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

The Power of Connection: Advanced Padlet Strategies (111)

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

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Elevate student engagement by integrating high-quality instructional strategies into your Padlet practice. This session explores how to use Padlet to facilitate Hexagonal Thinking and other collaborative strategies that challenge students to find and justify relationships between concepts. Join us to build a toolkit of advanced strategies that turn your digital space into a dynamic hub for student-led learning.

Speakers

Amy Leggat

Princess, Padlet

Texas education isn't just my job, it's my story. Both degrees are from SHSU and I spent years teaching ELA/SS/ESL in Conroe ISD. Now instead of bringing lesson plans to students, I get to bring tools to teachers.

Outside of Padlet, I'm probably chasing live music, wandering a... Read More →

Michelle Dunaway (Host)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
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Instructional, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

9:00am CDT

Padlet 101: From Basics to Brilliance (109)

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

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Capture every student's voice with the power of Padlet. This session is designed for educators new to the platform who want to master the essentials of digital collaboration. You will explore the various post types—from text and images to video and drawings—and learn how to facilitate a secure, interactive environment for all learners.

Speakers

Amy Leggat

Princess, Padlet

Michelle Dunaway (Host)

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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Instructional, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

10:00am CDT

The Power of Connection: Advanced Padlet Strategies (110)

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

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Speakers

Amy Leggat

Princess, Padlet

Michelle Dunaway (Host)

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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Instructional, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Edugence 101: Navigating the Essentials (214)

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

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Unlock the power of Edugence with this beginner-friendly session designed to help educators and administrators confidently navigate the platform. In this 50-minute session, we’ll provide a step-by-step walkthrough of essential features, including accessing student data, running reports, and utilizing key tools for instructional decision-making. Whether you're new to Edugence or need a refresher, this session will equip you with the foundational skills needed to streamline your workflow and maximize student success.

Speakers

Kathryn Cuddy

Yueyue Fan

Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
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Instructional, K-12

2:00pm CDT

Formative Building Elementary CFAs (236)

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

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In this session, teachers will learn how to efficiently build high-quality Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) using Formative.com. We will focus on strategies to streamline the creation process while ensuring assessments are aligned, purposeful, and rigorous. Participants will explore what to prioritize when designing questions that provide meaningful, actionable data to guide instruction.

Speakers

Derek Haney

Instructional Technology, Prosper ISD

With 14 years in education and six as an Instructional Technology Coach for Prosper ISD, I am passionate about empowering elementary educators to seamlessly integrate technology into their classrooms. My focus is on providing practical, effective strategies to enhance student learning... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
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Instructional, 46086