Name: The Prompt Fading Challenge (SPED Paras) (257)
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: Iron Skillet, Union Coffee, Jimmy John’s, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Greens & Grains, Sushi, Taco Line
🧠 GT Credit Sessions Available (sessions that are orange = GT)
📚 Up to 6 Professional Learning Hours
Nursing Mothers Room located in AP office conference rooms on each end of building (1st & 2nd floor)

The Prompt Fading Challenge (SPED Paras) (257)

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

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This training is designed to help paraprofessionals understand how to use the prompting hierarchy to support students and gradually fade that help over time. Participants will learn how to give the right amount of support, reduce prompts step by step, and encourage greater student independence during daily tasks and instruction.

Speakers

Tom Bryner

Functional Academics, Hays Middle School

I am at Hays Middle School in the Functional Academics classroom. I work with students of diverse abilities, focusing on building independence, real-world skills, and confidence through engaging, hands-on learning. I take a supportive and practical approach and am dedicated to helping... Read More →

Caroline Herring

Communications Teacher, Walnut Grove High School

Hello! My name is Caroline Herring. This will be my 19th year in Education. I currently serve as a Communications Teacher at Walnut Grove High School. This will be my third year serving in that role and as centralized team lead. Prior to my time at Walnut Grove, I served as a Behavior... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2117

Special Education, K-12

Prosper Connects '26

Tom Bryner

Caroline Herring

Attendees (77)

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Prosper Connects '26

Tom Bryner

Caroline Herring

Attendees (77)

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