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

8:00am CDT

Adapting & Reframing General Education Curriculum for Functional Academic, Special Education, and Other Centralized Program Learners (269)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

2103

How do I take pre-existing curriculum for my general education classroom lessons, and adapt them for students receiving functional academics instruction in special education, as well as those enrolled in other centralized programs? The goal of this session is equip educators how to preserve the integrity of grade-level content while making it accessible, meaningful, and applicable to students who require modified, life-skills-based instruction. This idea is shaped by one core belief: learning must be meaningful, accessible, and usable in real life. True access comes not from creating an entirely new lesson, but from reframing the lesson itself.
Receive additional tools for taking already established general education curriculum and adapting it for functional academic, special education, and other centralized program students use. This idea is shaped by one core belief: learning must be meaningful, accessible, and usable in real life. True access comes not from creating an entirely new lesson, but from reframing the lesson itself.

Speakers

Juliana Martin

Keith Grissom

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2103

GT, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Building Confident Problem Solvers (Grades 3-12) (194)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1115

In this session, we’ll explore practical, ready-to-use strategies that create access for all students while keeping the thinking deep with an elementary/high school mother/daughter presenter duo. Through examples from both elementary, middle and high school classrooms, participants will see how shared practices build confidence, reduce math anxiety, and support big thinking across grade levels.

Speakers

Brittany Nichols

Eileen Nichols

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1115

GT, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Honoring the Process of Learning Through the Use of Digital Portfolios (32)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1113

Adapting instruction and assessment to include the use of digital portfolios- enhancing the growth mindset, creating increased student autonomy and empowerment, and leveraging a flexible learning environment focused on authentic student-led assessment.

Speakers

Lindsay Swanson

Career and Technology Teacher- Family and Consumer Sciences, Prosper ISD

Personal Mission Statement:
Educating learners of all ages and demographics in a safe and nurturing environment, challenging each student to actively participate in the learning process, and acknowledging that the term learner is a life long endeavor.Personal Vision Statement:
Impacting the local and global community by means of preparing all learners to become deep thinkers, active critical problem solvers, and innovators in their chosen craft. By this effort, we will encourage a new generation of learners to actively pursue a growth mindset and set the... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1113

GT, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Let them Talk: Amplifying Student Voice for the CTE Classroom and Beyond (303)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1126

The session explores how structured AI learning spaces can be used to intentionally increase academic discourse and make student thinking more visible. Participants will learn how to design and implement AI-powered experiences in SchoolAI to promote student engagement with content through questioning, reasoning, and collaborative discussion.

Speakers

Nicole Derby-Moore

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1126

GT, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Purposeful Writing: Elevating Student Voice with TRTW (309)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1119

This session introduces the Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) instructional framework as a practical approach to increasing student engagement and promoting deeper thinking in the language classroom. Through a model lesson, participants will see how each phase supports comprehension, interaction, and written expression in a way that builds toward proficiency.

Speakers

Maricarmen Corvison

Spanish Teacher, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1119

GT, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Snorkling your CERs into submission (70)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1103

How we can use snorkl AI to improve your students' writing through generation of personalized AI feedback. I will show you how I have used snorkl to enhance all students' understanding of what a great written response will include. Students will walk away more confident in their ability and you will end up with more focused written responses from your students.

Speakers

Michael Zoellner

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1103

GT, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

SpeedGeeking: Fast-Fire Strategies to Ignite GT Learners (126)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

2100

SpeedGeeking is a fast-paced, high-energy session where passionate GT educators share their favorite tools, resources, and strategies — all in just four minutes before the buzzer sounds. Think of it as a greatest hits collection for your GT toolkit. Whether our GT geek squad arrives loaded with a repertoire of must-have resources or zeroes in on their single all-time favorite, every round delivers fresh, classroom-ready ideas designed to hook your gifted learners and propel them into the heart of the learning. Walk away with practical strategies to spark curiosity, fuel cognitive breakthroughs, and ignite the kind of deep engagement that GT students crave. This is professional learning at its most dynamic — come ready to discover, think, and leave inspired.

Speakers

Shana Prugh

GT Specialist

Emily Kopeck

GT Facilitator, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2100

GT, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

The Digital Choice Board: Differentiation Made Simple (267)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1117

High-impact differentiation doesn’t have to mean three different lesson plans. In this 50-minute workshop, we will master the art of the Digital Choice Board—a one-stop shop for student autonomy and tiered support. Following a "Model/Apply" format, we will use Padlet to build a structured "Learning Hub" and integrate School AI to provide students with real-time, personalized feedback as they work. You will leave this session with a ready-to-use digital choice board tailored to your grade level, allowing you to meet every student’s needs from day one.

Speakers

Jenny Allen

6th Grade ELAR Teacher, PISD

I am a Texas native, born and raised, and I started my teaching career in Mesquite, Texas. I am a wife to a wonderful husband, I am a mother of three, and I have a beautiful grandson. I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1117

GT, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Using Debate Across the Curriculum (29)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1204

Debate serves as a high-impact,, student-centered tool for on-level and gifted education, fostering advanced critical thinking, research skills, and structured argumentation. Learn from one of our most innovative Debate Coaches and the Director of Academic Competition over Speech and Debate to learn how to streamline the use of debate in your class. Ideas will be provided that will help enhance the learning through the different types of debate that can be used in a classroom. There are more than 5 types of debate and many can be retrofitted to take learning to the next level in YOUR classroom. Based upon student ability, different types can be used on the same lesson.

Speakers

Hannah Rodriguez

Speech & Debate Coach

Racy Kane

Director of Academic Competition, Prosper ISD

Racy Kane serves as Director of Academic Competition for Prosper ISD where she supports Speech and Debate throughout the district, Spelling Bee, Mock Trial, Robotics, and UIL Academics at the district's 30 campuses.
Prior to moving to the district office, Racy was the Associate Principal at Prosper HS where she served in campus administration for 6 years. She runs multiple UIL District contests in the North Texas area and is the UIL Regional Director for Region 2-5A and 1-6A. For the past 13... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1204

GT, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am CDT

Using Formative to Support Responsive Instruction (140)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT

1110

In this professional development session, educators will explore how to effectively use Formative to collect, organize, and respond to student data in meaningful ways. Participants will learn how to develop and structure folders to support shared data collection across teams, making collaboration more efficient and impactful. The session will also highlight creative uses of Formative’s question types to gather a wider range of student thinking, moving beyond traditional multiple choice and short answer formats. Teachers will experience how tools like drawing, categorizing, and drag and drop can provide deeper insight into student understanding.
In addition, participants will learn practical strategies for using Formative as a reteaching tool, including how to quickly identify misconceptions and respond with targeted instruction. The session will also cover how to use sections and thresholds within Formative to streamline data analysis, allowing teachers to quickly group students and make instructional decisions in real time. By the end of the session, educators will be equipped with actionable strategies to enhance formative assessment practices, improve collaboration, and drive responsive teaching.

Speakers

Liz Labhart

7th Grade Science Teacher, Prosper ISD

I love working with learners and learning with them!

Courtney Glasgow

7th Grade Science, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1110

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Curiosity, Context, and Chaos: A Deep Dive into Meaningful Thinking (129)

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

1111

High-level inquiry begins where Google ends. When answers are easily found, the friction required for critical thinking is lost. This session challenges you to rethink the way you ask questions and design lessons. We will explore how to weave curiosity, context, and a little chaos into your lessons—stacking Depth and Complexity icons to transform standalone questions into high-level, layered, divergent logic.

Speakers

Kate Jackson

Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD

I'm the instructional coach for Hays, Jones, Rogers, and Bridges ELAR teachers!

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1111

GT, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Elevating Instruction for All Learners: Strategies for Rigor and Differentiation in Secondary Classrooms (320)

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

2128

How can secondary teachers ensure that every student is challenged with meaningful, grade-level work while still meeting diverse learning needs? This professional learning session includes powerful, research-based frameworks to help educators design rigorous and equitable instruction.
Participants will explore how to “teach up” by maintaining high expectations and using scaffolds rather than lowering cognitive demand. The session also highlights the use of Depth & Complexity prompts to cultivate critical thinking, along with strategies for aligning tasks to appropriate levels of Depth of Knowledge to increase student engagement and intellectual challenge. Teachers will learn how to design tiered tasks that provide multiple pathways to mastery without compromising rigor.
Through interactive activities, real classroom examples, and collaborative planning, participants will leave with practical tools and ready-to-implement strategies that support all learners in accessing complex content. This session is ideal for secondary content teachers seeking to strengthen differentiation practices while promoting deeper student thinking and achievement.

Speakers

Sara Mooney

Advanced Learning Specialist

Sara Mooney is an educator and Advanced Learning Specialist with 25 years of experience in gifted education, curriculum design, and instructional leadership. Currently serving in Richardson Independent School District, she specializes in Depth and Complexity, Depth of Knowledge (DOK... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2128

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Extension Strategies for EVERY Classroom (182)

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

1104

This professional development session will focus on practical, low-prep extension strategies that can be implemented in any classroom to deepen student thinking and engagement. Participants will experience and analyze several ready-to-use strategies designed to challenge learners at all levels, including those with advanced academic needs. Emphasis will be placed on creating opportunities for critical thinking, multiple perspectives, and meaningful problem-solving without significantly increasing teacher workload. Through simulation and discussion, teachers will explore how to seamlessly integrate these strategies into their existing lessons. By the end of the session, participants will leave with adaptable tools that promote rigor, accessibility, and student ownership of learning.

Speakers

Elisa Ferreira

GT Campus Lead, Prosper High School

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1104

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Gifted, Not Busy: Shifting from Fast-Finishers to Deep Thinkers (secondary classrooms) (160)

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

2100

Gifted learners don’t need to go faster; they need to go deeper. When mastery happens in minutes, more of the same is just time-filling. Move beyond "busy work" by trading volume for intellectual complexity. This session shifts the teacher’s mindset from providing answers to leading investigations, ensuring every gifted student is met with the challenge they deserve. Come and learn a hands-on session designed to help you "Teach Up" without changing your core lesson plan. You’ll learn how to keep your GT cluster engaged with the same grade-level topics as their peers, but through the sophisticated lenses of an expert.

Speakers

Emily Kopeck

GT Facilitator, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2100

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Leveling the Playing Field: Digital Strategies for Diverse Classrooms (333)

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

1126

Does the word "differentiation" feel like a daunting addition to your never-ending to-do list? It doesn't have to be. Join me for a high-energy, hands-on "Power Hour" (condensed into 40 minutes!) designed to give you back your time while reaching every learner in your room. In this session, we move past the theory and dive straight into the digital tools that make personalized instruction sustainable. No "sit and get" here! You will spend the majority of this session diving into the tools, where you will actually build a differentiated task ready for your first week of school. Whether you are a tech novice or a digital pro, you’ll walk away with a concrete plan to meet your students exactly where they are. All you need is a laptop (fully charged) and a digital copy of a lesson or unit you are planning for the first month of school. Let's get ready to make tech-fueled differentiation a breeze!

Speakers

Jenny Allen

6th Grade ELAR Teacher, PISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1126

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Mindfulness in the Classroom - Strategies for You and Your Students (152)

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

2103

Our fast paced lives lead many of us to disengage due to distraction and feeling overwhelmed. Mindfulness strategies help us and our students find calm in our emotions, focus on instructional tasks and truly engage in learning. Over time and with practice, students grow in their self awareness and ability to self-regulate. In this session, experience mindfulness strategies as the participant and leave with ideas to share with your students.

Speakers

Jasmine Patel

GT Coordinator

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2103

GT, 6-8, 9-12, K-12

9:00am CDT

Procrastination, Perfectionism and Paralysis. How to Unlock Engagement in GT Learners (163)

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

2101

Gifted and Talented (GT) students often process information differently, which can lead to procrastination, perfectionism, and task paralysis. This session explores the obstacles that prevent engagement and why some GT learners underperform, including fear of failure, and the need for strong relationships.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to recognize barriers, foster connection, and help GT students move from inaction to engagement.

Speakers

Darlene Griffin

Stacy Grinstead

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2101

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Snapshot to Success: Blending Visual Strategies with 'Homerun' Feedback (95)

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

1112

We know feedback is the #1 driver of student growth, but who has the time? This session offers a streamlined toolkit of visual strategies that naturally embed feedback into your daily classroom routine—no extra grading required. By using visual inquiry, you will empower your students to become active agents in their own learning. Join us to discover how to replace the vague "Good Job" comments with precise, strategic interventions that drive results and save you time.

Speakers

Cathy Natale

Jessica Jones

MS SS Instructional Coach

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1112

GT, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

“Ready, Set, Future!”- College and Career Readiness (304)

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

1121

This session is meant to shine a light on all of the incredible activities that College and Career students at Hays Middle School have been involved in this past year. The goal is to encourage other middle schools to also put some of these opportunities in place to help our students prepare for the future. Also this is a good way for our high school CTE teachers to collaborate as well. For example, we have collaborated with Rock Hill with putting together opportunities for our kids that turned out amazing.

Speakers

Kayla Morgan

College and Career Teacher/ Coach

Hello! My name is Kayla Morgan and I am the College and Career teacher at Hays Middle School. I just completed my 11th year in education, with experience on the elementary, middle and high school level. I am excited to share the vision I have created for my College and Career students... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1121

GT, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

Building Intentional Learning Progressions: Designing with the End in Mind Through Backwards Planning (2 hours session) (136)

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

1114

In this focused ppart one session (part two offered in the afternoon), secondary educators explore how backward design transforms rigorous assessments into clear, teachable learning progressions. Using a real classroom example, participants analyze the skills students need for success and examine how those skills are intentionally scaffolded across a unit.
Educators will challenge the myth of “teaching to the test” and instead learn how strong assessments drive meaningful, transferable learning.

Speakers

Maureen Lancaster

9th Grade ELAR Instructor, Prosper ISD

I am a secondary ELA teacher with nine years of classroom experience and a background in curriculum design, instructional planning, and meaningful assessment practices. I am passionate about creating rigorous, relevant learning experiences that help students build practical, real-world... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1114

GT, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

Elevating Instruction for All Learners: Strategies for Rigor and Differentiation in Secondary Classrooms (321)

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

2128

Speakers

Sara Mooney

Advanced Learning Specialist

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2128

GT, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

Hidden Gems: Using Micro Mentor Texts to Turn Rough Cuts into Refined Writing (125)

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

1111

In this hands-on workshop, participants will discover the power of micro mentor texts—short, high-impact excerpts that bridge the gap between reading analysis and writing application. By unearthing the gems hidden within diverse, rich texts, educators will empower students to deconstruct an author’s craft and immediately replicate those moves to produce polished, high-caliber work.

Speakers

Kelly Penn

Secondary ELAR Instructional Coach

Kate Jackson

Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD

I'm the instructional coach for Hays, Jones, Rogers, and Bridges ELAR teachers!

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1111

GT, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

Houston, we have a problem! (82)

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

1113

Houston, we have a solution: real learning doesn't always happen from a desk. Get students on their feet and talking about what matters with five high-rigor strategies designed for movement and discourse. You'll experience each strategy firsthand and leave with everything you need to launch them in your classroom—because mission control says the breakthrough in student thinking starts when they stand up and speak out.

Speakers

Mandy Neece

Social Studies High School Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD

Hi there! I’m entering my 20th year in education and my fifth year as a Social Studies Instructional Coach in Prosper ISD. I’ve always had a deep interest in Social Studies—it’s where we make sense of the past and better understand the world we live in today.

I enjoy working with teachers to find engaging, effective ways to help students think deeply, ask good questions, and have thoughtful conversations. It’s a privilege to support the great work happening in our classrooms and to be part of a district that truly values teaching and... Read More →

Becky Smith

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1113

GT, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

Mindfulness in the Classroom - Strategies for You and Your Students (153)

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

2103

Speakers

Jasmine Patel

GT Coordinator

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2103

GT, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

Use Rock Music to Teach EVERYTHING! (133)

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

1237

TeachRock improves students’ lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms. From The Beatles to Beyoncé, from kindergarten to AP History, in the classroom or remotely, TeachRock offers meaningful lesson plans all at no cost to teachers, students, and families, inspiring deeper learning and understanding through the power of music.

Speakers

Kristine Coreil

Music Electives, Walnut Grove High School

Dr. Kristine Coreil is beginning her 3rd year of teaching in Prosper, and her 32nd year of teaching. She is a performing musician as a hornist in the Shreveport Symphony and as a pianist for the Prime Time Swing Dawgz of the Louisiana Army National Guard. She currently teaches AP... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1237

GT, 6-8, 9-12

12:00pm CDT

Elevating Instruction for All Learners: Strategies for Rigor and Differentiation in Secondary Classrooms (323)

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT

2128

Speakers

Sara Mooney

Advanced Learning Specialist

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
2128

GT, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Building Intentional Learning Progressions: Designing with the End in Mind Through Backwards Planning (2 hours session) (137)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

1114

In this focused part two session, teachers will receive a summary of part one and then dive into guided work time. This part 2 session participants will design or refine their own unit by aligning assessments, identifying key skill-building steps, and mapping purposeful instructional activities.
Participants leave with a ready-to-use learning progression and practical strategies to ensure every lesson builds toward authentic student mastery.

Speakers

Maureen Lancaster

9th Grade ELAR Instructor, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1114

GT, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Elevating Instruction for All Learners: Strategies for Rigor and Differentiation in Secondary Classrooms (322)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

2128

Speakers

Sara Mooney

Advanced Learning Specialist

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2128

GT, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Routine Revolution: Using EduProtocols to Build Classroom Routines (83)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

1113

Students don’t need more activities—they need repeatable learning routines that build thinking, reading, and writing skills across the year. In this session, teachers will learn how EduProtocols function as high-impact instructional routines that boost engagement while supporting content mastery. Come ready to learn, do, and share—and walk away with strategies you’ll actually use to increase engagement, strengthen reading and writing, and reduce the need to reteach directions all year long.

Speakers

Mandy Neece

Social Studies High School Instructional Coach, Prosper ISD

Becky Smith

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1113

GT, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Snapshot to Success: Blending Visual Strategies with 'Homerun' Feedback (96)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

1112

Speakers

Cathy Natale

Jessica Jones

MS SS Instructional Coach

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1112

GT, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

SpeedGeeking: Fast-Fire Strategies to Ignite GT Learners (127)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

2100

Speakers

Shana Prugh

GT Specialist

Emily Kopeck

GT Facilitator, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2100

GT, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Strategic Thinking: Empowering Independent Mathematicians (185)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

1117

Participants will explore and practice specific instructional strategies—including 3 Reads, Numberless Word Problems, and the Problem-Solving Mat—that scaffold critical thinking and mathematical discourse. By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and apply these strategic thinking tools to empower all students to become confident, independent problem solvers who can effectively justify their reasoning.

Speakers

Nicole Ellis

Jordan Benton

Secondary Math Instructional Coach

This will be my 4th year in Prosper ISD as a Secondary Math Instructional coach and my 16th year in education.

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1117

GT, 6-8, 9-12

2:00pm CDT

Building Confident Problem Solvers (Grades 3-12) (195)

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

1115

Speakers

Brittany Nichols

Eileen Nichols

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1115

GT, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

2:00pm CDT

Eduprotocols in the Math Classroom (330)

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

1117

What if your students begged for more math practice? Welcome to the world of Math EduProtocols! This session is a deep dive into high-engagement strategies that prioritize "thick" thinking over "thin" busywork. While our primary focus will be on Secondary (6-12) applications, these frames are incredibly adaptable. With just a "little tweak," Elementary (K-5) educators can utilize these same protocols to build rock-solid number sense and foundational fluency. Learn how to gamify your curriculum using templates like 8-Puzzlers and Math Reps that meet every learner where they are. Stop grading worksheets and start sparking conversations. Leave with templates you can use on Monday!

Speakers

Suzy Scott

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1117

GT, 6-8, 9-12

2:00pm CDT

Interdisciplinary Instruction That Elevates Rigor, Discourse, and Advanced Thinking (302)

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

2108

Participants will engage in professional learning focused on leveraging cross-curricular instruction to strengthen rigor, discourse, and writing while integrating strategies that support gifted and advanced learners. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary planning, differentiated instruction, depth and complexity, and authentic student engagement.

Speakers