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: 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)

8:00am CDT

Concrete to Confident: Using Manipulatives to Deepen Math Thinking (329)

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

1102

This session emphasizes moving beyond using manipulatives as just tools for engagement, focusing instead on intentional implementation that promotes mathematical discourse, visual modeling, and student ownership of learning. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies, task ideas, and practical ways to align manipulatives with grade-level standards and rigor.

Speakers

Angela Rutledge

Laurie Cammack

Teacher, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1102

GT, 46086

9:00am CDT

First Day Jitters (217)

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

1102

The bell rings. Students walk in. All eyes are on you—now what? This session is for brand-new teachers and experienced educators alike who want to feel confident and prepared on day one. Learn simple, effective strategies to calm your nerves, connect with students, and start the year on the right foot.

Speakers

Autumn Cama

5th Grade Teacher

Hi there! I am a passionate teacher, who loves not only students but teachers as well. My dream is for new and veteran teachers alike to feel successful, confident, and calm about their first day of school! I have been an educator in Prosper ISD for five sweet years at Cockrell Elementary... Read More →

Ginger Hoffman

Teacher

Hi! I’m Ginger Hoffman, a wife and mother of six, entering my fifth year teaching 4th Grade ELAR and Texas History at Cockrell Elementary. Before moving to Prosper, I taught at a low socioeconomic school and worked in a GED program for adults in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Coming from a m... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1102

Instructional, K-2, 3-5

10:00am CDT

Small Moves, Big Gains: 1% Tweaks for 100% Engagement (378)

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

1102

Excellence isn't always about the "Grand Gesture"—it's about the small, consistent habits that transform a classroom. Join us to discover how shifting your posture, your questioning, and your feedback loops can save you hours of frustration.

Speakers

Allison Hand

Education Consultant, Seidlitz Education

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1102

Instructional, Pre K, K-12

1:00pm CDT

Stronger Minds, Safer Schools: Recognizing and Supporting Students with Mental Health and Substance Use Issues (2 hour session) (244)

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

1102

Required Mental Health Training: All district employees who regularly interact with students must complete an evidence-based mental health training program. This training will cover recognizing and supporting students with mental health or substance use issues that could threaten school safety.
Key Information:
One-time Training: This is a one-time training. Participants must keep their certificates.
Prior Training Exemption: If you completed Youth Mental Health First Aid in a previous district or through an outside provider, you do not need to repeat this training. Simply upload your existing certification.

Speakers