Name: SpEd Kid Talks-Addressing the Whole Child (189)
Start: 2026-07-30T14:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-30T14:50:00-0500

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

SpEd Kid Talks-Addressing the Whole Child (189)

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

2212

Shift the narrative from deficits to possibilities. SpEd Kid Talks is designed for Special Education teachers, leads, and campus partners who want to transform how we discuss and plan for our students. This session moves beyond compliance-driven checklists to a "whole child" approach that balances academic, behavioral, and SEL needs. Participants will learn how to facilitate student-centered meetings that protect student dignity, reframe "problem talk" into skill-based solutions, and lead with strengths without overlooking critical needs. We will explore practical protocols to keep staffings focused on the human behind the data, ensuring every conversation shapes higher expectations and more meaningful outcomes.

Speakers

Cristina James

I’m a special education teacher, team lead, wife, and mom of three. I love supporting students, working alongside other educators, and finding ways to help every child feel seen, supported, and capable. My work is rooted in connection, collaboration, and creating practical supports... Read More →

Michelle Hilton

With 21 years of experience spanning general and special education across Texas, California, and Washington, I bring a diverse, multi-state perspective to elementary education. Currently serving as the Resource Lead at Hughes, I am deeply passionate about creating inclusive, high-support... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
2212

Special Education, K-12

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