PISD Summer Inspire 2025: Full Schedule

Buckle up for an exciting journey in professional learning at Summer Inspire: Destination Excellence on May 28-29 from 8:30 to 4:00! This summer, we’re hitting the road toward innovation, impact, and instructional excellence. Please note: Our main location will be Shepton High School, but some sessions may be at the Plano ISD Sockwell Center.

Shepton High School: 5505 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093

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There are 80-minute and three-hour session options for each day. Participants are invited to attend as many as they wish each day.

If you have additional questions, please contact Kyle Fritsche kyle.fritsche@pisd.edu.

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8:30am CDT

AI and SDI: Approaches to Enhancing the Progress of Students with Disabilities FULL

8:30am CDT

Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Effective Communication FULL

8:30am CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals

8:30am CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] FULL

8:30am CDT

The Teacher's Encyclopedia of Behavior Management FULL

8:30am CDT

Unlocking the Power of CogAT to Support Instruction [GT session] FULL

8:30am CDT

Engage, Communicate, and Have Fun in the Target Language!

8:30am CDT

Positive Character Tools for Responsible and Respectful Conversations (Secondary)

8:30am CDT

Simple Strategies for Lasting Learning (Secondary)

8:30am CDT

CAL SIOP Essentials [3-hour session]

8:30am CDT

Small Moves, Big Gains [3-hour session] LIMITED

8:30am CDT

Active Learning Strategies (Elementary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center] LIMITED

8:30am CDT

Engagement and Discovery Ed [GT Session] [3-hour session] FULL

8:30am CDT

Formative Assessment for Learning (Elementary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

8:30am CDT

Reading and Writing Reciprocal Learning (Elementary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

8:30am CDT

Effective Questioning (Secondary) [GT session] [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

8:30am CDT

Know Your Learner Creating an I CAN Culture (Secondary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

10:00am CDT

Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Effective Communication FULL

10:00am CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals

10:00am CDT

Leading and Learning: Strategies for Special Educators to Thrive and Grow FULL

10:00am CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] FULL

10:00am CDT

The Teacher's Encyclopedia of Behavior Management FULL

10:00am CDT

Unlocking the Power of CogAT to Support Instruction [GT session] FULL

10:00am CDT

Engage, Communicate, and Have Fun in the Target Language!

10:00am CDT

Positive Character Tools for Responsible and Respectful Conversations (Secondary)

10:00am CDT

Simple Strategies for Lasting Learning (Secondary)

1:00pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals

1:00pm CDT

Data-Driven Progress Monitoring: Tools to Support Monitoring Progress on IEP Goals and Objectives FULL

1:00pm CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] FULL

1:00pm CDT

The Teacher's Encyclopedia of Behavior Management FULL

1:00pm CDT

Unlocking the Power of CogAT to Support Instruction [GT session] LIMITED

1:00pm CDT

What the Heck is a Cognitively Complex Task? [GT session] FULL

1:00pm CDT

Coaching Competency Preview

1:00pm CDT

Positive Character Tools for Responsible and Respectful Conversations (Elementary)

1:00pm CDT

Slides for Learning, Not Just Presenting (Secondary)

1:00pm CDT

CAL SIOP Essentials [3-hour session]

1:00pm CDT

Mentoring That Matters

1:00pm CDT

Scaffolding Success: Strategies to Support Language Learners in Science and Social Studies [3-hour session]

1:00pm CDT

Small Moves, Big Gains [3-hour session]

1:00pm CDT

Effective Questioning (Elementary) [GT session] [3-hour session at Sockwell Center] FULL

1:00pm CDT

Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences with Seesaw (Elementary) [3-hour session] [GT session]

1:00pm CDT

Know Your Learner Creating an I CAN Culture (Elementary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

1:00pm CDT

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Discovery Education [GT Session] [3-hour session] FULL

1:00pm CDT

Active Learning Strategies (Secondary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

1:00pm CDT

Formative Assessment for Learning (Secondary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

1:00pm CDT

Reading and Writing Reciprocal Learning (Secondary) [3-hour session at Sockwell Center]

1:00pm CDT

Summit K12 for Educators: What's New and Planning for a Successful Year Ahead (Secondary) [3-hour session]

2:30pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals

2:30pm CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] FULL

2:30pm CDT

The Teacher's Encyclopedia of Behavior Management LIMITED

2:30pm CDT

Unlocking the Power of CogAT to Support Instruction [GT session] LIMITED

2:30pm CDT

What the Heck is a Cognitively Complex Task? [GT session] FULL

2:30pm CDT

Coaching Competency Preview

2:30pm CDT

Positive Character Tools for Responsible and Respectful Conversations (Elementary)

2:30pm CDT

Slides for Learning, Not Just Presenting (Secondary)