PISD Summer Inspire 2024: Full Schedule

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:

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There are 80-minute, three-hour, and full-day session options for each day. Participants are invited to attend as many as they wish each day.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Professional Learning at planolearns@pisd.edu.

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

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 →

Sponsors

Secondary Academics

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject ELA

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

Clair Song

PISD C.A.R.E.

Speakers

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

Attendance and Restorative Education (CARE)

Character

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Host Organization y
Subject Character Education

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.

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject Science

1:00pm CDT

Back That Thang’ Up! Using Evidence to Support Constructed Response (Secondary Academics-ELAR)

Speakers

Chandra Shaw, M. Ed.

Literacy Consultant, Region 10

Sponsors

Secondary Academics

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject ELA

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.

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject All

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.

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject All

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

Jennifer Gunn, MH

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 →

Sponsors

Secondary Academics

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject ELA

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

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

Meredith Lee

Director of Professional Learning, Character Strong

Sponsors

Attendance and Restorative Education (CARE)

Character

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject Character Education

1:00pm CDT

The 411 on EOC ECRs: STAAR Writing Expectations as College-Ready Foundations (Secondary Academics-ELAR)

Speakers

Jennifer Gunn, MH

Literacy Consultant, Region 10

Sponsors

Secondary Academics

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject ELA

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

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

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

Secondary Academic Services

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject Math

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!

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

Secondary, 3 Hr

Subject All

1:00pm CDT

6-8 Math: Work Stations & Small Group Instruction Belong in Secondary Math, Too

Moderators

Subject Math