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

Ready, Set, Connect: Building a Foundation with Purposeful Layouts and Positive Vibes (210)

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

2215

This session focuses on designing a purposeful classroom environment that supports meaningful routines and student success, particularly for special education learners. Participants will explore how intentional classroom setup (much like laying a strong foundation for a house) creates the structure needed to build effective procedures, routines, and visual supports over time. Emphasis will be placed on selecting and implementing visuals that are meaningful, functional, and used with clear purpose. Additionally, the session highlights the importance of maintaining a positive, solution-oriented mindset when challenges arise. Educators will leave with practical strategies to establish structured, supportive environments that foster independence, consistency, and engagement for all students.

Speakers

Katherine Johnson

Communications K-2, Spradley Elementary

My name is Katherine Johnson, and I have 22 years of teaching experience across both general and special education settings. My background includes 14 years in Special Education Pre-K through 5th grade, 5 years in 1st grade, 1 year in 3rd grade, and 2 years in Kindergarten.I am highly... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2215

Special Education, K-2, 3-5

9:00am CDT

Embracing Embrace: Custom Reports for ARD Managers (190)

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

2215

Equipping users with the skills to design tailored reports within Embrace! Participants will learn how to transform Special Education data, for their campus and/or caseload into a useful format, enabling more informed decision making and improved efficiency. Depending on your role and which session you are able to attend, we will create reports related to State Assessments/Accommodations, IEP & FIE Due Dates, Student Service & Placement, Progress Reports and more.

Speakers

Christy McDonald

Special Education Administrative Associate, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2215

Special Education, K-12

10:00am CDT

Embracing Embrace: Custom Reports for Related Service Providers (191)

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

2215

Speakers

Christy McDonald

Special Education Administrative Associate, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2215

Special Education, K-12

11:00am CDT

Embracing Embrace: Custom Reports for Case Managers (192)

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

2215

Speakers

Christy McDonald

Special Education Administrative Associate, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
2215

Special Education, K-12

1:00pm CDT

Embracing Embrace: Custom Reports for Administrators (193)

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

2215

Speakers

Christy McDonald

Special Education Administrative Associate, Prosper ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2215

Leadership, K-12

2:00pm CDT

Embracing Embrace: Navigation & Automations for new Itinerant Staff (196)

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

2215

Navigate the Embrace System confidently, including the dashboard and student records.
Understand the system's basic automations and how they matriculate through the district.
Identify and utilize core features relevant to your workflow

Speakers