketch to Masterpiece: Crafting Writing From Sentences to Structured Essays 1210Allie Deese • Leah Rumsey Game Changing Formative Assessment Strategies for a Winning Classroom 1117Jessica Jones Ignite a Love of Reading: Interactive Reading Strategies in the K-5 Classroom 1215Tricia Myrie Learning A-Z (ADVANCED) 1217Angela Romano Make the Most of Your Math Stations (3-5)! 1223Dani Cardaropoli • Nicole McCasland Newsela 101 1123Newsela Partnership with Paras and Teachers 2212L. Eneida Diaz • Shawn Strachan Relationships Over Rules 2128Justin Goldsmith SNORKL 101 2103 TBD 1115Jennifer Gunn The Neuroeconomics of Teaching: How Brain Science and Behavioral Economics Shape Our Classrooms 1126Valerie Davila The Role of an Assistant Coach: Maximizing Impact Through Leadership & Technology 2207Brendan Clary Value in Vocaulary 1103Samantha Bradbury Edugence 101: Navigating the Essentials for Secondary Teachers 1101Kathryn Cuddy • Yueyue Fan Exploring Book Creator for Secondary Classrooms 2131FMichelle Maple Fluency Boost: Engaging K-2 Learners with AI-Powered Tools 1241Derek Haney New Features Alert!: Explore Book Creator's Latest & Greatest 2100Catherine Frank • Michelle Phillips Using Padlet in the Classroom (Elementary) 1219Victoria Fiddler • Hailey Geiser Attainment HUB 2224 Embrace New Learning: Student Support Clerks 2217 Empowering Voices: AAC Strategies and Implementation for SLPs 2229Sarah Martin • Megan Richardson Modified Curriculum in Action (Elementary) 2239Heather Williams • Nicole Boynton Supporting SDI in the Secondary Inclusion Classroom 1134Kim Smith Understanding and Supporting Students with Internalized Behaviors and Past Trauma 2115Rebecca Moya • Karah Stanton Vizzle - Getting Started 2226 Zones of Regulation: For all Students 2222Michelle Lu

2:00pm MDT

Benefits Enrollment 1229 Computer LabDarci Miller Classlink Portal Demo 1233Classlink Trainers Events 101 - FMX and Beyond 1100Julie Brantley • Melissa Martinez New Phone Who Dis? 2218Curtis Henderson • Dan Lovitt Skyward for Current Users 1235Lakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Skyward for New Users 1222 computer labLakesha Collins • Denise Harper • Sofia Sanchez Tools for Teaching EBs (Emergent Bilingual students) 2211Karla Reyes Accommodations 101 1101Beth Verver Aiming for Acquisition: Accommodating Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Students 2212Shawn Strachan Designing and Implementing Intentional Scientific Investigations and Explanations 1225Stefan Birek Getting Started with Building Thinking Classrooms: Simple Steps for Big Impact in Math 1219Kim Burch GT 101 in Prosper ISD 2126Jasmine Patel It's a W-I-N-W-I-N with formative: Giving Students What They Need, When They Need It 1117Mandy Neece McGraw Hill Science - Interactive Word Walls (K-5) 2235Cindy Bronson McGraw Hill Science - Introduction/Refresh of Texas Science (K-5) 2237Carol Carter Navigating the ELAR Block in 1st Grade 1212Jennifer Stinnett Navigating the ELAR Block in 3rd Grade 1215Jennifer Sewell Stations + Small Group (Math) 1122Westyn White Strategies to help GT Kids Combat Worry and Perfectionism 2124Stephanie Bielman Teach 6-8 grade Science with a three Dimensional (3D) Framework 1102Yohanis De La Fuente, PhD Visual Non Glossary in the Secondary Classroom 2209Julie Gibson Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Leading Change in Nontraditional Career Pathways 1111Raquel Gillham Building Algebraic Thinking: Unlocking the Power of Algebra Tiles 1124Devon Mize Can we talk about science? 1103Samantha Bradbury Child and Adolesent Brains: We Need to Understand Some Basics 2205Dr. Layne Pethick Discover Dyslexia 2215Teresa Davis Formative 101 2108Formative Kids These Days 2207Nikki Marshall Make the Most of Your Math Stations (K-2)! 1223Dani Cardaropoli • Nicole McCasland Maximizing Meaningful Feedback 1108Karen Kuo • Michael Zoellner Newsela 101 1123Newsela Reflections 1114Amariz Acosta • Elizabeth DzVonick Secondary Math Discourse and EB Strategies 1125Rebecca Covington • Jordan Benton Shared Reading: Fostering a Love of Literacy in Grades K-2 1217Kellis Webb Small Groups in the Secondary Math Classroom 1120Elisa Ferreira • Mary Leach SNORKL 101 2103 Supporting English Learners with Confidence: A Guide for New ESL Paraprofessionals 2210Karla DeJesus • Natalie Garza TBD 1115Jennifer Gunn The What and the Why of College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) 1109Stefanie Mueller • Jennifer Pruiett Tiny Tweaks, Teaching Triumphs 1221Liz Mejia • Michaela Geiter AI in the Upper Elementary Literacy Classroom 1210Allie Deese Deep Dive into Text: Enhancing Comprehension with Technology (Grades 3-5) 1241Derek Haney Getting Started with Book Creator for Multilingual Learners 2100Catherine Frank • Michelle Phillips Accommodations in a GenEd Classroom 2115Misty Johnson Embrace New Learning: Related Service Providers 2217 ULS - Basics 2224Brandi Romero • Kristen Kirkland Vizzle - Set-up & Implementation 2226

3:00pm MDT

 
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