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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Every student brings unique strengths to the journey toward college readiness. This professional learning session empowers educators with strategies to support all learners—especially those developing academic language, reading comprehension, and written expression—skills essential for success on assessments like the SAT, ACT, and TIA. Educators will explore practical ways to scaffold instruction, build academic vocabulary, and create language-rich, inclusive classrooms that boost student confidence, engagement, and achievement across the board
This engaging professional learning session explores effective strategies for supporting emergent bilingual students in Science and Social Studies classrooms, based on the work of educator and author Tina Beene. Participants will examine the unique language demands of content instruction and learn practical scaffolds that promote both language development and academic achievement. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, educators will leave equipped with tools to enhance comprehension, encourage student discourse, and make rigorous content accessible for all learners.
