Name: Hook Them In Before They Tune Out (331)
Start: 2026-07-30T10:00:00-0500
End: 2026-07-30T10:50:00-0500

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

Hook Them In Before They Tune Out (331)

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

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Motivation is critical to successful language learning, yet many educators face increasing student apathy. This session explores purposeful lesson hooks that spark curiosity, build confidence, and engage all learners from the start. Participants will analyze sample hooks, apply a checklist, and design an engaging hook for their own classroom.

Speakers

Amariz Acosta

World Language Instructional Coach

With 22 years in education, I have dedicated my career to supporting student learning and growth. For 21 years, I taught a variety of courses including all levels of Spanish, Accounting, and BIM. This year, I transitioned into a new role as an Instructional Coach for World Languages... Read More →

Andy Myers

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1126

Instructional, 6-8, 9-12

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