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

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

9:00am CDT

The Natural Learner: Aligning Instruction with Human Instinct (248)

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

1113

Discover how to leverage the innate human drive for motion in your classroom to engage the "natural learner." This session dives into the science of thinking and movement. You will walk away with a toolkit of practical, evidence-based strategies to increase the integration of movement into your daily lessons.

Speakers

Courtney White

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1113

Instructional, 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

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

2:00pm CDT

The Management Masterclass: Building Success through Intentional Routines (84)

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

1113

Classroom management is the foundation upon which all learning is built. This session is designed for any educator looking to refine the daily routines that drive student success. Participants will explore high-leverage routines that ensure consistency, smoother transitions, and increased student engagement. Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, this session provides the practical tools and troubleshooting scenarios needed to finish the year strong.

Speakers