Name: How to Para (SPED Para) (42)
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

How to Para (SPED Para) (42)

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

2201

Paraprofessionals play a critical role in student success—yet many are asked to support without clear structure or training. This interactive session is designed specifically for paras working in centralized or self-contained classrooms. Participants will learn how to confidently run an instructional station, apply a systematic prompting hierarchy, use the “5-Second Rule” to build student independence, and collect meaningful data without disrupting instruction. Grounded in the Zoning Model (Dr. Cathy Pratt) and aligned to John Hattie’s research on Teacher Clarity and Collective Efficacy, this session empowers paraprofessionals to move from “helper” to instructional leader. Attendees will leave with practical tools, ready-to-use templates, and a pocket guide to immediately strengthen classroom flow and student independence.

Speakers

Tiffany Layman

Functional Academics

I am an educator with 15 years of experience in education, including 13 years teaching in general education and resource settings, and four years in functional academics. I hold a master’s degree in autism and specialize in supporting students with diverse learning needs. My work... Read More →