PISD Summer Inspire 2025

Raise your hand if you've ever felt like you're talking to a brick wall! Communication in education goes way beyond just “talking”—it’s about connecting. In this session, we’ll dive into the art (and science) of effective communication so your message doesn’t just land—it sticks. Backed by research in emotional intelligence and communication theory, this interactive session will help you decode student and colleague communication, sharpen your listening skills, and make your voice heard in a way that invites trust and action. It’s not just what you say—it’s how you say it. Can you hear me now? Good. Let’s get started!

Raise your hand if you've ever felt like you're talking to a brick wall! Communication in education goes way beyond just “talking”—it’s about connecting. In this session, we’ll dive into the art (and science) of effective communication so your message doesn’t just land—it sticks. Backed by research in emotional intelligence and communication theory, this interactive session will help you decode student and colleague communication, sharpen your listening skills, and make your voice heard in a way that invites trust and action. It’s not just what you say—it’s how you say it. Can you hear me now? Good. Let’s get started!

You’ve seen the expression in the PISD Instructional Model and heard it spoken of in PLC meetings. But do you ever wonder what cognitively complex tasks are and whether they’re happening in your classroom? Let’s delve into the work of Marzano to explore what the research says about this instructional element and identify ways we can increase the cognitive complexity our students experience.

You’ve seen the expression in the PISD Instructional Model and heard it spoken of in PLC meetings. But do you ever wonder what cognitively complex tasks are and whether they’re happening in your classroom? Let’s delve into the work of Marzano to explore what the research says about this instructional element and identify ways we can increase the cognitive complexity our students experience.