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PISD Summer Inspire 2024
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Welcome to Plano ISD’s Summer Inspire! This year’s Summer Inspire is an in-person event. All sessions will take place at Jasper High School. All sessions qualify for 2024-2025 trade hours. Here are some helpful tips:
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Professional Learning at planolearns@pisd.edu.

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Tuesday, May 28
 

8:30am CDT

Thinking About Their Thinking: An introduction to Webb's Depth of Knowledge (GT)
In teacher prep programs, we are often taught to use Bloom' Taxonomy to target the cognitive level students are expected to show. But what about the thinking? When students are required to complete a task, what mental processing is required? In this session, we will discuss Norman Webb's Depth of Knowledge and how it can help us understand more about how students process in the classroom.
Moderators
EH

Eric Haggard

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Jasper HS-2034
  All, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Bridging Language and Literacy for Emergent Bilinguals (3-12)
How can we leverage instructional strategies to develop language among emergent bilingual students while fostering a learning environment where they can thrive academically?

We’ll explore an integrated approach that bridges language and literacy through intentional content delivery. Together, we’ll examine essential elements such as second language acquisition, diversified support, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and tools that support the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of bilingual learners. By deepening students’ understanding of texts, developing their written expression, and honing their unique abilities to pull from multiple languages, we empower them to reach their full potential.

The session will include:
· engaging lead4ward strategies and tools that integrate authentic reading and reflective writing experiences and connect language and literacy through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking
· ways to navigate the complexities of language development and cultivate an inclusive learning environment
· scaffolds that provide access to grade-level curriculum
· connections across languages for effective second language acquisition

Through the power of language development, we can unlock the incredible strengths that emergent bilinguals hold and help students succeed in every aspect of their lives!
Moderators
TG

Talle Gomez

Executive Director for Multilingual Services, PISD Multilingual Academic Services

Speakers
L

Sponsors
MA

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2036
  All, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Lead4ward 101 for Elementary
Elementary teachers, launch your lead4ward work or renew your lead4ward focus by accessing and using lead4ward’s teacher-friendly tools, resources, and strategies to help educators focus planning, renew their sense of hope, inspire trust, and promote confidence. In this sessions, partiicipants will learn how to deeply understadn the TEKS, how to target vocabulary and visuals, how to better assist students in monitoring their own comprehension, and how to engage learners through low-prep/high-yield comprehension checks, purposeful activities, and rigorous questioning.

Your solution for:
·increasing student achievement,
·identifying resources to enhance/complement district curriculum and HQIMs, and
·building leader and teacher capacity and effectiveness.
Speakers
L

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-1081
  Elementary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Understanding the Rigor of the New Science Standards: A 3-D Approach for Elementary
Eager to elevate your instructional practices and navigate the intricacies of the new science TEKS? Join us as we equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of 3D educational science experiences. Unravel the layers of the TEKS, providing valuable insights and strategies to seamlessly integrate into your lessons. Delve into the utilization of recurring themes and concepts as pivotal tools for enhanced learning experiences. Immerse yourself in the art of scientific thinking, enabling you to master essential science and engineering practices. This deeper understanding will not only enrich your classroom instruction but also foster a dynamic and thought-provoking learning environment. Leave with easily implementable strategies to use right away.
Speakers
S

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-1072
  Elementary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Back That Thang’ Up! Using Evidence to Support Constructed Response (Secondary Academics-ELAR)
The new writing demands of the state assessments require students to compose constructed responses to text-based questions. Students’ ability to clearly answer the questions asked and select the best text evidence to support their responses will depend on the number and quality of opportunities they have to practice these vital skills. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the new STAAR assessment requirements for constructed response questions, learn strategies to create text-based questions based on the TEKS, and help facilitate students’ abilities to compose written responses which provide appropriate text evidence.
Speakers
avatar for Chandra Shaw, M. Ed.

Chandra Shaw, M. Ed.

Literacy Consultant, Region 10
Chandra Shaw is a seasoned educator with more than 24 years of experience in literacy instruction. She has taught students of all ages and backgrounds, from elementary school to high school, and has trained thousands of educators on best practices for teaching reading and writing... Read More →
R1

Sponsors
SA

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2037
  Secondary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Character Education: Boost Your High School Classroom with School-Connect
Participants will learn how to integrate SEL skills throughout the day using a program that is readily available to all high school teachers. School-Connect co-author Keeth Matheny will provide demonstrations of activities and boosters that will level up character education in the high school classroom.
Moderators
CS

Clair Song

PISD C.A.R.E.

Speakers
avatar for Keeth Matheny

Keeth Matheny

School Connect
Keeth is a high school teacher and co-author of the third edition of School-Connect. He is also a School-Connect Model Teacher and developer of MAPS (Methods for Academic and Personal Success), an innovative course that has helped reduce freshman failures by 41% and discipline referrals by 71% at Austin High School (Austin, TX) over a four-year period. His personal mission is to help young people find and pursue their dreams through an emphasis on academic excellence and... Read More →

Sponsors
AA
C

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2044
  Secondary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Understanding the Rigor of the New Science Standards: A 3-D Approach for Secondary
Eager to elevate your instructional practices and navigate the intricacies of the new science TEKS? Join us as we equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of 3D educational science experiences. Unravel the layers of the TEKS, providing valuable insights and strategies to seamlessly integrate into your lessons. Delve into the utilization of recurring themes and concepts as pivotal tools for enhanced learning experiences. Immerse yourself in the art of scientific thinking, enabling you to master essential science and engineering practices. This deeper understanding will not only enrich your classroom instruction but also foster a dynamic and thought-provoking learning environment. Leave with easily implementable strategies to use right away.
Speakers
S

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-1080
  Secondary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

SPED: Writing and Updating IEP Goals
Learn how data reported in the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, or PLAAFPs, drives IEP goal development. This training will focus on how to write individualized goals for your students based on their data and how to put systems in place in your classroom to easily track goal progress.

If you want to work on writing actual goals for your upcoming ARDs, please have PLAAFPs prepared so that the focus can be on writing goals and not PLAAFP development. If you do not have any upcoming summer ARDS, find a PLAAFP and goals that you would like to use and review using the class learning. The overall objective is to understand the role goals play and how to work smarter not harder when having to report progress each nine weeks.

Please bring your district device fully changed and ready to work:-)
Moderators
avatar for Lauren Shirar

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist, PISD ARD Specialist

Sponsors
SE

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  Special Education, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Understanding Levels of Support in Special Education: A Comprehensive Training for Educators and Administrators
This professional learning session is designed to equip educators and administrators with a deep understanding of the various levels of support necessary for effectively serving students with special needs. Participants will explore a range of topics, including individualized education plans (IEPs), differentiated instruction, accommodations, and inclusive practices. Attendees will learn practical strategies for identifying and addressing diverse learning needs within inclusive classrooms. Additionally, the session will provide guidance on fostering a culture of inclusivity and support within classrooms. By the end of the training, participants will be empowered with the knowledge and tools to create environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Moderators
MC

Speakers
avatar for Sharon Azar

Sharon Azar

Dr. Sharon Azar is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher, both general education and special education. She has served in many leadership roles including Director of Special Education, and Director... Read More →

Sponsors
SE

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2045
  All, Full-Day

10:00am CDT

Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions (GT)
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!
Moderators
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist, Plano ISD
This is my 20th year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I also am a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →

Tuesday May 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-Cefeteria
  All, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Thinking About Their Thinking: An introduction to Webb's Depth of Knowledge (GT)
In teacher prep programs, we are often taught to use Bloom' Taxonomy to target the cognitive level students are expected to show. But what about the thinking? When students are required to complete a task, what mental processing is required? In this session, we will discuss Norman Webb's Depth of Knowledge and how it can help us understand more about how students process in the classroom.
Moderators
EH

Eric Haggard

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services

Tuesday May 28, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-2034
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Cognitive Strategies for Building Student Success with CogAT (GT)
Do you know what a CogAT profile tells you about a student? Join us to decode the CogAT profile and apply this information to instructional opportunities for students. When instruction matches the way a student learns best, learning is maximized.
Speakers
JR

Jennifer Ruth

Assessment Specialist, PISD ARPE
avatar for Tamara Wooten

Tamara Wooten

Assessment Specialist, PISD ARPE

Sponsors
A

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-1149
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction! A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts. (GT)
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!
Moderators
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist, Plano ISD
This is my 20th year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I also am a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-Cefeteria
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

AI in Education - The Partnership You Didn't Know You Needed: Inspire Edition (GT)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a huge impact on teaching and learning and opening up new career paths for our students. This class is designed to help educators build a foundational knowledge of AI, use AI to support teaching tasks, and brainstorm ideas on how to safely introduce AI in your classroom. We will cover AI tools including MagicSchool.Ai, Diffit.com, ChatGPT, and you'll create a ChatBot! Bring a fully charged device and join us to explore how AI fosters a positive digital citizenship environment, with insights from PISD students who have harnessed the power of AI as responsible digital citizens. All skill levels are welcome! Don't forget to bring a fully charged device!
Moderators
avatar for Clara Alaniz

Clara Alaniz

Digital Learning Specialist, PISD Digital Learning
Hi! I am your nerdy BFF who is addicted to learning and passionate about educational technology. I have been a Digital Learning Specialist in Plano ISD since 2002. Before that, I was a classroom teacher at the elementary level. I am a certified TX principal, certified technology director... Read More →

Sponsors
T

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1100
  All, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Bridging Language and Literacy for Emergent Bilinguals (3-12)
"How can we leverage instructional strategies to develop language among emergent bilingual students while fostering a learning environment where they can thrive academically?

We’ll explore an integrated approach that bridges language and literacy through intentional content delivery. Together, we’ll examine essential elements such as second language acquisition, diversified support, and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and tools that support the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of bilingual learners. By deepening students’ understanding of texts, developing their written expression, and honing their unique abilities to pull from multiple languages, we empower them to reach their full potential.

The session will include:
· engaging lead4ward strategies and tools that integrate authentic reading and reflective writing experiences and connect language and literacy through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking
· ways to navigate the complexities of language development and cultivate an inclusive learning environment
· scaffolds that provide access to grade-level curriculum
· connections across languages for effective second language acquisition

Through the power of language development, we can unlock the incredible strengths that emergent bilinguals hold and help students succeed in every aspect of their lives!"
Moderators
TG

Talle Gomez

Executive Director for Multilingual Services, PISD Multilingual Academic Services

Speakers
L

Sponsors
MA

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2036
  All, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Building Academic Vocabulary Through a Language Rich Environment in the Elementary Classroom
Do your students struggle with the acquisition of difficult vocabulary in the classroom? Discover the importance of teaching and building vocabulary for student success. Experience active, student-centered strategies to preview, predict, teach, reinforce and help students retain difficult vocabulary. Experience Marzano’s theory put to practical application. Leave with easily implementable strategies to use right away.
Speakers
S

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1080
  Elementary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Back That Thang’ Up! Using Evidence to Support Constructed Response (Secondary Academics-ELAR)
The new writing demands of the state assessments require students to compose constructed responses to text-based questions. Students’ ability to clearly answer the questions asked and select the best text evidence to support their responses will depend on the number and quality of opportunities they have to practice these vital skills. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the new STAAR assessment requirements for constructed response questions, learn strategies to create text-based questions based on the TEKS, and help facilitate students’ abilities to compose written responses which provide appropriate text evidence.
Speakers
avatar for Chandra Shaw, M. Ed.

Chandra Shaw, M. Ed.

Literacy Consultant, Region 10
Chandra Shaw is a seasoned educator with more than 24 years of experience in literacy instruction. She has taught students of all ages and backgrounds, from elementary school to high school, and has trained thousands of educators on best practices for teaching reading and writing... Read More →
R1

Sponsors
SA

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2037
  Secondary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Building Academic Vocabulary Through a Language Rich Environment in the Secondary Classroom
Do your students struggle with the acquisition of difficult vocabulary in the classroom? Discover the importance of teaching and building vocabulary for student success. Experience active, student-centered strategies to preview, predict, teach, reinforce and help students retain difficult vocabulary. Experience Marzano’s theory put to practical application. Leave with easily implementable strategies to use right away.
Speakers
S

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1072
  Secondary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Lead4ward 101 for Secondary
Elementary teachers, launch your lead4ward work or renew your lead4ward focus by accessing and using lead4ward’s teacher-friendly tools, resources, and strategies to help educators focus planning, renew their sense of hope, inspire trust, and promote confidence. In this sessions, partiicipants will learn how to deeply understadn the TEKS, how to target vocabulary and visuals, how to better assist students in monitoring their own comprehension, and how to engage learners through low-prep/high-yield comprehension checks, purposeful activities, and rigorous questioning.

Your solution for:
·increasing student achievement,
·identifying resources to enhance/complement district curriculum and HQIMs, and
·building leader and teacher capacity and effectiveness.
Speakers
L

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1081
  Secondary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

SPED: Writing and Updating IEP Goals
Learn how data reported in the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, or PLAAFPs, drives IEP goal development. This training will focus on how to write individualized goals for your students based on their data and how to put systems in place in your classroom to easily track goal progress.

If you want to work on writing actual goals for your upcoming ARDs, please have PLAAFPs prepared so that the focus can be on writing goals and not PLAAFP development. If you do not have any upcoming summer ARDS, find a PLAAFP and goals that you would like to use and review using the class learning. The overall objective is to understand the role goals play and how to work smarter not harder when having to report progress each nine weeks.

Please bring your district device fully changed and ready to work:-)
Moderators
avatar for Lauren Shirar

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist, PISD ARD Specialist

Sponsors
SE

Tuesday May 28, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  Special Education, 3 Hr

2:30pm CDT

Crafting Excellence: The Art of Curriculum Writing and Backwards Design (Summer Science 2024 Curriculum Writers only)
Participants in this session will dive deep into the strategic process of developing effective science curriculum. In this engaging session, participants will learn the principles of backwards design, starting with the end goal in mind and working backward to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through interactive activities and practical examples, attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance their curriculum writing skills, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and promoting student success.
Moderators
AC

Tuesday May 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Jasper HS-2044
  Secondary, 80 Min
 
Wednesday, May 29
 

8:30am CDT

Connect Through Core: Modeling Language for Engagement
Learn modeling strategies for your "AAC devices" (augmentative alternative communication). Experience hands-on practice for engaging activities. Brainstorm core words for a variety of activities.
Moderators
JR

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Jasper HS-1080
  All, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Toward Differentiation (GT)
Are you looking for a classroom framework that works equally well for all learners. Join us in this session where we discuss the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. strategy. It’s a simple way to push students outside their comfort zone with open ended questions and prompts. During this session, we will discuss the framework and you will brainstorm with others on how to apply it in your classroom.
Speakers
EH

Eric Haggard

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

AI in Education - The Partnership You Didn't Know You Needed: Inspire Edition (GT)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a huge impact on teaching and learning and opening up new career paths for our students. This class is designed to help educators build a foundational knowledge of AI, use AI to support teaching tasks, and brainstorm ideas on how to safely introduce AI in your classroom. We will cover AI tools including MagicSchool.Ai, Diffit.com, ChatGPT, and you'll create a ChatBot! Bring a fully charged device and join us to explore how AI fosters a positive digital citizenship environment, with insights from PISD students who have harnessed the power of AI as responsible digital citizens. All skill levels are welcome! Don't forget to bring a fully charged device!
Moderators
avatar for Clara Alaniz

Clara Alaniz

Digital Learning Specialist, PISD Digital Learning
Hi! I am your nerdy BFF who is addicted to learning and passionate about educational technology. I have been a Digital Learning Specialist in Plano ISD since 2002. Before that, I was a classroom teacher at the elementary level. I am a certified TX principal, certified technology director... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2036
  All, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

SIOP
The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components:
· Lesson Preparation
· Building Background
· Comprehensible Input
· Strategies
· Interaction
· Practice/Application
· Lesson Delivery
· Review & Assessment
Using instructional strategies connected to each of these components, teachers are able to design and deliver lessons that address the academic and linguistic needs of English learners.
Moderators
TG

Talle Gomez

Executive Director for Multilingual Services, PISD Multilingual Academic Services

Speakers
C

Sponsors
MA

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2045
  All, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Developing Comprehension and Writing Responses Across Content Areas in Elementary
Is your students’ challenge with comprehension affecting their learning across content areas? Do your students struggle to effectively respond in writing to what they’ve read or viewed? Writing responses rely on comprehension AND the skills to answer in their own words to demonstrate their understanding of content. Discovering and implementing effective ways to help our students become strategic readers who can write about what they read is essential in all subjects!

What you’ll learn:
-tools and strategies to model and build the invisible, in-head actions essential for comprehension of various stimuli including text, videos, demonstrations, visuals, and mini-lessons
-how to incorporate engaging experiences for processing and practice with text, videos, and visuals
-how to guide students to answer a short-constructed response question from a prompt and communicate detailed explanations with relevant vocabulary and supporting evidence to showcase their depth of understanding in response to the text or visual stimulus

Your solution for improving comprehension and short-constructed response skills that will support student learning and success in all subjects.
Speakers
L

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-1081
  Elementary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Increase Engagement and Connection with CharacterStrong (PK-5)
Participants will obtain resources and strategies to help build deeper connections in the PK-5 classroom. The practical tools gained from this session will support attendees as they meet the social, emotional and academic needs of students.
Moderators
avatar for Sharon Bradley

Sharon Bradley

Director of Family and Social Services, PLANO ISD,ADMINISTRATION
Sharon Bradley currently serves as the Director of Family and Social Services Department for the Plano Independent School District. In her role, she supports programs such as: Truancy, Substance Abuse Prevention, Section 504, Social Emotional Learning/Restorative Practices, Communities... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Meredith Lee

Meredith Lee

Director of Professional Learning, Character Strong

Sponsors
AA
C

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2044
  Elementary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

The 411 on EOC ECRs: STAAR Writing Expectations as College-Ready Foundations (Secondary Academics-ELAR)
The Extended Constructed Response (ECR) on the English 1 and English 2 End of Course (EOC) exams set expectations that incorporate text analysis and evidence-based writing that is foundational to students' college readiness. In this session, participants will review strategies to promote text-based thinking before getting "the 411" on how EOC writing expectations align with various college-readiness standards. In order to inform instructional practices around writing, participants will take a deep dive into rubrics and samples of student writing craft. In this interactive workshop, participants will engage in reading and writing experiences that will foster authentic writing growth for increased success on EOCs and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Gunn, M. Ed.

Jennifer Gunn, M. Ed.

Literacy Consultant, Region 10
Jennifer Gunn is currently a Teaching & Learning Consultant for English and advanced academics with the Region 10 Education Service Center. Additionally, she is an adjunct English professor with Dallas College. With 29 years in education, Jennifer Gunn has devoted over 24 years to... Read More →
R1

Sponsors
SA

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2037
  Secondary, 3 Hr

10:00am CDT

S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Toward Differentiation (GT)
Are you looking for a classroom framework that works equally well for all learners. Join us in this session where we discuss the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. strategy. It’s a simple way to push students outside their comfort zone with open ended questions and prompts. During this session, we will discuss the framework and you will brainstorm with others on how to apply it in your classroom.
Speakers
EH

Eric Haggard

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services

Wednesday May 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction! A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts. (GT)
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!
Moderators
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist, Plano ISD
This is my 20th year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I also am a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-1034
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions (GT)
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!
Moderators
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist, Plano ISD
This is my 20th year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I also am a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Supporting SpEd Students with HFA & ADHD in the General Ed Classroom
Participants will learn 10 strategies and supports they can implement immediately in their classrooms for students with high functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Training will isolate strategies from the STOIC model that impact success for your most challenging students. "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated." - R. Collier
Speakers
avatar for Cara Speicher

Cara Speicher

Behavior Instructional Specialist, PISD Behavior Specialist
I received my Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Autism from UNT. My Bachelors is from SMU in English letters. I have worked for Plano ISD for 20 years, and I have been in Education for 25 years having previously worked in Highland Park ISD as an English 1 and English... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-2036
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

SIOP
The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components:
· Lesson Preparation
· Building Background
· Comprehensible Input
· Strategies
· Interaction
· Practice/Application
· Lesson Delivery
· Review & Assessment
Using instructional strategies connected to each of these components, teachers are able to design and deliver lessons that address the academic and linguistic needs of English learners.
Moderators
TG

Talle Gomez

Executive Director for Multilingual Services, PISD Multilingual Academic Services

Speakers
C

Sponsors
MA

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2045
  All, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Developing Comprehension and Writing Responses Across Content Areas in Elementary
Is your students’ challenge with comprehension affecting their learning across content areas? Do your students struggle to effectively respond in writing to what they’ve read or viewed? Writing responses rely on comprehension AND the skills to answer in their own words to demonstrate their understanding of content. Discovering and implementing effective ways to help our students become strategic readers who can write about what they read is essential in all subjects!

What you’ll learn:
-tools and strategies to model and build the invisible, in-head actions essential for comprehension of various stimuli including text, videos, demonstrations, visuals, and mini-lessons
-how to incorporate engaging experiences for processing and practice with text, videos, and visuals
-how to guide students to answer a short-constructed response question from a prompt and communicate detailed explanations with relevant vocabulary and supporting evidence to showcase their depth of understanding in response to the text or visual stimulus

Your solution for improving comprehension and short-constructed response skills that will support student learning and success in all subjects.
Speakers
L

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1081
  Elementary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Increase Engagement and Connection with CharacterStrong (6-8)
Participants will obtain resources and strategies to help build deeper connections in the middle school classroom. The practical tools gained from this session will support attendees as they meet the social, emotional and academic needs of students.
Moderators
avatar for Sharon Bradley

Sharon Bradley

Director of Family and Social Services, PLANO ISD,ADMINISTRATION
Sharon Bradley currently serves as the Director of Family and Social Services Department for the Plano Independent School District. In her role, she supports programs such as: Truancy, Substance Abuse Prevention, Section 504, Social Emotional Learning/Restorative Practices, Communities... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Meredith Lee

Meredith Lee

Director of Professional Learning, Character Strong

Sponsors
AA
C

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2044
  Secondary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

The 411 on EOC ECRs: STAAR Writing Expectations as College-Ready Foundations (Secondary Academics-ELAR)
The Extended Constructed Response (ECR) on the English 1 and English 2 End of Course (EOC) exams set expectations that incorporate text analysis and evidence-based writing that is foundational to students' college readiness. In this session, participants will review strategies to promote text-based thinking before getting "the 411" on how EOC writing expectations align with various college-readiness standards. In order to inform instructional practices around writing, participants will take a deep dive into rubrics and samples of student writing craft. In this interactive workshop, participants will engage in reading and writing experiences that will foster authentic writing growth for increased success on EOCs and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Gunn, M. Ed.

Jennifer Gunn, M. Ed.

Literacy Consultant, Region 10
Jennifer Gunn is currently a Teaching & Learning Consultant for English and advanced academics with the Region 10 Education Service Center. Additionally, she is an adjunct English professor with Dallas College. With 29 years in education, Jennifer Gunn has devoted over 24 years to... Read More →
R1

Sponsors
SA

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2037
  Secondary, 3 Hr

2:30pm CDT

Using the Region X TEKS Bank to Create Formative Assessments
Effective use of formative assessment has been indicated by research to have a strong impact on increasing student achievement. Plano ISD has purchased the TEKS Bank from Region X to provide you with items that are created by Texas teachers, aligned to the TEKS and represent many of the new technology enhanced item types. Participants should bring a device in order to create their own formative assessments for the upcoming school year.
Speakers
JR

Jennifer Ruth

Assessment Specialist, PISD ARPE
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Tamara Wooten

Assessment Specialist, PISD ARPE

Sponsors
A

Wednesday May 29, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Jasper HS-1149
  All, 80 Min
 
Thursday, May 30
 

8:30am CDT

Revolutionizing Instruction: Artificial Intelligence + Critical thinking
Moderators
T

Speakers
avatar for Kelly Bellar

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →

Sponsors
SA

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Jasper HS-2045
  All, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Using Depth and Complexity to Differentiate Instruction (GT)
Depth and Complexity is a framework for differentiation in any content area at any grade level. This session will provide an overview of the depth and complexity icons and will allow participants to experience instructional design through the lens of these icons. This course is GT credit.
Moderators
avatar for Amy Moore

Amy Moore

Coordinator for Advanced Academics, Plano ISD
28 years as a PISD educator, I have spent most of my career as a gifted specialist and the last several years as a coordinator for both the IB Primary Years Program at Huffman Elementary and currently the Advanced Academics Coordinator. My passions in education include collaborating... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Special Education: Collecting Data for IEP Goals
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.
Moderators
MC

Speakers
avatar for Sharon Azar

Sharon Azar

Dr. Sharon Azar is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher, both general education and special education. She has served in many leadership roles including Director of Special Education, and Director... Read More →

Sponsors
SE

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Jasper HS-2034
  Special Education, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Classroom Management: Addressing Apathy and Anxiety (3-12)
Most classroom management issues are eliminated when positive relationships are a priority and when students are actively engaged in their learning, but more students than ever are demonstrating apathy and/or anxiety in the learning environment. How do we help kids care and cope?

Whether you’re new to the profession, alternatively certified, or just need a classroom management refresher, this session focuses on practical tips, tools, and strategies in the four major components of classroom management:

· building positive relationships – how to build positive relationships with difficult or apathetic students through a classroom culture of good intentions and collaborative support
· addressing student behavior – how to positively and proactivity address student behavior by:
- establishing clear classroom commitments
- implementing the S.O.S. (simplest of solutions) approach to disruptions
- infusing engagement that keeps students interested and active [doesn’t seem different from 3rd bullet … delete?]
- coaching students in practical coping strategies
· infusing engaging instruction – how to promote successful learning and positive behavior through engaging instruction using lead4ward’s instructional strategies playlist
· managing space and materials – how to manage space and materials efficiently and effectively as you infuse student-centered activities
Speakers
L

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2036
  All, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

6-8 Math: Work Stations & Small Group Instruction Belong in Secondary Math, Too
Far from being confined to elementary classrooms, the power of work stations and small group instruction can revolutionize the way mathematics is taught and absorbed in middle and high school environments. This workshop invites educators to explore the practical implementation of these versatile methodologies, enabling them to cater to varying levels of proficiency, while nurturing a deep understanding
and passion for mathematics.
Moderators
avatar for Whitney Evans

Whitney Evans

Secondary Math Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services
Whitney Evans is the Secondary Mathematics Coordinator for Plano ISD. Prior to her role as coordinator, Whitney taught 7th through 9th grade mathematics for fifteen years, and then spent four years as a math instructional coach. She strives to help teachers develop a deeper understanding... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Julie Frizzell

Julie Frizzell

Secondary Math Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center
Julie is a life-long learner who loves to share what she learns with others. As an educator for 40+ years, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as a secondary math consultant at Region 10 ESC. Julie has taught math at the middle school, high school, and college level, and... Read More →

Sponsors
SA

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-2043
  Secondary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Reading and Writing: Reciprocal Learning in Secondary
Reading affects writing. Writing affects reading. Take a variety of genres, add powerful strategies and watch your students thrive! Engage students with learner-centered, active strategies to improve skills and support content mastery. Leave with a toolkit of practical strategies that can be readily implemented in the classroom. Come have fun and be actively engaged in the learning!
Speakers
S

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Jasper HS-1072
  Secondary, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

7 Steps to A Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom
This session will help teachers transform their classrooms into vibrant spaces where students can use academic language to talk, read, write, and think about each lesson's content.
Speakers
S

Sponsors
MA

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1080
  All, 3 Hr

8:30am CDT

Getting Deeper With Building Relationships and Resolving Conflicts
Participants will engage in an immersive restorative practices experience that will build their capacity to build positive relationships and resolve conflict amongst students.
Moderators
avatar for Daphne Warren

Daphne Warren

C.A.R.E. Specialist/PAL Coordinator, Plano ISD - Family and Social Services

Speakers
avatar for Rufus Lott

Rufus Lott

Lead Consultant, Lott Educational Consulting
Mr. Rufus Lott III is the founder of LOTT Educational Consultants and lead consultant specializing in the area of Restorative Practices in schools. Most recently Mr. Lott served the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, TX as the Assistant Principal of Edward H. White... Read More →

Sponsors
AA
C

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1081
  All, Full-Day

8:30am CDT

Tools for Collaboration
Teachers of emergent bilinguals will explore topics of teacher collaboration and coteaching within ESL and bilingual classrooms.
Moderators
MT

Speakers
S

Sponsors
MA

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2037
  All, Full-Day

10:00am CDT

Revolutionizing Instruction: Artificial Intelligence + Critical thinking
Moderators
T

Speakers
avatar for Kelly Bellar

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →

Sponsors
SA

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-2045
  All, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction! A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts. (GT)
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!
Moderators
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist, Plano ISD
This is my 20th year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I also am a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-2034
  All, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Using Depth and Complexity to Differentiate Instruction (GT)
Depth and Complexity is a framework for differentiation in any content area at any grade level. This session will provide an overview of the depth and complexity icons and will allow participants to experience instructional design through the lens of these icons. This course is GT credit.
Moderators
avatar for Amy Moore

Amy Moore

Coordinator for Advanced Academics, Plano ISD
28 years as a PISD educator, I have spent most of my career as a gifted specialist and the last several years as a coordinator for both the IB Primary Years Program at Huffman Elementary and currently the Advanced Academics Coordinator. My passions in education include collaborating... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Elevating Elementary Content with Code.org Connections (GT)
In this session, you will discover how Code.org Connections seamlessly integrates computer science (CS) into all content areas to reinforce, strengthen, and extend student learning. Lessons are designed specifically to empower elementary educators who don’t typically teach computer science to integrate CS with other subjects. Participants will create a Code.org account, explore available lesson options, and leave with a ready-to-implement plan.
Speakers
MK

Meg Keierleber

Gifted Specialist, PISD PACE Teacher at Dooley
ES

Emily Soheili

Gifted Specialist, PISD PACE Teacher at Schell

Sponsors
AA

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Jasper HS-1149
  Elementary, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions (GT)
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!
Moderators
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist, Plano ISD
This is my 20th year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I also am a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-2034
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Toward Differentiation (GT)
Are you looking for a classroom framework that works equally well for all learners. Join us in this session where we discuss the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. strategy. It’s a simple way to push students outside their comfort zone with open ended questions and prompts. During this session, we will discuss the framework and you will brainstorm with others on how to apply it in your classroom.
Speakers
EH

Eric Haggard

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Elevating Elementary Content with Code.org Connections (GT)
In this session, you will discover how Code.org Connections seamlessly integrates computer science (CS) into all content areas to reinforce, strengthen, and extend student learning. Lessons are designed specifically to empower elementary educators who don’t typically teach computer science to integrate CS with other subjects. Participants will create a Code.org account, explore available lesson options, and leave with a ready-to-implement plan.
Speakers
MK

Meg Keierleber

Gifted Specialist, PISD PACE Teacher at Dooley
ES

Emily Soheili

Gifted Specialist, PISD PACE Teacher at Schell

Sponsors
AA

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Jasper HS-1149
  Elementary, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Classroom Management: Addressing Apathy and Anxiety (3-12)
Most classroom management issues are eliminated when positive relationships are a priority and when students are actively engaged in their learning, but more students than ever are demonstrating apathy and/or anxiety in the learning environment. How do we help kids care and cope?

Whether you’re new to the profession, alternatively certified, or just need a classroom management refresher, this session focuses on practical tips, tools, and strategies in the four major components of classroom management:

· building positive relationships – how to build positive relationships with difficult or apathetic students through a classroom culture of good intentions and collaborative support
· addressing student behavior – how to positively and proactivity address student behavior by:
- establishing clear classroom commitments
- implementing the S.O.S. (simplest of solutions) approach to disruptions
- infusing engagement that keeps students interested and active [doesn’t seem different from 3rd bullet … delete?]
- coaching students in practical coping strategies
· infusing engaging instruction – how to promote successful learning and positive behavior through engaging instruction using lead4ward’s instructional strategies playlist
· managing space and materials – how to manage space and materials efficiently and effectively as you infuse student-centered activities
Speakers
L

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2036
  All, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Reading and Writing: Reciprocal Learning in Elementary
Reading affects writing. Writing affects reading. Take a variety of genres, add powerful strategies and watch your students thrive! Engage students with learner-centered, active strategies to improve skills and support content mastery. Leave with a toolkit of practical strategies that can be readily implemented in the classroom. Come have fun and be actively engaged in the learning!
Speakers
S

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-1072
  Elementary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

6-8 Math: Work Stations & Small Group Instruction Belong in Secondary Math, Too
Far from being confined to elementary classrooms, the power of work stations and small group instruction can revolutionize the way mathematics is taught and absorbed in middle and high school environments. This workshop invites educators to explore the practical implementation of these versatile methodologies, enabling them to cater to varying levels of proficiency, while nurturing a deep understanding
and passion for mathematics.
Moderators
avatar for Whitney Evans

Whitney Evans

Secondary Math Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services
Whitney Evans is the Secondary Mathematics Coordinator for Plano ISD. Prior to her role as coordinator, Whitney taught 7th through 9th grade mathematics for fifteen years, and then spent four years as a math instructional coach. She strives to help teachers develop a deeper understanding... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Julie Frizzell

Julie Frizzell

Secondary Math Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center
Julie is a life-long learner who loves to share what she learns with others. As an educator for 40+ years, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as a secondary math consultant at Region 10 ESC. Julie has taught math at the middle school, high school, and college level, and... Read More →

Sponsors
SA

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2043
  Secondary, 3 Hr

1:00pm CDT

Collaborative Practices for Special Education Teachers working with Paraprofessionals
This professional learning course is designed to equip special education teachers with the skills and strategies necessary to collaborate effectively with their paraprofessional partners in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Participants will explore best practices for fostering positive relationships, clear communication, and shared decision-making within the special education team. Topics covered include defining roles and responsibilities, establishing boundaries, promoting professional growth, and addressing challenges collaboratively. By the end of the course, participants will have a toolkit of practical strategies to enhance collaboration and maximize outcomes for students with special needs.
Moderators
MC

Speakers
avatar for Sharon Azar

Sharon Azar

Dr. Sharon Azar is a nationally known teacher, trainer, systems change consultant, and inclusive education advocate. Sharon has been a teacher, both general education and special education. She has served in many leadership roles including Director of Special Education, and Director... Read More →

Sponsors
SE

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Jasper HS-2044
  Special Education, 3 Hr

2:30pm CDT

S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Toward Differentiation (GT)
Are you looking for a classroom framework that works equally well for all learners. Join us in this session where we discuss the S.C.A.M.P.E.R. strategy. It’s a simple way to push students outside their comfort zone with open ended questions and prompts. During this session, we will discuss the framework and you will brainstorm with others on how to apply it in your classroom.
Speakers
EH

Eric Haggard

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, PISD Secondary Academic Services

Thursday May 30, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Jasper HS-1085
  All, 80 Min

2:30pm CDT

Supporting SpEd Students with HFA & ADHD in the General Ed Classroom
Participants will learn 10 strategies and supports they can implement immediately in their classrooms for students with high functioning autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Training will isolate strategies from the STOIC model that impact success for your most challenging students. "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated." - R. Collier
Speakers
avatar for Cara Speicher

Cara Speicher

Behavior Instructional Specialist, PISD Behavior Specialist
I received my Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Autism from UNT. My Bachelors is from SMU in English letters. I have worked for Plano ISD for 20 years, and I have been in Education for 25 years having previously worked in Highland Park ISD as an English 1 and English... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Jasper HS-Cefeteria
  All, 80 Min
 
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