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

ULS Foundations: Getting Started with Instruction (Centralized Special Education Teachers) (229)

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

2217

Build a strong foundation with Unique Learning System by learning how to navigate the platform and use its core components for daily instruction. This session will walk teachers through setting up student dashboards to support access, understanding the structure of ULS lessons, and selecting appropriate materials and levels. Teachers will also learn how to align ULS instruction to student IEP goals so instruction remains purposeful and student-centered. Teachers will leave with practical strategies for using ULS in a way that is purposeful, manageable, and aligned to their classroom routines.

Speakers

Kayla Braaton

Communications Teacher, Prosper ISD

Lauren Sammons

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
2217

Special Education, K-12

9:00am CDT

The Vizzle Vibe: An Introduction to Vizzle Platform Navigation (Elementary SpEd Teachers only) (224)

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

2217

In this introductory session, we will explore RethinkEd’s Vizzle, a powerful digital platform designed specifically for the diverse needs of elementary special education students. We’ll walk through the basics of the workflow, showing you how to find standards-aligned lessons that match your students' IEP goals or modified curriculum needs. Participants will learn how to navigate the interface, customize reinforcement settings to keep students motivated, and access the automated data reports that make progress monitoring a breeze.

Speakers

Michelle Gonzalez Gerth

Director of Customer Success, Vizzle

Michelle Gonzalez Gerth is an experienced education leader with a background in special education, behavior intervention, and customer success leadership. Prior to transitioning into educational technology, Michelle served as a special education teacher and behavior specialist, where... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
2217

Special Education, K-2, 3-5

10:00am CDT

Benchmarks & Beyond: Data-Driven Decision Making in Vizzle (Elementary SpEd Teachers only) (225)

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

2217

Take your instructional planning to the next level with a deep dive into Vizzle’s new Elementary Benchmark Assessments. While daily lessons provide great practice, the Benchmark feature allows you to capture a clear "snapshot" of student mastery at the beginning, middle, and end of the year. In this session, we will explore how to assign these 30-question, standards-aligned assessments across different subjects and levels. We will focus on how to interpret the resulting data to identify learning gaps and automatically find the exact lessons needed for targeted intervention. Join us to learn how these new tools can simplify your progress monitoring and provide the concrete data you need.

Speakers

Michelle Gonzalez Gerth

Director of Customer Success, Vizzle

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
2217

Special Education, K-2, 3-5

11:00am CDT

Benchmarks & Beyond: Data-Driven Decision Making in Vizzle (Secondary SpEd Teachers only) (226)

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

2217

Take your instructional planning to the next level with a deep dive into Vizzle’s new Secondary Benchmark Assessments. While daily lessons provide great practice, the Benchmark feature allows you to capture a clear "snapshot" of student mastery at the beginning, middle, and end of the year. In this session, we will explore how to assign these 30-question, standards-aligned assessments across different subjects and levels. We will focus on how to interpret the resulting data to identify learning gaps and automatically find the exact lessons needed for targeted intervention. Join us to learn how these new tools can simplify your progress monitoring and provide the concrete data you need.

Speakers

Michelle Gonzalez Gerth

Director of Customer Success, Vizzle

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
2217

Special Education, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

The Vizzle Vibe: An Introduction to Vizzle Platform Navigation (Secondary SpEd Teachers only) (227)

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

2217

In this introductory session, we will explore RethinkEd’s Vizzle, a powerful digital platform designed specifically for the diverse needs of secondary special education students. We’ll walk through the basics of the workflow, showing you how to find standards-aligned lessons that match your students' IEP goals or modified curriculum needs. Participants will learn how to navigate the interface, customize reinforcement settings to keep students motivated, and access the automated data reports that make progress monitoring a breeze.

Speakers

Michelle Gonzalez Gerth

Director of Customer Success, Vizzle

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
2217

Special Education, 6-8, 9-12

2:00pm CDT

Building a Gen Ed/Para Partnership to Support All Learners (SPED Paras) (228)

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

2217

Classroom support can be high impact when paraprofessionals and general education teachers establish explicit systems, priortize student independence, and build mutual respect.
Through a partnership-focused lens, participants will:
Establish explicit systems for delegating roles between the general education teacher and paraprofessional that eliminate ambiguity and maximize instructional time
Collaborate to identify student needs and implement strategies that build confidence and promote meaningful engagement over compliance
Identify purposeful moves to intentionally build mutual respect that students recognize and respond to
Whether you are a teacher looking to better utilize support or a paraprofessional looking for clarity on expectations, this session provides tools to ensure all learners thrive.

Speakers