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.)
This professional development session is designed to give educators and administrators a thorough understanding of how to leverage artificial intelligence to improve specially designed instruction for students with disabilities at all levels of special education services. Participants will explore a variety of topics, including how AI can aid in differentiated instruction and promote inclusive practices. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to utilize AI in creating environments where students with disabilities can thrive.
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!
Learn how to develop data-driven IEP goals by effectively analyzing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs). This session will guide participants through the process of using student data to identify needs, set measurable goals, and ensure alignment with state and federal requirements. Attendees will explore best practices for writing clear, meaningful goals that drive student progress. By the end of this training, participants will have the tools to make informed, data-based decisions that support individualized student success.
Do your students struggle with taking accountability for their actions? Do they need support reading the "hidden rules" to successfully engage in the learning environment? The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction and Social Situation Mapping may be the key to proactively planning to meet your students' social and behavioral needs across the various social contexts of the school day!
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!
Learn how to develop data-driven IEP goals by effectively analyzing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs). This session will guide participants through the process of using student data to identify needs, set measurable goals, and ensure alignment with state and federal requirements. Attendees will explore best practices for writing clear, meaningful goals that drive student progress. By the end of this training, participants will have the tools to make informed, data-based decisions that support individualized student success.
Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to empower educators in effectively collecting data for Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. In this workshop, participants will delve into the intricacies of data collection, learning practical strategies to accurately measure student progress and inform instructional decisions. The session will cover best practices for simplifying and streamlining data collection systems, both technological and non-technological, to facilitate efficient progress monitoring across various educational settings
Do your students struggle with taking accountability for their actions? Do they need support reading the "hidden rules" to successfully engage in the learning environment? The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction and Social Situation Mapping may be the key to proactively planning to meet your students' social and behavioral needs across the various social contexts of the school day!
Learn how to develop data-driven IEP goals by effectively analyzing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs). This session will guide participants through the process of using student data to identify needs, set measurable goals, and ensure alignment with state and federal requirements. Attendees will explore best practices for writing clear, meaningful goals that drive student progress. By the end of this training, participants will have the tools to make informed, data-based decisions that support individualized student success.
This professional development session is designed to equip special education teachers with effective leadership strategies to excel in their roles. Participants will explore methods for fostering a collaborative environment, approaches to resolving conflicts, and techniques for managing the evolving expectations within special education. The training aims to enhance educators' abilities to lead and collaborate effectively, ensuring positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Do your students struggle with taking accountability for their actions? Do they need support reading the "hidden rules" to successfully engage in the learning environment? The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction and Social Situation Mapping may be the key to proactively planning to meet your students' social and behavioral needs across the various social contexts of the school day!
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.
Learn how to develop data-driven IEP goals by effectively analyzing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs). This session will guide participants through the process of using student data to identify needs, set measurable goals, and ensure alignment with state and federal requirements. Attendees will explore best practices for writing clear, meaningful goals that drive student progress. By the end of this training, participants will have the tools to make informed, data-based decisions that support individualized student success.
Do your students struggle with taking accountability for their actions? Do they need support reading the "hidden rules" to successfully engage in the learning environment? The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction and Social Situation Mapping may be the key to proactively planning to meet your students' social and behavioral needs across the various social contexts of the school day!
This professional development session is designed to give educators and administrators a thorough understanding of how to leverage artificial intelligence to improve specially designed instruction for students with disabilities at all levels of special education services. Participants will explore a variety of topics, including how AI can aid in differentiated instruction and promote inclusive practices. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to utilize AI in creating environments where students with disabilities can thrive.
Ensure compliance and clear communication by understanding the role of Prior Written Notice (PWN) at the end of the ARD process. This session will guide participants through the legal requirements, key components, and best practices for drafting thorough and data-driven PWNs. Attendees will learn how to document decisions effectively, address parental concerns, and ensure transparency in IEP development. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to write clear, legally sound notices that support student-centered decision-making.
Do your students struggle with time management, task initiation, organization, and other Executive Functions? Increase your knowledge of Executive Functions, the air traffic controller of the brain. Leave with practical, implementable strategies across classroom settings to promote development of students’ executive functions for academic, social, and behavioral success!
In this interactive session, educators will explore high-impact strategies to build background knowledge and make content accessible for emerging bilingual students. With a focus on comprehensible input, culturally relevant teaching, and academic vocabulary development, participants will learn how to design lessons that connect new content to students’ lived experiences and prior knowledge. Educators will leave with practical tools to create inclusive, linguistically rich classrooms that support both language development and content mastery
Educators have multiple resources they are expected to internalize and implement with integrity. And classrooms are increasingly diverse places, full of students with a variety of strengths and needs. What if we could find better ways to incorporate that diversity into the lesson internalization process and remove barriers to achievement for ALL learners? Participants will: examine principles of universally designed instruction and how they connect with the instructional cycle, enhance the lesson internalization process to ensure that rigorous learning experiences meet the needs of ALL learners, explore options for engagement, representation, and expression that reduce barriers for diverse learners across content areas, and practice teaching strategies that support effective classroom behavior management. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
Ensure compliance and clear communication by understanding the role of Prior Written Notice (PWN) at the end of the ARD process. This session will guide participants through the legal requirements, key components, and best practices for drafting thorough and data-driven PWNs. Attendees will learn how to document decisions effectively, address parental concerns, and ensure transparency in IEP development. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to write clear, legally sound notices that support student-centered decision-making.
Do your students struggle with time management, task initiation, organization, and other Executive Functions? Increase your knowledge of Executive Functions, the air traffic controller of the brain. Leave with practical, implementable strategies across classroom settings to promote development of students’ executive functions for academic, social, and behavioral success!
Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to empower educators in effectively collecting data for Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. In this workshop, participants will delve into the intricacies of data collection, learning practical strategies to accurately measure student progress and inform instructional decisions. The session will cover best practices for simplifying and streamlining data collection systems, both technological and non-technological, to facilitate efficient progress monitoring across various educational settings
Ensure compliance and clear communication by understanding the role of Prior Written Notice (PWN) at the end of the ARD process. This session will guide participants through the legal requirements, key components, and best practices for drafting thorough and data-driven PWNs. Attendees will learn how to document decisions effectively, address parental concerns, and ensure transparency in IEP development. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to write clear, legally sound notices that support student-centered decision-making.
This professional development session is designed to equip special education teachers with effective leadership strategies to excel in their roles. Participants will explore methods for fostering a collaborative environment, approaches to resolving conflicts, and techniques for managing the evolving expectations within special education. The training aims to enhance educators' abilities to lead and collaborate effectively, ensuring positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Do your students struggle with time management, task initiation, organization, and other Executive Functions? Increase your knowledge of Executive Functions, the air traffic controller of the brain. Leave with practical, implementable strategies across classroom settings to promote development of students’ executive functions for academic, social, and behavioral success!
Educators have multiple resources they are expected to internalize and implement with integrity. And classrooms are increasingly diverse places, full of students with a variety of strengths and needs. What if we could find better ways to incorporate that diversity into the lesson internalization process and remove barriers to achievement for ALL learners? Participants will: examine principles of universally designed instruction and how they connect with the instructional cycle, enhance the lesson internalization process to ensure that rigorous learning experiences meet the needs of ALL learners, explore options for engagement, representation, and expression that reduce barriers for diverse learners across content areas, and practice teaching strategies that support effective classroom behavior management. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
This follow-up session shifts the focus from input to student output, exploring how to create meaningful opportunities for emerging bilinguals to express their understanding. Educators will dive into strategies that promote academic talk, structured interaction, and scaffolded writing. Emphasis will be placed on formative assessment and language production tasks that empower students to use academic language with confidence. Participants will walk away with classroom-ready techniques to amplify student voice and deepen comprehension through active language use.
Ensure compliance and clear communication by understanding the role of Prior Written Notice (PWN) at the end of the ARD process. This session will guide participants through the legal requirements, key components, and best practices for drafting thorough and data-driven PWNs. Attendees will learn how to document decisions effectively, address parental concerns, and ensure transparency in IEP development. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to write clear, legally sound notices that support student-centered decision-making.
Do your students struggle with time management, task initiation, organization, and other Executive Functions? Increase your knowledge of Executive Functions, the air traffic controller of the brain. Leave with practical, implementable strategies across classroom settings to promote development of students’ executive functions for academic, social, and behavioral success!
