Prosper Connects '26: Full Schedule

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

9:00am CDT

Who Needs a Gym Membership? Master Content Vocabulary through Total Physical Response (TPR) (218)

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

1116

Discover how Total Physical Response (TPR) can transform static lessons into dynamic learning experiences. This session explores movement-based strategies that get students out of their seats and physically connected to content vocabulary. Whether you teach Kindergarten or AP Physics, you'll leave with a toolkit of versatile activities designed to deepen retention and spark active participation across all grade levels and disciplines.

Speakers

Shawn Strachan

ESL Facilitator, Prosper Independent School District

My educational passion is streamlining processes so I'll have more time to help my students. I like utilizing programs that are engaging, intuitive, and time-saving. My background in language acquisition gives me unique insight to all subject content at all grade levels.

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1116

Emergent Bilingual, K-12

2:00pm CDT

Teaching Up using Tools - A focus on Emergent Bilingual Students (283)

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

1116

Discover many resources and tools to help you fine-tune your lessons, incorporate scaffolds, and make language accessible to your emergent bilingual students. These tools are available for all students, but especially helpful for students acquiring English.

Speakers

Karla Reyes

Teacher, Prosper Independent School District

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1116

Emergent Bilingual, K-12

Prosper Connects '26

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Prosper Connects '26

9:00am CDT

Shawn Strachan

2:00pm CDT

Karla Reyes

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