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.)
Ready to take student engagement to the next level? In this interactive session, participants will explore Discovery Education’s Spotlight on Strategies—simple, high-impact instructional practices designed to spark curiosity, deepen thinking, and boost participation. Educators will learn how to effectively implement these strategies to enhance questioning, support summarizing, and keep students actively involved in their learning. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use techniques and a refreshed toolkit of resources to transform your classroom into a hub of discovery and excitement.
Jumpstart your Seesaw journey by mastering the platform’s essential tools for instruction and engagement. Design purposeful learning tasks, manage student work with ease, and elevate student ownership in the classroom. Participants will also complete the steps to become an official Seesaw Pioneer!
(For elementary) This interactive professional development session empowers educators with strategic questioning techniques designed to deepen student understanding, foster inquiry, and enhance critical thinking. Participants will explore how to craft purposeful questions, encourage student-generated questions, and shift from content coverage to true comprehension. Through fast-paced, hands-on experiences, educators will analyze question types, refine questioning strategies, and practice techniques that promote higher-order thinking and meaningful student interactions. This session provides practical, immediately applicable methods to create a dynamic, inquiry-driven classroom environment where students take an active role in their learning. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
Jumpstart your Seesaw journey by mastering the platform’s essential tools for instruction and engagement. Design purposeful learning tasks, manage student work with ease, and elevate student ownership in the classroom. Participants will also complete the steps to become an official Seesaw Pioneer!
New to Discovery Education or just looking for a refresher? This fast-paced, informative session will walk you through the Top 5 must-know features of Discovery Education Experience that can transform your classroom. From finding high-quality digital content to integrating interactive tools that support instruction, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate the platform and apply it to your daily teaching. Whether you're planning a lesson, differentiating for students, or looking to boost engagement, this session will equip you with practical tips to make the most of Discovery Education.
Engage students at all levels by integrating Depth and Complexity into your classroom! This session will provide practical strategies and tools to challenge advanced learners while differentiating for diverse needs. Learn how to design lessons that foster critical thinking, creativity, and deep understanding across subjects. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and techniques to enhance engagement and academic rigor in your classroom.
Help students go beyond surface-level learning and develop deeper thinking skills with Discovery Education. In this session, you’ll explore how to leverage Discovery Education’s tools and strategies to foster critical thinking, encourage metacognition, and guide students in processing content more meaningfully. From analyzing media to reflecting on their learning, you’ll discover practical ways to challenge students’ thinking and build habits of mind that support lifelong learning—all while making the most of what Discovery Education has to offer.
Jumpstart your Seesaw journey by mastering the platform’s essential tools for instruction and engagement. Design purposeful learning tasks, manage student work with ease, and elevate student ownership in the classroom. Participants will also complete the steps to become an official Seesaw Pioneer!
Engage students at all levels by integrating Depth and Complexity into your classroom! This session will provide practical strategies and tools to challenge advanced learners while differentiating for diverse needs. Learn how to design lessons that foster critical thinking, creativity, and deep understanding across subjects. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and techniques to enhance engagement and academic rigor in your classroom.
Engage students at all levels by integrating Depth and Complexity into your classroom! This session will provide practical strategies and tools to challenge advanced learners while differentiating for diverse needs. Learn how to design lessons that foster critical thinking, creativity, and deep understanding across subjects. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and techniques to enhance engagement and academic rigor in your classroom.
Looking to boost student talk and collaboration in your classroom? This session explores how Discovery Education can support rich student-to-student discussion through engaging digital content and versatile instructional strategies. Learn how to vary your discussion techniques, encourage meaningful peer interactions, and create a classroom culture where students learn with—and from—each other. You’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas that promote collaboration and deepen understanding across any content area.
Jumpstart your Seesaw journey by mastering the platform’s essential tools for instruction and engagement. Design purposeful learning tasks, manage student work with ease, and elevate student ownership in the classroom. Participants will also complete the steps to become an official Seesaw Pioneer!
Engage students at all levels by integrating Depth and Complexity into your classroom! This session will provide practical strategies and tools to challenge advanced learners while differentiating for diverse needs. Learn how to design lessons that foster critical thinking, creativity, and deep understanding across subjects. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and techniques to enhance engagement and academic rigor in your classroom.
