PISD Summer Inspire 2025

PISD Summer Inspire 2025

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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You can filter for session types by using the menu bar on the right side of the screen (Elementary, GT Credit, Full-day, etc.)
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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.

8:30am CDT

AI and SDI: Approaches to Enhancing the Progress of Students with Disabilities Shepton High SchoolSharon Azar Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Effective Communication Shepton High SchoolSharon Bradley Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson

10:00am CDT

Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Effective Communication Shepton High SchoolSharon Bradley Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar Leading and Learning: Strategies for Special Educators to Thrive and Grow Shepton High SchoolSharon Azar The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson

1:00pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar Data-Driven Progress Monitoring: Tools to Support Monitoring Progress on IEP Goals and Objectives Shepton High SchoolSharon Azar The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson Scaffolding Success: Strategies to Support Language Learners in Science and Social Studies [3-hour session] Shepton High SchoolTina Beene

2:30pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts [GT session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson

8:30am CDT

AI and SDI: Approaches to Enhancing the Progress of Students with Disabilities Shepton High SchoolSharon Azar Data-Driven IEPs: Navigating Prior Written Notice in the ARD Process Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions [GT Session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson Laying the Foundation: Building Background for Emerging Bilinguals [3-hour session] Shepton High SchoolTina Beene Lead4Ward Access4All: Ensuring Access to Instruction for ALL Learners [3-hour session at Sockwell Center] [GT Session] Sockwell CenterLead4Ward

10:00am CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Navigating Prior Written Notice in the ARD Process Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions [GT Session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson Leading and Learning: Strategies for Special Educators to Thrive and Grow Shepton High SchoolSharon Azar

1:00pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Navigating Prior Written Notice in the ARD Process Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar Data-Driven Progress Monitoring: Tools to Support Monitoring Progress on IEP Goals and Objectives Shepton High SchoolSharon Azar Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions [GT Session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson Lead4Ward Access4All: Ensuring Access to Instruction for ALL Learners [3-hour session at Sockwell Center] [GT Session] Sockwell CenterLead4Ward Making Thinking Visible: Encouraging Output from Emerging Bilinguals [3-hour session] Shepton High SchoolTina Beene

2:30pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Navigating Prior Written Notice in the ARD Process Shepton High SchoolLauren Shirar Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions [GT Session] Shepton High SchoolKrista Benson