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Prosper Connects '26
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
Venue: 1218 clear filter
Thursday, July 30
 

8:00am CDT

Navigating the ELAR Workshop in 1st Grade (beginner) (206)
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
The ELAR Workshop is a powerful structure used to support high levels of literacy growth. This session explores the architecture of the ELAR workshop, focusing on how to build student agency through choice and voice. We’ll navigate the challenges of fostering deep engagement during independent reading and writing, and explore how to use conferring as a bridge to student mastery.
Speakers
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
1218

9:00am CDT

Navigating the ELAR Workshop in Kindergarten (beginner) (208)
Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
The ELAR Workshop is a powerful structure used to support high levels of literacy growth. This session explores the architecture of the ELAR workshop, focusing on how to build student agency through choice and voice. We’ll navigate the challenges of fostering deep engagement during independent reading and writing, and explore how to use conferring as a bridge to student mastery.
Speakers
avatar for Meg Stevens

Meg Stevens

Kindergarten Teacher, Prosper ISD
avatar for Shelby Matthews

Shelby Matthews

Kindergarten Teacher, Bryant Elementary
Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
1218

10:00am CDT

Teaching Up in Phonics in Third Grade (296)
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
This course empowers Third Grade teachers to "teach up"—moving past a one-size-fits-all approach to meet the needs of diverse learners. Participants will learn how to maintain the integrity of the core curriculum, while strategically accelerating phonics instruction for high achieving students.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Spurr

Lauren Spurr

PK-12 Literacy Coordinator & Reading Academy Cohort Leader
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
1218

1:00pm CDT

Navigating the ELAR Workshop in 1st Grade (advanced) (207)
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
The ELAR Workshop is a powerful structure used to support high levels of literacy growth. This session explores the architecture of the ELAR workshop, focusing on how to build student agency through choice and voice. We’ll navigate the challenges of fostering deep engagement during independent reading and writing, and explore how to use conferring as a bridge to student mastery.
Speakers
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
1218

2:00pm CDT

Navigating the ELAR Workshop in Kindergarten (advance) (209)
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
The ELAR Workshop is a powerful structure used to support high levels of literacy growth. This session explores the architecture of the ELAR workshop, focusing on how to build student agency through choice and voice. We’ll navigate the challenges of fostering deep engagement during independent reading and writing, and explore how to use conferring as a bridge to student mastery.
Speakers
avatar for Meg Stevens

Meg Stevens

Kindergarten Teacher, Prosper ISD
avatar for Shelby Matthews

Shelby Matthews

Kindergarten Teacher, Bryant Elementary
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
1218

3:00pm CDT

Spradley Learning Lounge (354)
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Campus reflection of learning from the day
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
1218
 
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