Name: Lights On, Voices Up: Launching an Elementary Theater Club that Builds Community and Belonging (415)
Start: 2026-07-30T09:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-30T09:50:00-0500

Prosper Connects 26: Your Ultimate Professional Learning Adventure!
Get Ready for the most incredible day of learning in Prosper ISD! July 30th at Walnut Grove 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 indoor lunch options from the Walnut Grove cafeteria serving up a variety of food, this isn’t just another professional development day – it’s a celebration of education!
✨ Highlights:

👕Attire: Favorite Team Jersey, jeans, and comfortable shoes
🚍Grab the Shuttle from Rock Hill HS (16061 N Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 750) for easy parking (runs every 20 min)
🥁 Epic Drumline Kick-Off
☕Breakfast Options: Union Coffee and Baked Goods & Sonic
🌮 INSIDE Lunch options provided by Aramark and Hardy’s Cafe: Union Coffee, Cane’s, Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John’s, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Greens & Grains, Sushi, Taco Line, & Hardy’s Cafe
🧠 GT Credit Sessions Available (sessions that are orange = GT)
📚 Up to 6 Professional Learning Hours

Lights On, Voices Up: Launching an Elementary Theater Club that Builds Community and Belonging (415)

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

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This session provides a step-by-step guide to launching and sustaining a successful elementary theater club. Participants will explore program structure, rehearsal processes, production planning, budgeting, and strategies for growing a fully funded and community-supported program. Beyond performance, elementary theater builds confidence, collaboration skills, and gives students a powerful outlet to find and use their voice. Learn how to create a theater experience that empowers students, engages families, strengthens campus culture, and becomes a sought-after opportunity for students.

Speakers

Nancy Allen

Elementary Music Teacher, Stuber Elementary

I've spent the past 35 years teaching elementary music and have a passion for creating meaningful performing arts experiences for students. I'm married and have three grown daughters, two of whom I now have the privilege of working alongside at the same school. Even more special... Read More →