Name: AAC & Behavior: Strategies for Supporting Communication and Self-Regulation (429)
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: 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)

AAC & Behavior: Strategies for Supporting Communication and Self-Regulation (429)

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

1104

Even when AAC systems are available, students may still struggle with regulation, engagement, and challenging behaviors. This advanced training focuses on practical problem-solving strategies for supporting AAC users during moments of dysregulation, resistance, shutdown, sensory overwhelm, and communication breakdowns. Participants will learn how to analyze why AAC may not yet be effective, adapt supports to student needs, and create regulation-focused environments that encourage authentic communication. Through case studies, videos, and collaborative problem-solving, educators will gain tools to move from reactive responses to responsive, communication-centered support.

Speakers

Megan Richardson

Speech Pathologist, AAC Specialist

Hi! My name is Megan Richardson! I am a speech-language pathologist and assistive technology specialist with a huge love for all things emergent communication, complex communication, and AAC! This will be my 6th year in Prosper and you can find me jumping around from any of my 13... Read More →

Sydney Smith

Communications Teacher

Hi there! I am currently a Communications Teacher at Hughes Elementary, and I will be starting my third year of teaching this 26-27 school year! I am an advocate for all things AAC and AT, so I am very excited to have been asked to present on these topics at Prosper Connects this... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1104

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Prosper Connects '26

Megan Richardson

Sydney Smith

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Prosper Connects '26

Megan Richardson

Sydney Smith

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