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

Here are some helpful tips for navigating Sched:

You can filter for session types by using the menu bar on the right side of the screen (Elementary, GT Credit, Full-day, etc.)
Register for a session by clicking the circle icon next to the session name.
For support with Sched, check out their user guides here.
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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1:00pm CDT

Slides for Learning, Not Just Presenting (Secondary)

Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT

Shepton HS Library

Discover ways to use Google Slides as an interactive learning space—not just a presentation tool. Explore strategies for using Slides to gather thinking, facilitate collaboration, and engage learners in meaningful tasks. Experience templates for graphic organizers, gallery walks, and more, then brainstorm how to design your favorite learning activities using Slides as a flexible and powerful platform.

Speakers

Kathryn Laster

Learning Guide, Refined Learning Designs, LLC

Kathryn Laster brings over 30 years of education expertise, as a math teacher, instructional coach, and digital learning consultant. Now, as an independent consultant, Kathryn is passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that empower educators through intentional... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton HS Library

Secondary, All Contents, Technology

2:30pm CDT