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)
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Did you know that the average educator spends about 1 minute searching for an email and 1–2 minutes finding a file in Google Drive? If that happens just 5–10 times a day, it adds up to 30–70 minutes every week spent simply locating information—not reading it, using it, or acting on it. This session is designed for teachers and administrators who want practical ways to stay organized and reduce daily overwhelm. Participants will learn simple, ready-to-use spreadsheet systems that support instructional planning, student follow-up, communication, and task management. The focus is on practical application rather than advanced formulas, with examples educators can implement immediately. By the end of the session, participants will leave with clear ideas and a next step for using spreadsheets to support both teaching and leadership responsibilities.
