Prosper Connects '26

Technology can be a powerful learning tool in Pre-K when it is used intentionally and developmentally appropriately. In this session, educators will explore how to integrate technology and classroom applications to enhance play, creativity, language development, and student thinking. Participants will learn practical ways to use tablets, interactive boards, and simple classroom apps to document learning, encourage collaboration, and deepen engagement without replacing hands-on experiences. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies and app ideas that support exploration, communication, and meaningful learning in early childhood classrooms.

Introduction to using these technology tools and how they benefit students with diverse learning needs such as dysgraphia, dyslexia, motor and visual impairments, ADHD, and English Language Learners.

This is a practical session focused on understanding why students disengage and how educators can respond in ways that increase participation, persistence, and connection. Rather than viewing motivation as something students either have or do not have, this training helps participants examine how classroom conditions, relationships, instructional design, and student success experiences influence engagement. Participants will leave with concrete strategies they can use to reduce avoidance, increase buy-in, and better support students who appear resistant, passive, or disconnected from learning.

This training focuses on planning instruction using the Modified Workshop Model in the secondary resource classroom. Participants will refine how they structure lessons to include explicit teaching, guided practice, and independent application while addressing student needs, IEP goals, and access to grade-level content.

This professional development session on Handwriting Without Tears is designed specifically for elementary special education resource and centralized teachers, with a focus on building a strong foundation for effective handwriting instruction. Participants will explore the core principles of the program, emphasizing early skill development, readiness, and differentiation to meet diverse learning needs.
The training will provide an overview of the first two student books, including how to introduce and support foundational print concepts through Intro to Print. Educators will also gain hands-on experience with key strategies and tools that make the program successful, such as the use of wood pieces and letters, chalkboards, and intentional vocabulary to support student understanding.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical, research-based strategies to confidently implement handwriting instruction that supports a wide range of learners in resource and centralized classroom settings.

This professional development session is designed for special education teachers and focuses on integrating sensory strategies into the classroom to support student engagement, self-regulation, and learning. Presented from an occupational therapy perspective, participants will explore how sensory processing impacts attention, behavior, and participation in academic tasks.
The session will provide practical, research-based strategies and tools that can be implemented directly in the classroom, including movement breaks, tactile activities, adaptive seating, and visual or auditory supports. Teachers will gain hands-on experience in creating sensory-friendly environments, recognizing student sensory needs, and applying individualized supports to help all learners thrive. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable strategies to promote focus, regulation, and success for students with diverse sensory needs in the classroom.