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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:
  •   Attire: Favorite Team Jersey and jeans
  • 🥁 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 CDT

8:00am CDT

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? + Newline: Get in Touch with Interactive Learning 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-Evans Teach the Alamo Chemistry with Cannons (SS&Sc) 1102Margaret Gearman Using AI to plan - All Grades 1124Kass Jagers • Cindy Neel Visual Non Glossary in the Elementary Classroom 2209Julie Gibson Build Your Mentor Toolbox 1237Lacey Glenn • Curstin Ploch 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 Fostering a Growth Mindset for Student Success 1100Stefanie Mueller • Jennifer Pruiett Newsela 101 1123Newsela 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 The Paraprofessional Toolkit: Managing Time, Interactions, and Emotions 2233Cindy Parker • Emma Trujillo The Writing Revolution for K-2 Writers 1214Amelia Lingerfelt • Leah Rumsey 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 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 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 CDT

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? + Newline: Get in Touch with Interactive Learning 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 Making Math Click: The Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Approach 1221Donna Boucher Maximize Your Number Sense Routines with Problem Strings 1216Dennice Bradford • Teri Stepanic Maximizing 30 Minutes: Student-Centered Science for K-3 1237Paige Harris 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 1212Heather Reynolds Rigorous Communicative Stations in World Languages 1114Amariz Acosta • Shelli Brown 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 Advancing STEM Inquiry Through Technology 1102Yolonda Simon 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) 1214Rebecca Breckenridge Excel Where Your Feet Are: Being a Great Assistant Coach 2207Tyler Moore Expanding Expression Tool 1210Paola Bayo Rodriguez • Kaitlyn Schoppe Formative 101 2108Formative From Sit and Get to Think and Talk 1117Mandy Neece 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 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 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 CDT

"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? + Newline: Get in Touch with Interactive Learning 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) AuditoriumStacy 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 Philosophical Chairs For Meaningful Student Discourse and Engagment 1108Michele Poovey 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 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 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 My NASA Data - Authentic data is the name of the game 1102Yolonda Simon Newsela 101 1123Newsela 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 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 The Writing Revolution for 3-5 Writers 1210Leah Rumsey • Allie Deese 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 CDT

12:00pm CDT

1:00pm CDT

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? + Newline: Get in Touch with Interactive Learning 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 Group. Target. Go! Turning Formative Data into Action 2111Mandy Neece 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 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) 1214Rebecca Breckenridge Factoring the PISD Way: Strategies for Student Success 1124Devon Mize First Week Activities Secondary Classrooms 1122Jordan Benton Formative 101 2108Formative 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 TEKSbank Classroom (All K-12 teachers) 1218Dr. Alison Smithwick 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 The Writing Revolution for 3-5 Writers 1210Allie Deese • Leah Rumsey 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 CDT

Benefits Enrollment 1229 Computer LabDarci Miller Classlink Portal Demo 1233Classlink Trainers Events 101 - FMX and Beyond 1100Julie Brantley • Melissa Martinez New Phone Who Dis? + Newline: Get in Touch with Interactive Learning 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 Group. Target. Go! Turning Formative Data into Action 2111Mandy Neece GT 101 in Prosper ISD 2126Jasmine Patel 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 Supporting English Learners with Confidence: A Guide for New ESL Paraprofessionals 2210Karla DeJesus • Natalie Garza TBD 1115Jennifer Gunn TEKSbank Classroom (All K-12 teachers) 1218Dr. Alison Smithwick 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 CDT

 
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