Name: From Symbols to Sentences: Building Authentic Writing Through ULS SymbolStix (230)
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

From Symbols to Sentences: Building Authentic Writing Through ULS SymbolStix (230)

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

2216

This session is designed for special education teachers in centralized programs who support nonverbal autistic students in grades K–12. We will explore how to transform ULS SymbolStix visuals into powerful tools for authentic communication and writing.
Participants will learn how to guide students in cutting, sequencing, and assembling symbols to build sentences that turn into real letters with real purpose. From holiday greetings to messages about seasons and community helpers, students will create writing that means something and encourage writing that can spark a response!
It is a fully integrated experience where communication, fine motor skills, and academic content come together in a fun, engaging, and purposeful way. You’ll walk away with ready-to-use ideas that your students will love and that align beautifully with IEP goals. And the best part is you can gain data from it!

Speakers

Rhonda Cary

Special Education Communications Teacher

Hello! My name is Rhonda Cary, and I am a Special Education Communications teacher at Cockrell Elementary School. I recently completed my first year of teaching, and I was incredibly honored to be recognized by the Cockrell Champion staff with the “Rising Star of the Year” award... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2216

Special Education, K-12

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