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)
This professional development session is designed to help special education paraprofessionals build a clear and practical understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and their critical role in supporting it. Participants will explore key components of an IEP—including goals, accommodations, modifications, and service delivery—and learn how these elements translate into daily classroom practices. The session will emphasize how paraprofessionals can effectively support student learning, collaborate with teachers and service providers, and maintain compliance while fostering student independence. Through real-life examples and interactive discussion, paraprofessionals will leave with actionable strategies to confidently implement IEP supports and better advocate for student needs.
Paraprofessionals play a critical role in student success—yet many are asked to support without clear structure or training. This interactive session is designed specifically for paras working in centralized or self-contained classrooms. Participants will learn how to confidently run an instructional station, apply a systematic prompting hierarchy, use the “5-Second Rule” to build student independence, and collect meaningful data without disrupting instruction. Grounded in the Zoning Model (Dr. Cathy Pratt) and aligned to John Hattie’s research on Teacher Clarity and Collective Efficacy, this session empowers paraprofessionals to move from “helper” to instructional leader. Attendees will leave with practical tools, ready-to-use templates, and a pocket guide to immediately strengthen classroom flow and student independence.
I am an educator with 15 years of experience in education, including 13 years teaching in general education and resource settings, and four years in functional academics. I hold a master’s degree in autism and specialize in supporting students with diverse learning needs. My work... Read More →
I am a Functional Academics Paraprofessional at Stuber Elementary and have proudly been part of Prosper ISD for the past four years. Before joining Prosper, I worked as a Program Assistant in several day programs across the DFW area, supporting adults with disabilities. I enjoy working... Read More →
Learn how to use three AI tools that can be used to better support diverse learners in the classroom. Participants will explore how these tools can assist in modifying assignments, creating accommodations, and adapting materials to meet a range of student needs. Featured tools include Claude, Canva AI, and Brisk, with a focus on practical classroom applications.
Paraprofessionals play a critical role in student success—yet many are asked to support without clear structure or training. This interactive session is designed specifically for paras working in centralized or self-contained classrooms. Participants will learn how to confidently run an instructional station, apply a systematic prompting hierarchy, use the “5-Second Rule” to build student independence, and collect meaningful data without disrupting instruction. Grounded in the Zoning Model (Dr. Cathy Pratt) and aligned to John Hattie’s research on Teacher Clarity and Collective Efficacy, this session empowers paraprofessionals to move from “helper” to instructional leader. Attendees will leave with practical tools, ready-to-use templates, and a pocket guide to immediately strengthen classroom flow and student independence.
I am an educator with 15 years of experience in education, including 13 years teaching in general education and resource settings, and four years in functional academics. I hold a master’s degree in autism and specialize in supporting students with diverse learning needs. My work... Read More →
I am a Functional Academics Paraprofessional at Stuber Elementary and have proudly been part of Prosper ISD for the past four years. Before joining Prosper, I worked as a Program Assistant in several day programs across the DFW area, supporting adults with disabilities. I enjoy working... Read More →
Kick off your math workshop with powerful routines that build students’ number sense and mathematical thinking. In this session, teachers will explore Number Talks and other short numeracy routines that engage students in reasoning, strategy sharing, and meaningful math discourse. Participants will leave with practical routines that are quick to implement and help create a strong mathematical start to every math block.
Paraprofessionals play a critical role in student success—yet many are asked to support without clear structure or training. This interactive session is designed specifically for paras working in centralized or self-contained classrooms. Participants will learn how to confidently run an instructional station, apply a systematic prompting hierarchy, use the “5-Second Rule” to build student independence, and collect meaningful data without disrupting instruction. Grounded in the Zoning Model (Dr. Cathy Pratt) and aligned to John Hattie’s research on Teacher Clarity and Collective Efficacy, this session empowers paraprofessionals to move from “helper” to instructional leader. Attendees will leave with practical tools, ready-to-use templates, and a pocket guide to immediately strengthen classroom flow and student independence.
I am an educator with 15 years of experience in education, including 13 years teaching in general education and resource settings, and four years in functional academics. I hold a master’s degree in autism and specialize in supporting students with diverse learning needs. My work... Read More →
I am a Functional Academics Paraprofessional at Stuber Elementary and have proudly been part of Prosper ISD for the past four years. Before joining Prosper, I worked as a Program Assistant in several day programs across the DFW area, supporting adults with disabilities. I enjoy working... Read More →
